freebies include a hot breakfast buffet and weekday breakfast bags to go. there's also an outdoor pool, a fitness room, meeting space and a 24/7 business center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the classic rooms include complimentary wi-fi and custom-designed beds, plus both full and lap desks (for working on the bed), coffeemakers, and flat-screens with hd and premium cable channels. surrounded by casual eateries off interstate 40, this modern hotel is 6 miles from belle mead plantation, and 15 miles from music city walk of fame park and the surrounding downtown performing arts scene. some add pull-out sofas or whirlpool tubs Nashville International Airport 25 min
Cheekwood (15 min) Cheekwood Botanical Gardens' eatery offers elevated cafe fare in a polished space by the west lawn. Centennial Park (16 min) Urban recreation area with walking paths, band shell, dog park, exercise trail, gardens & museums. Tennessee State Capitol (18 min) Greek Revival 1845-1859 legislative building & grounds housing the tomb of President James K. Polk. Ryman Auditorium (19 min) Known as the Mother Church of Country Music, this venue hosts diverse concerts & daily tours. Tennessee State Museum (16 min) Tracing the state's past through Indian artifacts, replicas of pioneer buildings & Civil War relics. Nashville Zoo at Grassmere (25 min) Multiple habitats housing a global array of animals, plus a popular playground for kids. Percy Warner Park (11 min) Public forest & green space with hiking & equestrian trails, bicycle routes & athletic fields. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (19 min) Attraction tells the story of popular American music through artifacts & interactive exhibits. Radnor Lake State Park (23 min) 1,200-acre park features a visitor center & 6 hiking trails that showcase native wildlife & plants. The Bluebird Cafe (18 min) Reservations recommended at this tiny iconic club featuring up-&-coming & experienced songwriters. Frist Art Museum (16 min) Classic art deco building houses a museum with rotating visual exhibitions & educational programs. The Parthenon (18 min) Built in 1897, this full-scale replica of the Athenian Parthenon also houses American art galleries. Tootsies Orchid Lounge (18 min) This historic watering hole and prototypical honky-tonk is across the alley from the Ryman. Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery (13 min) Greek Revival-style plantation house & grounds dating to the 1840s, with a winery & event spaces. Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (18 min) This 19-acre plaza tells the story of the state's history through plaques, tours & water fountains. |