Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Dwtn), an IHG HotelvsComfort Inn Downtown Nashville-Vanderbilt
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Downtown) is preferred by most reviewers compared to Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville-Vanderbilt. Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Downtown) comes in at 76 with praise from 4 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and Gayot.
Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Dwtn), an IHG Hotel
 Frommer's
 Gayot
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
2613 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "With the Vanderbilt University football stadium right outside this 12-story hotel's back door, it isn't surprising that this is a favorite with Vanderbilt alumni and football fans." Full review
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If you ask for a room on the park side of the hotel, you may be able to see the Parthenon from your room.
 "Offering 300 rooms and over 5,000-square-feet of meeting space, this large, 13-floor hotel makes it clear what kind of traveler it caters to." 
Mid-Range
 "The three-pearl Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Downtown) is conveniently located between Vanderbilt University and Centennial Park -- and offers free shuttle service to downtown." Full review
 "All rooms in this chain hotel come with microwaves and mini-fridges... busy business travelers pretty much have no need to leave." Full review
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Ask for a room with a park view - if you're high enough you'll be able to see the faux Parthenon in the center.
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville-Vanderbilt
 Gayot
 Frommer's
1501 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37203
From $63/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 
 "This hotel offers convenient access to both downtown and outbound destinations. On-site meeting facilities and a central location make it a reliable choice for conferences on a budget." 
 "If you want to stay right in the heart of Music Row and near downtown, try this popular motel." Full review