The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord HotelvsHoliday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Dwtn), an IHG Hotel
The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel and Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Downtown) are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Downtown) is the choice of most writers compared to The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel. Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Downtown) comes in at #17 in Nashville with accolades from 4 reviews like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel
 Star Service
 Lonely Planet
2401 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 
From $89/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "This is a reasonably priced family-friendly venture within earshot of this city's top tourist destination, Grand Ole Opry. " Full review
 "This whopping 2882-room hotel is a universe unto itself, the largest non-casino resort in the USA." Full review
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.