DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown
A downtown base offering signature warm cookies, comfortable beds, and walk-in showers near Broadway.
The verdict
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This downtown hotel provides a central home base within walking distance of Nashville entertainment. It delivers comfortable beds, reliable on-site food and drink, and great shower pressure. However, guests face severe valet delays of up to two hours and persistent late-night noise drifting from nearby Broadway honky-tonks. 1316
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds equipped with ample pillows, nightstands, and bedside lamps. 11
- Bathrooms get positive marks for roomy walk-in showers with strong water pressure and Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. 8
- The downtown setting offers quick walking access to major attractions like Nissan Stadium and the Musicians Hall of Fame. 1311
- Visitors also appreciate the signature warm chocolate chip cookies handed out at arrival. drawn from the full read
The catch
- Some guests found the rooms adequately insulated for a restful sleep, while others complained that live music and street noise from Broadway honky-tonks carried into the night. drawn from the full read
- While many describe the rooms as spacious and clean, others report dated furnishings, musty smells, and slow-draining tubs. 165
Who it's for
- — Visitors wanting walking access to downtown attractions
- — Travelers prioritizing a comfortable bed and walk-in shower
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers bothered by late-night live music from Broadway
- — Guests on tight schedules relying on hotel valet parking
How to book
Score breakdown
How the 76/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
80Location
89- “This time we spent a week at the Hilton downtown. This is the perfect hotel to stay in when you are visiting Nashville as it is right across the road from the Convention Center, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Bridgestone Arena where the hockey and basketball teams play.” 11
- “I love Hampton Inn Airport. Gorgeous hotel and rooms are immaculate clean.” 16
Room
76Service
79- “Mag-reply I-share paigesto • 2 taon ang nakalipas Just stayed there last week and I agree...and the staff was AMAZING. Just stayed there last week and I agree...and the staff was AMAZING. Everyone so nice. I honestly haven't felt that level of staff since pre covid.” 2
- “Oh wow - quite the review! Just stayed there last week and I agree...and the staff was AMAZING. Everyone so nice. I honestly haven't felt that level of staff since pre covid.” 2
Bed & Sleep
81- “Very comfortable bed with 4 pillows, 2 bedside tables with lamps, phone, alarm and various plug points available.” 11
Value
71- “Great value, nice executive lounge if you qualify, lovely atrium and all the necessary facilities. A great stay.” 11
- “Overall this was a good stay if you need to stay in the Downtown area of Nashville or are looking for a Downtown Nashville hotel. It is a bit pricey compared to other Nashville hotel options, especially if you're willing to stay further out and not stay right downtown.” 12
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 12 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 402 hotels in the same bracket. In Nashville it sits 12 points below the local median of 88.
- This hotel
- 76
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 402 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 49 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “This time we spent a week at the Hilton downtown. This is the perfect hotel to stay in when you are visiting Nashville as it is right across the road from the Convention Center, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Bridgestone Arena where the hockey and basketball teams play.” 11
- “I love Hampton Inn Airport. Gorgeous hotel and rooms are immaculate clean.” 16
- “The DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville-Downtown is a mid-range chain hotel with an enviable location, just two minutes from the Music City Convention Center.” 5
- “Recently stayed at the Downtown Hilton. Location is great but the music from Broadway can keep you awake if you aren't out partying late.” 2
- “The Green Hills Hilton is new and very nice, but not near anything without a drive. If you want to be downtown look elsewhere.” 16
- “Hilton by the Airport is pretty nice. I say there for work trips. Great bar for drinks and food. Short drive to downtown.” 16
- “The hotel is a short 8-10 minute walk to Broadway and approximately five blocks from the Johnny Cash Museum. It provides convenient access to Music City attractions and downtown Nashville.” 13
- “Location is great but the music from Broadway can keep you awake if you aren't out partying late.” 2
- “The DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown wifi speed was okay but not spectacular. I watched videos and didn't notice any interruption.” 12
- “The Hilton is great - cannot beat the location for Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, etc.” 2
- “Loved the rooms, location, layout, and hotel food/drink options.” 2
- “The DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown is somewhat triangular shaped, so my room felt a bit larger than normal, since it was triangular rather than rectangular.” 12
- “The Hilton downtown is all suite. Rooms are nice, Executive lounge is underwhelming, though it's one of the few in the US still operating (alcohol is not free, but is cheaper than most places downtown).” 16
- “Compared to the lobby's distinctive decor, rooms are decorated in a more subdued and darker style, though the look is still pleasant.” 5
- “Loved the rooms, location, layout, and hotel food/drink options. I was on the 23rd floor too which was a great view.” 2
- “Rooms are nice with the extra room to spread out.” 2
- “Loved the rooms, location, layout, and hotel food/drink options.” 2
- “The 341 guest rooms are clean and comfortable, with rich, pleasing decor.” 5
- “On-site restaurants are excellent.” 16
- “I had breakfast through my conference and it was the standard stuff with eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon, sausage, etc. There were also what was labeled as "homemade" biscuits, though I did wonder in whose home these biscuits were made...” 12
- “Breakfast was nice--lots of selection, including made to order omelets and waffles.” 2
- “I love Hampton Inn Airport. Gorgeous hotel and rooms are immaculate clean. Delicious breakfast.” 16
- “Loved the rooms, location, layout, and hotel food/drink options.” 2
- “The lobby bar is decent. On-site restaurants are excellent.” 16
- “During peak hours, you may have to wait 5-10 minutes to find an elevator that's not already stuffed to the gills. Breakfast and social hour are pretty nice.” 16
- “Breakfast and social hour are pretty nice.” 16
- “But, as with many Nashville hotels in and around downtown, rates are expensive, as is the valet-only parking.” 5
- “The rooms are dated and smell musty. I would bet money there's mold in this property because I'm getting sicker the longer I stay.” 16
- “On-site restaurants are excellent. You'll have a good room but I think if you're gonna pay this kind of price you are better off elsewhere.” 16
- “The rooms are dated and smell musty. I would bet money there's mold in this property because I'm getting sicker the longer I stay. It's just all kinds of bad.” 16
- “Overall this was a good stay if you need to stay in the Downtown area of Nashville or are looking for a Downtown Nashville hotel. It is a bit pricey compared to other Nashville hotel options, especially if you're willing to stay further out and not stay right downtown.” 12
- “Great value, nice executive lounge if you qualify, lovely atrium and all the necessary facilities. A great stay.” 11
- “Stylish & welcoming rooms with flat screens & uber-comfy beds, though they had us at 'welcome chocolate chip cookie.'” 7
- “Mag-reply I-share paigesto • 2 taon ang nakalipas Just stayed there last week and I agree...and the staff was AMAZING. Just stayed there last week and I agree...and the staff was AMAZING. Everyone so nice. I honestly haven't felt that level of staff since pre covid.” 2
- “We had a nightmare with the valet service in February. Like, people missed flights because it was a TWO HOUR wait for cars. It may be better, but use an app to get parking nearby to be safe.” 16
- “The hotel also operates a free shuttle service throughout downtown.” 5
- “Oh wow - quite the review! Just stayed there last week and I agree...and the staff was AMAZING. Everyone so nice. I honestly haven't felt that level of staff since pre covid.” 2
- “One nice touch for business travelers: Work desks have a two-piece configuration that rolls out to expand.” 5
- “We had a nightmare with the valet service in February. Like, people missed flights because it was a TWO HOUR wait for cars.” 16
- “The Green Hills Hilton is new and very nice, but not near anything without a drive.” 16
- “The annoying thing about that embassy is the elevator situation. During peak hours, you may have to wait 5-10 minutes to find an elevator that's not already stuffed to the gills.” 16
- “I was in Room 541 on the 5th floor, which was close to but not directly next to the elevator. I had no problem with noise from the elevator or anything else.” 12
- “Location is great but the music from Broadway can keep you awake if you aren't out partying late.” 2
- “I found the Hilton downtown too loud. You could hear the sounds from Broadway late into the night.” 16
- “Very comfortable bed with 4 pillows, 2 bedside tables with lamps, phone, alarm and various plug points available.” 11
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- 11 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 11Review: Hilton Hotel in downtown Nashvilletravelupdate.comReview site2025-02-28Recent5 quotes used
“This time we spent a week at the Hilton downtown. This is the perfect hotel to stay in when you are visiting Nashville as it is right across the road from the Convention Center, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Bri…”
Read originaltravelupdate.com - 5DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville-Downtownoyster.comReview site2024-08-09Ageing7 quotes used
“But, as with many Nashville hotels in and around downtown, rates are expensive, as is the valet-only parking.”
Read originaloyster.com - 2Embassy or Hilton Downtown with Executive Loungereddit.comForum thread2024-07-27Ageing17 quotes used
“Breakfast was nice--lots of selection, including made to order omelets and waffles.”
Read originalreddit.com - 12DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown ...pointswithacrew.comReview site2023-11-13Ageing5 quotes used
“The DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown is somewhat triangular shaped, so my room felt a bit larger than normal, since it was triangular rather than rectangular.”
Read originalpointswithacrew.com - 16Favorite Nashville Property : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2023-07-05Ageing18 quotes used
“On-site restaurants are excellent.”
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