Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Dwtn) By IHG
A West End hotel next to Vanderbilt Stadium offering free shuttle service, live music, and clean, solid-sized rooms.
The verdict
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Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt provides a convenient base right next to Vanderbilt Stadium with quick access to West End restaurants. Guests appreciate the solid sized, clean rooms, spacious updated bathrooms, and the on-site Commodore Grille featuring live music seven days a week. The hotel also delivers strong value with a free shuttle running downtown until midnight, though reviewers note you will not get much of a view from the rooms. 62
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers agree that the guest rooms are clean, solid sized, and nicely laid out with music-themed decor. 4
- Bathrooms receive praise for being huge and updated, offering spacious layouts and thoughtful items like makeup remover and body lotion. 4
- Guests highlight the convenience of the free shuttle that runs every 15 minutes until midnight to drop riders near the Ryman. 2
- The location is widely appreciated for being right next to Vanderbilt Stadium and within walking distance of West End restaurants. 6
The catch
- While some guests enjoy the convenience of the internal rooftop bar, others prefer walking to newer rooftop venues nearby. 2
- Some visitors find the window views uninspiring, whereas others feel the practical location outweighs the lack of scenery. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Fans attending games at Vanderbilt Stadium
- — Guests who want a free shuttle toward the Ryman
- — Travelers looking for on-site live music at Commodore Grille
Skip it if
- — Guests prioritizing scenic room views
- — Travelers wanting to stay directly on lower Broadway
Seen on camera
5 moments · 2 videos · Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Dwtn) By IHG
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“and then before I leave let's take a peek at The View not really much of a view but it's okay”
youtube.com4:57“Regardless of your reason for visiting, the Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport provides friendly service and a contem…”
youtube.com1:47“and this bathroom oh my goodness look at this bathroom oh my huge huge and that mirror is stunning look at that I can't…”
youtube.com2:05“oh Mia wants to show you all it comes with the shampoo or not shampoo but body soap makeup remover body lotion cool very…”
youtube.com2:30“and we have to show you all how beautiful the decor is and check out that wall I love how it's so nicely laid out and ob…”
youtube.com3:26Frames are citations: each one links to its second in the source video, attributed to the creator who filmed it. Nothing here is supplied by the hotel. Creators who want a moment removed can ask and we take it down.
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Score breakdown
How the 92/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
92- “and this bathroom oh my goodness look at this bathroom oh my huge huge and that mirror is stunning look at that I can't see oh my goodness look at that it's updated look at how sparkly this is I mean I would love that in my house that's so funny” 42:05
- “Guests will find a hairdryer and bath sheets in the spacious bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.” 6
Location
94- “tlee1963 • 1 taon ang nakalipas We have stayed several times at Hilton downtown and always enjoyed it. We have stayed several times at Hilton downtown and always enjoyed it. Close to Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Stadium, Ryman, and Broadway.” 2
- “Ideally situated just a stone's throw from the Nashville International Airport, this hotel serves as an effortless gateway to everything the city has to offer.” 8
Room
90- “and we have to show you all how beautiful the decor is and check out that wall I love how it's so nicely laid out and obviously we're in Like Music City so of course you have like these music related Decor” 43:26
Service
93Bed & Sleep
91Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
89Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 10 points above the modest median of 82, across 178 hotels in the same bracket. In Nashville it sits 4 points above the local median of 88.
- This hotel
- 92
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 178 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.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
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 18 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “and then before I leave let's take a peek at The View not really much of a view but it's okay” On camera44:57
- “Service is good, rooms are solid sized and clean.” 2
- “Thompson is closer to the action, but also has heavier traffic. You'll probably get more consistent service at the Hermitage because of that. Google reviews show how all the downtown hotels struggle with this during the busy months.” 2
- “Regardless of your reason for visiting, the Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport provides friendly service and a contemporary atmosphere that makes every stay memorable.” On camera81:47
- “oh Mia wants to show you all it comes with the shampoo or not shampoo but body soap makeup remover body lotion cool very nice and tissues” On camera42:30
- “Sorry for delayed reply. Service is good, rooms are solid sized and clean.” 2
- “and this bathroom oh my goodness look at this bathroom oh my huge huge and that mirror is stunning look at that I can't see oh my goodness look at that it's updated look at how sparkly this is I mean I would love that in my house that's so funny” On camera42:05
- “Guests will find a hairdryer and bath sheets in the spacious bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.” 6
- “Walking distance to a lot of things, internal rooftop bar but can also walk to some of the other newer ones.” 2
- “tlee1963 • 1 taon ang nakalipas We have stayed several times at Hilton downtown and always enjoyed it. We have stayed several times at Hilton downtown and always enjoyed it. Close to Country Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Stadium, Ryman, and Broadway.” 2
- “Ideally situated just a stone's throw from the Nashville International Airport, this hotel serves as an effortless gateway to everything the city has to offer.” 8
- “Sorry for delayed reply. Service is good, rooms are solid sized and clean. Walking distance to a lot of things, internal rooftop bar but can also walk to some of the other newer ones.” 2
- “Hotel sits right next to Vanderbilt Stadium which is perfect for a Tenn vs Vandy football game. West End restaurants are a short walk away.” 6
- “The Hermitage won't be too loud at all. It's a fantastic hotel and is a short walk from Printers Alley and lower Broadway.” 2
- “To ensure your stay is as seamless as possible, you can stay connected with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property and start your mornings right with a delicious breakfast included with your stay.” 8
- “and we have to show you all how beautiful the decor is and check out that wall I love how it's so nicely laid out and obviously we're in Like Music City so of course you have like these music related Decor” On camera43:26
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.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 7 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 19/100We read 0 sources for this property, covering 0 traveler mentions, boiled down to 0 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-04.
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Sources
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- 2Where to stay? ++ : r/VisitingNashvillereddit.comForum thread2025-06-28Recent16 quotes used
“Service is good, rooms are solid sized and clean.”
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- 3HOLIDAY INN NASHVILLE - VANDERBILT - DWTN BY IHGus-nashville.usReview siteDate not statedRead originalus-nashville.us
- 4HOLIDAY INN & SUITES NASHVILLE DOWNTOWN BROADWAYyoutube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only4 quotes used
“and then before I leave let's take a peek at The View not really much of a view but it's okay”
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- 6HOLIDAY INN NASHVILLE - VANDERBILT - DWTN BY IHG ...holiday-inn-vanderbilt.hotelsinashville.comReview siteDate not stated3 quotes used
“Guests will find a hairdryer and bath sheets in the spacious bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.”
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