Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University
A quiet Vanderbilt stay offering executive lounge access, skyline views, and quick Uber rides to Broadway.
The verdict
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Located near Vanderbilt University, this hotel provides spacious rooms, top-floor city views, and an executive lounge. Visitors consistently highlight the quick check-in, accommodating service, and large showers with multiple spray heads. However, some guests complain about nighttime train noise disrupting their sleep, as well as difficult car navigation in the courtyard. 43
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What travelers noticed
- Rooms are praised for their generous space, ample closet storage, and high-end lighting fixtures. drawn from the full read
- Top-floor accommodations and the lounge offer sweeping views looking out into the Nashville skyline. 942
- Bathrooms impress guests with large walk-in showers that feature rain heads and body spray nozzles. 3
- Front desk staff deliver fast check-ins and consistently accommodating service throughout the stay. 9
The catch
Who it's for
- — Vanderbilt University visits
- — Guests wanting an executive lounge
- — Travelers seeking downtown skyline views
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to train noise
- — Visitors wanting to walk directly to Broadway nightlife
- — Drivers frustrated by tight courtyard navigation
Seen on camera
12 moments · 3 videos · Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University
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“the breakfast buffet i will say was pretty much average there was nothing really special that stood out about it however…”
youtube.com2:50“their chef is absolutely amazing and everybody talks about it our visit could not have been better the staff is so frien…”
youtube.com6:18“a little table here you have a desk you have a a very big closet which is nice and also some drawers right here and then…”
youtube.com2:27“again i cannot say enough about this the meals were prepared so properly such great appeal it's something you want to gi…”
youtube.com6:52“So, you have an oversized tub and it's like jetted, bubbled, all the things. It's got the handheld. I love this tub.”
youtube.com3:20“The View obviously is the best part I do hear that on the other side of the view is just as good just a different part o…”
youtube.com2:11“So, moving into the living room area, we have this big oversized couch. Nice TV setup.”
youtube.com1:09“Going into the bathroom. I love this bathroom.”
youtube.com3:15“as you walk inside of this beautiful hotel you cannot help but admire the way it is decorated”
youtube.com0:41“so I wanted to give you a proper tour now that I've really learned the room so it's actually pretty cool”
youtube.com1:51“when we checked in here at the front desk it only took about five minutes from the time i laid down my credit cards to t…”
youtube.com0:48“walk a little farther you have work stations there with power outlets usb ports which is very convenient but most import…”
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How to book
One night, standard room. Award prices move with demand and availability is not checked here.
Search Marriott on points →Score breakdown
How the 90/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
91Location
92Room
86- “Seksyon ng mga Comment pankan76 • 2 taon ang nakalipas We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. Fantastic room and service.” 4
- “pankan76 • 2 taon ang nakalipas We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. Fantastic room and service.” 4
Service
89Bed & Sleep
89- “massive a king size bed extremely comfortable you have lighting that's controlled next to the bed so you don't even have to reach out to turn anything off” 9
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University and the 27 other hotels we cover in Nashville. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 2 points above the mid-range median of 88, across 490 hotels in the same bracket. In Nashville it sits 2 points above the local median of 88.
- This hotel
- 90
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 490 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.
- 2 mentions
- 1 mention
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 52 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “What is the best next option? I have Union on hold but it's pretty pricey.” 11
- “I thought the hotels were pretty expensive in Nashville. We stayed at the Hampton Inn on Elliston Place, which was clean and decent.” 8
- “But also the Holiday Inn is super convenient if you can get a room and it's not too expensive.” 5
- “Residence Inn West End is new and usually has good deals.” 8
- “The Loews Vanderbilt Hotel is right across the street. Yes, it's expensive but sometimes you can catch deals on Priceline & Hotwire.” 5
- “Nashville is probably the most overpriced market for hotels out there, worse than even LA or New York City. Marriott properties downtown are probably the worst offenders as you've likely noticed.” 11
- “And BNA hotels crazy expensive during party, bachelorette season.” 4
- “the breakfast buffet i will say was pretty much average there was nothing really special that stood out about it however you do have the choice of ordering off the menu if you want to have omelets other types of eggs or other dishes that you want them to make in the back” On camera92:50
- “Club has a really good breakfast buffet and happy hour hors d'oeuvres.” 4
- “again i cannot say enough about this the meals were prepared so properly such great appeal it's something you want to give a try” On camera96:52
- “Enjoy comfort meals and partake in breakfast buffet options, the Park25 Bistro, and a new central kitchen with bar that are sure to open appetites and leave guests with the wonderful flavors of Music City.” 2
- “Neither the Marriott Vandy nor the Courtyard on West End have free breakfast. Only option for free breakfast is the Fairfield Inn.” 10
- “Reviews are mixed for the Park25 Bistro on-site eatery; some say the food is delicious, while others say it's just so-so.” 12
- “The Marriott near Vanderbilt is a good, well-run property also, albeit nothing unique. Good bar, good service. Club has a really good breakfast buffet and happy hour hors d'oeuvres.” 4
- “Seksyon ng mga Comment pankan76 • 2 taon ang nakalipas We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. Fantastic room and service.” 4
- “a little table here you have a desk you have a a very big closet which is nice and also some drawers right here and then you have amenities” On camera12:27
- “pankan76 • 2 taon ang nakalipas We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. Fantastic room and service.” 4
- “We are in downtown Tennessee, Nashville at the AC Hotel. We got the hospitality suite. So, I just wanted to give you a quick tour. It's actually quite a phenomenal room.” 3
- “So, moving into the living room area, we have this big oversized couch. Nice TV setup.” On camera31:09
- “so I wanted to give you a proper tour now that I've really learned the room so it's actually pretty cool” On camera11:51
- “Courtyard ok, though the layout is a bit strange, and Navigating in and out in a car is difficult.” 4
- “their chef is absolutely amazing and everybody talks about it our visit could not have been better the staff is so friendly up there and reservations are absolutely a must” On camera96:18
- “Upvoting the Renaissance. Great location, nice bar options, really great service and concierge.” 4
- “Seksyon ng mga Comment pankan76 • 2 taon ang nakalipas We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. Fantastic room and service.” 4
- “pankan76 • 2 taon ang nakalipas We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. Fantastic room and service.” 4
- “The Marriott near Vanderbilt is a good, well-run property also, albeit nothing unique. Good bar, good service.” 4
- “The Kimpton is very nice - they have a happy hour every day and a rooftop pool open in warm weather. Rooms are spacious and comfortable.” 5
- “Upvoting the Renaissance. Great location, nice bar options, really great service and concierge. Have a nice trip!” 4
- “when we checked in here at the front desk it only took about five minutes from the time i laid down my credit cards to the time i walked away with a key in my hand a very professional staff up there” On camera90:48
- “I stayed at the Fairfield Inn and loved that it's within walking distance to campus and Centennial Park!” 10
- “Plus, you're close to some of Nashville's most popular attractions, like Centennial Park and the Parthenon.” 12
- “The hotel is historic and built from a 100 year old train station. Bonus, it's walkable to all the major places in Nashville.” 4
- “Used NUA to get upgraded to a suite and close enough to Broadway if that's your thing without being on Broadway (walking distance).” 4
- “The Marriott Vandy is by far the most convenient however note that it is on the opposite side of the campus from the medical center.” 10
- “post by werety on Jul 10, 2017 We stayed at the Holiday Inn adjacent to campus. We stayed at the Holiday Inn adjacent to campus. Easy to walk places, including the nice park across the street.” 8
- “My favorite near campus hotel is the Marriott by the football stadium, but it can often be too pricey for my pockets.” 8
- “The Nashville Marriot at Vanderbilt offers tremendous advantages while being conveniently located in proximity to Midtown and West End near notable local attractions such as the Vanderbilt Stadium, Parthenon, and Centennial Park.” 2
- “I have stayed at the Embassy Suites on the above list several times. It would be a great choice if you want to be close to Vandy.” 8
- “Best Marriott property in Nashville is the The Joseph. Walkable to all tourist attractions and less than 10 mins drive to Vanderbilt.” 10
- “The Marriott Vandy is by far the most convenient however note that it is on the opposite side of the campus from the medical center. So if you don't have a car you will be walking or ubering to the other side of campus.” 10
- “Mag-reply I-share Iba pang mga reply Seatonob • 2 taon ang nakalipas Depends on what you want. There is a full service Marriott at Vandy. There is also a courtyard basically right across from the football stadium. Both are excellent and convenient to downtown” 10
- “The shower is phenomenal as well. So you have the these nozzles on either side like spray your body and then you have the shower head, the removable one or the rain head or you can use them all at once. It is so cool.” 3
- “Going into the bathroom. I love this bathroom.” On camera33:15
- “my kind of shower it's absolutely massive so you're not going to be cramped inside that room at all” 9
- “So, that's always very nice. Also, right when you walk in, you have just a half bath, which is great if you do have any guests over.” 3
- “the bathroom is something else the room is filled with endless marble you have a giant soak tub in the room just beautiful walls but turn around and you have a double sink and just more than enough room for the two of you if you're in there together” 9
- “The View obviously is the best part I do hear that on the other side of the view is just as good just a different part of town so there's the Bridgestone Arena I believe this is the Country Music Hall of Fame and that may be a part of it I'm not sure” On camera12:11
- “If you're willing to take an Uber to Broadway, go with the Vandy Marriott. It's clean, has a lounge, and is quiet.” 11
- “The noise from the trains at night kept me from going back. Otherwise, a pretty place” 4
- “Noise wasn't an issue but I think we were on the non-Broadway side so don't know if it's different on the other side.” 4
- “walk a little farther you have work stations there with power outlets usb ports which is very convenient but most important the spectacular view from the 21st floor again just breathtaking to look over nashville” On camera93:35
- “massive a king size bed extremely comfortable you have lighting that's controlled next to the bed so you don't even have to reach out to turn anything off” 9
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 building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 8 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 11Nashville : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2025-05-03Recent4 quotes used
“What is the best next option? I have Union on hold but it's pretty pricey.”
Read originalreddit.com - 10Best hotel to visit Vanderbilt Univ. Nashville, TN? : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2025-02-21Recent7 quotes used
“I stayed at the Fairfield Inn and loved that it's within walking distance to campus and Centennial Park!”
Read originalreddit.com - 4Nashville : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2024-04-23Ageing19 quotes used
“Seksyon ng mga Comment pankan76 • 2 taon ang nakalipas We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. We stayed 3 days at the JW back in 2022 week of thanksgiving. Fantastic room and service.”
Read originalreddit.com - 5Most convenient area to stay for a visit? : r/Vanderbiltreddit.comForum thread2023-02-16Ageing4 quotes used
“The Loews also has a free shuttle to the strip.”
Read originalreddit.com - 8Vanderbilt hotelstalk.collegeconfidential.comReview site2017-07-10Ageing6 quotes used
“We stayed at the Hampton Inn on Elliston Place, which was clean and decent. It's best feature was it's proximity to Vandy admission office - we left the car at the hotel and walked to admissions.”
Read originaltalk.collegeconfidential.com - 1JW Marriott Hotel Nashville: Hotel & Room Reviewyoutube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only4 quotes used
“a little table here you have a desk you have a a very big closet which is nice and also some drawers right here and then you have amenities”
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