Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown
Modern downtown hotel near Broadway featuring Sealy Accelerate mattresses and an on-site Bluestone Lane coffee shop.
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Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown is a contemporary high-rise situated near Broadway, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Music City Center. Guests consistently praise the comfortable Sealy Accelerate mattresses, well-appointed bathrooms with dual shower heads, and the on-site Bluestone Lane coffee shop. However, room rates can be very expensive, and guests note occasional growing pains such as unmade sofa beds or slow elevator queues during checkout. 2318
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the sleep quality, highlighting comfortable king beds fitted with Sealy Accelerate mattresses and white linens. 43
- Bathrooms earn high marks for their modern design, spacious showers with dual shower heads and handheld wands, and Crabtree toiletries. 34
- The location provides easy access to downtown attractions, with upper-floor rooms offering clear views of Bridgestone Arena and Broadway rooftops. drawn from the full read
- On-site dining is another highlight, especially the Australian Bluestone Lane coffee shop, fried feta sticks, and smoked wings in the lounge. 1483
The catch
- Some guests consider the hotel a solid value due to $42 parking compared to nearby competitors, while others note room rates have skyrocketed and suites can be expensive. 18
- While check-in via the digital key is seamless for many, others experienced service oversights such as unmade sofa beds upon arrival. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Concert and event attendees at Bridgestone Arena
- — Travelers wanting easy walking access to Broadway and Music City Center
- — Guests seeking a modern hotel with quality on-site coffee
Skip it if
- — Budget travelers looking to avoid rising room and suite rates
- — Guests sensitive to checkout elevator delays on lower floors
Seen on camera
21 moments · 6 videos · Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown
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“And once you get your key card and you go to your room, as soon as you open the door, you going to see beautiful Nashvil…”
youtube.com0:16“It is located right in the vibrant heart of downtown, which means you are practically walking distance to all the iconic…”
youtube.com0:45“Stay with me at Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown. Less than a block away from Broadway, it's close to all the action.”
youtube.com0:00“so I have a little mini fridge there it's empty which is nice put stuff in”
youtube.com3:04“the beds were comfortable the bathroom was great the amenities were highend”
youtube.com9:27“I'm in a king room so I've got a big yummy king bed dressed in white linens”
youtube.com4:05“so let's take another pan and around there's the another light so there's a lot of light plus there's a ton of natural l…”
youtube.com5:27“and then of course what we really love is our top golf interactive Suites very cool and these rooms are stunning as well”
youtube.com1:53“the bar restaurant and kind of Lounge area all merged into this one space I did have some drinks and their fried feta st…”
youtube.com1:02“In the morning, Bluestone Lane's got the breakfast on lock.”
youtube.com0:46“Because the food, the drinks, everything was good. The waiters was nice.”
youtube.com1:00“Plus, the free Wi-Fi is super fast, so you can post all your amazing photos or get a little work done without any hassle…”
youtube.com2:03“this is to die for you need to try it and experience gra food for yourself go to Tempo it is so so yummy”
youtube.com4:32“Talk about easy. With the Hilton Honors app digital key feature, I just slide right into my king room.”
youtube.com0:12“And this comfy bed is so inviting.”
youtube.com0:27“here's the toilet no big surprises there but take a look at this that someone's either authentic or replica gold record…”
youtube.com1:39“we've got an occasional chair with a light above and then this focal point and it is like a wallpaper mural so that's co…”
youtube.com3:31“The moment you walk into this hotel lobby, you get greeted by these wonderful designs, all of these amazing views and gr…”
youtube.com0:09“Now, every day we ate Blue Stone Lane for breakfast and lunch. Why? Because the food, the drinks, everything was good.”
youtube.com0:56“And then they have Love Lauren Lounge where they have live music and you can order non-alcoholic drinks and you can get…”
youtube.com1:22“The rooms are seriously impressive. We are talking about stylish, modern accommodations that feel like a true sanctuary.”
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Score breakdown
How the 96/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
98Food
93Location
98- “It is located right in the vibrant heart of downtown, which means you are practically walking distance to all the iconic attractions, the legendary entertainment districts, and some of the most incredible food you will ever taste.” 120:45
- “Wolfy2915 • 10 buwan ang nakalipas There was a mini fridge, not sure about a MW. There was a mini fridge, not sure about a MW. Walk to Broadway was easy, 2-3 blocks.” 18
Noise
87Room
96- “And once you get your key card and you go to your room, as soon as you open the door, you going to see beautiful Nashville downtown views, a wonderful bed that was so comfortable my entire stay, a bathroom, and then they got Bluetooth in the mirror.” 80:16
- “Overall, I really enjoyed the modern vibe of the room. It was spacious and comfortable which made for a nice retreat at the end of the day.” 3
Service
94Bed & Sleep
94Value
91- “the side facing the amphitheater and there happens to be a show. Also, parking is only $42 while other hotels range $50-$60. It's a great value.” 18
- “We usually stay a little farther out at the Millennium Maxwell House on N Rosa Parks. Not as nice as the downtown hotels but not as expensive either.” 18
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Beats what $$ usually buys
Scores 10 points above the mid-range median of 86, across 655 hotels in the same bracket. In Nashville it sits 8 points above the local median of 88.
- This hotel
- 96
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 86
Based on 655 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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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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View the 55 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Wolfy2915 • 10 buwan ang nakalipas There was a mini fridge, not sure about a MW. There was a mini fridge, not sure about a MW. Walk to Broadway was easy, 2-3 blocks.” 18
- “It is located right in the vibrant heart of downtown, which means you are practically walking distance to all the iconic attractions, the legendary entertainment districts, and some of the most incredible food you will ever taste.” On camera120:45
- “Stay with me at Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown. Less than a block away from Broadway, it's close to all the action.” On camera20:00
- “Stayed at the Hyatt Place this past weekend. A few sirens in the middle of the night but quiet and maybe a 3 block safe walk to Broadway.” 18
- “Yes, it's new and the location is great for a downtown visitor. As a new hotel, it may have some things to work out.” 6
- “I just stayed in Tempo by Hilton and it was very nice, everything is nearby.” 18
- “I just stayed at the Hyatt and it was great. Nice big room. Comfortable quiet and clean. Easy walk to the main strip.” 18
- “I would go for the Drury on 3rd and Korean Vets Blvd. great location and easy to get picked up by Uber.” 18
- “Walk to Broadway was easy, 2-3 blocks. Breakfast was included in my rate.” 18
- “After this becoming the most popular hotel on Facebooks Nashville Visitors, the rates have skyrocketed. As such, I don't think it is worth it unless you can get a deal.” 18
- “We usually stay a little farther out at the Millennium Maxwell House on N Rosa Parks. Not as nice as the downtown hotels but not as expensive either.” 18
- “the side facing the amphitheater and there happens to be a show. Also, parking is only $42 while other hotels range $50-$60. It's a great value.” 18
- “Getting to the Moxy can be a pain, esp. at night. It is difficult for Uber's to get in there and expensive.” 18
- “And once you get your key card and you go to your room, as soon as you open the door, you going to see beautiful Nashville downtown views, a wonderful bed that was so comfortable my entire stay, a bathroom, and then they got Bluetooth in the mirror.” On camera80:16
- “Overall, I really enjoyed the modern vibe of the room. It was spacious and comfortable which made for a nice retreat at the end of the day.” 3
- “I just stayed at the Hyatt and it was great. Nice big room. Comfortable quiet and clean.” 18
- “I'm in a king room so I've got a big yummy king bed dressed in white linens” On camera44:05
- “I just stayed at the Hyatt and it was great. Nice big room. Comfortable quiet and clean. Easy walk to the main strip.” 18
- “so let's take another pan and around there's the another light so there's a lot of light plus there's a ton of natural light in this room” On camera45:27
- “Has decks in the 1 bed and larger units, which is nice when it is not too cold. Full kitchen in each unit.” 18
- “Talk about easy. With the Hilton Honors app digital key feature, I just slide right into my king room.” On camera20:12
- “The coolest feature in the room? A BLUETOOTH SPEAKER IN THE BATHROOM MIRROR! I didn't use it but it was super cool and a fun touch in this modern hotel room.” 3
- “Has decks in the 1 bed and larger units, which is nice when it is not too cold.” 18
- “A friend stayed at the Moxy. They had a room with no windows. That was insane.” 18
- “e room's nice it smells clean the the decor is modern for sure” 14
- “I'm coming in off of the corridor and right here to my left I have bathroom so this is a shower only room it's kind of nice tile Cur tile round this looks nice actually it's got a handheld wand and a large adjustable shower head so I have a lot of options” 4
- “the beds were comfortable the bathroom was great the amenities were highend” On camera149:27
- “here's the toilet no big surprises there but take a look at this that someone's either authentic or replica gold record presented to Mary Louise to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies so I'm like huh interesting got a cool little feature” On camera41:39
- “I also really enjoyed the dual shower heads in the shower and the modern, spacious feel of the bathroom.” 3
- “so I have a little mini fridge there it's empty which is nice put stuff in” On camera43:04
- “Check out can be a pain if you are not on a high floor (solution, go up to go down if you are below level 25 or so? - that is what I did).” 18
- “I've stayed at the Renaissance, it's just far enough away to be quiet, it's kind of dated but still a really nice hotel.” 18
- “Because the food, the drinks, everything was good. The waiters was nice.” On camera81:00
- “The moment you walk into this hotel lobby, you get greeted by these wonderful designs, all of these amazing views and great staff.” On camera80:09
- “No pool in the place, but it is a historic, boutique hotel. They do have happy hour, although not free, and a great rooftop bar called Rare Bird, with nice views of the city.” 18
- “Hotel was clean, the breakfast was pretty good, the bacon was amazing!” 18
- “Bluestone Lane Cafe did also serve some limited breakfast offerings but it wasn't my type of menu for breakfast. I did try this for some coffee and a snack and both were really good and the location was nice.” 3
- “the bar restaurant and kind of Lounge area all merged into this one space I did have some drinks and their fried feta sticks they were really good” On camera141:02
- “In the morning, Bluestone Lane's got the breakfast on lock.” On camera20:46
- “Heated indoor pool with a sundeck. Nice hotel restaurant. This woulid be the 2nd closest to the action.” 18
- “Heated indoor pool with a sundeck. Nice hotel restaurant.” 18
- “Gray & Dudley's, their restaurant, has a good happy hour (even better one across the street).” 18
- “this is to die for you need to try it and experience gra food for yourself go to Tempo it is so so yummy” On camera154:32
- “Now, every day we ate Blue Stone Lane for breakfast and lunch. Why? Because the food, the drinks, everything was good.” On camera80:56
- “And then they have Love Lauren Lounge where they have live music and you can order non-alcoholic drinks and you can get your dinner. We love those smoked wings, baby.” On camera81:22
- “6 year Uber driver here: Stay away from Moxy, you will not sleep.” 18
- “The Tempo Hotel offers an exclusive type of mattress, which is a Sealy Accelerate mattress and extremely comfortable.” 3
- “And this comfy bed is so inviting.” On camera20:27
- “Renaissance - Very convenient for 5th & Broad (where Assembly Hall is), as they have an exit into it (not surprising as they kept part of the old convention center and the rest was torn down to build 5th & Broad).” 18
- “It was so beautiful every morning waking up to a beautiful view of Nashville. Every evening, you could see the rooftops all lit up with people spending their time on Broadway.” 3
- “Higher rooms have a much better view, of course.” 18
- “The city view rooms are the way to go, as you can see Lower Broad. The higher rooms are better.” 18
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 position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
- 11 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 59/100We read 18 sources for this property, and pulled 74 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.
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- 3Experience Tempo by Hilton: A Modern Nashville Staythehappiesttravels.comReview site2026-04-29Current8 quotes used
“Overall, I really enjoyed the modern vibe of the room. It was spacious and comfortable which made for a nice retreat at the end of the day.”
Read originalthehappiesttravels.com - 18Downtown Nashville Hotels : r/VisitingNashvillereddit.comForum thread2025-11-03Recent32 quotes used
“Wolfy2915 • 10 buwan ang nakalipas There was a mini fridge, not sure about a MW. There was a mini fridge, not sure about a MW. Walk to Broadway was easy, 2-3 blocks.”
Read originalreddit.com - 10Tempo vs Hotel Fraye : r/VisitingNashvillereddit.comForum thread2025-07-24RecentRead originalreddit.com
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- 17Locals need advice on which hotel... : r/nashvillereddit.comForum thread2024-05-05AgeingRead originalreddit.com
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