Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown stands at 623 Union Street, one block from the Tennessee State Capitol and about three blocks from the Broadway honky-tonks, which makes it one of the more walkable large hotels in the city. The tower has 28 floors and 474 rooms, was built in 1975 and was renovated in 2024, and its lobby is built around a garden space that gives the convention-style building a calmer entrance than most. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, daily maid service, cable and satellite TV and, in some categories, coffeemakers, microwaves and refrigerators. On-site you will find Skye Lounge, room service, a business center, a gift shop and valet and paid parking, and pets are allowed. Pool details are listed under nearby recreation in some sources, so confirm the current pool arrangement with the hotel if swimming matters. Honest drawbacks: in-room internet may cost extra depending on the rate, the building is large and busy during conventions and the lobby can be crowded at peak check-in times. The hotel sits north of the Broadway core, which means evenings out are a short stroll through downtown rather than a step from the door. Fit: first-time visitors who want to walk to the Ryman, Broadway and the Capitol, families needing room to spread out, business travelers and groups who value brand reliability and generous room counts.
The location is the practical advantage. Union Street places you in the civic heart of downtown, with the Capitol and Legislative Plaza right by the entrance, the Tennessee State Museum and Bicentennial Mall within a reasonable walk, and the live-music blocks of Broadway close enough for an easy evening out. Nissan Stadium is about a mile away, and the airport is roughly 15 minutes by car.
Room craft and rhythm: request a high floor for skyline views, plan a morning at the Capitol and Printer's Alley area, take an afternoon at the Country Music Hall of Fame or the Ryman, then walk to Broadway for the evening. Casual dining nearby includes City House, Crema and Jack's Bar-B-Que. If you travel with a pet, confirm the current policy and any fee before booking.
Practicals and fit: check-in is at 3pm and check-out at 11am. Parking is paid with valet available, so factor the nightly cost into your total. Compared with the newer SoBro boutiques, the Sheraton Grand is larger, more traditional and often better priced, particularly midweek, which makes it a sensible choice for families and groups splitting several rooms. Because it hosts conventions and sports crowds, book early for Titans and Predators weekends and major festivals. Light sleepers should ask for a higher floor away from street noise.
Why stay here
- ✓474 rooms on 28 floors
- ✓Garden lobby atrium
- ✓Skye Lounge on site
- ✓Room service
- ✓Valet and paid parking
- ✓Business center
- ✓Pets allowed
- ✓One block from the State Capitol
Good questions
How far is the Sheraton Grand from Broadway?+
About three blocks to the honky-tonks, and one block to the Tennessee State Capitol. Most guests walk to the Ryman and Lower Broadway.
Was the Sheraton Grand renovated recently?+
The tower dates from 1975 and was renovated in 2024, so rooms and public spaces are fresher than the building age suggests.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Yes, valet and paid on-site parking are available. Check the current nightly rate before you book.
