The Westin Nashville opened in 2016 at 807 Clark Place, on the SoBro side of downtown, and it is built around the idea that a big-city music weekend should also leave room to recover. The tower has 456 rooms over 28 floors, and the wellness side of the Westin brand is real here: an indoor pool open year-round, a seasonal outdoor rooftop pool with cabanas from May to October, the Rhapsody Spa with nine treatment rooms, a steam room and a cedar sauna, and a fitness studio with Peloton bikes plus a separate stretch and yoga room. Guests rate it about 8.8 out of 10 across roughly a thousand reviews, with the highest marks for cleanliness and property condition. The property is LEED certified, which suits eco-minded travelers.
Where it sits. The hotel is a five-minute walk from Bridgestone Arena, six minutes from Broadway, and eight minutes from the Ryman, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Music City Center, so a first-time visitor can do a full day of sights on foot and still be back at the pool by sunset. The airport is about fourteen minutes by car. Dining is handled in-house by Decker and Dyer, with L27 Rooftop Lounge above for skyline views, and the neighborhood offers a good number of restaurants within a few minutes' walk. A complimentary bicycle program is a thoughtful touch for guests who want to explore beyond Broadway.
The rooms are consistent and fairly generous for a downtown tower: traditional and deluxe rooms around 400 square feet with one king or two queens, and suites that extend to more than 800 and more than 1,200 square feet for families or longer stays. Heavenly Beds and the Westin's sleep-focused design are the brand's calling card, and reviewers praise friendly, helpful staff, clean rooms, valet service, rooftop views and the spa. The honest negatives are small: several mention that the outdoor pool is compact, one found the rooftop lounge closed earlier than expected, and a few felt the walk to the Riverfront or Broadway was longer than the listing suggests. One guest called the hotel expensive, which tracks with its position near the top of downtown pricing.
What to budget for. A nightly destination fee applies, in addition to the room rate, and parking is valet only at a nightly rate with height restrictions, so a rideshare may be cheaper if you do not need a car. In-room Wi-Fi carries a daily charge, while free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Pets are allowed for a nightly fee with a limit of two dogs. The minimum check-in age is twenty-one, check-in starts at 4 pm and checkout is by 11 am. Free cancellation is offered on select rates. This is the hotel for travelers who want a resort-style pool and spa day inside a city break, couples celebrating something, and groups that value a gym with Peloton bikes. If you want to be right on Broadway, look at the options closer to the strip.
Why stay here
- ✓456 rooms over 28 floors
- ✓Indoor pool and seasonal rooftop pool
- ✓Rhapsody Spa with steam room and sauna
- ✓Fitness studio with Peloton bikes
- ✓Decker and Dyer restaurant
- ✓L27 Rooftop Lounge
- ✓Complimentary bicycle program
- ✓Eight minutes to the Ryman
Good questions
How far is the Westin from Broadway and the Ryman?+
About six minutes on foot to Broadway and eight minutes to the Ryman, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Music City Center, according to the property listing.
Does it have a pool and spa?+
Yes. There is an indoor pool year-round, a seasonal outdoor rooftop pool from May to October and the Rhapsody Spa with a steam room and sauna. Spa treatments need reservations.
Are there extra fees?+
A nightly destination fee applies, parking is valet only at a nightly rate, and in-room Wi-Fi has a daily charge. Check current amounts when you book.
