- Location: 300 Korean Veterans Blvd in SoBro — a flat, well-lit 3-block (5-minute) walk to Lower Broadway, Ascend Amphitheater, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Unbeatable Perks Included in Every Rate: $0 Resort Fee + Free Hot Breakfast Buffet daily + Free 5:30 Kickback every evening (hot dinnertime food buffet + 3 free alcoholic beverages per adult!).
- Pool & Hardware: Modern 20-story glass tower with a year-round heated indoor/outdoor swim-through rooftop pool, oversized hot tub, and in-room microwave + mini-fridge in every single room.
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In a downtown market where competing 4-star hotels charge $35/night in mandatory destination fees, $28 for a plate of scrambled eggs, and $18 for a lobby beer, Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown feels almost too good to be true. Opened in SoBro at 3rd Avenue South and Korean Veterans Boulevard, this gleaming 20-story tower delivers four-star cleanliness and views alongside the most generous free food and drink program in the hospitality industry.
Inside the Rooms, Suites & 5:30 Kickback Experience
Standard Deluxe King and Two-Queen rooms span a generous 365 to 410 square feet and include a microwave, mini-fridge, walk-in shower, and sound-insulated SoBro windows. Traveling with a family or group of 5–6? Book the Deluxe Two-Room Suite, which places a private bedroom behind a solid door and adds a separate living room with a Queen sleeper sofa.
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
- NO Resort Fee ($0/night)
- FREE daily hot breakfast buffet
- FREE 5:30 Kickback (hot evening food + 3 free cocktails/beer/wine per adult)
- Indoor/outdoor rooftop pool & $38 self-parking
Unquestionably downtown Nashville’s #1 value hotel: three blocks from Broadway with zero resort fees, free hot breakfast, and free evening food and cocktails.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Room Sizes, Bed Configurations & Soundproofing Specs Compared
Before booking a Nashville hotel, compare the exact guest room square footage, bedding setup, bathroom hardware (such as freestanding soaking tubs vs. walk-in rain showers), and building acoustic insulation below:
| Hotel / Resort | Room & Suite Size (Sq Ft) | Bed Setup & Layout | Bathroom & In-Room Specs | Building & Location Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown | 365–410 sq ft (Deluxe King/2 Queen) / 520 sq ft (Two-Room Suites sleeping up to 6) | 1 King or 2 Queen beds (Suites add a separate living room with Queen pull-out sofa) | Spacious granite vanity and walk-in shower or tub/shower combo | Modern 20-story SoBro tower 3 blocks south of Lower Broadway with microwave & fridge in every room |
Rooftop Pools, Skyline Bars & On-Site Dining Breakdown
In Music City, rooftop pool access and skyline cocktail lounges are a major part of the stay—especially from April through October. Keep in mind that while rooftop bars like L.A. Jackson (Thompson), White Limozeen (Graduate), and Lou/Na (Grand Hyatt) welcome the public for drinks, actual swimming pool loungers are strictly reserved for registered overnight hotel guests with keycard wristbands:
- Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown — Pools & Rooftop Bars: Year-round heated indoor/outdoor swim-through rooftop pool, oversized whirlpool hot tub, and outdoor sun terrace overlooking downtown Nashville. On-site dining & lounges: FREE Daily Hot Breakfast Buffet (scrambled eggs, sausage, Belgian waffles, biscuits & gravy, fruit, coffee) + FREE Daily 5:30 Kickback (hot dinnertime food buffet + 3 free beer, wine, or mixed cocktails per adult!) + Kitchen + Bar on-site.
2026 True Nightly Cost: Destination Fees, Nashville’s 16.75% Tax & Parking
Every hotel night in Nashville (Davidson County) carries a combined tax of 16.75% plus a flat $2.50/night city occupancy fee (comprising the 9.25% Tennessee + Metro sales tax, 7.00% Metro hotel occupancy tax, and 0.50% convention center tax). If your hotel charges a mandatory daily “Destination Amenity Fee” ($25–$45/night), state law applies the 16.75% tax to that fee as well. Here is the real all-in nightly cost breakdown for 2026:
| Hotel | Typical Base Rate | Destination/Resort Fee (w/ Tax) | True All-In Nightly Rate | Self / Valet Parking | What the Fee Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown | $265/nt | $0 (None) | $311.89/nt | $38/night (on-site covered garage) / Self-park garage on-site | $0 Resort Fee! Free hot breakfast daily, free 5:30 PM hot food & 3 adult drinks daily, free Wi-Fi, free evening popcorn & soda |
How to Cut $150+ Off Your Nashville Parking Bill
Downtown Nashville hotel valet charges have climbed to $52–$58+ tax per night. If you drive to Nashville and do not need in-and-out valet privileges, park at the city-owned Nashville Public Library Garage (151 6th Ave N, right across from Renaissance & Sheraton Grand) or the Music City Center Garage (701 Demonbreun St, right across from The Westin, 1 Hotel & JW Marriott) for $20 to $32 per 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much is the total hotel tax in Nashville, Tennessee in 2026?
In 2026, Nashville (Davidson County) hotels charge a combined percentage tax of 16.75% (9.25% sales tax + 7.50% hotel/convention occupancy taxes) plus a mandatory $2.50 per night flat city fee. Any mandatory daily hotel destination or resort fee is also taxed at 16.75%.
Do I need a rental car when visiting Downtown Nashville?
No. If you stay in Downtown, SoBro, the Arts District, or The Gulch, you can walk to Lower Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, the Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Nissan Stadium (via the Pedestrian Bridge). For trips to the Grand Ole Opry, Midtown, or East Nashville, a 10–15 minute Uber or Lyft ($12–$28) is far cheaper than paying $55–$58/night for hotel valet parking. See our BNA Airport & Nashville Transportation Guide.
What is the difference between staying on Lower Broadway vs SoBro vs The Gulch?
Lower Broadway / Core Downtown puts you 1–2 blocks from the honky tonks and Ryman Auditorium. SoBro (South of Broadway) sits 2–4 blocks south of Broadway and features Nashville’s newest luxury glass towers, rooftop pools, and convention access with less street noise. The Gulch is an upscale, walkable boutique neighborhood a 12-minute walk (or 4-minute Uber) southwest of Broadway, famous for murals, high-end shopping, and trendy restaurants. Read our full Where to Stay in Nashville Neighborhood Guide.
Which downtown Nashville hotels have no resort fees and free breakfast?
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown in SoBro charges $0 resort fees and includes both a free hot breakfast buffet every morning and the free 5:30 Kickback evening reception (hot food + 3 complimentary alcoholic drinks per adult). Other top $0-resort-fee hotels include Hilton Nashville Downtown, Renaissance Nashville, AC Hotel Downtown, Virgin Hotels Nashville, Four Seasons, and The Hermitage Hotel.
