- Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown (#1 Overall Value): Charges $0 resort fee and includes a free hot breakfast buffet every morning PLUS the free 5:30 Kickback every evening (hot dinnertime food + 3 free alcoholic drinks per adult!). Plus an indoor/outdoor rooftop pool.
- Hilton Nashville Downtown (#1 for Space & Location): Every single unit is a 525-sq-ft Two-Room Suite located half a block (100 yards) from Lower Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, and the Country Music Hall of Fame—with $0 resort fee.
- Renaissance Nashville Hotel (#1 for Food Hall Access): Directly connected indoors to Fifth + Broadway & Assembly Food Hall one block from Ryman Auditorium, with an indoor heated pool and $0 resort fee.
Compare Live Nashville Hotel Rates & Availability
Between $300+ weekend room rates, $35 destination fees, $25 breakfasts, and $18 Broadway cocktails, a four-night trip to Nashville can spiral out of budget fast. Fortunately, three of the highest-rated hotels within three blocks of Lower Broadway charge $0 in mandatory resort fees and deliver massive built-in perks.
Downtown Value & Suite Comparison Table
| Hotel | Area | Price level | Walk to Broadway | Pool | Resort fee | Parking | Booking.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown | SoBro / Downtown Nashville | Mid-range | 3 blocks south of Lower Broadway (5-minute walk) | Indoor/outdoor heated rooftop pool & whirlpool with skyline views | None ($0 resort fee + FREE hot breakfast + FREE 5:30 Kickback dinner & drinks!) | On-site garage self-parking $38/night (cheapest major hotel garage in SoBro) | Check prices |
| Hilton Nashville Downtown | Core Downtown (1 Block off Lower Broadway) | Upscale | Half a block (100 yards) from Lower Broadway Honky Tonks (1-minute walk) | No pool — 100% all-suite hotel right behind Bridgestone Arena & Country Music Hall of Fame | None ($0 mandatory resort fee) | Self-parking $48/night; Valet $56/night | Check prices |
| Renaissance Nashville Hotel | Core Downtown (Adjacent to Fifth + Broadway) | Upscale | 1 block north of Lower Broadway & Ryman Auditorium (2-minute walk; connected to Fifth + Broadway) | Heated indoor glass-atrium pool & whirlpool | None ($0 mandatory resort fee) | Self-parking $48/night (Library Garage across street ~$20–$28) | Check prices |
| AC Hotel Nashville Downtown | SoBro / Downtown Nashville | Mid-range | 3 blocks south of Lower Broadway & Country Music Hall of Fame (5-minute walk) | Large heated outdoor rooftop pool, whirlpool, cabanas & rtb! rooftop bar | None ($0 mandatory resort fee!) | Valet $54/night (Music City Center garage 1 block away ~$25–$35) | Check prices |
| Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown | Downtown Arts District / Capitol View | Mid-range | 4 blocks north of Lower Broadway (7-minute walk; 1 block from TPAC) | No pool — soaring 28-story open-air atrium & Skye 28th-floor rooftop lounge | None ($0 mandatory resort fee!) | Self-parking $45/night (Public Library garage 1 block south is $20–$28) | Check prices |
The Real Math: How Much Does Drury’s Free Breakfast & 5:30 Kickback Save?
For a couple or family of four staying three nights at Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown (300 Korean Veterans Blvd, 3 blocks from Lower Broadway), the complimentary daily hot breakfast saves roughly $25 per person each morning. Even better, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM every evening, the 5:30 Kickback serves a rotating hot food buffet (sliders, tacos, pasta, baked potatoes, soup, salad) plus three complimentary alcoholic drinks per adult (beer, wine, or mixed cocktails) before you walk over to Broadway for live music. That easily saves a couple $120 to $160 per day in food, drinks, and waived resort fees.
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 |
| Hilton Nashville Downtown | 525 sq ft (100% Two-Room Suites — every room is a full suite!) / 850+ sq ft (Luxury Suites) | 1 King or 2 Double beds in private bedroom + Queen sleeper sofa in separate living room (Sleeps 4–6) | Marble vanity, walk-in shower or tub combo, Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries + wet bar with mini-fridge & microwave in every suite | Refreshed two-room suites arranged around a sunlit 11-story central garden atrium |
| Renaissance Nashville Hotel | 360 sq ft (Standard King/2 Queen) / 620–900 sq ft (Hospitality & Executive Suites) | 1 King or 2 Queen plush Marriott beds with sound-insulated downtown windows | Backlit vanity mirror, walk-in glass shower, Aveda bath amenities | Completely remodeled rooms and lobby directly connected via indoor walkway to Fifth + Broadway |
| AC Hotel Nashville Downtown | 325–365 sq ft (European-Style King/2 Queen) / 580 sq ft (Corner Suites) | 1 King or 2 Queen platform beds with sleek hardwood floors and open-closet luggage benches | Glass-enclosed rain shower, backlit mirror, Korres Greek bath products | Part of the tri-brand Marriott complex (AC Hotel, Residence Inn & SpringHill Suites) in SoBro 3 blocks off Broadway |
| Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown | 390–415 sq ft (Oversized Standard King/2 Queen) / 780 sq ft (Club & Parlor Suites) | 1 King or 2 Queen Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience beds | Modernized walk-in glass shower, backlit mirror, Gilchrist & Soames bath products | 28-story open-atrium tower on quiet Union Street in the Arts District (4 blocks north of Broadway) |
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.
- Hilton Nashville Downtown — Pools & Rooftop Bars: No swimming pool on-site (compensated by 100% two-room suite layouts located 100 yards from Lower Broadway and Bridgestone Arena). On-site dining & lounges: Trattoria Il Mulino (authentic Italian fine dining), The Palm (classic steakhouse attached), Symphony’s Cafe breakfast buffet, MarketStreet grab-and-go, Atrium Lounge.
- Renaissance Nashville Hotel — Pools & Rooftop Bars: Year-round heated indoor glass-atrium swimming pool, whirlpool hot tub, and sun terrace + 24/7 Peloton fitness center. On-site dining & lounges: Little Fib (Southern craft kitchen & bourbon bar), The Bridge Bar, Starbucks on-site — plus direct elevator/walkway access to 30+ eateries inside Assembly Food Hall at Fifth + Broadway!.
- AC Hotel Nashville Downtown — Pools & Rooftop Bars: Large shared heated outdoor rooftop pool deck, oversized whirlpool hot tub, private cabanas, and outdoor fire pits. On-site dining & lounges: rtb! (rooftop bar overlooking the SoBro skyline), KV5 Bistro & Pool Bar, AC Kitchen European breakfast, AC Lounge tapas bar.
- Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown — Pools & Rooftop Bars: No pool on-site (focused on oversized quiet rooms 4 blocks north of Broadway and $0 resort fees). On-site dining & lounges: Library Bar (50+ bourbons under the 28-story atrium skylight), Broadway Kitchen breakfast buffet, 28th-floor Skye Lounge, Sheraton Club Lounge.
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 |
| Hilton Nashville Downtown | $340/nt | $0 (None) | $399.45/nt | $48/night / $56/night | $0 Resort Fee! Free Wi-Fi for Hilton Honors members, 24-hour fitness center |
| Renaissance Nashville Hotel | $315/nt | $0 (None) | $370.26/nt | $48/night (Library Garage across street is $20–$28) / $56/night | $0 Resort or Destination Fee! Free lobby Wi-Fi (free in-room Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members) |
| AC Hotel Nashville Downtown | $269/nt | $0 (None) | $316.56/nt | Music City Center garage 1 block away ($25–$35) / $54/night | $0 Resort or Destination Fee! Free lobby Wi-Fi (free in-room Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members) |
| Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown | $245/nt | $0 (None) | $288.54/nt | $45/night (or $20–$28 at Nashville Public Library Garage 1 block south) / $52/night | $0 Resort or Destination Fee! Free lobby Wi-Fi (free in-room Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members) |
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.
Detailed Hotel Profiles & Direct Booking.com Rates
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.
Hilton Nashville Downtown
- 100% Two-Room Suites (separate living room + bedroom)
- NO Resort Fee ($0/night)
- 100 yards from Lower Broadway, Ryman & Bridgestone Arena
- Soaring sunlit atrium
The closest all-suite hotel to Honky Tonk Highway—located half a block off Lower Broadway across from Bridgestone Arena and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
- NO Resort Fee ($0/night)
- Directly connected to Fifth + Broadway & Assembly Food Hall
- 1 block from Ryman Auditorium & Bridgestone Arena
- Indoor heated pool
Connected directly to the Fifth + Broadway dining and shopping complex one block from Ryman Auditorium and Lower Broadway—with zero resort fees.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
AC Hotel Nashville Downtown
- NO Resort Fee ($0/night)
- Large heated outdoor pool & whirlpool deck
- rtb! (live on the green) rooftop bar
- Part of the tri-brand Marriott complex 3 blocks off Broadway
Sleek European-inspired Marriott in SoBro just three blocks from Lower Broadway, offering one of downtown’s best heated pool decks and zero resort fees.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
- NO Resort Fee ($0/night)
- Quiet Union Street location 4 blocks off Broadway
- 28th-floor Skye Lounge panoramic views
- Library Garage 1 block away for cheap parking
Spacious, quiet downtown Marriott tower four blocks north of Broadway’s neon chaos, featuring a 28-story atrium, Sheraton Club Lounge and zero resort fees.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
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.
