Gaylord Opryland Hotel: An Oasis In Nashville

Review of Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | 2800 Opryland Drive
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Get away and sit under the palm trees, without leaving Tennessee! Remember the feeling of walking into the atrium of a botanical garden in the dead of winter? That rush of life, warmth, and green? This hotel’s entire set of common areas is a vast, tropic garden, speckled by pools, waterfalls, and natural light.

The Gaylord Resort and Convention Center is popular for business travelers and vacationers alike. Their convenient proximity to the local attractions, celebrating music history, make it a prime choice. And while there is a lot of fun to be had in Nashville, you’ll want to spend a lot of time in the hotel, too, because the Gaylord offers a unique indoor environment that can’t help but rejuvenate you.

The Gaylord boasts a convenient and accessible location

The hotel’s main entry, right on Opryland Drive.

The Gaylord is conveniently situated between the Music Valley area - where folks can shop, play, explore, dine, and catch shows – and the famous Grand Ole Opry theatre. Easy highway access means getting downtown is a snap. It also mean the resort is a very easy place to get to by car, and there is ample on-site parking. You may find you never bother with your vehicle the whole time, as hotel shuttle services can take you to and from many of the popular Nashville hotspots. Some of these shuttles are complimentary, and some have fees, so check ahead. If you’re coming by plane, of course, there is also an airport shuttle and a limousine service.

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Impeccable, comfortable rooms with a luxurious touch

A typical guestroom, this one with two queen beds.

This place knows how to pamper. The Gaylord boasts mini-fridges and free Wi-Fi in all the guest rooms! Furnishings are modern and stylish in warm, earthen tones; fabrics are rich and touchable. The Gaylord makes a point of providing extra comfortable, pillow-top bedding. Each guest room is a respite for both the body and the mind.

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Live it up in a room with a view

Guest room balconies overlook vast atrium gardens and waterfalls.

When you’re booking a room, the biggest decision to make is whether to select a room with a view of the outdoor landscape or to splurge and get a space with a balcony overlooking one of the atriums. While the indoor view becomes more attractive as the leaves start to turn, it may not be necessary, because you won’t want to spend much time in your room when you can relax in the tropical splendor of the atriums’ gardens.

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Acres of luxury amenities, all under skylight

Lights start to glow at dusk in the Gaylord’s eateries.

Many of the Gaylord’s charming amenities are typical of most luxury resorts and conference centers. They have a nearby 18-hole golf course, a luxury spa with complete services, ranging from fitness coaching to couple’s massage. The fitness center includes a jogging trail, sauna and your choice of swimming pools. When it comes to places to dine or drink, there are cafes and fine restaurants, a wine bar, lounges, and a coffee shop.

What makes these deluxe amenities special are the grand extra touches the Gaylord puts into making their hotel a one-of-a-kind. The entire complex is smoke-free, which makes the place safe for children or anyone with sensitive lungs. But those who enjoy smoking need not despair, there are designated smoking areas, both outside and within certain restaurants and bars, so just check with hotel staff. The Gaylord is unusually generous in providing free Wi-Fi everywhere in the hotel; business travelers will especially appreciate this feature, as work can be easily done anywhere, without having to pay extra fees, or make special plans to trek down to the lobby and arm-wrestle other laptop users for a power outlet.

The crowning glory of the Gaylord’s amenities, though, are their 9 acres of indoor gardens and water features. The lush atriums are what the hotel is famous for, and they do not disappoint. These gardens are vast, and there are several main chambers. Most of the restaurants are located in these atriums, and their seating all has the feeling of being in a tropical outdoor café, with the exception that the weather is always perfect.

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Go ahead, get away

Let yourself relax and unwind. Stroll through gardens. Sit by a waterfall. When you come to the city of country music’s history, take some time to enjoy the unique ambiance of the Gaylord Opryland Resort.

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