With all the hotel growth in Nashville, one area of town that we don’t widely think of as having a bounty of hotels (but, yes, a bounty of Airbnbs) is East Nashville. However, that is changing, and these East Nashville hotels are piquing the interest of locals and tourists alike. Each place is distinctly different from the next, and each hotel’s offerings further cements East Nashville as a creative epicenter of Music City.
3 East Nashville Boutique Hotels
Waymore’s Guesthouse & Casual Club
(615) 650-9075
waymoresnashville.com
Waymore’s is a boutique hotel located in East Nashville, Tennessee with 93 guest rooms, suites and bunkrooms.
It was designed with comfort in mind above all else — in addition to the essentials, their spacious rooms are pet-friendly with sustainable bath amenities, locally-sourced art, thoughtfully-curated mini-bars and floor-to-ceiling windows.
From coffee in the morning to cocktails throughout the days, the lobby bar is open from 7 a.m. to midnight. The cafe serves food all day as well. Check out the rooftop bar and over 4,000 square feet of meeting and creative space.
Vandyke
(615) 730-5023
vandykenashville.com
Opened in April of 2019, Vandyke “bed and beverage” also has just eight bedrooms, each named after a spirit (rum, tequila, wine, etc.). Locals commonly meet up here for a drink or meal, and each visit is seemingly captured on Instagram. Yes, this place is currently many an influencer’s desired backdrop, but trust us that Vandyke is appealing to all, influencer or not. Pronounced “Van Dyke” (a specific call out to all you Vandy alums in town who might be seeing “Vandy Ke” at first glance), this hotel is located near East Nashville’s Five Points, which ensures plenty of places within walking distance while simultaneously being a short few minutes’ ride to downtown Nashville. Vandyke was also recently named by Travel + Leisure one of “The Best New Hotels to Book Around the World in 2019.” If you can throw calories to the wayside, we highly recommend the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with pimento cheese and pickled squash served on a potato bun with fries. Oh, they also have a rooftop bar, which makes for the perfect spot to sip on an expertly crafted cocktail.
The Russell
(615) 861-9535
russellnashville.com
Opened in June 2019, The Russell hotel makes creative use of a 115-year-old church building with 23 guest rooms, each one distinct from the next. With modern amenities juxtaposed with original architectural elements, The Russell offers a tangible bridge between old Nashville and new Nashville. You’ll find headboards created from old church pews, exposed brick walls and trusses, and bright paint that was purposefully chosen to match the colors of the original stained glass that was thankfully preserved in this repurposed space.
The Russell has not only incorporated architectural details that pay tribute to the former church, but also the element of outreach to the community. A portion of profits is donated to the ministries that support the local homeless community with an average weekend stay providing the homeless 16 nights in a bed, 100 free showers or 30 free meals.
The Russell makes it easy to enjoy a trip to Nashville with its central location, vibrant comfortable room and suites, and the knowledge that you are giving back, leaving the city a better place than when you first arrived.
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Also, make sure to check out our list of the Top Hotels in Downtown Nashville!
