Summertime can often be hectic, making it challenging to plan a vacation out of town. Luckily, Middle Tennessee offers many opportunities for a staycation, many of which are less than an hour away from your doorstep. Staying at a local hotel for a staycation offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, letting you experience the luxury and comfort of a getaway without the hassle of travel. This summer, consider heading to one of these fabulous hotels for a staycation with good food, great ambiance, and much-needed relaxation.
The Russell:
The Russell Nashville will provide one of the most unique staycations in town. Located in East Nashville, the Russell is housed in a refurbished 115-year-old historic church with 23 unique rooms that include stained glass windows, upcycled pews as headboards, and old brick walls and is within walking distance to many local bars and restaurants. Another unique aspect of this boutique hotel is that it’s technology-driven and concierge-less, so while you may not be face-to-face with any hotel employees during your stay, they are just a quick phone call away! Not only will staying here provide you with a unique experience, but The Russell will also give back to the community with each stay by giving aid to local homeless ministries. The average stay at this hotel is able to provide 16 warm beds and meals at local homeless shelters, so you can be assured that your stay will positively impact someone’s life.
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1 Hotel Nashville:
1 Hotel Nashville is the best place to stay if you want a sustainable, luxurious staycation downtown at a LEED-certified hotel. Its experiences are designed with wellness in mind, with its Bamford Wellness Spa and locally sourced, organic cuisine. The hotel's exterior features 54,000 ivy plants that help capture CO2 to help generate fresh oxygen throughout downtown. Let your furry friends in on the staycation, too, as 1 Hotel Nashville is pet-friendly and allows up to two dogs per room! After a long day of walking around downtown or relaxing, head upstairs to the rooftop to enjoy dinner and drinks at Harriet’s Rooftop with an exclusive view of the Nashville skyline before saying goodnight and retreating to the privacy of your beautiful room.
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Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown:
Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown is the ideal spot to relax while enjoying a staycation in the heart of downtown. The recently opened hotel is blocks away from the buzz of Broadway—the perfect place to stay after a concert or night out. Tempo has an abundance of amenities that are perfect to enjoy if you want a night in, such as six wellness rooms featuring a Peloton bike, resistance bands, and yoga mats, the first Topgolf Swing Suite in Nashville, and their incredible Lovelorn Lounge and Pool Bar. While enjoying your stay here, consider utilizing the 5th-floor rooftop pool with one of the best views of downtown! Feel free to try out Tennessee’s very first Bluestone Lane Café, a globally known Australian-inspired coffee roaster, café, and lifestyle brand located in the Tempo lobby.
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Southall Farm & Inn:
If downtown isn’t the staycation spot you have in mind, drive through the lush and rolling hills of Franklin to arrive at Southall Farm & Inn. This hotel sits on 325 acres of lush farmland, where you will be surrounded by a working farm made up of greenhouses, crops, and gardens, as well as surrounded by relaxing spa experiences where you can savor your peace and tranquility. Guests can choose between one of their 62 guest rooms and suites or one of their 16 separate cottages, all options opting for privacy and peacefulness. Southall features a state-of-the-art recycling and composting facility, and those needing a spa day will be greeted with a personalized, holistic approach at their spa center.
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