Cactus, pizza, craft drinks, swing... What comes to mind? Probably not Nashville, right?
Wrong! Urban Cowboy boutique hotel in Nashville lives up to all these and more! Bliss in the middle of the city AND the feeling of the middle of the country at the same time!
Upon arrival, you’re met with an 1800’s monstrosity that is simply magical. Parking is easy: on the street or in the small lot attached to the mansion. Following the wraparound porch, you land at swing doors. Enter Public House - a dungeon-like bar that serves any drink you want, (including virgin drinks) on one side, and the other, a kitchen where chefs are constructing pizzas that file into brick ovens. “Yes, please!” The pizza is delicious, but please, for the love of God, try the pizza rolls. You’re welcome.
Drink in hand and pizza ordered, you continue through the courtyard adorned with tables, benches, and “bob your head” music. The walkway takes you to the other side of the property that reminded me of a Japanese garden, red tent lights and all, and a perfect place to park with food and drinks. Or, you can stay on the walkway, and curve around and end up right at the front door. The front yard is adorned with plants, but it was the cactus for me. And yes, they’re real. #learnedthatthehardway. Anyhoo, imagine a big swing in the front yard (country) with passing cars right in front of you (city). Weird dichotomy. Hence, “Urban Cowboy.”
Moving indoors, you use a code for guests only, although the property is open during the evening. Public House and Parlor Bar (inside) are open to the public, and at night they have live music and drinks at Parlor Bar. Parlors bookend the check-in area, both adorned with modern antique furniture. Look for the old safe when you get there!
Secret stairs lead you to sleeping quarters. I stayed in the penthouse, (which has three sleeping areas) and was welcomed with a bottle of bubbles and a cute note. What a fitting reminder that hospitality was on point! The bed was heaven, and I loved the clawfoot tub (heaven again), laced with natural scrubs and soaks to augment your already heightened experience. There was even a robe made of clouds that little bluebirds drape on you (felt like it!). Non-tub bathers will enjoy the spacious shower in a copper-appointed bathroom filled with necessary extras.
The room came with a major (not mini) bar: an in-room fridge stocked with a curated mix of local beers and waters, along with a selection of thoughtful snacks and toiletries: Marvis toothpaste, Harry’s razor, assortments of different candies and snacks, all natural and local and yummy. Not free, but you will gladly spend money on those items. If you’re a woman traveling alone, look for something just for you in that selection (wink, wink). There are a total of eight elaborate suites, so choose away!
Sleep came easy, and breakfast did, too! The Parlor Bar opened in the morning with an assortment of pastries, fruit, coffee from a local roaster, and real oatmeal IN A JAR. I opted to sit on the front porch and play with my favorite cactus while I enjoyed my lite fare, but you can enjoy breakfast anywhere on the property.
All in all, If you want a quick getaway to the city and the country, check out Urban Cowboy. For more info, visit their website. Be sure to tell them MTW sent you!