The Hermitage Hotel
The limestone facade rises from Sixth Avenue with the quiet authority of a building that has watched a city transform around it for more than a century. The Hermitage Hotel opened in 1910 as Nashville's first million-dollar hotel, and its Beaux-Arts architecture still commands the block with a presence that no amount of new construction can diminish. Step into the lobby and the scale shifts upward: a soaring stained-glass ceiling crowns a space lined with Russian walnut paneling, painted canvas ceilings, and ornate plasterwork that speaks to an era when hotels were built to rival the grandest civic institutions. This is not restoration as nostalgia. It is a living property that has carried its original bones into the present with uncommon grace.
The 122 guest rooms and suites occupy the upper floors, each designed with generous proportions that reflect the building's original architecture. Accommodations lean toward the classic, with rich fabrics, deep soaking tubs, and a sense of space that modern hotels rarely afford. The Capitol Grille anchors the hotel's dining experience, offering a refined menu within an atmosphere that balances formality with warmth. Below it, the Oak Bar is a destination unto itself, its Art Deco men's restroom so celebrated it earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places. The bar itself draws a loyal mix of legislators, musicians, and visitors who understand that some rooms simply cannot be replicated. For quieter moments, afternoon tea service and in-room dining maintain the hotel's tradition of attentive, unhurried hospitality.
The Hermitage Hotel sits directly across from the Tennessee State Capitol, placing it at the intersection of Nashville's political and cultural life. Broadway's honky-tonks and live music venues are a short walk south, while the Ryman Auditorium and the Frist Art Museum sit within easy reach. Yet the hotel's thick limestone walls create a remarkable sense of remove. You are in the center of everything without feeling consumed by it. This positioning has made The Hermitage a natural gathering place for decades, a lobby where deals are made, celebrations begin, and visitors orient themselves to the city.
What lingers after a stay here is not a single amenity or design detail but a cumulative sense of proportion. The scale of the lobby, the weight of the doors, the pace of service that never rushes and never lags. The Hermitage Hotel belongs to a rare category of American hotels that have not merely survived but have continued to earn their relevance, not through reinvention, but through the steady, confident stewardship of something that was built exceptionally well from the start.
The limestone facade rises from Sixth Avenue with the quiet authority of a building that has watched a city transform around it for more than a century. The Hermitage Hotel opened in 1910 as Nashville's first million-dollar hotel, and its Beaux-Arts architecture still commands the block with a presence that no amount of new construction can diminish. Step into the lobby and the scale shifts upward: a soaring stained-glass ceiling crowns a space lined with Russian walnut paneling, painted canvas ceilings, and ornate plasterwork that speaks to an era when hotels were built to rival the grandest civic institutions. This is not restoration as nostalgia. It is a living property that has carried its original bones into the present with uncommon grace.
The 122 guest rooms and suites occupy the upper floors, each designed with generous proportions that reflect the building's original architecture. Accommodations lean toward the classic, with rich fabrics, deep soaking tubs, and a sense of space that modern hotels rarely afford. The Capitol Grille anchors the hotel's dining experience, offering a refined menu within an atmosphere that balances formality with warmth. Below it, the Oak Bar is a destination unto itself, its Art Deco men's restroom so celebrated it earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places. The bar itself draws a loyal mix of legislators, musicians, and visitors who understand that some rooms simply cannot be replicated. For quieter moments, afternoon tea service and in-room dining maintain the hotel's tradition of attentive, unhurried hospitality.
The Hermitage Hotel sits directly across from the Tennessee State Capitol, placing it at the intersection of Nashville's political and cultural life. Broadway's honky-tonks and live music venues are a short walk south, while the Ryman Auditorium and the Frist Art Museum sit within easy reach. Yet the hotel's thick limestone walls create a remarkable sense of remove. You are in the center of everything without feeling consumed by it. This positioning has made The Hermitage a natural gathering place for decades, a lobby where deals are made, celebrations begin, and visitors orient themselves to the city.
There's a particular quality to a hotel that feels like it belongs to its city rather than simply existing in it, and The Hermitage has that in full measure. The lobby sets the tone — velvet, leather, golden chandeliers, a faint magnolia scent — Southern grandeur that somehow avoids feeling like a museum piece, partly because the bar draws locals who treat it like their own living room. That mix of visitor and resident energy gives the place a warmth that purely tourist-facing hotels can never quite manufacture. You're steps from the Ryman, from Broadway's neon chaos, yet inside there's a stillness that feels earned, not sterile. It's the kind of place where Nashville's contradictions — reverence and rowdiness, tradition and reinvention — coexist comfortably, and where the memory that lingers is less about thread count than about feeling genuinely woven into the city's story.
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Sleeps 4 · 2 × 2 Queen · 495 sq ft · regular
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned quadruple room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a seating area and a wardrobe. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps 3 · 1 × Super King · 1001 sq ft · regular
Guests will have a special experience as this suite provides a spa bath. The suite features a seating area and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps 3 · 1 × Super King · 624 sq ft · regular
This suite has a seating area, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 495 sq ft · regular
The double room features a seating area and a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 474 sq ft · regular
The double room offers a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps 4 · 2 × 2 Queen · 474 sq ft · regular
The quadruple room offers a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps 4 · 2 × 2 Queen · 495 sq ft · regular
The quadruple room offers a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.
Sleeps 2 · 1 × Super King · 495 sq ft · regular
The double room provides a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.
Sleeps 2 · 1 × King · regular
Afternoon light spills through draped curtains like liquid gold, settling across Frette Italian linens and pillowtop layers that invite a slower kind of living. The Hermitage Suite wraps you in ceremonial comfort—a cloud-soft down duvet, a curated pillow menu, and a deep soaking tub where time loosens its grip entirely. Every individually appointed detail whispers refinement without pretension, from the elegant furnishings to the unhurried stillness that fills each corner. This is where rest becomes ritual, and departure only deepens the longing to return.
Sleeps 2 · 1 × King · regular
Soft afternoon light spills across Frette Italian linens as you cross the threshold into the Parlor Suite — a sanctuary where every detail has been considered with quiet intention. The pillowtop king bed, crowned with a cloud-soft down duvet and complemented by a personalized pillow menu, invites you to linger far past morning. Draw a bath in the deep soaking tub and let the evening unspool at its own pace. A curated minibar and Netflix-ready screen ensure that indulgence never requires leaving this refined cocoon. Here, rest becomes ritual.
Sleeps 2 · 1 × King · regular
Tall windows pour golden light across Frette Italian linens, transforming your City Parlor Suite into a luminous retreat above the rhythm of the streets below. Sink into the king pillowtop bed beneath a cloud-soft down duvet and let the city's gentle hum become your evening soundtrack. A deep soaking tub invites slow unwinding after hours wandering nearby neighborhoods, while the minibar and Netflix-ready screen promise effortless evenings in. Every detail here feels personally curated — a refined urban sanctuary where the pulse of the city meets unhurried stillness.
Sleeps 4 · 2 Queen Bed · regular
Frette Italian linens greet you like a sigh — cool, impossibly soft, drawing you into a world where time slows to the pace of filtered afternoon light. This Studio Suite at the property holds two pillowtop queen beds draped in cloud-weight down duvets, each a sanctuary unto itself. Beyond the bathroom door, a deep soaking tub beckons you to surrender completely. Curate your comfort from a bespoke pillow menu, browse the minibar's quiet luxuries, or let Netflix flicker softly as the city hums outside. Every detail here conspires against departure.
Sleeps 2 · 1 × King · regular
Frette linens cool against bare skin as golden morning light slips past blackout drapes, casting a warm glow across your individually appointed Studio Suite. Here, within the refined intimacy of this sanctuary, a pillowtop king bed draped in cloud-soft down beckons you back for one more stolen hour. Rise when you're ready—draw a bath in the deep soaking tub and let the city's rhythm fade beneath the surface. Evenings unfold at your own pace: a pour from the minibar, Netflix flickering softly on the screen. This is where luxury whispers rather than shouts—a stay that lingers long after checkout.
Sleeps 4 · 2 Queen Bed · regular
Frette linens whisper against your skin as Washington's amber morning light spills across two queen pillowtop beds, each crowned with clouds of European down. At The Grand Capitol View, every detail feels curated yet effortless—a personalized pillow menu, a minibar stocked for evening reverie, and a deep soaking tub where the day's wanderings through marble monuments and Georgetown's cobbled charm dissolve into stillness. Heritage pulses through these walls, yet the indulgence is unmistakably modern. This is a stay that reshapes what it means to come back.
Sleeps 2 · 1 × King · regular
Morning light spills across Frette Italian linens as the Capitol dome emerges from a soft Washington haze beyond your window. The Grand Capitol View King wraps you in curated elegance—a pillowtop king bed crowned with a cloud-soft down duvet, richly textured furnishings, and blackout drapes that hush the city on command. Draw a deep soaking bath in the marble-tiled sanctuary, then return to watch monuments illuminate the night sky like lanterns of history. Here, the pulse of power and the stillness of retreat share one extraordinary address.
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Historic Charm Meets Modern Luxury at Nashville’s Newly Renovated Hermitage Hotel The Hermitage Hotel is an absolute gem. We celebrated our anniversary here, and it could not have been a more perfect setting for such a special occasion. As an interior designer, I’m always seeking the well designed hotels where every detail makes guests feel relaxed, pampered, and inspired — and The Hermitage delivers on every level. Design & Atmosphere Recently renovated, the hotel’s interiors are a perfect example of timeless elegance. From the restored stained-glass ceiling and historic brass chandeliers in the lobby to the refined palette and details throughout, the craftsmanship is impeccable. Our light-filled room felt serene and indulgent, featuring plush carpets, crisp bedding, and a spacious marble bathroom. The deep soaking tub — with its sculpted armrests and smooth surface — was the most luxurious I’ve ever experienced. The renovation beautifully preserves the hotel’s historic grandeur while integrating modern comforts expected by the well-traveled guest. Service & Experience Service was equally exceptional. The staff graciously arranged a private historical tour of the property, which included a behind-the-scenes peek at Drusie & Darr, where Jean-Georges was hosting an event with celebrity photographer Tim White. When our departing flight was delayed, the team kindly extended a late checkout — a small gesture that exemplified their high level of customer service. Style & Vibe What I love most about The Hermitage is its balance — luxe without being stuffy. The ambiance feels refined yet inviting, with a sense of “cool” that evokes the effortless sophistication of the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in the South of France. The new exhibit of Tim White’s celebrity photography adds a contemporary flair to this historic landmark. Location Perfectly situated downtown, The Hermitage is just a short walk from Broadway — the vibrant heart of Nashville’s live-music scene. We will always remember our stay at The Hermitage Hotel.
Guest
This is not only the best hotel in Nashville it is one of the very finest in anywhere. The hotel is beautiful but is is actually the staff that make it standout. The bellman and valet were particularly great. The front desk was awesome. Overall just a terrific stay. Even the general manager stopped by during cocktails to check in on our visit. Very first class experience.
Guest
Excellent hospitality and great location. Would definitely return here!
Guest
Nashville Beautiful hotel, staff always on hand to welcome you, could not fault this hotel obviously a bit on the pricier side but well worth the extra money as a treat. Easy walking distance to all main attractions
Guest
Wonderful place to stay! We had a wonderful experience at The Hermitage. I would highly recommend it. The hotel is beautiful. The staff was excellent. The location was great.
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