FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT NASHVILLE AT OPRYLAND, Nashville

The hotel sits at the end of a hotel corridor in the Opryland area, alongside several other hotels. It is a 3 km drive to the Grand Ole Opry and Gaylord Opryland Resort, and approximately 2 km from Opry Mills Mall. Several restaurants are within walking distance, including Logan's Roadhouse (0.5 km), Cracker Barrel (1 km), and Opry Backstage Grill (1 km). A paid shuttle service ($10-15 round trip) provides access to downtown Nashville, running typically every hour until late. For those driving, free on-site parking is available and well-lit at night.

The property offers family rooms, triple rooms, and suites, all with a private bathroom with a shower or bath, hairdryer, ironing facilities, heating, and air conditioning. A/c units are older window models that can be noisy, blow directly on the bed, and may struggle to cool the room during hot weather. Some rooms have had maintenance issues such as leaking ceilings, non-working coffee makers, and toilets that back up. The decor is dated with yellowed walls, and there are no USB charging ports or microwaves in rooms. Beds are described as comfortable by many, but some mattresses are lumpy. The entire hotel is carpeted. The property is older but clean, with daily housekeeping service.

Breakfast is a standard hotel offering that typically includes scrambled eggs, breakfast meat, waffles, oatmeal, bagels, toast, cereal, yogurt, and pastries. It is included with all stays. Breakfast hours are fixed, with staff clearing promptly when they end. There is no on-site restaurant or bar. Several restaurants are within a short walk, including Logan's Roadhouse, Cracker Barrel, and Opry Backstage Grill. Coffee is available in the lobby.

The indoor pool is open from 7:00 to 22:00. It is not heated, so the water is described as cold by many. The fitness centre is free and includes standard cardio and weight equipment. The hotel also offers a business centre with a computer and printer. There is no spa, hot tub, or sauna.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Parking is free and well-lit at night. The 24-hour front desk staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful; the operations manager, Jean Hondras, is frequently praised. A paid shuttle service to downtown Nashville runs via a third-party company ($10-15 round trip, typically every hour until late). Daily housekeeping is included. The hotel also has laundry facilities for guest use. There is no full-service restaurant, bar, or airport shuttle. The hotel is a non-smoking property, pets are not allowed. Accepted payment methods: American Express, Visa, Diners Club, JCB, Discover, UnionPay, MasterCard.