RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT NASHVILLE VANDERBILT/WEST END, Nashville

The hotel sits in Midtown Nashville, a 20-minute walk to Broadway's bars and live music, or a short Uber ride. Several restaurants, bars, and cafés are within a 5-10 minute walk, including Hattie B's. Vanderbilt Medical Center is directly accessible. A trolley tour stop is a couple of blocks away. Parking is garage-based, and spaces can be tight; Uber rides back from Broadway are around US$10-30.

Accommodation options include studio suites and two-bedroom suites with two king beds and a sofa bed. Each suite features a kitchenette with cookware and dishes, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and free toiletries. The property is older and some rooms show wear, with worn furniture and carpets. The pull-out sofa beds are firm and may not suit all sleepers. Room darkening curtains are provided, though east-facing rooms let in morning light at the top. Bedrooms are quiet and comfortable, with many finding the beds and pillows excellent. The two-bedroom suites offer two separate thermostats for individual comfort.

The breakfast includes scrambled eggs, egg white omelettes, waffles, cold brew coffee, and daily rotating meats such as sausage, bacon, and chicken sausage. A bar in the lobby is open Monday-Saturday, offering wine and champagne in addition to other drinks. A kid-friendly buffet is available. For other meals, many restaurants and a minimarket are within walking distance. No on-site restaurant is present.

The indoor pool is open year-round and shared with the adjacent SpringHill Suites. Towels are provided. The fitness centre is accessible 24/7 via the SpringHill Suites gym. Bicycle rental is free, and a golf course is within 3 km. The pool area shows some wear but functions well for cooling off.

The hotel offers wired and wireless internet free in all areas. A business centre and meeting/banquet facilities (charged) are available. Laundry and dry cleaning are offered for a fee. Express check-in/out and a safety deposit box are free. The property has a lift, is wheelchair accessible, and has accessible parking spots in the garage. The front desk team is consistently praised for being friendly and professional, assisting with special requests. Daily housekeeping is available on request.