5. Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville
If you’ve come to Nashville for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Omni Nashville Hotel is a great pick as it is literally attached to this venue. The hotel has 800 rooms, which are bright and modern and come with floor-to-ceiling windows – ask for one on a higher floor with direct skyline views. There are also 54 suites, which are popular with families and have separate living areas and kitchenettes.
From coffee to fine dining, the Omni Nashville also boasts a number of restaurant choices on-site. Check out Kitchen Notes for traditional Southern fare or Bob’s Steak and Chop House for one of the top steakhouse experiences in Music City. There is also Bongo Java with a range of espresso drinks and often live music on offer.
Other amenities include a rooftop pool and deck with stellar views, and a gym.
6. Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort, Gatlinburg
Located just off Route 441 and within walking distance of Gatlinburg attractions, including the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, as well as restaurants and shops, the Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort is a good-value choice. It is especially popular with parents vacationing with kids, as it is an all-suite property.
Choose from big one- and two-bedroom suites featuring full kitchens, living and dining rooms, and pullout sofa couches. All the rooms also come with balconies, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and in many cases, fireplaces. On-site amenities include a kids’ club with activities, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a games room, fitness center, and barbecue grills.
