East Bank Nashville, Tennessee
Opened
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Drift HotelsBaja-inspired roadside motel
This midcentury motor lodge swaps honky-tonk bustle for sunbaked desert minimalism, built around breezy lounges and an outdoor pool courtyard.
“this midcentury-modern property features an open-air design, vibrant guests, and local art.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Custom walnut beds by local woodworkers anchor rooms framed by raw concrete columns.
Notable
Sunday pool sessions and a golden-tiled cocktail bar draw locals alongside hotel guests.
Listed
Tennessee artisans crafted the bespoke furnishings and woven tapestries filling the guestrooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
this boutique hotel may have more in common with its stylish sister properties in California — midcentury modern architecture, a cool coastal aesthetic, breezy indoor-outdoor lounge space — than with its Music City neighbors.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Nissan Stadium sits right across the street, and the pedestrian bridge leads directly across the river to downtown Broadway.
The rooms
Heavy soundproofing shuts out the highway hum, while earth tones and woven tapestries soften the exposed concrete.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor swimming pool sits in a garden courtyard surrounded by wooden daybeds and private cabanas.
The gym
The 24-hour gym includes free weights and yoga mats, and Bala movement kits can be sent to guestrooms.
Bar
The Sun Room
Bi-fold doors open toward the pool terrace, and the evening bar serves craft cocktails alongside Spanish-inspired tapas.
At the table
Dawn Cafe pulls morning espresso drinks, and the poolside window serves frozen cocktails beside outdoor fireplaces.
How it began
Built in 1965, the former roadside motel once hosted Elvis Presley before a 2024 overhaul stripped it to its midcentury bones.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.