Nashville, TennesseeDowntown
The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection
Restored railway terminal
Downtown Nashville, Tennessee
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottRestored railway terminal
The 1900 passenger depot runs as a monumental hotel, trading cross-country rail travel for lively evenings with local musicians.
“the property offers live music nightly in its two-story Grand Lobby, complete with marble floors, chandeliers, and a 65-foot-tall barrel-vaulted ceiling with stained glass.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Hand-molded plaster medallions anchor the lobby, contrasting railway-inspired rooms by Ellis Adams Group.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The hotel that now fills the space has 65-foot vaulted lobby ceilings punctuated by century-old Tiffany-style stained glass.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Frist Art Museum sits directly next door, and the Ryman Auditorium is an easy walk down Broadway.
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The rooms
Rooms have cowhide headboards and leather detailing, and some open their windows directly into the historic station atrium.
The gym
The 24-hour gym sits among exposed brick pillars and caged pendant lights, with treadmills, ellipticals, and free weights.
At the table
Stationairy serves seasonal American fare beside original granite walls, and cocktails are poured under heavy stone archways.
How it began
Richard Montfort designed the 1900 terminal with heavy limestone arches and a clock tower crowned by a statue of Mercury.
Nashville
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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.