
1 Hotel Nashville
Best for downtown access, sustainable design, and guests who want rooftop nightlife plus a high-end spa in a compact, walkable hotel.
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1 Hotel Nashville is a downtown, sustainability-minded luxury hotel in SoBro with a rooftop bar and a focus on spa and local dining; this guide is for travelers who want a compact, design-forward stay steps from Broadway. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is a large landmark resort and convention property near the Grand Ole Opry; read on if you’re choosing between a full-service resort experience and a downtown boutique night out.
Updated · about 14 km (8.7 miles) apart

Best for downtown access, sustainable design, and guests who want rooftop nightlife plus a high-end spa in a compact, walkable hotel.

Best for large groups, event/conference attendees, and guests who want resort-style facilities (multiple restaurants, pools, atriums) with shuttle access to nearby attractions.
When 1 Hotel Nashville wins: choose 1 Hotel Nashville if you want to be in the heart of Music City — walking distance to Broadway and Bridgestone Arena — and prefer a sustainability-focused boutique property with a notable spa and rooftop nightlife.
When Gaylord Opryland wins: pick Gaylord Opryland if you need lots of on-site restaurants, meeting or convention space, multiple pools, indoor gardens/atriums, and shuttle service to nearby shops and attractions.
Bottom line: 1 Hotel Nashville is a downtown, design-forward stay for travelers prioritizing location, spa, and a curated food-and-drink scene; Gaylord Opryland is a sprawling resort destination that trades proximity to Broadway for size, varied on-site amenities, and conference facilities.
| Category | 1 Hotel Nashville | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique, sustainable-luxury downtown hotel with a rooftop bar and curated spa. | Large landmark resort and convention hotel built around indoor gardens and atriums. |
| Location | SoBro / steps from Music City Center, Broadway, Bridgestone Arena. | Opryland area near Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills (not downtown). |
| Size | 215 rooms (boutique scale). | 2,888 guestrooms (large resort scale). |
| Target guest | Downtown visitors, couples and business travelers wanting design and spa access. | Convention groups, families and resort-stay guests looking for many on-site options. |
| Pools / water | No on-site swimming pool. | Outdoor seasonal pools (2) and 1 indoor pool; water park access (surcharge). |
| Restaurants & bars | 1 Kitchen (farm-to-table), Neighbors Café, Harriet's Rooftop, 1 Kitchen Bar; 2 bars/lounges and 2 cafes noted. | About 18 restaurants and 5 bars/lounges on site, plus 2 coffee shops/cafes. |
| Spa & wellness | Bamford Wellness Spa (on-site) and 24-hour Anatomy fitness center. | Full-service spa plus fitness facilities; wheelchair-accessible spa noted. |
| Event & meeting space | Around 32,000 sq ft of event and meeting space, multiple ballrooms and boardrooms. | Extensive conference center: 758,911 sq ft of conference space and many meeting rooms. |
| Parking & transport | Valet-only parking (no self-parking); complimentary bikes; nightly destination/amenity fee applies. | Self parking and valet available (surcharge); complimentary area shuttle and limo/town car services. |
| Accessibility & family policy | All ages welcome; registering guest must be 21+; pet-friendly (dogs, some policies vary). | All ages welcome; offers accessible rooms and public spaces. |
1 Hotel Nashville sits on Demonbreun Street in SoBro, directly across from Music City Center and within an easy walk of Broadway and Bridgestone Arena.
Choose 1 Hotel Nashville for immediate downtown access and walkable nightlife.
Gaylord Opryland is located near the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills, outside central downtown Nashville.
Pick Gaylord Opryland if you want a destination resort near the Opry rather than a downtown base.
1 Hotel Nashville offers 215 rooms and suites with a nature-driven design and a MICHELIN Key recognition.
If you want a compact, design-focused room close to downtown, 1 Hotel’s smaller room count supports a boutique feel.
Gaylord Opryland has a wide variety of room types across a very large inventory of nearly 2,888 guestrooms.
Gaylord is the choice when you need many room options and availability for large groups or conventions.
1 Hotel Nashville centers dining around 1 Kitchen (farm-to-table), a neighborhood café, and Harriet's Rooftop bar.
Good for guests who want locally sourced dining and a focused, elevated bar scene.
Gaylord Opryland spreads dining across roughly 18 restaurants and multiple bars and cafes.
Choose Gaylord if you prefer many on-site dining options and casual-to-upscale variety.
1 Hotel Nashville does not have a pool; the property emphasizes its Bamford Wellness Spa and rooftop terrace.
Go to 1 Hotel for spa and rooftop time rather than poolside lounging.
Gaylord Opryland features indoor atriums/gardens and multiple pools, plus a full-service spa.
Gaylord is better when pools, atriums, and varied resort recreation matter to your stay.
1 Hotel focuses on an upscale spa program and an energetic rooftop nightlife venue.
Pick 1 Hotel if spa quality and rooftop nightlife are priorities.
Gaylord offers a broader set of on-site recreation and nightlife options spread across a large property.
Go to Gaylord when varied on-site entertainment and resort recreation are important.

1 Hotel Nashville — steps from Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, and downtown music venues.

Gaylord Opryland — massive conference center with hundreds of meeting rooms and huge event capacity.

Gaylord Opryland — roughly 18 restaurants and multiple bars/cafes across the property.

1 Hotel Nashville — Bamford Wellness Spa and Harriet’s Rooftop give a focused wellness-plus-nightlife combo.
1 Hotel Nashville — it’s in SoBro across from Music City Center and within an easy walk of Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Gaylord Opryland — it has multiple pools (two outdoor seasonal pools, one indoor pool) and water park access for a surcharge; 1 Hotel Nashville does not have a pool.
Gaylord Opryland offers far more total conference and meeting space (a large convention center), while 1 Hotel Nashville has sizeable but smaller ballrooms and flexible event rooms for up to roughly 32,000 sq ft of event space.
No — neither property is adults-only. Note that 1 Hotel Nashville requires the registering guest to be at least 21 years old; Gaylord welcomes guests of all ages.
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