
1 Hotel Nashville
Best for travelers who want a full-service downtown luxury hotel with multiple restaurants, a staffed spa, and event spaces.
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1 Hotel Nashville is a nature-inspired, amenity-rich five-star hotel in SoBro with a rooftop bar and a full Bamford Wellness Spa — read this if you want luxury downtown lodging with on-site dining and wellness. The Grove is boutique-style Nashville lodging near Vanderbilt University with a small set of apartment-like rooms and self-contained kitchens — read this if you want a more intimate, apartment-feel stay close to Midtown/Vanderbilt.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for travelers who want a full-service downtown luxury hotel with multiple restaurants, a staffed spa, and event spaces.

Best for travelers who prefer a small, apartment-style property with full kitchens and a quieter Midtown/Vanderbilt location.
When 1 Hotel Nashville wins: choose 1 Hotel if you want on-site farm-to-table dining, a recognized Bamford Wellness Spa, a rooftop lounge with skyline views, a 24-hour fitness center, and the convenience of being steps from Music City's main downtown attractions.
When The Grove wins: pick The Grove if you want a smaller, more private lodging option with full kitchens and a location closer to Vanderbilt University and Midtown, and if you prefer a boutique/apartment feel over hotel services.
Bottom line: 1 Hotel Nashville is a five-star, service-forward choice for travelers who prioritize dining, spa and event facilities in downtown SoBro; The Grove is a simpler, intimate alternative for those who need kitchen-equipped rooms and a Vanderbilt-area base.
| Category | 1 Hotel Nashville | The Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Five-star, design-driven city hotel focused on sustainability and wellness | Boutique apartment-style lodging with a small number of guestrooms |
| Location | SoBro / across from Music City Center; walkable to Broadway and Bridgestone Arena | Midtown/Vanderbilt area (1010 18th Ave S); very near Vanderbilt University |
| Size | 215 rooms | 8 guestrooms |
| Minimum check-in age | 21+ to register | 18+ to register |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site outlets: 1 Kitchen, Neighbors Café, Harriet's Rooftop, in-room dining | Not published (units include kitchens); no full-service restaurants listed |
| Spa & wellness | Bamford Wellness Spa (4th floor) and 24-hour Anatomy fitness center | Not published |
| Known for | Rooftop bar, farm-to-table dining, Bamford spa, large event/ballroom spaces | Apartment-style rooms with full kitchens; very close to Vanderbilt University |
| Parking | Valet only (no self-parking); paid | Complimentary parking nearby; street parking options |
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in 4:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM | Check-in begins 4:00 PM; check-out 10:00 AM |
1 Hotel Nashville sits on Demonbreun Street in SoBro across from Music City Center, within easy walking distance of Broadway and Bridgestone Arena.
Choose 1 Hotel for the most central downtown access and walkability to major music-city attractions.
The Grove is in the Midtown/Vanderbilt area on 18th Ave S, a short walk to Vanderbilt University and nearby Midtown points of interest.
The Grove is a better fit if you want a quieter Midtown/Vanderbilt base rather than being in the SoBro tourist cluster.
1 Hotel Nashville offers 215 rooms and suites across many room types, from city rooms to multi-bed suites and terrace rooms.
Pick 1 Hotel for a broad selection of professionally serviced rooms and suites with full hotel services.
The Grove lists 8 guestrooms that function like apartment units, each with full kitchens and living areas.
The Grove suits travelers who want apartment-style space and kitchens rather than standard hotel rooms.
1 Hotel Nashville has an on-site restaurant program and rooftop lounge plus grab-and-go options.
Choose 1 Hotel if you want full-service dining and a lively rooftop bar in-house.
The Grove’s units include full kitchens and the property does not list full-service restaurants on-site.
The Grove works well for travelers who prefer to cook or keep meals in-room rather than use hotel restaurants.
1 Hotel Nashville’s signature guest amenities center on rooftop views, a Bamford Wellness Spa, and a 24-hour fitness center — not a swimming pool.
If an on-site spa and fitness program matter more than a pool, 1 Hotel is the clear choice.
The Grove’s notable in-room feature is full kitchens; supplier materials do not publish a pool or a spa.
The Grove’s signature is apartment-style rooms with kitchens rather than hotel wellness or pool facilities.
1 Hotel Nashville combines a staffed Bamford Spa and a rooftop bar that draws both guests and local visitors.
Pick 1 Hotel for in-house wellness services plus immediate access to downtown nightlife.
The Grove provides access to Midtown nightlife and Vanderbilt-area bars/restaurants but no published on-site nightlife or spa.
The Grove is better if you want a quieter neighborhood base and are content using nearby Midtown venues for nightlife or wellness.

Bamford Wellness Spa and a full menu of treatments plus a dedicated spa team.

Harriet's Rooftop offers cocktails and city views with reservations and a 21+ policy.

Units include full kitchens, ovens, and living areas for self-catering and longer stays.

The Grove is a short walk (about 0.2 mi / 0.3 km) to Vanderbilt University.
1 Hotel Nashville — it’s in SoBro within a short walk to Bridgestone Arena and Lower Broadway; The Grove is closer to Vanderbilt and Midtown.
The Grove’s guestrooms include full kitchens. 1 Hotel Nashville rooms do not list full kitchens; they offer in-room dining instead.
1 Hotel Nashville has the Bamford Wellness Spa and a 24-hour Anatomy fitness center. The Grove’s listing does not publish a spa or fitness center.
The Grove lists complimentary parking nearby and street parking. 1 Hotel Nashville uses valet-only paid parking (no self-parking option published).
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