OUR PICK FOR COUPLES
High-floor Corner King
~340 ft² · wider views
A little less floor space in exchange for a wider view of the city.
★ MARRIOTT LUMINOUSBIGGEST POOL DECK DOWNTOWN
JW Marriott Nashville
DOWNTOWN · BETWEEN SOBRO AND THE GULCH · BY MUSIC CITY CENTER
Our verdict
The assured all-rounder, with the best pool deck downtown for a group.
A 33-storey glass tower with a heated rooftop pool deck open all year, Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak at the top and room for a bigger party. Rooms are smaller, and service less personal, than at the more intimate hotels. But for groups, celebrations, conferences and anyone who wants a resort-style pool in the city, it excels.
- 533
- rooms, incl. 37 suites
- 33
- storeys
- ~340–367 ft²
- entry room
- ~12,000 ft²
- rooftop pool deck
- ~10 min
- walk to Broadway
- 2018
- opened
Included
When you book with us
The JW Marriott Nashville is part of Marriott Luminous, Marriott's luxury partner programme. Book through us and every stay comes with:
- A welcome amenity
- Daily breakfast for two guests per room
- An upgrade, if available at check-in
- Early check-in and late check-out, when available
- A personal welcome note from the General Manager
No booking fee from us for hotel stays. Benefits follow Marriott Luminous terms.
Check dates →What we arrange for you
- 01
We secure your cabana
For summer weekends and celebrations, we reserve a poolside cabana as soon as you book.
- 02
We book Bourbon Steak at sunset
Timed so you catch the view at its best.
- 03
We ask for a high floor away from the trains
Upper floors, away from the lifts, on the quieter side of the building.
- 04
We keep your group together
Rooms on the same floor, with a Griffin Suite as your gathering place.
The atmosphere
“The scale and energy of a great city hotel, with always something going on.”
The lobby is busy: a wedding, a conference, a celebration on its way up to the pool. Subtle nods to Nashville's music run through the design, and the residential-style rooms are calm once the door closes.
It's built for groups: everyone gets a comfortable room, the pool deck takes a big party with ease, and dinner at the top of the tower is a showpiece. Couples after intimacy will find the Four Seasons, The Hermitage or The Joseph more personal.
ROOMS AND SUITES
Built for groups
ENTRY ROOMS · ~340–367 FT²
Among the more compact in our collection, ahead of Union Station.
TWO QUEENS · ~419 FT²
Bigger than the kings, and well suited to friends sharing.
THE RESERVE
A Presidential Suite package of dinner, cabana, songwriter, Lucchese boots and spa. We confirm what's offered.
OUR PICK FOR FRIENDS
Two Queens + a Griffin Suite
Adjoining rooms · one gathering place
The Griffin Suites are one of the hotel's best-kept secrets, usually priced well below the Presidential.
OUR PICK FOR A BIG BIRTHDAY
Presidential Suite
Two in the hotel · on request
With The Reserve, where available, one of the most complete suite experiences in Nashville.
Also in the collection: Classic Kings (~367 ft²) and Executive Suites (~602–895 ft²) with a king bedroom and sofa bed.
DINING AND DRINKS
The most commanding restaurant view in our collection
SPECIAL OCCASION
Bourbon Steak
Michael Mina's top-floor steakhouse with panoramic views. Smart dress code.
UP HIGH
Bourbon Sky
The rooftop bar.
WEEKEND BRUNCH
Stompin' Grounds
Brunch at the weekend.
IN THE LOBBY
Cumberland Bar
Plus a market for coffee and pastries.
WORTH KNOWING
Breakfast is expensive when paid separately, which guests often mention. Booking with us includes it.
POOL, SPA AND FITNESS
The pool deck
The JW's signature. Around 12,000 ft², heated through winter and open all year, a rarity in Nashville. Cabanas, daybeds and seasonal poolside dining at Cabana Club.
How it compares: the largest pool deck downtown. The W's deck is similar in scale but rowdier; the Four Seasons and Joseph pools are calmer.
Spa by JW
Five private treatment rooms across 4,000 ft². The fitness centre is open 24 hours.
How it compares: smaller than The Joseph's Rose (5,500 ft²) and not in the same league as 1 Hotel's Bamford.
Location
On 8th Avenue South between SoBro and the Gulch. Lower floors on the Gulch side can hear trains, so we always request a high floor.
ON THE DOORSTEP
- Music City Center, next door
- Lower Broadway and Bridgestone Arena, about 10 minutes
- The Gulch, about 10 minutes
- BNA airport, about 15 minutes by car
Who it suits
Groups and celebrations
Plenty of rooms, a huge pool deck and the Griffin Suites.
Pool lovers
The best year-round pool downtown.
Conferences and Bonvoy members
50,000+ ft² of event space; elite members get the JW Executive Lounge.
Families
Two-queen rooms, a pool and a welcome for dogs.
Less suited to: couples after intimacy (the Four Seasons, The Hermitage, The Joseph), anyone needing a large standard room (The Hermitage, the Conrad), and those who prefer a quiet lobby.
JW MARRIOTT OR…?
| Hotel | Choose it for | CHOOSE THE JW FOR |
|---|---|---|
| W Nashville | A celebratory atmosphere, livelier group dining, a fashionable neighbourhood | A heated year-round pool, more rooms and walking to Broadway |
| Four Seasons | Larger rooms, river views and more personal service | A bigger, livelier pool and space for a large group |
| Conrad | Larger rooms and one huge suite in a quiet Midtown base | Walking to Broadway and a spa |
JW Marriott Nashville FAQ
Is the rooftop pool open all year?
Yes. It's heated in winter and open year-round; poolside dining is seasonal.
What is Bourbon Steak?
Michael Mina's top-floor steakhouse with panoramic views, one of the city's great special-occasion dinners. There's a dress code.
What is The Reserve?
A Presidential Suite package: a seven-course Bourbon Steak dinner, a cabana, an in-suite songwriting session, a Lucchese boot fitting and a spa day for two. We confirm availability when booking.
How big are the rooms?
Entry kings are about 340–367 ft²; two-queen rooms about 419 ft².
Is it pet-friendly?
Yes, with a one-off pet fee. We confirm the policy when we book.
Can I get Marriott Luminous benefits?
Yes, when you book through us: daily breakfast for two, a welcome amenity, a note from the GM and an upgrade when available, at no extra cost.
Stay here
TELL US YOUR DATES
Your own planner, one WhatsApp away. We'll confirm the room, the perks and anything else you'd like arranged around it.
Upgrades, early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.