OUR PICK FOR COUPLES
Grand Deluxe
590 ft² · corner · Capitol views
A corner room with the Capitol framed in the windows. The ideal anniversary room.
★ VIRTUOSO PARTNERTWO MICHELIN KEYSNATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
The Hermitage Hotel
DOWNTOWN · OPPOSITE THE TENNESSEE STATE CAPITOL · SINCE 1910
Our verdict
Nashville's grande dame, with the most generous standard rooms in the city.
Since 1910 this is where Nashville comes to celebrate: presidents, film stars and country legends have all passed through its Beaux-Arts lobby. A 2021–22 restoration refined every room and brought in Jean-Georges Vongerichten to run the restaurants. For history, space and gracious service rather than a rooftop pool, nowhere in Nashville beats it.
- 122
- rooms and suites
- ~500 ft²
- average room
- 490 ft²
- entry room, the city's largest
- 1,500 ft²
- Hermitage Suite
- ~15 min
- from BNA by car
- 1910
- opened
Included
When you book with us
The Hermitage is a Virtuoso partner. Book through us and every stay comes with:
- An upgrade on arrival, when available
- A daily breakfast credit of $45 per person, for up to two guests per bedroom, in the restaurant
- A $100 food and beverage credit to use during your stay
- An extra $100 food and beverage credit ($200 in total) when you book the Hermitage Suite
- Early check-in and late check-out, when available
No booking fee from us for hotel stays. The breakfast credit is daily and non-cumulative. Credits can't be combined, aren't valid on the room rate and have no cash value.
Check dates →What we arrange for you
- 01
We ask for a Capitol-view corner
Corner rooms facing the Capitol are among the hotel's finest. We request one on every booking.
- 02
We book Drusie & Darr with your room
Weekend tables are in high demand, so we secure yours at the same time.
- 03
Afternoon tea for celebrations
For birthdays and milestones, we reserve afternoon tea (Friday to Sunday) to open the weekend.
- 04
We share the hotel's history
We point you to the famous Art Deco men's room and the suffrage story, so nothing important is missed.
The atmosphere
“Like being welcomed into a grand Southern home, lovingly preserved.”
The lobby is the showpiece: a restored hand-painted glass ceiling, ornamental plasterwork and Tennessee marble, now with a blue and silver palette and a bespoke bar. It's regarded as the last Beaux-Arts commercial building in Tennessee.
The history is real rather than themed. In 1920 it was headquarters for both sides of the women's suffrage battle, which made it a National Historic Landmark in 2020. Staff wear a Draper James floral print, and its lime-green Art Deco men's room is one of the most photographed rooms in Nashville. The most serene, classical stay in our collection.
ROOMS AND SUITES
Generous in everyday rooms rather than showpiece suites
ENTRY ROOMS · 490 FT²
The largest in our collection, around 20% bigger than the Four Seasons or The Joseph.
SLEEP
Duxiana beds, Frette linens and a pillow menu. Most rooms overlook the Capitol or downtown.
BATHROOMS
Marble, with double vanities and soaking tubs.
OUR PICK FOR FAMILIES
Parlour Suite
625 ft² · king or two queens
Two queens and a sitting area. Genuine space for a family.
OUR PICK FOR CELEBRATIONS
Hermitage Suite
1,500 ft² · library · dining for eight
A formal living room, library, butler's pantry and a connecting guest room. Smaller than the towers' top suites, but made for an intimate family celebration.
Also in the collection: Deluxe Rooms (490 ft²), Junior Suites (~650 ft²), City Parlor Suites (~800 ft²) and Parlor Suites (1,000 ft²) with a formal living room for entertaining.
DINING AND DRINKS
By Jean-Georges Vongerichten since late 2021
WORTH THE TRIP
Drusie & Darr
Jean-Georges' first restaurant in the South, celebrating seasonal Southern produce.
ALL DAY
The Pink Hermit
A pink-marble café for pastries, light dishes and wine.
A NASHVILLE MOMENT
Lobby bar
A cocktail beneath the painted glass ceiling.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
Afternoon tea
With Draper James. An elegant start to a celebration weekend.
HOW IT COMPARES
With Yolan at The Joseph, this is the finest hotel dining in Nashville. Bacco at the Four Seasons and the W's venues are more about atmosphere than cuisine.
SPA AND FITNESS
Spa services and a fitness centre
Treatments and a gym, but nothing on the scale of The Joseph's Rose or 1 Hotel's Bamford.
How it compares: There's no pool, and that's the main compromise. If a pool matters, look at the Four Seasons, The Joseph, the JW or the W.
Location
At the top of downtown, opposite the State Capitol. Everything is walkable, but you're far enough from Broadway for restful nights.
ON THE DOORSTEP
- Tennessee State Capitol, opposite
- Tennessee Performing Arts Center
- Printers Alley
- Lower Broadway and the Ryman, about 10 minutes downhill
- BNA airport, about 15 minutes by car
Who it suits
Couples
Especially anniversaries and proposals. The most romantic old-world stay in the city.
History lovers and food lovers
Without equal for architecture, and Drusie & Darr is a destination.
Families
Parlour Suites give real space, and dogs are welcome.
Refined celebrations
A birthday over afternoon tea. For a livelier base with a pool, try the W or the JW.
Less suited to: anyone who wants a pool or rooftop, or a contemporary high-rise view (try the Four Seasons or The Joseph).
THE HERMITAGE OR…?
| Hotel | Choose it for | CHOOSE THE HERMITAGE FOR |
|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons | River views, a pool, a more contemporary, lively feel | History, larger standard rooms, finer dining |
| Union Station | The more dramatic lobby and a more accessible rate | Considerably larger rooms and finer dining |
| The Joseph | Art, a rooftop pool and a spa | Real history and more space in every room |
The Hermitage Hotel FAQ
Is it the oldest luxury hotel in Nashville?
Yes. It opened in 1910 as Nashville's original grand hotel and is a National Historic Landmark.
Does it have a pool?
No. If a pool matters, we'd suggest the Four Seasons, The Joseph, the JW or the W.
Is it a five-star hotel?
It holds Two MICHELIN Keys. It has held Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond ratings in the past, and is Forbes Recommended for 2026.
What is the famous men's room?
A 1930s Art Deco room in lime-green and black tile, now joined by a pink-marble ladies' room from the restoration.
Is it pet-friendly?
Yes. We confirm the current pet policy and fees when we book.
Can I get Virtuoso benefits?
Yes, when you book through us: a daily $45-per-person breakfast credit for two, a $100 food and beverage credit ($200 in the Hermitage Suite) and an upgrade when available.
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.