OUR PICK FOR COUPLES
Suite
~450–685 ft² · separate living area
The best balance of character and space.
★ MARRIOTT LUMINOUSNATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACESHISTORIC HOTELS OF AMERICA
Union Station Hotel
AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION · BROADWAY AT NASHVILLE YARDS · NEXT TO THE FRIST
Our verdict
The most beautiful lobby in Nashville, inside a 1900 railway station.
Pure atmosphere: turrets, stained glass and a 70-foot vaulted hall that once welcomed rail passengers. A recent multimillion-dollar renovation refreshed every room. Rooms are the most compact in our collection and there's no pool or spa, so you choose this for character rather than facilities.
- ~125
- rooms, no two alike
- 70 ft
- vaulted lobby ceiling
- ~250–320 ft²
- entry room
- ~1,500 ft²
- Conductor's Suite
- 1900
- station opened
- 1986
- became a hotel
Included
When you book with us
Union Station 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 book a suite or a larger room
Standard kings are compact, so we show you what a suite adds and confirm exact layouts, since no two rooms match.
- 02
We ask for original features
Arched windows and vaulted ceilings define the stay, so we request them.
- 03
Your first evening in the lobby
A table at ERGO, the lobby bar, beneath the stained glass.
- 04
We pair it with the Frist
A morning at the Frist Art Museum next door, lunch in the Gulch and your private BNA transfer.
The atmosphere
“Like stepping into a cathedral to the age of rail.”
The lobby rises some 70 feet to a vaulted ceiling with original stained glass, hand-moulded plaster, marble floors, oak-framed doors and limestone fireplaces. At night the hall glows and the lobby bar becomes the heart of the evening.
The Louisville & Nashville Railroad opened the station in 1900. Trains stopped in 1979, it fell into disrepair, and it reopened as a hotel in 1986. Romantic and storied, more boutique than grand. With The Hermitage, the most historic stay in Nashville.
ROOMS AND SUITES
Stylish, individual and compact
KINGS · ~250–320 FT²
The most compact in our collection, shaped by the original station layout. Some rooms reach ~386 ft².
NO TWO ALIKE
Many have arched windows and vaulted ceilings, with modern interiors inside the Romanesque shell.
RECENTLY RENOVATED
A multimillion-dollar refresh of every room and suite.
OUR PICK FOR FAMILIES
2 Queen Guest Room
~391 ft²
More room than the kings, and better for longer stays.
OUR PICK FOR CELEBRATIONS
Conductor's Suite
~1,500 ft² · two bedrooms · private bartender
Two and a half bathrooms, a dining room and the only suite in our collection with its own bartender.
Also in the collection: Kings (~250–320 ft²), fine for a couple who'll spend their days out, and Deluxe Rooms (~365–391 ft²).
DINING AND DRINKS
No hotel bar in Nashville has a setting to match
MOST OF THE DAY
Stationairy
Seasonal, responsibly sourced local cooking.
WORTH A VISIT EVEN IF STAYING ELSEWHERE
ERGO
The lobby bar: cocktails with Tennessee spirits and light bites beneath the stained glass.
IN CANDOUR
Accomplished rather than a destination; The Hermitage and The Joseph have the more serious dinners. And there's no pool or spa here: if those matter, look at the Four Seasons, The Joseph, the JW or the W.
Location
On Broadway at the gateway to Nashville Yards, the 19-acre development that includes the Grand Hyatt and new entertainment venues. The honky-tonks are at the other, eastern end of Broadway.
ON THE DOORSTEP
- Frist Art Museum, next door
- The Gulch, a few minutes south
- Lower Broadway, the Ryman and Bridgestone Arena, 10–15 min
- BNA airport, about 15 minutes by car
Who it suits
History and architecture lovers
One of the most remarkable hotel buildings in America.
Couples
Romantic and atmospheric, especially in a suite.
Value seekers
Rates have usually sat below the Four Seasons and The Joseph.
Photographers
The lobby is among the most photogenic interiors in the South.
Less suited to: guests who need space, anyone who wants a pool or spa, and families looking for facilities for children.
UNION STATION OR…?
| Hotel | Choose it for | CHOOSE UNION STATION FOR |
|---|---|---|
| The Hermitage | Much larger rooms and finer dining | The more dramatic lobby and a more accessible rate |
| Four Seasons | Space, a pool, a spa and river views | History and character you can't build new |
| W Nashville | A pool scene and party energy | A romantic, storied evening in the lobby |
Union Station Hotel FAQ
Was it a working railway station?
Yes. It opened in 1900 as the Louisville & Nashville Railroad terminal, closed to trains in 1979 and became a hotel in 1986.
How big are the rooms?
Compact. Most kings are about 250–320 ft². Suites run from about 450 ft² to the 1,500 ft² Conductor's Suite.
Is there a pool or spa?
No. For a pool or spa, look at the Four Seasons, The Joseph, the JW or 1 Hotel.
Can I visit the lobby without staying?
Yes. ERGO, the lobby bar, is one of the most memorable places for a drink in Nashville.
How far is it from Broadway?
It's on Broadway itself, at the western end. The honky-tonks are 10–15 minutes' walk.
Is it pet-friendly?
Pets are allowed for an extra fee. We confirm the policy when we book.
Stay here
TELL US YOUR DATES
Your own planner, one WhatsApp away. We'll confirm the room and anything else you'd like arranged around it.
Room requests are subject to availability.