This Nashville Hotel Is Steps From the Action and a Retreat From the Noise

25.09.2024 - 14:42 / matadornetwork.com

Big cities are my Roman Empire. I love staying in the heart of a city, but it can be hard to find hotels that offer a prime location and perfectly blended amenities that suit my travel style. Enter the Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville.

The boutique hotel opened in 2021, offering a simple elegance with an understated nod to its Music City surroundings. Despite its young age, the Hyatt Centric has quickly become a staple of Nashville’s SoBro neighborhood. Two blocks from Broadway Street, the hotel stands in the heart of the city’s action, surrounded by honky-tonk bars and local landmarks. Yet, within its walls, the Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville provides a tranquil escape from the lively urban energy.

Nashville had been high on my list of places to visit for a while. After spending a few days exploring the city, using the Hyatt Centric as my home base, it was clear that the city was much more than a checkbox on my travel to-do list.

Photo: Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville

One of the hallmarks of the Hyatt Centric brand is centrally located properties in the heart of popular destinations. Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville follows this standard to a tee. The drive from Nashville International Airport to the hotel was short, barely allowing enough time to catch my breath or text travel updates to my wife. After a quick zip down the highway, my driver exited onto 2nd Avenue, which quickly led us directly to the hotel’s parking lot and front entrance.

In addition to being close to the airport, Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville is within walking distance to many of the city’s landmarks, attractions, and culinary hotspots. My flight from Cleveland arrived early in the morning, which gave me a jump on exploring the area. After a quick five-minute walk, I found myself on Lower Broadway, affectionately known as Nashville’s Honky Tonk Highway. The ambiance by daylight contrasts starkly with the scene after dusk, when the neon lights transform the atmosphere into a vibrant, glowing spectacle. After completing the customary hunt for family souvenirs, I headed back to explore more of the hotel.

Photo: Kevin Payne

From my first step inside, I knew I was going to love this hotel. The open-air lobby was inviting, with multiple seating areas surrounded by a carefully curated collection of artwork from local artists. To the right was Ella’s, the hotel’s primary dining option.

I made my way up to the 15th floor to check out my digs for the next few days. The room featured a simple yet contemporary design, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the neighborhood and the hotel’s pool. I have relatively simple travel needs but do enjoy spacious accommodations and thoughtful amenities. At 320 square feet, the room offered plenty of