Top Hotels in Nashville According to iBestTravel Readers

With neon-lit honky tonks, crispy hot chicken, and live music around every corner, Nashville is a constant party. However, it’s not all about country tunes and bachelorette parties—the city is filled with fascinating museums, boutique shopping, gourmet eats, and a thriving arts scene. Therefore, regardless of your reason for visiting Nashville, there are numerous top hotels to unwind at after a day of exploration. Voted one of the best cities in the United States by readers of iBestTravel, Nashville hosts historic properties boasting over 100 years of service alongside brand-new hotels that offer a sleek take on Music City—and everything in between.

How Voting Works

Every year for the World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel asks readers for their insights on travel experiences worldwide—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 165,000 readers completed the 2023 survey, marking an increase of nearly 25 percent over pre-pandemic voting levels. A total of over 685,000 votes were cast across more than 8,500 unique properties.

Hotels were classified as either resort hotels, city hotels, or safari lodges based on their location and amenities. Additionally, they were rated based on the following criteria:

• Rooms/facilities
• Location
• Service
• Food
• Value

For each aspect, respondents could rate it as excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. Consequently, the final scores are averages of these responses.

What Readers Loved

Nashville witnessed the opening of 10 hotels in 2022, with prominent hospitality brands like Four Seasons, Soho House, and Hilton establishing their presence in Music City. Notably, Conrad Nashville and 1 Hotel Nashville opened last year, achieving the No. 3 and No. 5 rankings among readers’ favorite hotels in Nashville. The Hermitage Hotel (No. 4), a distinguished property that has stood for over 110 years, completed renovations in 2022; one reader remarked, “The Hermitage Hotel is the Grand Dame of Nashville. For over a hundred years, it has led the way in defining Nashville luxury.”

Mixing old and new, these are the favorite hotels in Nashville according to iBestTravel readers—starting with 2023’s top property, The Joseph, A Luxury Collection Hotel.

The Winner

The Joseph, A Luxury Collection Hotel

For the second consecutive year, The Joseph has been voted the readers’ No. 1 favorite hotel in Nashville. This Luxury Collection Hotel offers guest accommodations that range from standard king rooms to a spacious presidential suite. Amenities include a luxury spa, rooftop saltwater pool, and fine dining at Yolan, where tasting menus showcase Italian cuisine. The hotel is conveniently located in the Sobro (south of Broadway) neighborhood downtown, just a short stroll from some of the area’s top attractions, including the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Readers commend the amenities, especially the rooftop bar and Italian restaurant.

The Full List

1. The Joseph, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville

Reader Score: 95.43

2. Noelle

Reader Score: 93.40

3. Conrad Nashville

Reader Score: 92.40

4. The Hermitage Hotel

Reader Score: 92.15

5. 1 Hotel Nashville

Reader Score: 89.07