Chattanooga
The South's best hostel, run by climbers, is a sustainable den of coolness in Southside, the 'Noog's hippest downtown neighborhood. Co-ed dorms…
Must-see hotels in Tennessee
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Chattanooga
Guests check in at the bar at this sharp, sassy new hotel, where a kaleidoscope of bright colors and unique design details make for a compelling stay…
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Nashville
Germantown's oldest house, a shoemaker's cottage dating to 1865, has been flipped into a charming 10-room inn steeped in local design. Exposed brick and…
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Memphis
Dating in parts to 1848 and 1872, this exquisite Victorian mansion in the city's historic Victorian Village at the edge of downtown is one of Memphis'…
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Memphis
Intimate in name only, the Guest House, Graceland's new flagship, is a 450-room hunk of burning hotel. Stylish slate-gray standard rooms are spacious,…
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Nashville
One of our favorite Nashville boutique hotels riffs on mid-century modern design, with bamboo-paneled walls and reclaimed WWI barnwood flooring. Sizable…
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Chattanooga
It's very hard to improve on excellent, but the former Stone Fort Inn – now the Dwell – has done just that. A new, hands-on owner has completely flipped…
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Memphis
Inconspicuously located on the 2nd floor of a busy downtown street, this unique, cheerful guesthouse is one of Memphis' best-kept secrets. Spacious suites…
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Chattanooga
This historic hotel – open continuously since 1872 – is fresh off a $25-million revamp, and it's looking swell. The two-story entranceway and other common…
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Nashville
The husband-and-wife owners have filled this yellow Victorian cottage with antiques collected on their world travels – Persian rugs, Asian carvings, old…
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Memphis
Guests are greeted with a glass of champagne or wine at this lovely 28-room inn on Mud Island. Four-poster beds anchor the stately rooms, and little…
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Memphis
Formerly the Madison, this sleek treat offers swanky but inviting boutique sleeps. Modern, stylish rooms have nice touches like high ceilings and private…
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Memphis
The brand-new Indigo gives a nod to the Memphis music industry with mid-century style. From the vintage radios in the lobby to the wall-size photos of…
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Chattanooga
The city's grand old railway terminal has refocused its mindset from gimmicky train hotel to community entertainment epicenter. Now with 145 newly…
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Nashville
This whopping 2888-room hotel is a universe unto itself, the largest non-casino resort in the USA. Why set foot outdoors when you can ride a flatboat…
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Nashville
These squat brick bungalows are humble, but Nashville's West End hostel is lively and welcoming, with a common kitchen, an outdoor grill, a fire pit and…
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Chattanooga
Luxury merges seamlessly with crisp artistic style at this downtown newcomer. Tucked between the Walnut Street Bridge and the Bluff View Art District, the…
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Memphis
Memphis' most storied hotel has been catering to a who's who of Southern gentry since the 1860s. The current incarnation, a 13-story Renaissance Revival…
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Nashville
Painted portraits of celebrity musicians welcome guests to this West End hotel. The brand's loud colors and contemporary style mix with local themes:…
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Hyatt Place Nashville/Franklin/Cool Springs
Tennessee
My, what big rooms you have, Hyatt Place Nashville/Franklin/Cool Springs! Good hot breakfast sandwiches, too. And did somebody say coffee and cocktail bar…
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Tennessee
A black-and-white strip of cowhide – or its manufactured equivalent – gives a nod to rural life inside the rooms at this hip representative of the Aloft…
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Drury Inn & Suites – Nashville Airport
Nashville
A step above the other big chain hotels near the airport. Snag a free cocktail during the 5:30pm Kickback happy hour, while the complimentary hot…
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Nashville
With a brown-and-gold color scheme and classic furniture, these rooms are a bit dated, but the rates include parking and a substantial hot breakfast…
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Memphis
The Elvis Suite is part of a Depression-era public-housing complex where the Presley family lived at number 328 from 1949 through 1953 (today it's known…
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Chattanooga
Newly renovated guest rooms at this luxe property shine with fresh modern style. The amenities – a day spa and three restaurants – are welcome perks, but…
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Nashville
At a distance from the hubbub of the Broadway honky-tonks, this hotel is a favorite among fan-weary touring musicians and businesspeople, and is routinely…
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Memphis
Under new management and flashing a new name (goodbye, Pilgrimage Hostel), this welcoming place is within walking distance of the many good bars and…
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Memphis
With a guitar-shaped pool, gold records and Elvis memorabilia in the lobby, and neon Cadillacs on the roof, the Days Inn provides a whole lotta Elvis for…
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Nashville
Popular with RVers, this well-manicured, wholesome campground also has tent sites, cabins, and lodges with kitchenettes, all set back from the road…
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Nashville
Sticking out of the airport-area landscape like a boutique-hotel mirage, this pop-art-influenced property stands out where one would expect bland business…
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Holiday Inn Nashville – Vanderbilt
Nashville
This hotel proves an exception to the rule that all Holiday Inns are the same. The ground-floor Commodore Grille holds frequent songwriters' nights that…
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Holiday Inn Express – Brentwood South/Cool Springs
Tennessee
This hotel is tucked inconveniently at the back of a strip mall, but rooms are spacious and flash a bit of modern style, with monochromatic red walls and…
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Tennessee
This two-story motel on a busy turnpike may not look pretty on the outside, but its rooms pop with crisp modern style. Rooms with king beds and two queens…
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Memphis
Directly across from the FedEx Forum and the gateway to Beale St, this is one of Memphis' flashiest hotels. Spacious rooms – each with bathtub and…
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Graceland RV Park & Campground
Memphis
Keep Lisa Marie in business when you camp out or sleep in the no-frills log cabins (with shared bathrooms) next to Graceland. Pool open June through…
