Introducing you to the Gaylord Hotel Opryland in Nashville, one of several Gaylord properties. It's a beautiful, very large, hotel. The staff was welcoming and helpful, even when I tried to get into a room in the wrong section (did I mention it is a large, multi section hotel?)!! There are maps and plenty of signage around to help you get where you want to go. There was a large conference center and areas for large gatherings. The great thing about the location of the Gaylord Opryland is that you can walk down a path to get to the Grand Ole Opry! However, you could spend a few days here and not leave if you wanted to! What does it offer you during your stay?
🍽️ restaurants from pizza and burgers to fine dining
☕ coffee shops
🍦 ice cream shop
🛍️ plenty of shopping
🍺 craft tavern
🧖♀️ a spa
🏋️♂️ a fitness center
👾 arcade
💦🏄 water park
🏊♀️ pools
🧊 ICE! winter wonderland for the holidays
The rooms are large and the bed was comfortable. There was a bench at the foot of the bed and computer chair at the desk, but we felt the room was missing an extra comfortable chair. The room was also missing a full length mirror.
The property was truly beautiful with water features and gardens, as well as places to sit, relax, and enjoy it. They were decorating for the holidays while we were there, so everything was extra sparkly and bright. The decorations went up especially early because starting November 8, they open up their winter wonderland of slides, the Polar Express coming to life, and other Christmas activities.
Gaylord Hotels are part of the Marriott family and other properties include the Gaylord Palms in Kissemee, Florida; the Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, Colorado; the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Maryland; the Gaylord Texas in Grapevine, Texas; and the Gaylord Pacific in Chula Vista, California coming in 2025.
Thoughts: This could be a perfect spot for a romantic getaway, a family getaway,
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