Frequent Business Guest
by A TripAdvisor Member
The Loews Vanderbilt is a great business hotel. While it is not (like Union Station in Nashville or the Palace in San Francisco) a unique hotel experience, it is always dependably excellent. As previous reviewers have noted, the staff at this hotel provide the kind of service to which a Ritz aspires. Superb, superb, superb. We have stayed at hotels around the world, and the Loews Vanderbilt has, on average, the best staff we have ever encountered.
The room decor is predictably nice -- nothing exceptional. The primary structural problem is the lack of sound-dampening quality, and if you end up with some "rowdies" on your floor, you will hear it. However, if you use an AmEx for your reservation, you will be upgraded to the Club Floors (very quiet) which provides a nice two-story English club-type lounge for your use during the day. One does feel a bit gouged on parking, but the other hotels of this caliber in Nashville also have parking fees. Interestingly, go down a single star rating and no one in the same geographic area charges for parking.
I don't know that in all the times I have stayed in this hotel I have seen anyone with children (dogs frequently, but children, never). Perhaps it is the absence of a pool, but this is really a business-oriented hotel. The hotel's proximity to Vanderbilt and Peabody is unmatched, and provide a beautiful park-like walking environment in the morning and evening. The hotel is also within (barely) walking distance of Centenial Park, which is also very nice. Numerous restaurants around the hotel, running the gamut from Jack-in-the-Box to Ruth's Chris. Proximity to Hillsboro Village provides access to great ethnic food (good Indian restaurant immediately adjacent to hotel).
Having stayed at virtually every four star hotel in or proximate to downtown Nashville during the past year (about once a month), this is the hotel to which I consistently return.
Nice Experience...But
by A TripAdvisor Member
Just spent three days at this hotel. Great staff, very clean, great location. But they charge for everything. 15.00 for parking, PARKING! I rated this hotel above average simply because We got our room for over half price off what their web site advertises. Had we paid the posted rate I would rate this hotel Terrible. But with all thing being fair, you get what you pay for. The room service food was excellent as was their hotel restaraunt. of course it is overpriced, but you have very excellent eating choice within 3 blocks of the hotel. The lobby bar had a nice atmosphere with a great piano player and attentive and well trained bartenders. The room was nicely appointed but suprisingly was not very soundproof. All in all, I recommend this hotel if your looking for a nice little get away and have plenty of extra cash to spend.
Really BAD!
by TripAdvisor Member CCBob
I was there with a business group. When reserving I requested a non-smoking room but when I checked in there were none available. I know this happens and while I was not happy I am an experienced traveller. This room smelled like there was someone actually sitting in the room smoking at all times, except the middle of the night, that acrid, fresh smoke smell. At one point I went to the bar because it was LESS smokey. I asked to be moved and was told there was nothing else available. No alternative was offered the 2nd night either. Hotels always have empty rooms. They were mildly apologetic but really brushed me off. The shower did not work and they did not care about that either!
Room was dirty, smelly and the worst hotel experience of my life.
Really Enjoyed It
by A TripAdvisor Member
I went there for a lawyer convention and the hotel was nice. The workout room had decent cario machines, but the weight training machines were not too upscale. Room service food was SUPERB= fried catfish, fries, and cheesecake - YUMMY YUMMY! It was perfect after a long day of classes.
Good choice in Nashville
by A TripAdvisor Member
We just spent one night at the Loew's in Nashville while visiting Vanderbilt University with our daughter. It's just across the street from the university (about a mile or so from downtown Nashville) so it's a perfect location for a college visit. The room, with very cotton-y duvets, was fine. Our only complaint, and the reason for writing this review, is the price of food at their breakfast restaurant (called EAT, on the lobby level) is outrageous for what you get. We paid $44 for a basic breakfast (and not a particularly good one) for 3! Maybe I'm out of touch but that seems to be a ripoff! We did eat at the steak house in the hotel and while not inexpensive, had great food.
Lots of class & pet friendly, too
by TripAdvisor Member rcmann
I stayed at the Lowes Vanderbilt in July '05 for a conference. The entire facility was extremely clean and well-kept. Our room was spacious, with one of the more comfortable hotel beds I've slept in. I was initially concerned that a pet friendly hotel might mean carpet stains, but there was no evidence of past puppy guests to be found. The staff was friendly and helpful and the price reasonable. My only complaint is that there are items for purchase in the guest rooms, including a display of CDs and hats and a sweatshirt in the closet. I didn't like feeling like the room was some type of gift shop annex.
Forum Posts
BRUNCH Buffet
by Catpurring
Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to go for a Sunday Brunch Buffet?
Re: BRUNCH Buffet
by lmkluque
Sorry, I don't know specifically about Nashville, but it is my experience that most nicer hotels offer a lovely Sunday brunch buffet. You might take a look at the ones there.
Re: BRUNCH Buffet
by horsinround2
I live here. Honestly, I can't think of any buffets other than those at hotels. The Loews Vanderbilt hotel is supposed to have a good one. This being the south, regular portions at a regular restaurant are huge so there really isn't a need for a buffet. My favorite breakfast places (in order) are: The Loveless Cafe, The Pancake Pantry, and Cracker Barrel. I've written tips on the first two in addition to responding in more detail about them in other questions about breakfast in the Nashville forum.
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