Gaylord Opryland Hotel

..it was taken over by little Irish dancers for a dancing competition. Seeing hundreds of girls with identical wigs and outfits was rather bizzare, but I highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone from couples and newlyweds to big families! I’ve been there 6 times and have lots of great childhood memories.

even if you don’t want can’t afford to live there.

Even if you are like me and don’t have the $$$ to stay here, still visit. Any hotel that has a full gondola ride along a river, is worth the visit. The staff was very friendly, even when the knew we were not guests of the hotel.

Plus, it’s not really my thing, but Nashville Star the t.v. show is filmed here.

I came here with the Vanderbilt University Concert Choir one night. We played Sardines in the hotel, which was amazing. This place is beautiful. I don’t know what it’s like to stay here (I’m sure it could get old), but it’s at least worth a look inside.

I’ll be revisiting Gaylord Opryland for a weeklong conference once again this year. They have a fantastic set up if you’re looking for conference space for a very, very large group. The rooms are large and well kept and there are direct flights with not stoppovers available to Nashville. Very key.

Pseudo verandas overlook fulminating arbors that make up the interior. All the foliage is kind of cool in small amounts. After a week there, it got to be a little strange. I got a kick out of the automated monkeys that swing through and the “river” inside the hotel where you can have a “boat” ride.

Hotel served very wonderbread with mayo Mall tupe food. For the largest hotel in a city so important to the music scene, I’d have thought there would be more cosmopolitan choices. The rotating bar in the main area was a little disconcerting after one cocktail. Cute idea but the sensation that everything is spinning around is not something I’d want to experience again.

Again, my primary reason for visiting the first time and revisiting is for business so being at the Gaylord is what it is. Attending that annual conference is a big deal so I’m glad my presentation was accepted. After this year, I’m hoping they choose another venue.

The best benefit of GO is its proximity to the Grand Old Opry!