The only example of a commercial Beaux Arts structure in Tennessee, the
Hermitage opened its doors in 1910. Over the years famous visitors
included cowboy star Gene Autry and his horse, Champion. Dinah Shore
made her singing debut in the Oak Bar in 1946. The
hotel served as the headquarters for the suffragette movement in 1920
as the state cast the deciding ballot allowing women the right to vote.
Italian Sienna, Grecian, and Tennessee marble were used for the
exterior and the lobby. Circassian walnut and cut glass adorn the
dining room. Completed in 1995, the exquisite restoration is evident
from the spectacular lobby, with its 3-story ceiling and skylight, to
the guest suites. Amenities include a refrigerator, wet bar, 2 TVs and
3 phones in each guest room. Dine in The Capitol Grill
for creature cuisine and old world charm. The hotel is adjacent to the
State Capitol, Performing Arts Center, and State Museum and near the
downtown entertainment district, Music Row, and Vanderbilt University.
ROOMS: 120 one and two bedroom suites.
RATES: $139 - $225 per night.