Two Nashville hotels have been recognized among thenation's top luxury destinationsby TripAdvisor.
JW Marriott Nashville and 1 Hotel Nashville were named to TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best Hotels list, which "celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel."
The distinction is awarded to hotels that receive a high volume of exceptional reviews and ratings from travelers over a 12-month period. According to TripAdvisor, fewer than 1% of the platform's roughly 8 million listings earn this recognition.
"These winning hotels take everything to the next level (think: above-and-beyond service and amenities for days)," TripAdvisor wrote.
Nashville also earned recognition in TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the
Best Things to Do rankings, with a local food tour landing among the top experiences in the United States. Here's what else to know.
Two Nashville hotels named among TripAdvisor's best luxury hotels in the U.S.
1 Hotel Nashville places a strong emphasis on sustainability, a focus reflected throughout the property through its design and operations.
According to the hotel, its sustainability efforts include housing thousands of plants on-site, providing filtered water in recycled glass carafes, installing shower timers in guest rooms, and encouraging visitors to leave behind gently used clothing items that are donated to local charities.
Located near Lower Broadway and downtown Nashville's major attractions, the hotel is often described by guests as a tranquil retreat amid the city's busy urban core. Reviewersalso praise its nature-inspired atmosphere, attentive service and convenient location.
The hotel ranked No. 23 on TripAdvisor's list and holds a 4.8-star rating on the platform.
JW Marriott Nashville, which ranked No. 24 on TripAdvisor's list of the best luxury hotels in the United States, holds a 4.7-star rating on the platform.
Located in downtown Nashville, the hotel offers guests easy access to popular attractions, dining destinations and entertainment venues. According to the hotel, its location allows visitors to experience Nashville's culture while enjoying upscale accommodations and amenities.
On TripAdvisor, guests frequently praise the hotel's elegant atmosphere, attentive service and panoramic city views, as well as its convenient proximity to the city's bustling entertainment district.
Nashville food tour ranked as one of the best attractions in U.S.
TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best Things to Do list highlights some of the top-rated attractions and experiences in the U.S. The Nashville: Authentic Food Tour ranked No. 23 on the list and holds a 4.9-star rating on TripAdvisor.
The tour takes visitors through East Nashville and 12South, highlighting the city's food scene with stops at local restaurants and shops.
According to the tour's TripAdvisor profile, the East Nashville experience features Southern staples such as pulled pork, ribs, Tennessee whiskey-glazed doughnuts and catfish tacos, while the 12South tour showcases popular coffee shops, eateries and historic buildings.
Top luxury hotels in U.S. full list
- The Ivy Hotel (Baltimore, Maryland)
- Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)
- H2o Suites Hotel (Key West, Florida Keys, Florida)
- Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights (San Francisco, California)
- The Darling Hotel (Visalia, California)
- The Langham, Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)
- The Spectator Hotel (Charleston, South Carolina)
- The Chanler At Cliff Walk (Newport, Rhode Island)
- Zero George (Charleston, South Carolina)
- Downtown LA Proper Hotel (Los Angeles, California)
- Baccarat Hotel New York (New York City, New York)
- Surf & Sand Laguna Beach (Laguna Beach, California)
- 1 Hotel Central Park (New York City, New York)
- The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue (New York City, New York)
- Nobu Hotel Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)
- The Langham, Boston (Boston, Massachusetts)
- Waldorf Astoria Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)
- Bellevue Club Hotel (Bellevue, Washington)
- Topside Inn (Boothbay Harbor, Maine)
- Mandarin Oriental, Boston (Boston, Massachusetts)
- 1 Hotel San Francisco (San Francisco, California)
- Faena Miami Beach (Miami Beach, Florida)
- 1 Hotel Nashville (Nashville, Tennessee)
- JW Marriott Nashville (Nashville, Tennessee)
- FivePine Lodge and Spa (Sisters, Central Oregon, Oregon)
Methodology
The Travelers' Choice Best of the Best awards represent TripAdvisor's highest honor, recognizing the top-rated hotels, restaurants, attractions, and destinations around the world based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings submitted over a 12-month period.
Best of the Best winners rank among the top 1% of TripAdvisor's more than 8 million listings.
To be eligible, businesses must be listed on the platform for at least one year, meet minimum review thresholds, and maintain strong ratings throughout the evaluation period. Travelers' Choice awards, a separate distinction, recognize businesses that rank among the top 10% of TripAdvisor listings.
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com.
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