Nashville Airport Hotel: Comfort Suites BNA - Unbeatable Deals!
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into the swirling vortex of… the Nashville Airport Hotel: Comfort Suites BNA - Unbeatable Deals! Seriously, a hotel review? My life is a whirlwind of excitement, let me tell you. But hey, gotta pay the bills, and maybe, just maybe, this place is actually a hidden gem. Or, you know, a slightly above-average place to crash after a red-eye. Let's find out!
First Impressions & The Accessibility Gauntlet
Honestly, walking into a hotel after a flight is like entering another dimension. You're simultaneously exhausted and wired, smelling of airplane air and desperation. The Nashville Airport Hotel: Comfort Suites BNA? Okay, it actually looked… pretty decent from the outside. Now, about that accessibility. I'm not in a wheelchair, but I got pretty tired just thinking about navigating a poorly designed space. The info here is, well, patchy. We know there are "Facilities for disabled guests", an Elevator, and the all-important "Wheelchair accessible" option, but I NEED DETAILS PEOPLE! Are the pathways wide enough? Are the ramps easy to use? Real talk: Hotels, if you're not obsessed with full accessibility, you're failing. This is a call out for more detail, and hopefully a better experience.
Safety First (or, How NOT to Catch the Crud)
Alright, let's talk about staying alive. We're living in the shadow of, well, everything. So, I'm all about the Cleanliness and safety aspects. The Comfort Suites claims to be on top of things. They boast "Anti-viral cleaning products," "Daily disinfection in common areas," and even "Professional-grade sanitizing services." Sounds reassuring, right? But does this mean they’re just saying they're clean, or do they actually sanitize those elevator buttons? (I’m looking at you, hotel management. You are being watched). They also say that you can "Room sanitization opt-out available." Well, that's nice to have, but can they really guarantee it works? I'd love to know. The "Hand sanitizer" everywhere is good, and the "Staff trained in safety protocol" is a must. Let’s hope they're not just trained, but actually caring about it! They've also added "Individually-wrapped food options," and "Sanitized kitchen and tableware items," which is, thank god.
The Room: My Temporary Fortress (and My Constant Judgement)
Alright, let's face it. The room is the most important thing. It's where you'll be living out your temporary, exhausted existence after your flight. Comfort Suites BNA hits the expected boxes here. "Non-smoking"? CHECK. "Air Conditioning"? DOUBLE CHECK. "Free Wi-Fi"? HALLELUJAH! Oh, and they've got "Air conditioning" in public areas. This is good, because who wants to sweat while they're waiting for their Uber?
Now, they claim to have all the must-haves: "Air conditioning," "Alarm clock," "Bathrobes," "Bathroom phone," "Bathtub,""Blackout curtains," "Closet," "Coffee/tea maker," "Complimentary tea," "Daily housekeeping," "Desk," "Extra long bed," "Free bottled water," "Hair dryer," "High floor," "In-room safe box," "Interconnecting rooms available," "Internet access – LAN," "Internet access – wireless," "Ironing facilities," "Laptop workspace," "Linens," "Mini bar," "Mirror," "Non-smoking," "On-demand movies," "Private bathroom," "Reading light," "Refrigerator," "Safety/security feature," "Satellite/cable channels," "Scale," "Seating area," "Separate shower/bathtub," "Shower," "Slippers," "Smoke detector," "Socket near the bed," "Sofa," "Soundproofing," "Telephone," "Toiletries," "Towels," "Umbrella," "Visual alarm," "Wake-up service," "Wi-Fi [free]," "Window that opens."
Okay, this is a lot. But the devil is in the details. That "Desk" – is it actually a usable desk, or one of those tiny things that barely fits a laptop? The "Coffee/tea maker" – is it one of those sad little pod machines that makes watery, depressing coffee? The "Blackout curtains" are absolutely crucial for sleeping in at an airport hotel, so points there. And the "Internet access – wireless" better be blazing fast! I need to binge-watch terrible reality TV to unwind after my travels.
The Food & Drink: Fueling the Machine (or, Risking a Food Coma)
Okay, the restaurant situation is a make or break for me. Breakfast [buffet]. The Comfort Suites BNA offers one. I have mixed feelings. Buffets can be the stuff of culinary nightmares. A pile of lukewarm eggs and sad-looking sausages… But! They also claim to offer an "Asian breakfast" and "Western breakfast". That actually sounds pretty good, giving me a chance to see what's going on! The "Coffee/tea in restaurant," and "Coffee shop" are total lifesavers.
They also have a "Bar," a "Poolside bar," and a "Snack bar." After a long day, nothing sounds better than a beer at a bar and a greasy snack. The "Room service [24-hour]" is key! The fact that they have "Restaurants" at all is a major plus if I don't want to go outside. They claim to have "Desserts in restaurant," "Salad in restaurant," and "Soup in restaurant." I'm curious.
Relaxation & Recreation: Beyond the Bed (if you have the energy)
Look, I'm usually too exhausted to even think about fancy amenities at a place like an airport hotel. But, they say they have a "Fitness center," and a "Swimming pool [outdoor]". So, if you are feeling ambitious, at least you have options.**" Maybe a little dip in the pool would be nice.
Services & Conveniences: The Perks (and the Pitfalls)
Okay, hotels. The details make or break the hotel experience. Comfort Suites BNA has a ton of these.
- "Air conditioning in public area": Good for when you waiting for your Uber.
- "Business facilities": These are always good, for when needed.
- "Cash withdrawal": Thank god!
- "Concierge": Helpful!
- "Contactless check-in/out": This keeps you safe, good!
- "Convenience store": Important!
- "Currency exchange": Useful for people that have that!
- "Daily housekeeping": This can be a blessing and a curse. Some people don't want the housekeeper in there.
- "Doorman": Nice touch!
- "Dry cleaning": For when you are in a pinch.
- "Elevator": Accessibility again!
- "Essential condiments": This is a detail.
- "Facilities for disabled guests": Accessibility!
- "Food delivery": Wonderful.
- "Gift/souvenir shop": Great for a last minute gift!
- "Indoor venue for special events": This is helpful!
- "Invoice provided": For the business traveler.
- "Ironing service": For if you want to iron on your own.
- "Laundry service": A must!
- "Luggage storage": This is great!
- "Meeting/banquet facilities": Nice to have.
- "Meetings": For business travelers.
- "Meeting stationery": Detail!
- "On-site event hosting": A nice touch!
- "Outdoor venue for special events": Great!
- "Projector/LED display": Helps with presentations.
- "Safety deposit boxes": Great!
- "Seminars": Okay
- "Shrine": Wow!
- "Smoking area": If you smoke!
- "Terrace": Nice to have.
Getting Around: The Airport Shuffle
This is crucial. This hotel advertises "Airport transfer," "Car park [free of charge]," "Car park [on-site]," "Taxi service," and "Valet parking." Okay, let's break this down:
- "Airport transfer": YES! This is huge for an airport hotel. If the shuttle is reliable and runs frequently, this is a major win.
- "Car park [free of charge]": Good, if you happen to have a car.
Okay, buckle up, buttercup! This ain't your grandma's perfectly pristine itinerary. This is a Nashville trip, Comfort Suites edition (and let's be honest, probably fueled by too much coffee), ready to rip into your soul and leave you craving fried chicken. Here we go…
Nashville Pilgrimage: Comfort Suites & Chaos (A Messy Itinerary)
Day 1: Touchdown & Troubled Luggage (and a dash of "What have I done?")
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: The Pre-Flight Panic & Airport Adventures (aka "Why did I choose this flight?")
- Okay, let's be real. Waking up before the sun to get to an airport is a special kind of torture. The sheer amount of people crammed into those security lines… it's enough to make a saint swear. And the TSA agent who looked at my carry-on like it held the Ark of the Covenant? Rude. Found myself muttering, "Is it too late to go back to bed?"
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Flight & "Are We There Yet?"
- The flight itself was… well, a flight. Cramped, noisy, and the guy snoring two rows ahead? Bless his heart.
- So, of course, upon landing, guess what? One of my bags didn't make the same flight. "Great," I thought, "This is just what I need. To have to deal with missing luggage."
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Comfort Suites Check-In (and a moment of blissful, air-conditioned peace)
- Finally! Sweet, sweet air conditioning and a bed that doesn't involve a questionable airplane pillow. The front desk lady was all smiles, which was a good start. She even seemed to understand my luggage woes. "Honey, happens all the time," she said, with a knowing look. "Nashville's worth the wait."
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Poolside Contemplation & "Is this the life?!"
- Before I start to explore, I had to get to the pool. I need a pick-me-up after all of that.
- It's beautiful. I start to forget all of my worries.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Uber to Broadway & The "Oh My God, It's Nashville!" Reaction
- The first glimpse of Broadway? Pure sensory overload. Neon lights, honky-tonk music blasting from every doorway, and a sea of cowboy boots. I think I may have actually gasped, followed by a slightly panicked, "What have I gotten myself into?" It's absolutely amazing.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Honky-Tonk Hopping & The "Lost in the Music" Syndrome
- The first bar? The Stage on Broadway. Band's pretty good. Music is loud. People are dancing. And suddenly, I'm swept up in the energy. I'm pretty sure I attempted a two-step, badly. Let's just say, I'm not winning any dance competitions anytime soon.
- Tried a few others. All great. All loud. All full of people. It’s a blur of guitars, beers, and the vague feeling that my ears might be permanently ringing. But I loved it.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Dinner at The Row Kitchen & Pub (and possibly over-ordering)
- After all that dancing and all that drinking, I was starving. This place looked promising. They were! The food was amazing! I had the Nashville hot chicken (because, when in Rome, right?) and a side of mac and cheese. I probably ordered too much. Maybe. Fine. I definitely ordered too much. But, no regrets.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Broadway Stroll & People Watching
- Just soaking it all in. The drunken proposals, the bachelorette parties, the people wearing the same hat. And the occasional drunk stranger trying to befriend me. It was absolute mayhem and I loved every minute of it.
10:30 PM: Meltdown #1 (It's Getting Real!)
- Head back to the hotel. And then it hit me. The sheer exhaustion, the overwhelming noise of Broadway, the missing luggage, and the unfulfilled desire to truly sing like the musicians there. Suddenly, I was a wreck. So I sat on the bed, eating a bag of chips in a moment of silent despair.
11:30 PM - Midnight: Sleep, Finally?
- Passed straight out, hopefully.
Day 2: Country Music Dreams & Deep-Fried Everything
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast, (The Hotel Breakfast Struggle Is Real)
- What I have come to learn is that the hotel breakfast is always going to be mediocre at best. Scrambled eggs that are more like rubber, questionable fruit salad, and lukewarm coffee. But beggars can't be choosers, and I needed fuel.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum (and the tears, oh the tears)
- This place? Prepare to lose your mind (and maybe cry a little - I sure did). The exhibits are incredible, the history is fascinating, and the sheer talent on display… it's overwhelming. I spent way too long in the Johnny Cash exhibit and felt all of the feels.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Lunch at Peg Leg Porker (BBQ Bliss)
- Okay, okay, okay. My favorite part of the trip was about to happen. Peg Leg Porker. The aroma hit me before I even stepped inside. The pulled pork sandwich was a work of art. And the sides? Mac and cheese, again. Collard greens, potato salad. It was a barbecue symphony. I may have devoured everything in record time. No regrets.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Johnny Cash Museum (Again!)
- I had to go back.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Exploring 12South (and avoiding the Instagram Clichés)
- This neighborhood is cute. I'm pretty sure every corner is an Instagram backdrop. I'll admit I stopped at a few.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner at Hattie B's Hot Chicken (and the impending heat stroke)
- I'm not going to lie. I knew what I was getting myself into. And I wasn't prepared. The flavor was amazing. The heat? Devastating. I'm pretty sure I sweat through my shirt. "Hot" doesn't even begin to describe it. I could taste the tears.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Another Broadway Rundown
- I had to get more. I still had luggage to go find. The music was calling.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Honky Tonk Hangout
- Another bar. Another band. The music was good. And the drinks flowed.
10:30 PM: Meltdown #2 (a bit more of the same)
- Back to the hotel, where I ate more chips, and maybe did some more crying.
11:30 PM: Bed
- Exhaustion finally took over.
Day 3: Brunch, Goodbye, and the "I Need Another Vacation" Feeling
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Brunch at Pancake Pantry (the long wait…worth it?)
- The line was ridiculous. But those pancakes? Fluffy, perfect, and slathered in butter and syrup. Absolutely worth the wait. Just barely.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Final souvenir shopping (and existential dread)
- I needed to find stuff for my family. It was hard.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Hotel Check-out (and the lingering smell of regret)
- Goodbye, Comfort Suites. You were an oasis of sanity.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Airport Debrief & Departure (Goodbye, Nashville….for now?)
- Finally on my flight out. Exhausted, slightly hungover, and with a suitcase full of souvenirs and memories.
- Nashville. I'm already thinking about the next trip. (This itinerary is subject to change, spontaneous decisions, and potential meltdowns at any time. Enjoy the ride!)
1. So, Unbeatable Deals, huh? Really? Is this place actually *cheap*? Because "unbeatable" screams "gonna find a cockroach in the bathtub" to me...
Alright, alright, let's tackle the elephant in the airport-adjacent room. The price? Generally, yeah, it *is* pretty darn good. I mean, compared to some of the other options circling BNA like vultures looking for a tired traveler… you're getting a deal. Don't expect the Ritz. Think... a comfy, well-worn hug. Sometimes. Okay, *most* of the time. I've scored some seriously sweet deals on this place. Once, I practically *stole* a room for under a hundred bucks. Felt like a bandit! But listen… be prepared for the potential for the occasional... *slightly* questionable stain. (More on that later. We'll get to the stains.) Check those deal sites! Don't just blindly trust their website. You can often find *amazing* last-minute steals. Just, um, maybe pack some Lysol wipes. Just in case.
2. Okay, fine. Let's talk about the *rooms*. Are they actually…clean? And are they, y'know, *spacious*? 'Cause I'm claustrophobic and I have a suitcase the size of a small car.
Alright, room reality check time! The cleanliness? Generally *good*. I'm not gonna lie, I'm a bit of a germaphobe, and I've survived. (Mostly. I keep the wipes on speed dial). They *try*. Sometimes they’re a little… rushed, I think. You get what you pay for. The rooms themselves *are* surprisingly spacious! You’ve got that distinct Comfort Suites setup with the distinct separation between the sleeping area and the living area. That's a *huge* plus when you're trapped in a hotel room waiting for your next flight. I’ve had entire dance-offs in those rooms (don't judge my travel habits). I've always been able to fit my rolling suitcase-monster, a carry-on, and my various purchases for the last few days during my trips to a decent extent, even when completely packing my luggage.
3. Free breakfast. Everybody offers free breakfast. What's the *deal* with the free breakfast? Is it just sad, stale bagels and weak coffee? Because I need fuel...and *good* fuel.
Oh, the free breakfast. Ah, the *breakfast*. Okay, let's be real. It's not a culinary masterpiece. It's not going to win any awards. It's… *adequate*. But: it's FREE. And you can pile it on! You've got your usual suspects: the aforementioned bagels (may or may not be fresh – let's be honest), the sad pastries, the lukewarm scrambled eggs, and yes, the definitely-not-gourmet-coffee. However, they *do* sometimes have waffles! And, let me tell you, a freshly-made waffle, even hotel-waffle-style, can go a long way to restoring faith in humanity. And the coffee? Well, it's… caffeinated. Enough to get you going. Think of it as survival fuel, not a gourmet experience. Bring your own creamer... trust me.
4. Airport shuttle! Please tell me they have a good airport shuttle. I hate public transit with a fiery passion. Tell me about the shuttle, or I'm going to start getting very agitated.
Okay, deep breaths. The shuttle. Right. The *shuttle*. Here is where the things get *interesting.* The *shuttle* situation is kind of a gamble. They *do* have one. It's… a shuttle. It *generally* runs on time (ish). But, and this is a big but… sometimes it gets busy. Really busy. You might have to wait. You might have to squeeze in. I recall once, waiting for TWO shuttle cycles because the first one was filled to the brim with a family of ten and their luggage, or was it 12? I lost count! So, you know, allow extra time. Don’t be surprised if it's a little bumpy ride. Consider this a learning experience in patience, if nothing else. It's FREE! Count your blessings. The drivers, in my experience, are generally friendly and just trying to get people where they need to go. Just... be prepared for the occasional shuttle-related drama.
5. What's the deal with the location? How far is it from the airport...and from downtown Nashville? Is it in a sketchy area?
Location, location, location! Right? Well, this hotel is *conveniently* located near the airport. Like, ridiculously close. That shuttle will whiz there in like, what, five minutes? Perfect for those early morning flights where you're running on fumes. Downtown? That is a little further. You're looking at a taxi or rideshare ride of maybe 15-20 minutes. Depending on traffic, which in Nashville, can be a beast. The area? It's perfectly fine. Not particularly glamorous, mind you. You've got the usual airport-adjacent businesses – gas stations, fast food, a few chain restaurants. Definitely not a place to wander around at 3 AM. But, generally felt safe, if a bit boring. Focus on the proximity to the airport. That's the main draw. It's all about the easy access to BNA.
6. Okay, you mentioned "stains." What IS with the stains? Give me the gory details!
Alright. This is the moment of truth. The stain confession. Let’s be brutally honest here, sometimes those rooms... they’ve *seen things*. Okay, let's just be honest. I once stayed in a room that looked suspiciously like a small child had a particularly messy art project involving… well, I don’t want to speculate. But there was *stuff* on the walls. And on the bedspread. And, yes, on the carpet. The carpet was a whole other thing. It's the reason I keep those Lysol wipes handy! I mean, most of the time, it's fine. But, you know, manage expectations. Carry some sanitizing wipes. Don’t stare too closely. Focus on the fact that it’s generally clean enough to sleep in, eat your free breakfast and leave. And hey, if you don't like something, ask for a new room! They're usually pretty accommodating. (Usually.)
7. Is there a pool? Because a pool can save the day.
Yes! There IS a pool! And a little fitness center. The pool is... well, it's a pool. It's not the kind of pool you'd write home about. It's not some glamorous resort pool. It's a hotel pool. Meaning, it's small-ish and usually has a few kids splashing around. It's generally clean enough, but bring yourTrending Hotels Now
