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THE CAPITOL HOTEL DOWNTOWN, ASCEND HOTEL COLLECTION NASHVILLE, Nashville – Your ideal downtown stay
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Hotel Overview
711 Union Street,
Nashville,
Tennessee,
United States of America,
37219-1707,
Tennessee
The Capitol Hotel Downtown, Ascend Hotel Collection - Downtown hotel near Tennessee State Capitol
The Capitol Hotel Downtown, Ascend Hotel Collection is located in Downtown Nashville, a 14-minute walk from the Music City Convention Center and a 4-minute drive from Nissan Stadium. The hotel offers free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, valet parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Guests can dine at Craft Bar & Bistro, which serves local craft beers and budget-friendly menu items. The property is smoke-free and features a fitness center, business center, and free hot breakfast. Nearby attractions include the Tennessee State Capitol, Ryman Auditorium, and Broadway's live music venues.
Additional perks of the hotel
- Onsite restaurant Craft Bar & Bistro with specialty cocktails
- Walking distance to Bridgestone Arena and Music City Center
- Free hot breakfast and concierge services
- Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors and a security system
- Daily newspapers available in the lobby with an ATM
- Gift shops/newsstands and a television in a common area
Rooms
All guestrooms at The Capitol Hotel Downtown, Ascend Hotel Collection include a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, coffee maker, and ergonomic workspace. Premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces are standard. Rooms feature distinctive dark-brown and gray carpet with matching accent walls. Some rooms offer tea and coffee makers, safe deposit boxes, and cable TV.
Other conveniences
- Ironing facilities and heating/air conditioning
- Free toiletries and AM/FM alarm clock
- Sitting area in select rooms
- Pillow-top mattresses for added comfort
- Window guards and first aid kits for safety
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711 Union Street,
Nashville,
Tennessee,
United States of America,
37219-1707,
Tennessee
Map view
711 Union Street,
Nashville,
Tennessee,
United States of America,
37219-1707,
Tennessee
City landmarks
Museums
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
3600 ft
Broadway Theatre
Ryman Auditorium
2300 ft
528-570 Commerce St
Downtown Nashville
2500 ft
Museums
Frist Art Museum
2500 ft
501 Broadway 41415 Justin Clinton Twp. Mi.48038
Bridgestone Arena
2500 ft
422 Broadway
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
2500 ft
4th Avenue South
Music City Walk of Fame Park
2100 ft
Parks
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
3900 ft
Museums
RCA Studio B
1.4
mi
Stadiums
Nissan Stadium
1.0
mi
Museums
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
2500 ft
Museums
Parthenon
1.9
mi
Events
Nashville Municipal Auditorium
3700 ft
Nashville
The District
2700 ft
Museums
Patsy Cline Museum
3500 ft
Museums
Tennessee State Museum
4500 ft
Convention Center
Music City Center
2500 ft
Broadway
Honky Tonk Highway
2700 ft
201 5th Ave S
Music City Convention Center
2900 ft
1st Avenue North
Fort Nashborough
2500 ft
128 2nd Ave N
The George Jones
3500 ft
Bridges
John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
1.0
mi
Parks
Cumberland Park
1.3
mi
Nearby
Libraries
Nashville Public Library
900 ft
Church
Downtown Presbyterian Church
1200 ft
Public Building
Tennessee State Capitol
1000 ft
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
1700 ft
301 6th Ave N
Military Branch of Tennessee State Museum
500 ft
Parking area
Printer's Alley
1600 ft
600 Charlotte Ave
President James K Polk Tomb
800 ft
Restaurants
Cafe Fuzion
200 ft
231 7th Ave N
Caesar's Italian Pizza & Restaurant
700 ft
221 6th Ave N
Oscar's Taco Shop
1100 ft
530 Church St 6th Ave N
Subway
1300 ft
530 Church St Suite 100
Rae's Gourmet Sandwich Shoppe
900 ft
501 Union St Ste B
Sicilian Pizza & Pasta
1200 ft
905 Church St
Manny's House of Pizza
1300 ft
15 Arcade
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
600 ft
422 Broadway Nashville International Airport
J. Gumbo's Nashville
1400 ft
223 4th Ave N
Bobbie's Dairy Dip Downtown
1400 ft
223 4th Ave N
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
82%
loved it & would return
comfy
friendly staff
street noise
limited restaurant choices
8.2/10
Great
Rooms
7.3
Location
8.4
Service
8.7
Dining
6.8
Guest reviews
8.2/10
based on 9 reviews
7.1
7.1/10 based on 728 reviews
Paul
United States of America,
May
2024
8.0/10
The hotel had a great location, close to downtown Nashville and excellent for exploring the area. The rooms, while a bit small, were very clean with nice, fluffy towels. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The dining options were good, especially for those heading out to the nearby Broadway bars and attractions.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were a little small but very clean, with nice soft, fluffy towels.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.0
The hotel was excellent for downtown Nashville, close to all the action and easy access from I40.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were good, especially for those heading out to the nearby Broadway bars and attractions.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were basic but quite adequate for a comfortable stay.
Chris
United Kingdom,
February
2024
7.6/10
The hotel's location is excellent, close to downtown Nashville attractions and easy access to work meetings. The rooms, although a bit noisy due to their proximity to the street, were cozy but tight for movement. The service was exceptional, with extremely helpful and friendly staff. Dining options were limited, and the facilities were adequate but somewhat cramped.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, despite being on the noisy street side, were cozy but tight for movement.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, with extremely helpful and friendly staff.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent, offering easy access to work meetings and downtown Nashville attractions.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were limited.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate but somewhat cramped.
Arthur
United Kingdom,
November
2023
7.2/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The room, though a bit small, was comfy with a good view despite some street noise. The service was incredibly friendly, but a mix-up with a tip caused a slight inconvenience. The location was decent but required a hilly walk, and there weren't many restaurant choices nearby. Dining was a pleasant experience, and the facilities were satisfactory.
Rooms
7.0
The room was comfortable and offered a good view despite some street noise.
Service
8.0
The service was incredibly friendly, but there was a minor issue with a tip.
Location
6.0
The location was decent, but the hilly walk and limited restaurant choices were a downside.
Dining
8.0
Dining was a pleasant experience.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities met my needs during the stay.
comfy
street noise
Christopher
United Kingdom,
October
2023
7.6/10
The hotel had clean enough rooms, slightly on the small side, accessed via outdoor halls making it easy to get around. The staff were all pleasant and helpful, except for one person who was rude during the check-out. The location was good to see all Nashville has to offer, with many attractions in walking distance. The dining experience was quite good, but the scrambled eggs were cold and the coffee weak. The facilities were decent.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were slightly on the small side but clean enough for our stay.
Service
8.0
The staff were all pleasant and helpful, except for one rude interaction during check-out.
Location
9.0
The location was good to explore Nashville with many attractions nearby.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was quite good, but the breakfast could be improved.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent.
Samuel
United States of America,
August
2023
8.0/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, though on the smaller side and facing the road causing some disturbances during sleep, were surprisingly modern and comfortable. The price paid for the stay definitely offered good value for money.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were on the smaller side and faced the road, impacting my sleep. However, they were very modern and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The service staff were the highlight of my stay, being kind, helpful, and accommodating, except for one check-in lady who apologized for the rudeness of others. They were fabulous and friendly, making me feel welcome.
Location
9.0
The location of the hotel was perfect for my needs, within walking distance to Broadway and other main attractions. It was only a 10-minute walk from the center of Broadway, making it convenient for exploring.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was a bit of a mixed bag. While it was okay and met my needs without needing anything fancy, there were limited options for religious dietary requirements, which was a downside.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were decent, offering what was needed for a comfortable stay.
modern
small rooms
Tony
United States of America,
July
2023
7.6/10
I had a pleasant stay overall. The hotel offered very comfortable rooms but on the smaller side. The service was excellent, with a special shoutout to Alfred, Wes, and Ann. The location was convenient but not as close to downtown as expected. The dining experience was satisfactory but could use some improvement. The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.
Rooms
8.0
The room was very nice with reasonable space for all of our stuff.
Service
9.0
The staff, especially Alfred, Wes, and Ann, were extremely helpful and friendly.
Location
7.0
The location was just a tad far from downtown Nashville.
Dining
6.0
The dining was pretty basic but enough to get us going.
Facilities
The facilities provided were sufficient for a comfortable stay.
Raymond
United Kingdom,
June
2023
8.2/10
The hotel is close to downtown, making it convenient for exploring. The rooms, though a bit crowded, were clean and nice. The service was friendly and helpful. The location is fantastic, within walking distance of many attractions. The dining experience was simple but good.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were a little crowded but clean and nice. They are pretty small especially once you get 4 people's suitcases and things in there.
Service
9.0
The service was friendly and very accommodating. The staff was helpful in all our questions about the town.
Location
10.0
The hotel is perfect, being only a few blocks from downtown Nashville. It's fantastic for accessing many tourist attractions or business addresses in the area.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was simple but good, which made it convenient to order meals and set dining times at the desk.
Facilities
The facilities team had to be called for support on the smoke alarm, which took about an hour to resolve.
Tim
United Kingdom,
May
2023
7.0/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The staff were great, but the room was a little small, accessed via outside doors, and dated. While clean, the rooms were not as spacious as I expected.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean but dated, not as spacious as anticipated, and accessed via outside doors.
Service
8.0
The staff were super friendly and helpful, making our stay enjoyable despite some minor inconveniences.
Location
9.0
The location was great, within walking distance to Broadway and the heart of Nashville, offering convenience without the noisy city hustle.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was very average with limited options. Not the highlight of the stay.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were okay, nothing remarkable to note compared to other hotels in the area.
Francis
United Kingdom,
April
2023
7.8/10
I found the hotel to be a mixed bag with some positives like its convenient location near downtown attractions and a variety of breakfast offerings, but the rooms were on the smaller side and felt basic, almost like older motel setups. The service was a standout with friendly and helpful staff, except for a few exceptions, and the dining experience was surprisingly good with a range of delicious options. The facilities were decent, though not exceptional.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were on the smaller side and had a basic, adequate setup.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent, with friendly and helpful staff overall.
Location
8.0
The location was awesome for exploring downtown Nashville and within walking distance to main attractions.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was surprisingly good with a variety of tasty breakfast options.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, meeting basic needs without standing out.
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