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Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels)

118 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, USA, 37203
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Right around the corner from Broadway’s neon marquees, booming live music scene and iconic hotspots, Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown embodies the real soul of rock and roll. Blending boutique comfort with full-service amenities, top-notch hospitality, distinctly southern vibe and a little hint of edge, this is a Music City original for the modern traveler. When a full selection of downtown Nashville event venues crosses paths with an expertly dedicated team, you’ve got yourself effortless gatherings spanning it all—casual, carefree, business, black-tie and beyond.

Venue Details

ChainChoice Hotels and Radisson Americas
BrandCambria Hotels
Built2018
Renovated-
Total meeting space4,067 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms255
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
Gold Hotel of the Year (Choice Hotels) 2023 Gold Hotel of the Year (Choice Hotels) 2022 Gold Hotel of the Year (Choice Hotels) 2021 TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2023 TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2022 TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2021 TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2020

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

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Jun 8, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Mar 06 - Jul 31Sep 04 - Oct 28
Shoulder season
Oct 29 - Dec 31Aug 01 - Sep 03
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 05

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
4,067 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,960 sq. ft.
Space (private)
4,067 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
2,574 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
3,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,500 sq. ft.

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Gibson B
Gibson A
Gibson Ballroom
Rickenbacker
Gibson C

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
255
Single (1 bed)
125
Double (2 beds)
130
Suites
5
Tax rate
9.5%
Occupancy rate
7%

Location

Getting Here

From Nashville Airport: Take Terminal Drive to I-40 W. Follow I-40 W to exit 210C. Use the middle lane to turn right onto 2nd Ave. S. Turn left onto Elm Street and then right onto Lafayette St. Follow Lafayette Street to 8th Avenue which is the 2nd exit on the traffic circle. Cambria Hotel will be 2 blocks up on the right hand side.
Distance from airport 7.2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
( $50.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

True Music Room & Bar
True Music Room & Bar
Nightlife
1 min
Capturing the charming creative spirit that buzzes through Nashville’s scene and showcasing it in a relaxed, intimately inviting atmosphere, the True Music Room & Bar is a part-lounge, part-venue setting where local artists sing into the evening as culinary geniuses mix, pour and serve tasty offerings.
Located inside the Cambria Hotel
118 8th Ave S
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Music City Center
Music City Center
Convention center
1 blk
The Music City Center is Nashville's convention center located in the heart of downtown. The 2.1 million square foot facility opened in 2013 and was built so that Nashville could host large, city-wide conventions in the downtown area. The mission of the Music City Center is to create significant economic benefit for the citizens of the greater Nashville region by attracting local and national events while focusing on community inclusion, sustainability and exceptional customer service delivered by our talented team members.
201 Rep John Lewis Way S.
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Nashville Bridgestone Arena
Nashville Bridgestone Arena
Recreation
1 blk
Bridgestone Arena is a multi-purpose venue in downtown Nashville, Tennessee United States. Completed in 1996, it is the home of the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League.
501 Broadway
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Honky Tonk Row
Honky Tonk Row
Nightlife
2 blks
The heart of Music City, Honky Tonk Row is known for live music, great food, and shopping. This is the must see for visitors.
Broadway
Nashville, TN, US 37201
The Gulch - Nashville
The Gulch - Nashville
Shopping
3 blks
The Gulch is an upscale neighborhood known for it's high-end fashion boutiques and trendsetting restaurants.
11th Avenue South
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Arts District
Arts District
Recreation
7 blks
Walking distance from the Cambria Downtown Nashville, the Arts District offers hometown conveniences such as Walgreens, Starbucks, Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant, the Arcade shops, and more.
Church Street & 5th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37219
Walk of Fame Park
Walk of Fame Park
Park
4 blks
Star-studded pavement honoring Nashville music legends alongside the Nashville Music Garden.
121 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Country Music Hall of Fame
Country Music Hall of Fame
Museum
1 blk
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the world's largest museums and research centers dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American vernacular music. Chartered in 1964, the museum has amassed one of the world's most extensive musical collections
222 5th Ave South
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Theater
2 blks
The Schermerhorn Symphony Center is a concert hall in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
One Symphony Place
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe
Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe
Museum
5 blks
This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash.
119 3rd Avenue Souther
Nashville, TN, US 37201
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Nashville Zoo
Nashville Zoo
Park
6 mi
Multiple habitats housing a global array of animals, plus a popular playground for kids.
3777 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN, US 37211
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Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
University
1 mi
Vanderbilt is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. It offers 70 undergraduate majors and a full range of graduate and professional degrees.
2201 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN, US 37235
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Immerse yourself in breathtaking city views at our Gibson Ballroom, a flexible space that can accommodate up to 150 seated guests. With state-of-the-art amenities like built-in projectors and Bose sound system, this impressive venue is perfect for meetings, receptions, and weddings. This space even leads out to a pool and patio area.

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Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels) Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels) regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion.

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels)'s sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Response from Franchisor: http://filecache.investorroom.com/mr5ir_choicehotels/572/2020FinalESG.pdf
Does Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels) have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels) and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels)'s public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Response from Frachisor: http://filecache.investorroom.com/mr5ir_choicehotels/572/2020FinalESG.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels) developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, AHLA, Concord & Choice
Does Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels) clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Added a designated lobby attendant to touch all high traffic points on an hourly and bi-hourly basis.

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