Nashville Riverfront Lofts

Nashville hits all the right notes for a family city break. Kids can dive into music history at the Taylor Swift Education Centre or the Country Music Hall of Fame, while parents will love that many museums offer free entry for little ones. Even the honky tonks get in on the action, welcoming families for toe-tapping live music before sunset. When it’s time to rest, the city’s hotels shine—think sleek downtown stays with pools, spacious serviced apartments, and laid-back boutiques full of Southern charm. Our handpicked selection of the best kid-friendly hotels in Nashville makes planning your next getaway easy.

For its character

The Russell

  • The Russell is a small, vibrant, and socially conscious church conversion, featuring bright rooms, crisp modern design and attractive stained glass windows. The hotel donates a sizeable portion of its earnings to local homeless shelters and is perfect for families, with plenty of space and the option of family suites or bunk bedrooms.

For self catering

Mint House Hillsboro Village

  • Mint House Hillsboro Village is a collection of homely studios and one-bedroom apartments located in the city centre. Each unit is well-equipped with a kitchen, washing machine, fast internet, and a digital concierge system. Interiors are simple, fresh, and cosy. An ideal choice for families wanting an independent stay.
  • Mint House at The Reserve has one-bed and studio apartments offering an independent stay near Vanderbilt University. Chic and contemporary interiors are vast with minimalist decor. With well-equipped kitchens, a dining area, and comfortable sitting rooms, you have everything you need for a home-away-from-home.
  • Nashville Riverfront Lofts offers hip apartments just steps from Downtown's Lower Broadway. Options greatly vary in size and style. The largest penthouses are vast warehouse conversions (the best has a rooftop pool). Smaller options are contemporary and chic. Well suited to families.

For luxury

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel

  • Omni Nashville is a large luxury hotel with excellent amenities and a central SoBro location. Rooms and suites merge contemporary style with more traditional Southern design. Complete with a full-service spa, three restaurants, a rooftop pool, kids' activities, and direct access to two major attractions, this place will keep the whole family happy.
  • Loews Vanderbilt Hotel is a sleek hotel with a prime location near downtown. Rooms are contemporary and stylish and there's the option of family suites. With kids and pets made very welcome (both benefitting from generous goodies), this is surprisingly well suited to families.

Still not sure?

The 6 Best Kid Friendly Hotels in Nashville

The Russell

Nashville (Historic Edgefield, East Nashville)

A small, vibrant and socially conscious church conversion, featuring bright rooms, crisp modern design and attractive stained glass windows. The hotel donates a sizeable portion of its earnings to local homeless shelters and is perfect for families, with plenty of space, bunk-beds, and quiet hours.

  • City Style - In one of the city's most popular and trendy neighbourhoods, with great access to Nashville's nightlife and attractions
  • Families - Families are well catered for with large family rooms, bunkbeds and quiet hours
  • Great walks - A few minutes from East and Frederick Douglass Park, and just over a mile from Cumberland Park
  • Local markets - The Turnip Truck Natural Market and Yeast Nashville Bakery are both a short walk away
from $230 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Omni Nashville

Nashville (Nashville)

A huge luxury hotel boasting an enormous selection of amenities and a perfectly central SoBro location. Rooms and suites merge contemporary style with more traditional Southern design. Complete with a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, a rooftop pool and direct access to 2 major attractions. Superb!

  • Families - With its great location, superb accommodation options and kids' activity programmes, it's ideal for families
  • Local exploring - The hotel boasts direct access to the Music City Center and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
  • Luxury - Expect sleek design, attentive service, and more amenities than you could possibly use in one stay!
  • Restaurant - Three restaurants: a steak house and two styles of Southern dining (one more formal) plus a cafe
from $269 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Mint House at The Reserve

Nashville (Suite 700)

A collection of one-bed and studio apartments offering an independent stay near Vanderbilt University. Chic and contemporary, interiors are vast with minimalist decor. With well-equipped kitchens, a dining area, and comfortable sitting rooms, you have everything you need for a home-away-from-home.

  • Families - Large apartments comfortably sleep 4 and boast well equipped kitchens, ideal for families looking for an independent stay
  • Self catering - Fully functioning apartments with all the amenities of home make this a good choice for longer stays
  • Learning - Located adjacent to Vanderbilt University, this is a great base for those visiting
  • Sights nearby - Take a tour of the Ryman Auditorium, known as the “Mother Church of Country Music”
from $165 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Mint House Hillsboro Village

Nashville (Hillsboro West End)

A collection of homely studio and one-bedroom apartments ideally located in the city centre. Each unit is well-equipped with kitchen, washing machine, fast internet, and a digital concierge system. Interiors are simple, fresh, and cosy. Ideal for families or those visiting for longer stays.

  • Families - With a kitchen and larger units comfortably sleeping four, this is ideal for families looking for an independent stay
  • Local exploring - Well situated in the city centre close to shops, attractions and restaurants and adjacent to Vanderbilt University
  • Self catering - Each unit has a well equipped kitchen making it a great option for longer stays
  • Great walks - Take a stroll through the beautiful 132 acre Centennial Park
from $120 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Nashville Riverfront Lofts

Nashville

A hip collection of apartments set just steps from Downtown's Lower Broadway. Options greatly vary in size and style. The largest penthouses are vast warehouse conversions (the best has a rooftop pool). Smaller options are contemporary and chic. Ideal for families or groups wanting independence.

  • Groups - Hip spaces with kitchens, large living areas, billiards tables (and even one with a pool) make the perfect base for groups
  • Families - The independence of the apartments and the wide choice of apartment size make this ideal for families
  • Swimming Pool - The Presidential Penthouse has a private roof top pool
  • Lively
from $180 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel

Nashville (Nashville)

A sleek contemporary hotel with a prime location near downtown. Stylish rooms & suites have chic grey hues, simple modern furniture, and great city views. Mason's restaurant serves Southern fare in a laid back setting. With kids and pets made very welcome, this suits families & business travellers.

  • Families - The Loews Loves Families program offers free stays to kids under 18 plus there are family suites and kids' menus
  • Restaurant - Sample Southern fare at Mason's
from $269 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia

Written by Katie Harris

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