The Russell was a heavenly lodging experience that far exceeded our expectations! Set in a quiet, safe, lovely residential neighborhood within easy walking distance to unique shops and variety of eateries and a short drive (15 minute drive) to all the iconic Nashville sights made it an ideal location. Free parking, a rarity for Nashville hotels, directly across the street in a monitored lot was greatly appreciated. Our entry into the facility and our room went smoothly thanks to great e mail communication with clear instructions and helpful cleaning staff. We LOVED the beautiful historic church building with both modern furnishings, artistic decor and ultimate comfort renovations as well as preserved church remnants (stain glass windows, pews converted to bed headboard/side tables and original ceiling wooden beams). The facility was immaculate with so many special amenities (free lobby coffee/tea bar, luggage lockers for early arrival, fun photo booth, a sound recording room with equipment, ample reading material, free snacks and water in room, plush robes and a spacious bathroom with HUGE shower and abundant hot water). In addition to the wonderful accommodations, knowing 100% of the room rental proceeds goes to organizations helping the homeless in Nashville makes this our top pick of Nashville hotels. #RussellNashville #buzzybooth read more

My daughter and I loved the Russell!Beautifully appointed, clean spacious room and bath. Quiet neighborhood walkable to a number of dining and drink options set in a beautiful old church and very nicely decorated.I would certainly return and highly recommend! #RussellNashville #buzzybooth read more

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Loved this place!! Parking was easy and free which alone makes it fantastic. But add in how close this is to all the cool East Nashville bars and spots, how easy it is to check in, and the little amenities they throw in (delicious coffee, ice maker, free snack basket, Dyson fan, robes, sound machine, wireless charger, steamer and dryer, extra pillows), and you have a fan in me. I absolutely will stay here again. The place is just beautiful. It's on the noisy side if you have people above you, but it didn't affect us much. Stay here! (or maybe don't, so I can easily book more days here, hehe) read more

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We loved everything about the Russell!! The hotel is spectacular in it's beauty and accommodations. The peaceful atmosphere that this boutique hotel allows is priceless! We love the heart of the owners and the gift it is to join them by staying at their hotel. read more

Loved the location and FREE parking this hotel has to offer. What a cute and unique boutique hotel experience staying in a neighborhood church that gives back to its community. We stayed in the 2 queen pink corner room and it was perfect for us. The bathroom was amazing with its extra long vanity and red tiled shower. Private toilet area was a plus. No elevator to just warn you and no checking in at a desk. They send you a door code to get into the lobby and then a code for your room thru your email. The stained glass windows that were preserved were absolutely gorgeous when the light would shine thru. read more

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We recently stayed at The Russell and we had a great time! In spite of the observations of some reviewers, we found the neighborhood to be both charming and safe. The one slight exception was an oddly aggressive crow that is nesting down the street, but that easily forgiven and it made the trip all the more memorable. The conversion from a church to a hotel was done well and our room was most enjoyable. However, we were very careful to get a room with windows! We encourage all future guests to read individual room descriptions carefully. There's no way we would stay in a room without at least one window. read more

This place is incredible. I surprised my boyfriend with a trip for his birthday. He had originally found this place and wanted to stay in the Tower Room. Unfortunately, it was only available for 1 of our 3 nights, but staff was wonderful at helping me surprise him with a room switch in secret. So, we got to enjoy the bunk room AND the tower! Both rooms were great. The entire place is magical, clean and feels modern yet cozy. We plan to stay again in the future (trying a different room each time for fun). Thanks again to the amazing staff! read more

The Russell has been awesome!! We have been loving our stay and I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends. #RussellNashville #buzzybooth read more

We were blown away by the creative art and cleanliness of this great venue! Recommended by the bride and groom within walking distance to the wedding reception at Estelle, we reserved room 1:7 and were not disappointed! Large, clean room and bath with stunning view of the flower-filled courtyard. The gift basket was a nice touch: snacks and water bottles with Russell Hotel swag. The lobby is a definite Instagram-worthy spot with two giant Rosetta stained-glass windows and arched bookshelves that disguise generous luggage lockers, as check-in isn't until 4pm, and check-out is 10:30 am. We paid around $350 per night which is competitive and yet on the high end considering other downtown hotels but these rooms have a distinct charm and character of their own. Another cool thing is that when you stay here you help the homeless as a portion of each room fee goes directly to non-profits that assist the local East Nashville community with lodging and meal assistance. read more

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I won a free night at The Russell from an Instagram contest. It is such a cute place!!! It's absolutely beautiful inside. The lobby area was decorated in Christmas and was so pretty. The room was very clean and we loved the decor. I would describe it more like an Airbnb experience than a hotel but it exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend staying here! #RussellNashville #buzzybooth read more

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The Russel is a beautiful little church-turned-boutique hotel tucked away from in East Nashville. It's in a quiet area, great to come back to after the hustle of Broadway. The check-in process is all handled electronically and there are large luggage lockers available if you need a place to hold your luggage before or after checkout. No food is served here but there are a couple of cute cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance from the hotel. We did have one issue with our room but the owners resolved it super quickly and moved us to another room at no additional cost to us within a few hours. The photos are of the second room we stayed in. It seems like every room in this hotel would be unique since our first and second rooms were totally different. Overall a great experience and would recommend to anyone. read more

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Very unique and cool location in the "Church", no checkin staff needed and lockers available #RussellNashville #buzzybooth

The Russell was my go-to hotel while in the process of moving to Nashville. I love that the Russell is no fuss. You park in a reserved lot across the street and let yourself into the hotel using a keypad. (You receive all instructions via text and email.) You also use a code to get into your room. The rooms are small but beautiful. My favorite had a desk, a "skylight" controlled by a remote, and a gorgeous, bright-Orange tiled bathroom. The free snacks, bottled water, and robes were fun touches. The lobby is absolutely gorgeous and the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee from the self-serve coffee station. The location is also within walking distance to Joyland, Butcher and Bee, and Edley's. read more

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Why pay more to stay at a chain when you can experience real character! The room was perfect. Super clean and private. Really well insulated from hearing your mentors. The way they have set it up for access without a concierge is very cool. read more

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The Russell Hotel is INCREDIBLE. The check in process was seamless, the communication stellar, and the hotel is beautiful and amazing. This hotel is an old church that has been remodeled to accommodate guests. The room is cozy and spacious. The shower is HUGE. The amenities are simple but exactly what we need. The beds and pillows are VERY comfortable. The lobby is absolutely beautiful and offers a coffee bar, luggage lockers for storage, a fun photo booth, a phone booth, and an area for snacks. There is an easy-to-find ice machine with filtered water, as well. And finally, the mission and vision of the Russell make it even better, caring for the homeless of the area. I love this place and will definitely return when I come back to Nashville. read more

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The building is beautiful and the room was amazing. We had a great visit. #RussellNashville #buzzybooth

Loved staying here! The beds, pillows and linens were lovely and the converted church was beautiful . #RussellNashville #buzzybooth

It would be nice to have at least one employee on site. Trying to report via text message to someone offsite the weird-ass noise that was coming out of the HVAC was totally insufficient. And they never sent a maintenance person to try to fix the damn HVAC anyway during my four night stay. The rooms are very small with little counter space, but some good amenities, such as a refrigerator, are provided. The literature to the hotel said that they offer snacks, but I didn't see any besides what was in the room upon arrival, which was just a few small items. The coffee was nothing special, so you might as well bring your own Starbucks with your drip coffee filter-holder, and then make your own with hot water from the microwave oven in the hallway. The television just has streaming - only via Roku - that certainly leaves some things to be desired. There are some interesting international channels, but it is hard to find some of the more popular domestic channels, like sports channels. Since there's no elevator, taking a large suitcase there is a hassle. Although I didn't need the ADA entrance for a wheelchair, it was nice to discover it after a day or so, so that I could use it upon checkout for my suitcase, as the front steps are not at all friendly to wheeled suitcases. The offstreet parking is a good convenience and the neighborhood has a good vibe to it. If I stay again, I'll try to get a room on the second floor instead of the third. read more

Super easy check in, great bed, but the best part was the bathroom :) Loved the claw foot tub even though I didn't take a shower. It was just nice to look at. The shower was pretty cool too! Loved all the stained glass and check out was easy too! read more

Beautiful rustic church that's been beautifully remodeled into a modern chic boutique hotel. Upon walking in there are many eye catching vignettes to see. A lot of time and thought has gone into all the design and additions. Don't forget to check out the little "Smile booth" for some quirky photo opportunities. The room we stayed in was great. Large bathroom, huge walk-in shower. Room was very studio-like; just one room. Coffee in room and plenty of goodies/memorabilia to keep. Loved everything about this place. Even check out time was nice! Gave us a relaxing morning to sleep in, stay in bed, and have some coffee. Communication with host was great. Always received a response to txts. Negatives: -walls were a bit thin. Thankfully we only had about 5 min of some drunk young people making noise. But if I had called the number given, I know they would've taken care of it immediately. Luckily, as mentioned it stopped wuix read more

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We had an incredible stay at the Russell! What a beautiful hotel. We stayed in Penthouse 2, its huge and has a wide open view of the giant stained glass window. The location is perfect, we walked all over the neighborhood, to the 5 points, and Downtown Nashville. Highly recommend! read more

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This isn't really a hotel. It's an over priced airbnb with no kitchen. Check in is done electronically. So there is no one there at the front desk. All communications are done with some sort of AI email system that allowed me to check in at 4 and then sent me 2 or 3 "friendly" reminders that I had to be out by 10.30 the next morning. The room I had was interior. Which doesn't mean interior looking at the courtyard. It means it is interior like a storage room with no windows. !! The room did not smell like a windowless room. They did have a very nice renovation of the church and saved the stained glass windows. read more

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Such a unique place to stay! Loved the extra touches like a steamer and Dyson hairdryer. The coffee machine in the morning and ample places to set up on a laptop was also great. Parking was super easy. The room was small but very comfortable (Room 3:1.) The AC was nice and cold and the bed was cozy. My boyfriend and I had a really great time here. We also loved the snacks and cup holders and luxury toiletries in the bathroom. We weren't far from anything we wanted to go see in Nashville. Just the best stay! Great communication from the property, too! #RussellNashville #buzzybooth read more

We absolutely loved this place. I found out about The Russell when I was buying tickets to see Gary Numan at The Basement. This hotel was recommended by the venue. I had no idea how cool it was as I was initially looking for something in walking distance of the venue. The Russell is a fusion of old and new, artsy and classy, and modern and antiquity. It is a conciergeless hotel, so no checking in with a human and waiting in long lines at a desk. The decor is absolutely amazing. The stained glass, the art, the flooring. They offer free coffee in the lobby and also each room has a complimentary snack basket, robes, and water. There are books to read in the room and lobby and a photo booth and snack machine. We will definitely be going back!!! I can't rate this high enough. read more

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The Russell Hotel is an exceptional hotel. My wife and I stayed there from Oct. 8th to Oct 10th and again from Oct 14th to Oct. 17th. It's a former church, the Russell Street Church, which has been converted into a hotel, and it has beautiful stained-glass windows. We stayed in an interior room on the 2nd floor. The room was quiet (but see below) and restful and gave us a real sense of peace. The mattress on the king bed was just right-not too soft and not too hard. The bathroom is big and wide and the overhead light lights it well. The shower area is also spacious, and spotlessly clean, and the shower has 2 levers, one to regulate the force of the flow of the water, the other to regulate its temperature. Once you've gotten the exact temperature you want it stays the same, unlike in some other hotels and many motels, where it fluctuates. There is no front desk and no one on permanent duty in the hotel. Instead, you are given an access code for the front door (and the side door) and another one for your room. This arrangement seemed to be strange to us at first, but we soon got used to it. The two girls who run the hotel on a day-to-day basis were very friendly. We were able to call them up and get them on the phone very quickly during normal business hours. They gave us a lot of helpful information about both Downtown Nashville and about East Nashville, the area where the hotel is located. Lindsay (whom I talked to most of the time) told us about a place called The Turnip Truck, on Woodland Street, not far from the hotel. It's not a truck but rather something like a small version of Whole Foods Market. It's a good place to buy fruit and sandwiches. Hannah recommended several nearby restaurants in East Nashville. We ate at two of them, the Hawker's Restaurant, which sells Asian food and Five Points Pizza, both also on Woodland Street. The food was quite good at both of them, better than anything we had in Downtown Nashville. The listed check-out time is 10:30 am, but you can stay in your car at the hotel parking lot or stay in the lobby (and if you like, put things in the locker in the lobby) after this time. We left for the airport at 2:45 pm. We did run into one problem during our stay at the hotel. A small refrigerator in the room made a lot of noise. However, Lindsay took care of that problem for us, and things were fine after that. The Grand Ole Opry, 10 miles or so to the northeast of the hotel, is a must-see in Nashville and we found the tour they offer very enjoyable as well as being quite informative. Unfortunately, the roads going up there are excessively bumpy and Opry Mills Drive, which runs in front of the Opry, has a lot of speed bumps. We were struck by the contrast between the beautifully-maintained highway between Nashville and Chattanooga and the highways and other roads between Nashville and the Opry. Do yourself a favor and take an Uber from the hotel or a tour bus from Downtown Nashville rather than driving. Speaking of Uber, we took Ubers from the hotel to different places in Downtown Nashville; four of the drivers that we encountered, including one who came from as far away as The Ivory Coast, were very friendly. read more

I really enjoyed staying at The Russel! It used to be a church, and you could see how they maintained the beautiful architecture - the stained glass windows were absolutely breathtaking! Everything was very clean, and the doors had keypads with codes so there were no room keys. The beds were huge and so comfy. I loved the skylight that let natural light in, and it was easy to close at the push of a button. The bathrooms were really nice, and the hotel, in general, was beautiful and well kept! I loved the photobooth located inside the hotel as well :) Overall, an excellent stay, and I'm looking forward to being back! read more

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We recently stayed at The Russell in the Tower suite - 2:T.  The stay was very different for my normal stay - I travel for work and am a Diamond member with a different hotel chain, so needless to say I was out of my comfort zone.  I am thrilled with my stay!  Check-in was very easy and the communication from the staff via email & text was clear and concise and easy to understand.    The décor is like no other place I have stayed.  Walking in, the lobby was decorated with inviting and unusual furniture that was surprisingly comfortable.  There was a unique mix between modern comforts and the artwork gave nods to the original church building and Nashville / country music heritage in a very Andy Warhol way.    The amenities of fresh coffee, tea, water and sparkling water were always available in common areas.   Every room contained the amenities you would expect - just elevated.  For instance, the bathroom had robes for our use, a clothes steamer and a Dyson hairdryer I was dying to try out in addition to Nashville specific treats - Goo Goo Cluster, snack bag from Music City Merchantsp, coffee, etc - these local additions gave me a feel of what it is like to live in Nashville.  Our room was incredible - a suite with 2 king beds (in separate areas) and an entertaining area.  We chose to sleep in the bed literally in a tower - I believe the old church bell tower.  The Russell was kind enough to provide sleep masks if the skylights in the tower woke us up too early.  My stay at The Russell has opened my eyes to boutique hotels.  What I mean, is that before, I would have just booked my normal chain hotel, and now whether for business or vacation, I will always stay at The Russell when visiting Nashville, especially since part of my stay supports the homeless in Nashville.  A huge thanks to the Russell for not only an amazing hotel experience, but your dedication to giving back and making our world a better place. read more

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ditch the chain hotels and book a room at the russell! great rooms, spacious bathroom with massive walking shower, soft cozy robes, free coffee, recording studio, luggage storage, and super close to great food & drinks! read more

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The Russell Hotel was recommended on The Basement East website. We were headed to Nashville for a friend's album release party (Natalie Hemby). It was blocks from the venue and I love boutique hotels and this one had lots of extra pluses. Beautiful church renovated into 21 unique units. Close to the venue, close to downtown, their donations and support of Rooms and Meals for Homeless, etc. Beautiful, quiet, constant check-ins and assistance from the owners, etc. definitely on my next Nashville trip list. read more

I cannot say enough about our stay at this hotel in East Nashville. Everything was just as I had read in other reviews and on their website. I didn't want my trip too planned out and so we set out on an adventure to Tennessee with only our first two nights booked - here at The Russell. We loved our stay so much we rebooked for our return trip to Nashville from Knoxville for our last night before grabbing an early morning flight. I had considered staying closer to the airport our last night, but there was so much about The Russell that we loved that I looked at the availability for our last night. We we were lucky - they only had a few rooms left (it was the night before Thanksgiving). We stayed in room 2:8 our first two nights and then stayed in 2:7 our last night. 2:7 was a little smaller than 2:8 and was an internal room, so no view of the neighborhood (we didn't mind as we had an early morning flight). 2:8 was amazing! I loved seeing the fall colors out of the two windows behind the bed. The bathroom was also slightly larger in 2:8. Both rooms were as pictured on their website. Beds were comfortable, the noise levels were fine, and we slept like babies. The luggage elevator was handy. The coffee station downstairs was a nice touch. The music playing downstairs was also nice and inviting. We used the large luggage lockers our last night as we got to Nashville early but wanted to be out and about most of the evening. Super simple. I appreciated the text message check-ins asking if we needed anything. The treats in the room were also a sweet touch. I appreciated the mini-fridge, waters, and in-room Keurig for our morning. The biggest perk was the free parking in the very large lot across the street - I don't care to pay resort fee parking at $30+ a night and rely on valet service. This was a huge bonus. While we didn't walk the neighborhood, it seemed walkable. I could go on and on! I am hoping to have another trip out to Nashville but with my extended family and this is definitely where I will try to book us all rooms. read more

This hotel is built within a beautifully restored church about a mile and a half from Nashville's Broadway Street and downtown. The lobby is decorated simply and very tastefully. The decor is modern and sleek. It accentuates, and doesn't draw away from, the beauty of the high ceilings, stained glass windows and original woodwork from the pre-existing chapel. There are gorgeously draped individual spaces dedicated to a snack machine, a private phone room for cell phones, (that has an awesome retro dial phone too), and a photo room with a ring light for selfies. The art work is of local musicians and the style of the art work is simple and chic. Our room was on the second floor and had exposed original brickwork and iron and wood beams with a ceiling that had a peak of 13.5 feet! The bed was amazing and the bathroom was gorgeous. 2 comfy robes for our stay we're included. We arrived earlier than expected and when I contacted the hotel to inquire about early checkin, I was pleasantly surprised with a "Yes!" The addition of the snack basket in our room featuring local goods and Russell koozies was the icing on the very exceptional cake. We will be back and will refer many friends here as well. read more

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Family of 5 - 2 night stay The rustic, shabby chic, and yet modern appeal is very unique. The free coffee/tea in the lobby was much appreciated. The lockers are a fantastic idea. I couldn't get enough of the decor - so unique. We stayed in a 2 queen + sofa room. Pros: the snacks, water, fridge, noise machine, plushy robes, decor, Dyson hair dryer, liquid hand soap (finally! Bar soap for hands is just gross IMO), extra towels and washcloths, lighting/parking for safety. And best of all- it was CLEAN! Communication was top notch (though I didn't contact them on our stay). The hotel is in a safe, well lit area with $$$$ homes as neighbors. Room for Improvement: at first the beds seemed super comfy but then I just couldn't sleep in them and my back hurt in the morning. Unfortunately, for my family the beds just weren't comfortable. There was something off with the shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers. There didn't seem to be any conditioner? I thought maybe the labels got messed up but none of them were conditioner (they all lathered). Maybe I missed it but it would have been nice to also order additional snacks.. they were delicious! Even though the beds weren't as comfy as I had hoped the rest of the experience was top notch and exceeded our expectations. I do recommend using the noise machine provided as it is a church with high ceilings such that a screaming baby in the middle of the night is amplified. While I felt bad for the parents and the baby... it kind of made everyone suffer when they decided to walk the baby in the hallway (eek) I would definitely return and stay in this beautiful hotel and of course I feel good that it supports local missions. Splendidly done! read more

Wow! This hotel exceeded our expectations. We only stayed one night but I wish we could've stayed longer. Great location, walking distance to lots of great restaurants and there is a playground nearby. The rooms and lobby were so fun and clean. We stayed in the bell tower suite and loved the space and the fact that we woke up looking at the beautiful stained glass! It was also a fun surprise to find that they have stain blow dryers, I was super excited about this. The hotel took extra procedures to make us feel safe due to covid. Masks on in the lobby, sanitizer stations throughout and overall cleanliness. We will definitely be back! read more

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We had such an awesome night at The Russell! It's such a unique place... convenient to all things Nashville. The property and rooms are spotless and are so fun and trendy! We will definitely be back (so that we can give back) to this gorgeous place. #RussellNashville #buzzybooth read more

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The beds are fantastic! The atmosphere is so warm and comforting. Then those robes! . I will always pick this place to stay if ever coming to Nashville again!!! read more

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The Russell was by far the best place I have stayed at not only in Nashville but other major cities around the US! The high end touches, the lobby was beautiful, locally sourced snacks in the room, such a comfortable bed, and the location was great for walking to great bars and restaurants. It's so nice to visit Nashville away from the major strips and experience the city in this way. Will 100% be back at The Russell and already told my BF that's where I want to spend my birthday this year. #RussellNashville #buzzybooth read more

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I selected this hotel solely because of its location. I was a bit concerned when I learned of their self check-in procedures, but I figured the worst thing that could happen would be a minor adventure. My concerns were completely baseless, as this is a charming, well-appointed facility. Parking was convenient, check-in was a breeze, and our room was more spacious than I anticipated. We enjoyed our stay very much, and I hope to visit here again. read more

Great check in process. Parking. Cool design. Convenient location. I recommend staying here. Kinda low key because it's an old church. Spend your time taking selfie's throughout. read more

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Incredible hotel I am going to attempt to list all the reasons, but it will be nearly impossible to do so. This hotel exceeds any expectation you could possibly have. My wife and I stayed in the 2P suite which is the Penthouse Suite and it was extremely reasonable. During covid all of the entry was completely contactless and the rooms have a key code so you don't have to worry about a silly room key that you have to fumble in your wallet. The room was extremely nice included and dining space with a velvet couch with beautiful stained glass views. The rooms included a beautiful vintage fridgeaire fridge as well as a dope smeg coffee pot. The rooms also included incredible robes with a claw foot tub that was fitted inside the shower. The intentionality was surperb you could text at any time for assistance. The notebook in the room includes neighborhood hotspots and coffee/ food recommendations with detailed descriptions. Every detail in this rooms is crafted for the creative eye. We are already planning to come back and will be definitely staying in the 2P room again. Best hotel I have ever stayed at and the customer service is phenomenal. PS be sure to check out the photo booth as well as the coffee bar. read more

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We love unique places to stay band this was such an elegant and comfortable place to stay. Their approach to guest service feels personalized and we will definitely recommend and stay again if we find ourselves in Nashville. #RussellNashville #buzzybooth read more

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