The Russell, Nashville

The Russell, a boutique hotel with a restored brick exterior, incorporates elements from a former church, such as stained glass, pews, old signage, and windows. The rooms include air conditioning, a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, and a flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms include a shower. Design details include velvet curtains and sofas, globe lights, wood floors, and tile bathrooms; some bathrooms include both bathtubs and showers. White noise machines and Dyson air purifiers are in place for quiet. Some accessible rooms have low sinks. One room features a skylight instead of a standard exterior window. The hotel offers double rooms with a tea/coffee maker, and suites feature an interior balcony. Suites include a kitchenette with a refrigerator and feature chocolate for guests. Ironing facilities and heating are provided.

Located in East Nashville, The Russell has a quirky vibe and a buzzing food and nightlife scene. It is located just a few city blocks from East Nashville's commercial areas. A 10-minute drive west will get you to honkytonking in the heart of downtown. The property is located 1.9 mi from Ryman Auditorium and Tootsies Orchid Lounge, 2.4 mi from Bridgestone Arena, 5.9 km from Vanderbilt University and 6.4 km from Lane Motor Museum. East Park, The Shoppes On Fatherland, and Woodland Wine Merchant are all within 0.5 km. The District and Nashville Municipal Auditorium are 2 km and 2.5 km away, respectively.

The welcoming lobby has lots of reading materials provided by local stockist The Bookshop. The focus of the lobby is banners and bright colours. The hotel also offers a free recording studio that locals and guests can use for podcasts. Quiet hours start at 10 pm.

The Russell provides water and ice stations plus microwaves in the hallways. A few parking spots are near the accessible ramp. The nearest airport, Nashville International Airport, is 10 km away.