
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Best for easy walking access to Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, and downtown live-music venues.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown is a 19-floor, music-forward downtown hotel in SoBro with a rooftop pool and live-music bar—good for visitors who want to be steps from Broadway. W Nashville is a trend-driven luxury lifestyle hotel in the Gulch with a nightlife-forward image—good for travelers who want a more design-forward, late-night scene.
Updated · about 1.1 km apart

Best for easy walking access to Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, and downtown live-music venues.

Best for travelers who want a trendier luxury lifestyle hotel with multiple bars and a nightlife focus in the Gulch.
When Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown wins: choose Cambria if you want the shortest walks to Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, the Ryman, and downtown attractions and prefer a music-focused rooftop scene close to Honky Tonk Row.
When W Nashville wins: pick W if you want a more fashion-forward, nightlife-oriented luxury stay in the Gulch with multiple on-property bars and a recognizable lifestyle brand identity.
Bottom line: Both appeal to social travelers; Cambria anchors you closer to Broadway and downtown music venues, while W offers a trendier, brand-forward luxury stay a short ride or walk away.
| Category | Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown | W Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Music-focused downtown hotel with rooftop bar and live music | Trendy luxury lifestyle hotel with nightlife-forward positioning |
| Location (neighborhood) | SoBro, about one block from Broadway and Honky Tonk Row | The Gulch, a short walk from downtown attractions |
| Size (guest rooms) | 255 guest rooms and suites | 346 guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; registering guest must be 21+; children 18 & under stay free | |
| Pools | Fifth-floor heated outdoor saltwater rooftop pool with sun deck and adjacent bar | |
| Restaurants & bars | True Music Room & Bar (5th floor) + ground-floor dining; live music and craft cocktails | Multiple bars/lounges (3 listed) and 24-hour room service; signature dining choices noted in supplier listing |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; 24/7 fitness center with functional training equipment | Health or beauty spa nearby noted; 24-hour fitness facilities listed |
| Known for | Proximity to Broadway and rooftop music bar tied to hotel’s music theme | Brand-forward nightlife image and lifestyle-hotel atmosphere |
| Event & meeting space | Over 6,000 sq ft of flexible event space including Gibson Ballroom with rooftop patio access | 10 meeting rooms available; multiple event spaces and on-site concierge for events |
| Parking & access | Valet-only parking (documented rate of $57/night plus tax); cashless property | Valet parking available (surcharge listed); covered/secured parking options noted |
Cambria sits in SoBro, roughly one block from Broadway and within easy walking distance of major downtown music venues.
Choose Cambria for the shortest walks to Nashville’s main downtown music and event spots.
W Nashville is located in the Gulch, a short walk or quick ride from downtown attractions with its own nightlife scene.
Choose W to stay in a Gulch neighborhood with a more lifestyle-driven dining and nightlife cluster.
Cambria has 255 rooms with several room types and music-themed public spaces.
Cambria suits travelers who want practical, music-oriented rooms in a downtown building.
W Nashville offers numerous room configurations across 346 guestrooms reflecting a lifestyle hotel standard.
W is for travelers who prefer trend-focused rooms and a luxury-brand room experience.
Cambria’s True Music Room & Bar is the hotel’s food and beverage hub with live music and Southern/American menus.
Cambria centers dining around live music and Southern-inspired menus, tied to its rooftop pool space.
W Nashville lists multiple bars and 24-hour room service; the property emphasizes its nightlife and bar offerings.
W offers a broader set of bar/lounge options on-property, matching a nightlife-first brand.
Cambria has a fifth-floor heated saltwater rooftop pool with loungers and an adjacent bar used for general guest enjoyment and private events.
Cambria’s rooftop pool is a focal point for guests who want skyline views and live-music social time.
W Nashville has at least one outdoor pool with sun loungers and cabanas noted in the supplier listing.
W provides an outdoor pool experience paired with its lifestyle-hotel programming and bar options.
Cambria provides a 24/7 Fitness Center and emphasizes live-music programming rather than a dedicated spa.
Cambria is fitness-equipped and music-focused but does not offer on-site spa services.
W Nashville is positioned as a nightlife-forward lifestyle brand with late-night bars and social programming.
W focuses on nightlife and lifestyle amenities; ask the hotel about on-site spa services if needed.

Cambria — about one block from Broadway and within an easy walk of downtown music venues.

W — a trend-driven brand with multiple bars and a nightlife-oriented image in the Gulch.

Cambria — rooftop saltwater pool next to True Music Room & Bar with live-music programming.

W — recognizable lifestyle brand with design-forward public spaces and late-night offerings.
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown is closer — it sits in SoBro about one block from Broadway and is a short walk to Bridgestone Arena.
Cambria has a documented fifth-floor heated saltwater rooftop pool. W Nashville has an outdoor pool; the supplier listing notes pool cabanas and sun loungers.
Both properties welcome guests of all ages. Cambria explicitly notes children 18 and under stay free, while the registering guest must be 21+ at check-in.
Cambria does not have an on-site spa. W’s supplier listing references a nearby health/beauty spa; an on-site spa facility is not clearly published in the supplier data.
Explore how Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·