Name: Graduate by Hilton Nashville
Address: 101 20th Avenue North, West End, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America, Nashville, Davidson County, US
Price range: $232–$1,236 per night
Rating: 8.95

What guests think

Graduate by Hilton Nashville draws travelers with its bold, playful decor, friendly staff, and a location near Vanderbilt that’s a short rideshare from Broadway, creating a lively, photo-ready base for girls’ trips and celebratory stays.

Guests highlight the rooftop White Limozeen and the Cross-Eyed Critters karaoke bar, plus the on-site coffee shop, as fun, distinctive perks. Common frustrations include the small rooftop pool requiring paid, advance reservations (often with limited availability), expensive valet parking and added fees, and housekeeping that can be inconsistent or by request only. Expect a vibrant, design-forward stay with lively venues, but budget time and money for extras.

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Facilities

Standout venues include the White Limozeen rooftop and Cross-Eyed Critters karaoke bar, plus a popular lobby coffee shop. Recurring drawbacks are the small rooftop pool requiring paid, advance reservations, expensive valet-only parking, occasional closures or private events, and some elevator waits.

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Shelly

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Love the hotel. Very comfortable rest and beautiful rooms. Quiet rooms. The valet parking is too expensive.

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Casey

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was super cute but did not like that pool was not open for guest to use without a paid reservation, I wish this had been highlighted before making the booking.

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Carolina

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was amazing with a beautiful eclectic vibe. So much to do and see just within the building! Enjoyed the onsite cafe with great coffee, drinks, and food. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Can’t say enough about this place. It’s a vibe!

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Andrea

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was amazing, the hotel was picture perfect, and the amenities they offered were great. Highly recommend the Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole and the White Limozeen, two places inside the hotel. Would stay here again.

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RACHEL

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Way too many up charges…$25 per person to use the pool the size of a hot tub, closed 2 days for maintenance, $20 per day amenity fee…what amenities? $50 valet fee, minimum $5 tip. Critters was closed out entire stay. It was super cute and kitschy, but not worth all the extra fees.

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Aleisha

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was good. Beautiful inside and the staff were wonderful and accommodating. I don’t think the property should be sharing pictures of the pool. The pool requires separate booking and was going to be $200+ for 2 people for 3 hrs! The pool is also a lot smaller than the photos. Very disappointing.

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ashley

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was such a fun hotel to stay. The staff one was extremely friendly and pretty much said yes to everything. Not to mention the hotel is so cute and beautifully designed. The only issue is the pool situation. You have to make a reservation ahead of time for the pool. Which is very difficult to get into and very expensive as well. Other than that, I would definitely recommend staying here. You do have to Uber everywhere but it's only a five dollar Uber wherever you need to go.

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Amy

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were so excited to stay at this property, but were disappointed in the room and so many hidden fees. The bedding was ripped and had holes in it and walls had lots of scuff marks. Seemed very worn for the cost we paid. Beware that reservations are required to access pool area. Be sure to read the fine print as a minimum food/beverage order of $100+ is required to access pool through the White Limousine. Hotel shows images of pool, but it is apparently not part of the hotel. Valet parking was listed online for $55, but they charged us $65 + hidden fees for our SUV which ended up being nearly $76 just for parking. Will not stay at property again or recommend.

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John Slack

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very convenient .75 mile walk to Centennial Park and just a 1.5 mile hike to the bar scene along Broadway with many different places to eat in between. Our room overlooked a hospital and a large building under construction at the time of this post so not the best view of the city but hopefully, that won't be an issue for the hotel for long. There are daily $20 amenity fees plus tax and you need reservations to enjoy the pool ($25 fee/person) so just be aware of these things up front. The staff was very polite and helpful. We loved the coffee in the lobby... at least the water was free. Will consider this hotel the next time we are in town but might check for something nearby with a better view of the town.

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Torie

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The place is incredibly overpriced for what you think the theme is. The rooms are tiny, the 1 bar is constantly full, you can’t even sit at it to enjoy a cocktail. The pool is also tiny. There aren’t any vending machines to get drinks for your room. I’d recommend just going in to the upstairs restaurant and bar, take a photo with the Dolly statue and stay somewhere else. Not worth the money at all.

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Cleanliness

Most guests find the hotel clean and well kept. However, multiple reviews mention dusty or worn areas, occasional mold or musty smells, damp bedding or maintenance issues, and housekeeping that can be inconsistent or only provided on request.

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carlos

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rude front desk…mold in shower…limited dining service…overpriced.

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Joe

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully decorated, great AC and shower pressure/temp. Problems: $50 a day for valet parking. Don't pay it. There is a $20/day parking garage right behind the hotel. The bathroom had no storage or shelves for some reason. Very short sighted. The hotel was clean on the surface but if you look deeper, there were a lot of scuffs on the walls and some bugs on the floor in the lobby.

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Paul

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, clean cute room. Helpful staff. Great all round.

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Candice

Dec 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Such a cute hotel, very Dolly! However, it could use a refresh; at least a deep clean.

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Besnik

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay at the Graduate Hotel was perfect. The hotel was new and clean , the room was beautiful. We did not see anyone come and clean our room the all time we were there (3nights) , but we had plenty of fresh towels in the closet. The area around was very nice and walkable to the Broadway. It took us 20 to 30 minutes to go to the Broadway but we mostly used Uber. The university was near by and the grounds were very nice to walk around.

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Richard

May 22, 2024

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This property is not of the same quality as the Graduate hotel we have stayed at in Knoxville. We were pleased that upon arrival early, we were able to be given a room before normal check in time. We were unable to use the rooftop bar as they were having a private event. Our room was not as clean as expected. There was a clothing item still hanging on a lampshade. The Duat ruffle around the mattress had stains all over it. We were finally able to go to the rooftop bar around 9 o’clock the night we were there. We ordered two glasses of red blend wine. The bartender had to go ask someone what the red blend was. Valet parking is $55 per day and Valet parking is your only option. I would not recommend this hotel to any of my friends. There are many other options to stay in Nashville.

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Grace

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved the decor and vibe of the hotel! White Limozeen on the roof was amazing too. The main negative for us was that the rooms weren't cleaned each day. When we asked the staff about this they said it was only available upon request at check in (which was never communicated to us.) This was really disappointing for a 4-star hotel and we had to remind the hotel 3 times before it did eventually get cleaned on day 3 and then it was done each day after that. Other than this downside, we had a pleasant stay.

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Amy

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were so excited to stay at this property, but were disappointed in the room and so many hidden fees. The bedding was ripped and had holes in it and walls had lots of scuff marks. Seemed very worn for the cost we paid. Beware that reservations are required to access pool area. Be sure to read the fine print as a minimum food/beverage order of $100+ is required to access pool through the White Limousine. Hotel shows images of pool, but it is apparently not part of the hotel. Valet parking was listed online for $55, but they charged us $65 + hidden fees for our SUV which ended up being nearly $76 just for parking. Will not stay at property again or recommend.

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Tatiana

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is beautiful but I wouldn’t stay here again. The air conditioning was creating so much condensation in the room that the sheets felt damp. We were also overcharged from our visit at white Limozeen.

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Katie

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was incredible! The room was clean and decorated so cute! It would be perfect for a girls weekend or bachelorette party! The bed was sooo incredibly comfortable and clean . The rooftop bar was so fun and cocktail menu was great! The staff was friendly but not super helpful at times , it seemed they didn’t have enough staff, no one to bring a luggage cart or help with luggage

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Rooms

Rooms are stylish and comfortable with fun decor and many guests praise the beds. Downsides include some small layouts and limited bathroom space, noise from traffic or nearby construction, occasional A/C or TV issues, and shower designs that splash water.

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Kaylan

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Usually we have great experience this visit we didn’t get to check in at 4 and got into our room at 5:30 and caused us to run late to dinner. The tvs didn’t work in our rooms unfortunately.

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Teresa

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

You could hear lots of street noise / cars racing late into the night!

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Ola

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fun ambiance and decor, bad mattress and pillows

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Lochana

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved the hotel . It’s beautiful, and the staff was the most friendliest and most accommodating ! Felt like you were getting the presidential treatment !! The only down side to it was , I didn’t like the shower and it didn’t have proper closing so when you take a shower , water gets everywhere ! Other than that everything is perfect

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Barrie

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Construction directly across the street meant jackhammers and trucks at 7 am every day. The entire room vibrated with the noise. Why the hotel would book rooms facing the construction pit is nonsensical. This is a huge building project likely to continue for many months.

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Rebecca

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No Smart tv in room, no coffee pot in room, no ice machine just baggies of ice.

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Carrie

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the hotel, but my favorite is how comfortable the beds are how nice the shower is and the rooms are just so cute. The rooftop bar is very cute. The pool is cute. Love the hotel.

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Mary

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Graduate Nashville is a stunner! The hotel lobby is pure eye candy, and the attention to detail carried over to our room. We book a Standard King, but someone wound up with a Corner Suite. The room was huge, and absolutely adorable, with large windows that provided a nice view of the city. Unfortunately, there is construction right next to the hotel, and the 7am construction wake up call brought the overall comfort level of the room down. We had dinner at White Limozeen. The rooftop restaurant is equally stunning, though the outdoor area was not open at the time of our visit. The food and drinks were fine & on the pricey side (you clearly pay a premium for the atmosphere). I'd highly recommend grabbing a drink at Graduate's Crossed-Eyed Critters Karaoke bar. That was one of the highlights of our trip. The hotel's valet parking is ridiculously expensive. We opted to self-park at a nearby lot for a 3rd of the price. Overall, Graduate Nashville was a gorgeous and glamorous hotel, that's definitely worth a visit.

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Katie

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was incredible! The room was clean and decorated so cute! It would be perfect for a girls weekend or bachelorette party! The bed was sooo incredibly comfortable and clean . The rooftop bar was so fun and cocktail menu was great! The staff was friendly but not super helpful at times , it seemed they didn’t have enough staff, no one to bring a luggage cart or help with luggage

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cynthia

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel itself is very cute. I do think probably more women frequent this hotel with girls, trips, bachelorette parties, birthday parties, and things of that nature. With that being said… We all wish that the bathroom vanity was a little bit bigger and that there was better lighting for make up.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful across valet, front desk, and venues. A minority report inconsistent responses, slow resolution of issues, or rude interactions, especially during busy periods or special events.

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Jesenia

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I was put a $495 hold on my CC for amenities without being told, meanwhile the hotel doesn’t offer any amenities. The governors pool and the Limozeen rooftop are not affiliated with The graduate hotel. So good luck getting a reservation. We also did early check in for a fee of $75 not including tax. Tried to do a late check out and was told by the manager “David” that we could not do late check out because the hotel was over booked. David would not accommodate us & had no interest in trying to help us out. He was very dismissive. Then when I asked him if I could speak with his supervisor he told me “she’s not in yet, and I’m not going to wake her up by calling”, mind you it was 8am and she was due at work by 8:30am. An hour later I got a call to my room from the housekeeping manager “Malia”. I thought she would help us out but instead she spoke to me in an aggressive tone and said that myself and my party had to vacate the premises by 11am. I continued to explain to her that our flight was for 8pm and we needed a late check out but she was not budging. Major disappointment!! I don’t know how they allow someone like her to work at the graduate let alone be a manager. 1 hour later I received a courtesy call to my cell phone from their supervisor Shamika telling me that they are able to honor our late check out and that she would speak to David and Malia as to why they gave us such a hard time. I would not be returning to the graduate or referring anyone.

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Nicole

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was wonderful. I had an issue with our rental car and the staff went above and beyond to help me and my two daughters out. Thank you for polite and caring staff!!

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Tara

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I absolutely love everything! Front Desk Service was extremely helpful and polite! I couldn't have ask for better service! I will definitely be staying at the Graduate again!

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Teresa

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff here, from the valet {Omari} to the front desk, to the housekeeping were our favorite part! They were all so friendly, accommodating and helpful. The hotel in itself is literally the perfect “girl’s trip” hotel with its country chic meets shabby chic decor/ vibes. Loved our stay.

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Jaclyn

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

American idol was filming at this location while we were staying. We were treated like second class by the hotel. Many accommodations were not available. Like the coffee shop (made for tough mornings), the gym, and The lobby was off limits for filming the whole time. The wait times for the elevator were long and when you did finally get one they were packed. Not idea situation for anyone with IBS. I wish we were notified before our stay of this. When I asked the manger if anything could be done to accommodate our inconvenience he took off a $20 fee.

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Irene

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were welcoming, kind and made the stay easy and enjoyable.

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Aruna Chung a

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Awful service. Waited over an hour for towels. Housekeeping did not replace towels or lotion or tissue. Hotel does not recognize expedia VIP gold although it states that when booking. Front desk is unwilling to help.

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kara

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is beautiful and clean and was perfect for a quick girls weekend trip. We were however disappointed in the front desk staff. We had an incident where a maintenance man entered our room unannounced while we were getting ready one night. This really scared us and made us quite uncomfortable the rest of our trip as we were a group of 3 women and literally changing as he came in our room. We also were disappointed to not be able to take full advantage of our daily $20 food/ bev credit. We messaged the front desk about this issue and they were less than accomodating. We literally spent $1100 for a 2 night stay at this hotel and they vehemently would not honor one of our $20 credits. Very disappointing to say the least. Overall the hotel is beautiful but I do believe on our next trip to Nashville we will stay at another establishment that is more understanding to their customers when issues arise and willing to take their complaints seriously.

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Mary

Feb 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

From Valet to Housekeeping it was amazing! Delaney behind the front desk made our stay unforgettable. If you have an opportunity to stay here, you shouldn't miss out. It was my favorite part of my trip!

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Hassie

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All the staff (front desk - especially Anna), restaurant, bar, cafe, housekeeping) were incredibly friendly and accommodating. Decor was so much fun!

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Location

Convenient for Vanderbilt and Midtown with easy rideshare access to Broadway; several restaurants are nearby. Many consider it walkable but it’s not on the main strip, and a few note nearby construction or less appealing views.

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Christy

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed at this property for the darling decor!! The small coffee shop was perfect for breakfast and the location was perfect as it was right off of West End ave!

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Laura

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for walking around Vandy. Such a cute hotel! Parking was a little confusing, but no big deal.

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Craig

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The Graduate is fantastic. Great location in that it’s outside of downtown to not be chaotic but close enough that you can either talk a nice walk or hop the bus across the street. Rooms were great, staff was friendly and helpful, rooftop bar was cool, and the decor was fun and quirky.

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Beverly

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location. Wonderful rooms

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Besnik

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay at the Graduate Hotel was perfect. The hotel was new and clean , the room was beautiful. We did not see anyone come and clean our room the all time we were there (3nights) , but we had plenty of fresh towels in the closet. The area around was very nice and walkable to the Broadway. It took us 20 to 30 minutes to go to the Broadway but we mostly used Uber. The university was near by and the grounds were very nice to walk around.

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Haylie

Nov 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The graduate is an absolutely adorable hotel located off the Broadway strip in Nashville. I do wish it was a bit more walking distance to Broadway, but the facilities were clean and staff was super friendly and accommodating.

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Vince

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and fun hotel. Was a great vibe and staff was very polite and friendly. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.Twenty minute walk to lower Broadway. Very safe area.

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Anne

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We like this location because it is close to Vanderbilt and our daughter. It has become very touristy with lots of bridemaids' parties and outsiders flocking to the rooftop bar. Had to wait for elevators. Decor is fun!

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Alice

Feb 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This was a beautiful hotel with a lovely rooftop bar and coffee shop too. There were plenty of resturants near by too. Around 30 minute walk to broadway, which we enjoyed but it is something to consider.

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Jamie

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. We loved the hotel. Perfect for a mother daughter trip.

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Dining

White Limozeen and the karaoke bar are popular for drinks and occasional meals, and the lobby coffee shop earns frequent praise. Expect high prices, required reservations with limited seating, and no room service.

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Zobeida

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Needs to improve breakfast and dinning services! Room services never put water in the room, I need to be asking front desk. The restaurant on the rooftop is not accessible to hotel guests.

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Jackie

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the decor! Loved the drinks and vibe at the White Limozeen, however they were pricey and it was disappointing that we couldn’t get a reservation during our stay - so no dining option. But had fun at the Karaoke bar and it was a great experience!

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MELISSA

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel overall was very cute. Our experience at the white limousine rooftop was less than enjoyable. They told us they only had a 10:30 PM reservation for dinner, when we arrived, the place was empty, and they only offered us a late night menu we complained they said they were going to comp it and we still have not heard back from the hotel.

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Kristie

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We LOVED White Limozeen - the savory fondue was AMAZING!! Room decor was so unique! We always stay at the Graduate when going to appointments at Elite Sports where my daughter is a patient.

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Ritchenya

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a beautiful hotel near Vanderbilt. It has a stunning lobby, my room was beautiful, the coffee shop and rooftop restaurant were also beautiful and the food was great! Highly recommend this hotel.

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Darrell

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First I would like to say how great Anna at the front desk was at her job. She was the most pleasant young lady that greeted us when we arrived. She was efficient and relayed all the knowledge about what the property offered. The valet employees were also very responsive to our requests for retrieving our vehicle. Great people!! The hotel was clean and we ate at both places in the hotel. Only one thing I would suggest at the White Limozzin restaurant is the Shrimp Ettoufee needs some serious changes. It had no taste and the presentation was awful. I treat myself and others and do not mind spending money on food but this was atrocious! Staff at the restaurant were great but a bit slow as I witnessed a lot of them standing around laughing and not attending. Overall, I would definitely recommend this property to stay while in Nashville!!

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Kelly

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and unique hotel. Bed was very comfortable and theu accept dogs, as I had both with me. I was disappointed that there are restaurants at the hotel but they do not offer room service. I stayed in the Junior King Suite and for what I paid all other hotels offer this.

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Robin A

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was super-cute and the staff was great. Coffee bar was exceptional.

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Megan

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a blast. The highlight was our dinner and drinks at The White Limozeen. Staff was extra kind and made for a great evening. The hotel is so fun, pretty and comfortable.

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Morgan

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We visited for my friends birthday and it was the perfect stay! So cute and girly. White Limozeen was so pretty and the food was fantastic. Will definitely be back!

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Month	Average price
January	$177
February	$238
March	$265
April	$259
May	$300
June	$264
July	$210
August	$207
September	$280
October	$308
November	$233
December	$176

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $451	15	16 $370	17 $309	18 $540	19 $540
20 $260	21 $326	22	23 $406	24 $351	25 $439	26 $413
27 $245	28 $371	29 $369	30 $287

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $327	2 $394	3 $373
4 $232	5 $282	6 $271	7 $318	8 $370	9 $456	10 $1,236
11 $364	12 $296	13 $296	14 $370	15 $519	16 $552	17 $560
18 $370	19 $388	20 $404	21 $404	22 $404	23 $456	24 $492
25 $349	26 $267	27 $324	28 $344	29 $241	30 $356	31 $361

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (3X3 Shower)

Room, 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, 3X3 Shower)

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, 3X3 Shower)

Suite, 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Corner (Mobility & Hearing, 3X3 Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing)

Room, 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed

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