Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels)
118 8th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, USA, 37203
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About us
Right around the corner from Broadway’s neon marquees, booming live music scene and iconic hotspots, Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown embodies the real soul of rock and roll. Blending boutique comfort with full-service amenities, top-notch hospitality, distinctly southern vibe and a little hint of edge, this is a Music City original for the modern traveler. When a full selection of downtown Nashville event venues crosses paths with an expertly dedicated team, you’ve got yourself effortless gatherings spanning it all—casual, carefree, business, black-tie and beyond.
Venue Details
ChainChoice Hotels and Radisson Americas
BrandCambria Hotels
Built2018
Renovated-
Total meeting space4,067 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms255
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Awards
Industry awards
Gold Hotel of the Year (Choice Hotels) 2024
Gold Hotel of the Year (Choice Hotels) 2023
Gold Hotel of the Year (Choice Hotels) 2022
Gold Hotel of the Year (Choice Hotels) 2021
TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2024
TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2023
TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2022
TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2021
TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2020
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet (94 Mbps)
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Jan 11, 2026 - Jan 15, 2026
Apr 5, 2026 - Apr 9, 2026
May 24, 2026 - Jun 3, 2026
Jul 19, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026
Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 10, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Sep 04 - Oct 28Mar 06 - Jul 31
Shoulder season
Aug 01 - Sep 03Oct 29 - Dec 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 05
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
4,067 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,960 sq. ft.
Space (private)
4,067 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
2,574 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
3,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
4,067 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,960 sq. ft.
Space (private)
4,067 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
2,574 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
3,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
1,500 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
255
Single (1 bed)
125
Double (2 beds)
130
Suites
5
Tax rate
9.75%
Occupancy rate
7%
Total guest rooms
255
Single (1 bed)
125
Double (2 beds)
130
Suites
5
Tax rate
9.75%
Occupancy rate
7%
Location
Getting Here
From Nashville Airport: Take Terminal Drive to I-40 W. Follow I-40 W to exit 210C. Use the middle lane to turn right onto 2nd Ave. S. Turn left onto Elm Street and then right onto Lafayette St. Follow Lafayette Street to 8th Avenue which is the 2nd exit on the traffic circle. Cambria Hotel will be 2 blocks up on the right hand side.
Distance from airport
7.2 mi
Distance from airport 7.2 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
( $57.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking
Local Attractions
True Music Room & Bar
Nightlife
1 min
Capturing the charming creative spirit that buzzes through Nashville’s scene and showcasing it in a relaxed, intimately inviting atmosphere, the True Music Room & Bar is a part-lounge, part-venue setting where local artists sing into the evening as culinary geniuses mix, pour and serve tasty offerings.
Located inside the Cambria Hotel
118 8th Ave S
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Music City Center
Convention center
1 blk
The Music City Center is Nashville's convention center located in the heart of downtown. The 2.1 million square foot facility opened in 2013 and was built so that Nashville could host large, city-wide conventions in the downtown area. The mission of the Music City Center is to create significant economic benefit for the citizens of the greater Nashville region by attracting local and national events while focusing on community inclusion, sustainability and exceptional customer service delivered by our talented team members.
201 Rep John Lewis Way S.
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Nashville Bridgestone Arena
Recreation
1 blk
Bridgestone Arena is a multi-purpose venue in downtown Nashville, Tennessee United States. Completed in 1996, it is the home of the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League.
501 Broadway
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Honky Tonk Row
Nightlife
2 blks
The heart of Music City, Honky Tonk Row is known for live music, great food, and shopping. This is the must see for visitors.
Broadway
Nashville, TN, US 37201
The Gulch - Nashville
Shopping
3 blks
The Gulch is an upscale neighborhood known for it's high-end fashion boutiques and trendsetting restaurants.
11th Avenue South
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Arts District
Recreation
7 blks
Walking distance from the Cambria Downtown Nashville, the Arts District offers hometown conveniences such as Walgreens, Starbucks, Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant, the Arcade shops, and more.
Church Street & 5th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37219
Walk of Fame Park
Park
4 blks
Star-studded pavement honoring Nashville music legends alongside the Nashville Music Garden.
121 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Country Music Hall of Fame
Museum
1 blk
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the world's largest museums and research centers dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of American vernacular music. Chartered in 1964, the museum has amassed one of the world's most extensive musical collections
222 5th Ave South
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Theater
2 blks
The Schermerhorn Symphony Center is a concert hall in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
One Symphony Place
Nashville, TN, US 37203
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Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe
Museum
5 blks
This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash.
119 3rd Avenue Souther
Nashville, TN, US 37201
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Nashville Zoo
Park
6 mi
Multiple habitats housing a global array of animals, plus a popular playground for kids.
3777 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN, US 37211
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Vanderbilt University
University
1 mi
Vanderbilt is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. It offers 70 undergraduate majors and a full range of graduate and professional degrees.
2201 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN, US 37235
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Immerse yourself in breathtaking city views at our Gibson Ballroom, a flexible space that can accommodate up to 150 seated guests. With state-of-the-art amenities like built-in projectors and Bose sound system, this impressive venue is perfect for meetings, receptions, and weddings. This space even leads out to a pool and patio area.
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Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels) Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels) regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels)'s sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Our sustainability strategy focuses on reducing waste, conserving energy and water, supporting local communities, and fostering inclusive practices across all areas of our operations.
Does Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels) have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, our strategy eliminates single-use plastics, recycles cardboard, paper, glass, and aluminum, and diverts food waste through composting and sustainable vendor partnerships.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels) and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels)'s public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.pyramidglobal.com/who-we-are#impact-insert
Health and Safety
Were practices at Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels) developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, AHLA, Pyramid Global Hospitality & Choice
Does Cambria Nashville Downtown (Gold Hotel of the Year, Choice Hotels) clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, all public areas—including meeting rooms, restaurants, elevators, and restrooms—are cleaned and sanitized frequently with hospital-grade products, with high-touch surfaces receiving increased attention throughout the day.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
While we do not currently offer formal carbon offset programs, we are actively exploring partnerships with certified providers to give corporations the option to offset meeting-related emissions in the near future.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
melissa.azor@pyramidglobal.com and delanie.crace@pyramidglobal.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
No
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
No
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, all guestroom soft goods—including pillows, duvets, covers, headboards, and bathrobes—are cleaned and disinfected on a strict schedule using hospital-grade products and industry-approved laundering standards.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://www.pyramidglobal.com/who-we-are#impact-insert
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
We are committed to advancing DE&I through ongoing team training, diverse hiring practices, inclusive vendor partnerships, and active participation in community initiatives that foster equity and belonging.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
christinadallas.jones@pyramidglobal.com
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