Things to do right outside Omni Nashville Hotel
Right outside Omni Nashville Hotel you'll find the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum directly adjacent, plus Broadway's honky-tonks, Bridgestone Arena, and Music City Center within easy walking distance. On-site dining, a rooftop pool, and Mokara Spa make it simple to mix hotel comforts with downtown exploration.
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Immediate neighbors: country music and conventions
Omni Nashville Hotel sits adjacent to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum; the museum connection is one of the most convenient local attractions for hotel guests.
Music City Center and the lower Broadway entertainment district are also steps away, which makes the hotel practical for convention attendees and visitors who plan multiple short walks into downtown.
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum — immediately adjacent/connected to the hotel
- Music City Center — adjacent to the hotel
- Broadway (Honky Tonk Highway) — the lower Broadway entertainment strip within easy walking distance
| Place | Notes |
|---|---|
| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | Connected/adjacent to Omni Nashville Hotel |
| Music City Center | Adjacent; convenient for convention attendees |
| Broadway Honky-Tonk district | Short walk for live music and bars |
Live music and arenas nearby
Bridgestone Arena, home of large concerts and sporting events, is within a short walk of the hotel and is a common reason guests stay at Omni Nashville Hotel.
Historic venues like the Ryman Auditorium and smaller music museums such as the Johnny Cash Museum are also walkable from the hotel for evening shows or daytime visits.
- Bridgestone Arena — close walk for concerts and Predators games
- Ryman Auditorium — historic music venue about a short walk from the hotel
- Johnny Cash Museum — within walking distance for music-history visitors
| Venue | Why go |
|---|---|
| Bridgestone Arena | Major concerts and sporting events |
| Ryman Auditorium | Historic shows and performances |
| Johnny Cash Museum | Music history exhibits |
Hotel dining and bars to try before you head out
Omni Nashville Hotel includes several on-site restaurants and bars suitable for a range of moods—formal steakhouse dinners, casual Southern breakfasts, live-music lunch or late-night dining, a lobby cocktail bar, and a coffee shop.
Reservations are recommended for Bob's Steak & Chop House for dinner; Kitchen Notes serves breakfast and lunch without a required reservation, and Barlines offers live music in a casual, honky-tonk setting.
- Bob's Steak & Chop House — steakhouse, dinner service (Mon–Sat 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun closed)
- Kitchen Notes — breakfast & lunch (6:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) with a Biscuit Bar
- The Pick — lobby cocktail bar with hand-crafted drinks (hours vary by day)
- Barlines — honky-tonk restaurant with live music and late-night hours
- Bongo Java — coffee shop (approx. 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
| On-site venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Bob's Steak & Chop House | Dinner (reservation recommended) |
| Kitchen Notes | Breakfast & lunch (casual, no reservation needed) |
| Barlines | Live music, lunch/dinner/late-night |
Rooftop pool and outdoor lounge
The hotel operates a heated rooftop pool and whirlpool with a lounge deck, cabanas, and downtown skyline views. Pool hours are from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM and access is reserved for registered hotel guests.
Cabanas and lounge chairs are first-come, first-served and guests must be present to hold seats; the hotel does not provide a lifeguard on duty. Non-guests may be able to buy a day pass or cabana through third-party services.
- Heated rooftop swimming pool and whirlpool
- Open daily 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM for registered guests
- Cabanas and seats are first-come, first-served; no lifeguard on duty
- Non-guest day passes and cabanas may be available through third parties
| Pool detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Hours | 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Access | Reserved for registered hotel guests (day passes via third parties) |
| Safety | No lifeguard on duty |
Mokara Spa and fitness options
Mokara Spa is a full-service 5,500-square-foot spa on the fourth floor offering massages, body treatments, facials, and salon services; spa hours of operation are daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You do not need to be an overnight guest to book a spa appointment.
The hotel also has a complimentary 24-hour fitness facility and the concierge can provide an in-room 'Get Fit Kit' (floor mat, hand weights, elastic bands, towels) for guests who want to exercise in their room.
- Mokara Spa — 5,500 sq ft, seven treatment rooms, one couples treatment room; open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Spa bookings: you do not need to be an overnight guest to book a service
- Spa perk: non-hotel guests who book a midweek treatment may get rooftop pool access the same day (per spa policies)
- Fitness center — complimentary, open 24 hours with water, fruit, and towels
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Spa appointments | Open to non-overnight guests |
| Fitness center | Complimentary and open 24 hours |
| In-room Get Fit Kit | Available via concierge |
Walking and day-trip options from downtown
Many downtown attractions and small museums are walkable from the hotel, and the property is also a practical base for organized trolley tours or short drives to nearby destinations.
If you want a longer day trip, common options from Nashville include Franklin for historic sites, Arrington Vineyards for wine tasting, or the Jack Daniel's Distillery in Lynchburg; these require a car or tour booking.
- Walkable: Music City Walk of Fame, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
- Short organized trips: downtown trolley tours and guided city sightseeings
- Day trips by car: Franklin (historic town), Arrington Vineyards, Lynchburg (Jack Daniel's)
| Trip type | Example |
|---|---|
| Short walk | Schermerhorn Symphony Center |
| Trolley/sightseeing | Downtown trolley tours |
| Day trip (drive) | Franklin or Arrington Vineyards |
