Thompson Nashville
With 12 floors and 224 rooms, the size of Thompson Nashville may stretch the definition of ‘boutique’, but it certainly fits the bill in terms of artistry and attention to detail, from the local artwork in the lobby to the dark wood floors, colourful woven rugs, claw-foot bathtubs and rooftop bar serving craft cocktails and Southern-brewed beers. In the rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows look down on The Gulch, one of Nashville’s most desirable neighbourhoods, filled with bars, shops and restaurants. Not that you need to stray from the hotel to get a good meal, or even a good coffee. Killebrew Coffee is a hipster-style coffee shop just off the lobby, while the Marsh House restaurant has built its reputation on sustainable Southern seafood.