Kimpton Aertson Hotel
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Review
Character and identity
Rising above Broadway near the Vanderbilt campus, this 180-room Kimpton brings a design-led sensibility to Midtown Nashville, an area long defined by functional parents-weekend hotels. The lobby announces the intent: a front desk wrapped entirely in rope, and a multimedia art collection curated by New Yorker Cynthia Reeves running through the public spaces. Rooms are compact but smartly composed in white with blue accents, with bathrooms accented by architectural renderings of Nashville landmarks. Downstairs, Henley draws a local crowd for its bourbon list and leather-booth comfort. A rooftop pool with skyline views and a 24/7 gym round out the package.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-minded travellers, couples and younger guests who want a boutique feel in a walkable Midtown location near Vanderbilt, plus anyone bringing a dog (Kimpton's pet policy is among the most generous around). The rooftop pool, in-room yoga mats and complimentary bikes suit guests who like their hotels playful and active.
Should look elsewhere:
If you need a spacious room, this isn't it; quarters are on the snug side, and bathrooms, accent walls aside, are fairly standard subway tile and marble. Travellers fixed on a Lower Broadway honky-tonk address or a full-service spa-and-suite experience should look further downtown.
Bottom line
The real argument here is value: in a city where hotel rates run hot, this one sits mid-pack while delivering a genuinely design-forward stay, a strong restaurant in Henley, and a rooftop pool that few downtown competitors can match. Book a higher-floor room for the windows and views, and join the free IHG Rewards programme before arrival to skip the Wi-Fi fee.