The Russell Nashville

It is really close to downtown Nashville without being IN downtown Nashville, so easy access to the interstate and to downtown. Downtown is not really walking distance, though, so you'll need to drive into downtown Nashville and pay for parking, which is $$$. There really is no staff at The Russell. No concierge, no continental breakfast, etc. Since there are plenty of restaurants nearby, it's not that big of a deal, but just keep that in mind. The bed was pretty comfortable, especially compared to the "boards with a blanket" beds of the normal hotel chains. I stayed in room 1:6, and I found that there isn't enough counter space to put things. They should add a table inside the door or something like that.

I absolutely loved my stay at The Russell! From the moment I walked in, I could tell this place was something special. The building itself is beautifully restored with so much character—charming, colorful, and full of unique touches that make it stand out from a typical hotel. The room was spotless, cozy, and thoughtfully designed. I appreciated the comfortable bed, modern amenities, and little details like the local artwork and the convenient self check-in process. It all felt seamless and stress-free. The East Nashville location was perfect—close to cool restaurants, coffee shops, and a quick ride to downtown. I honestly didn’t want to leave! I’d highly recommend The Russell to anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind stay in Nashville with a purpose. Can’t wait to return!

Exceptional property and rooms. Check in was by text and you receive a door code to enter the hotel and separate code for your room. The communications were top shelf.

We loved our stay at The Russell, and it is now our go-to spot whenever we're in Nashville. The rooms are cute, clean, and cozy, the beds are comfortable, and we love that they give a portion of their profits to organizations that work to combat homelessness. Can't say enough good things about this place!

It’s a unique and incredibly well maintained property. We stayed in the room with the bell tower and my kids absolutely loved it.

✨ A Hidden Gem in East Nashville! I just returned from a girls weekend at The Russell in Nashville, and I’m still glowing from the experience. This boutique hotel, beautifully converted from a historic church, is hands-down one of my favorite stays ever. The decor was absolutely darling—thoughtful, vibrant, and full of character. The bed? Heavenly. The linens? So snuggly I didn’t want to leave. Every detail was spot-on, and the location couldn’t have been better—right in East Nashville, steps from a healthy grocery store and a lovely park where I got to exercise each morning. The Russell truly provided everything we needed and more. I couldn’t be happier with our stay and would recommend it to anyone looking for charm, comfort, and a meaningful experience. I’ll absolutely be back! 💛

My stay at the Russell has been very enjoyable. A beautiful renovated church with stained glass in the lobby makes for a gorgeous backdrop! The staff, although not on site, is very accommodating and truly want you to enjoy your stay to the full! Next time I’m in Nashville, I will definitely stay here again!!

Everything worked--the key code, the dumbwaiter (for the luggage). Room was as advertised with all needed service & equipment. East Nashville neighborhood is much less frenzied than Broadway, which is only a $10 Uber ride.

Great little hidden gem. I absolutely love that they use a portion of the proceeds toward helping the homeless. We loved the beautiful architecture of this hotel and the gorgeous stain glass window! Our room was small but very quaint and comfortable. It was walking distance to restaurants. Be prepared if not staying on the first floor for taking stairs, as there is no elevator- but they do have a dumbwaiter for your luggage which is a great help! We stayed in the queen sky light room and enjoyed all of the complimentary goodies left for us! Will definitely stay here again!

I love the fact that this hotel helps the homeless. It is a very unique hotel. Very pretty. Our third floor sky light room was cute, a little tight but still very nice. Wish I would have known there was no elevator and that we were on the third floor, I would have requested a ground or second floor room. It was nice, however, that they do have an elevator for your luggage. That helped! Also the complimentary champagne and snacks and water were a very nice touch!