The defining hotel in The Gulch — Thompson's Nashville property with 224 rooms, the L.A. Jackson rooftop bar (the best hotel rooftop in the city), and the strategically positioned address for the Gulch's restaurant circuit.
Why We Chose It
Thompson Nashville is the social anchor of The Gulch — a beautifully designed hotel in Nashville's restaurant-forward neighborhood with 224 rooms in a warm, dark-wood aesthetic that feels specifically Nashvillian without being kitschy about it. The L.A. Jackson rooftop bar is the best hotel rooftop in Nashville: elevated enough for dramatic downtown views, intimate enough to actually have a conversation, and with a drinks program that reflects the city's current cocktail sophistication. The Gulch location puts you in walking distance of the best restaurants in the city (Etch, Rolf and Daughters, Saint Anejo) and across the pedestrian bridge from Broadway. The recommended hotel for those wanting to experience Nashville's contemporary food and design culture rather than the Broadway tourist experience.
What Stands Out
- L.A. Jackson rooftop bar — best hotel rooftop in Nashville, dramatic downtown views
- The Gulch location: walking distance to Nashville's best restaurants
- Pedestrian bridge to Lower Broadway: close to the action without being in it
- Warm, dark-wood design that feels Nashville without being predictable
- Capitol Grille: serious hotel restaurant