Nashville Airport Hotel: Avid's Unbeatable Comfort Awaits!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the whirlwind that is reviewing the Avid Nashville Airport Hotel. Forget those polished, robotic reviews – I’m here to give you the REAL deal, the good, the bad, the slightly-stained-bedsheet truths. Because let’s be honest, airport hotels are a gamble, right? Like, you're already exhausted, your luggage is battling gravity, and all you really want is a decent shower and a bed that doesn’t feel like a slab of concrete. So, does Avid deliver? Let's find out!
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Accessibility & Getting Around – Does Avid Get It?
Okay, first impressions are key. Accessibility is HUGE for me (and for a lot of you, I bet!). I'm happy to report that Avid seems to mostly get it. They list Facilities for disabled guests, and that's a promising start, but the specifics are always where it’s at. While I wasn't able to personally test out all the accessibility features during my stay (I didn't need them), I got the impression that they are wheelchair friendly with Wheelchair accessible rooms available. The Elevator is a beautiful thing when you're lugging around your luggage, and the CCTV [CCTV in common areas & CCTV outside property] gives you a little peace of mind.
Getting Around the hotel is pretty straightforward. Car park [free of charge] is a godsend when you're driving, and the proximity to the airport makes an Airport transfer pretty easy. I didn’t use it, but it's definitely a plus. I saw a Car power charging station so that is pretty cool. Taxi service is readily available. My main quibble here? While they offer Valet parking, I didn't see a clear indication of whether it's free or if it costs extra.
Rooms & Seriously Comfy Slumber – (Or the Lack Thereof?)
Okay, let's get to the heart of the matter: the rooms. This is where the rubber meets the road, people. The website promises "Unbeatable Comfort!" – a bold claim! So, did it live up to the hype? Well, let’s see…
Available in all rooms:
- Air conditioning: Absolutely essential in Nashville, especially during those swampy summer months. Check!
- Alarm clock: Yep, functional. Though, in my tired state, it took me a while to figure out how to turn the darn thing off.
- Bathrobes: Nice touch for lounging around, especially after a long flight, but not that fluffy.
- Bathroom phone: Not that I needed to call anyone from the bathroom. Weird.
- Bathtub: Sadly, no bathtub in my room. A missed opportunity.
- Blackout curtains: YES! Crucial for catching some Zzz’s after a red-eye flight.
- Carpeting: Standard hotel carpet, not particularly inspiring.
- Closet: Enough space to hang my few wrinkled garments.
- Coffee/tea maker: Essential for a caffeine fiend like myself. Check!
- Complimentary tea: Bonus points!
- Daily housekeeping: Absolutely spotless, I have to give them that..
- Desk: Functional, if a little cramped.
- Extra long bed: A lifesaver for us tall folks.
- Free bottled water: Always appreciated. Hydration is key.
- Hair dryer: Powerful enough to dry my hair in a reasonable amount of time.
- High floor: My room was on a higher floor and I didn't get a great view, but hey.
- In-room safe box: Secure enough for that crucial passport and credit cards.
- Interconnecting room(s) available: Not applicable for me, but a good option.
- Internet access – LAN: Yes, but with the Wi-Fi, did I even need it?
- Internet access – wireless: And this is where Avid really shines. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! That's right, people, no annoying fees or login hassles. Pure, unadulterated internet bliss. Check! (Thank goodness!)
- Ironing facilities: Never used them, but hey, they're there.
- Laptop workspace: Decent, though the desk could be a tad bigger.
- Linens: Clean and crisp. No complaints.
- Mini bar: Nope.
- Mirror: Plenty of 'em.
- Non-smoking: YES. Thank heavens.
- On-demand movies: Nope, but the Wi-Fi more than makes up for it.
- Private bathroom: Standard.
- Reading light: Good for pre-sleep reading.
- Refrigerator: Handy for keeping drinks cold.
- Safety/security feature: Standard.
- Satellite/cable channels: Fair selection, nothing exceptional.
- Scale: Okay, maybe I'll skip the scale.
- Seating area: Small, but functional.
- Separate shower/bathtub: Nope, just the shower.
- Shower: Good water pressure, thankfully.
- Slippers: Nope.
- Smoke detector: Present and accounted for.
- Socket near the bed: Crucial for charging those devices!
- Sofa: Nope.
- Soundproofing: Pretty good! Didn't hear any airport noise, which is a huge win!
- Telephone: For calling the front desk with my inevitable late-night questions.
- Toiletries: Basic, but functional.
- Towels: Fluffy enough.
- Umbrella: Good to have in Nashville, where the weather can turn on a dime.
- Visual alarm: Not applicable for me, but a thoughtful inclusion.
- Wake-up service: Reliable, thankfully.
- Wi-Fi [free]: Did I mention it's free? And good?
- Window that opens: Small but at least there is a window.
**Verdict: The room? Pretty darn good. Not quite "unbeatable," but definitely comfortable with that Free Wi-Fi.
Cleanliness & Safety – Feeling Safe & Sound
This is HUGE, especially in these times, right? Avid seems to be taking things seriously. They list Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, and Rooms sanitized between stays. Staff trained in safety protocol. I even saw evidence of Professional-grade sanitizing services being used. Hand sanitizer stations were everywhere. Bonus points for the Cashless payment service – a nice touch. They were also making sure that there were Physical distancing of at least 1 meter where possible. I'm glad to see this. The Fire extinguisher, Smoke alarms, Safety/security feature, and Security [24-hour] are all reassuring.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking – Fueling the Machine
Okay, let's talk about food. Because, let's be honest, a hotel's dining options can make or break an experience.
- Restaurants: The onsite restaurant was decent, but I didn’t feel a need to eat there.
- Room service [24-hour]: Always the option.
- Breakfast [buffet]: This is where things got a little…interesting. The Breakfast [buffet] was included in my room rate, and I went.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant: Needed it!
- Coffee shop: Nope.
- Snack bar: Nada.
- Poolside bar: Nope.
My Experience: Breakfast was a Disaster
The coffee was weak, and the options were limited. It was a buffet which is what I expected however, there weren't a lot of choices. The pancakes tasted like old gym socks. I gave it a try, but it was a real bummer. The only saving grace was the fruit, but even that was lacking.
Verdict: Don't expect a culinary masterpiece, and if the breakfast is included, don't get your hopes up. Opt for the grab-and-go options if you’re in a rush.
Services & Conveniences: The Little Things That Matter
Avid offers a decent selection of services, though nothing extraordinary.
- Air conditioning in public area: Essential.
- Audio-visual equipment for special events: Nope.
- Business facilities: Fine, if you need to work.
- Cash withdrawal: Always useful.
- Concierge: Didn't use it.
- **Contactless
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into the chaotic, slightly-too-realistic travelogue of my Nashville Airport Avid Hotels experience. This is NOT going to be your perfectly-curated Instagram post. This is real life, with all its bumps, bruises, and questionable decisions.
Day 1: Arrival and Airport Blues (and Blues, I'm telling ya!)
- 1:00 PM: Touchdown. Nashville! Finally. I swear, that flight felt longer than a country song about a guy missing his dog. Pulled that slightly-too-heavy suitcase from baggage claim, feeling like I'd just wrestled a bear. First impression: the airport smells vaguely of fried chicken and despair. (Okay, maybe not despair, but it's definitely not a spa.)
- 2:00 PM: Uber to the Avid Hotel. Ugh, the Uber ride. The driver, bless his heart, had a GPS that seemed to think "take a scenic route through the industrial district" was a sensible plan. Found myself eyeing a dilapidated donut shop with serious longing. "Just one glazed, and a life reset, please."
- 2:30 PM: Check-in. The front desk guy? Sounded like he'd been working a double shift, bless him. He handled the whole process with the weary grace of a seasoned gladiator. But the room? Sigh. It's clean, yes. But "tasteful beige" is doing hard battle with "soul-crushing monotony." It's like they consulted a committee, and the committee only knew the colour beige.
- 3:00 PM: Unpack. Or attempt to. My suitcase seems to have exploded in transit, spewing clothes like a fashion-forward avalanche. I'm pretty sure I packed 37 pairs of socks. WHY? I don't know. It's a mystery I'll probably never solve.
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Okay, this is where things got interesting. I decided to explore that "hotel gym" (read: a room with a treadmill and a stationary bike that looked like they'd seen better days). I got dressed, laced up my shoes, made my way to the gym, ready to conquer the world! I climbed onto the treadmill, and decided to start at a brisk walk just long enough to get a little sweat going before I started running. Five minutes later, I was drenched in sweat, and the treadmill was yelling at me in German. (I think.) Turns out, I was not in the mood to conquer the world and was ready to call it a day.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner. Let's be honest, I wasn't expecting gourmet. But the chicken tenders from the hotel restaurant? They were, in a word, sad. I ate them anyway, because, well, I was starving. And then? Back to the room. Already planning my escape to a real Nashville hot chicken joint tomorrow.
Day 2: Honky Tonks and Heartbreak (and Hot Chicken, thank God!)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast. I grabbed a sad little pre-packaged muffin from the "free" breakfast. Let's be real, "free" is highly subjective when you're paying for the hotel. This muffin was dryer than the Sahara desert, so I had to drown it in the slightly-better-than-nothing coffee.
- 10:00 AM: Okay, time to hit the honky-tonks. Got an Uber to Broadway. This is it, folks! The heart of Nashville! The air buzzes with music. I'm a sucker for a good guitar riff.
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Broadway. Okay, chaos. Glorious, glorious chaos. Walked in and out of a handful of honky-tonks (because, yes, I'm a lightweight). Each bar a cacophony of twang and laughter. The crowd was a glorious mix of locals and tourists, all united in a love of loud music and free-flowing beverages. I swear, I saw one lady doing the Electric Slide with a cowboy hat firmly planted on her head. I feel like I just made a friend! (I'm pretty sure her name was Debbie.) The memory is a little hazy.
- 4:00 PM: Disaster. I tried to order a "Nashville Mule" at a bar. The bartender, a guy who looked like he'd wrestled alligators for a living, gave me the look. "You new around here, darlin'?" Lesson learned: always order a beer.
- 6:00 PM: Hot Chicken heaven. Finally. Found a place away from Broadway's tourist trap, and the scent of crispy, spicy glory hit me the second I walked in the door. This is what I came for! Tears streamed down my face, but mostly because of the Scoville scale. Pure, unadulterated, delicious agony. Took a few minutes to recover from all the heat.
- 7:00 PM: Uber to the hotel. (This time, I specified "no scenic routes," and the driver actually listened!) Collapsed in my beige-walled room. The afterglow of hot chicken and live music.
Day 3: Airport Revisited…and Goodbye, Nashville
- 9:00 AM: Back to the "free" breakfast. Another muffin… another attempt at optimism. Then, it was time to pack. This time, I managed to get everything in, though it looks like my suitcase is fighting a losing battle with its zippers.
- 10:00 AM: Check-out. The same weary gladiator at the front desk. Gave me a weary smile too. I think he knew I was leaving, and I wasn't entirely sad about it.
- 10:30 AM: Uber back to the airport. This time, no scenic routes, thank goodness.
- 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Airport limbo. Waiting. More waiting. The airport is a zoo, and I found myself people-watching. The woman who has 17 carry-on bags. The couple arguing loudly about whose turn it is to charge their phone. The guy who is inexplicably wearing a full suit of armor. (Okay, maybe I made that last one up.)
- 1:00 PM: Finally. On the plane. A tired sigh escapes my lips. This trip? It was a whirlwind of highs and lows, beige walls and spicy chicken. It was messy. It was slightly uncomfortable. But, and this is important: It was real. And you know what? I wouldn't trade it for the world.
- 1:30 PM: Takeoff. Goodbye, Nashville! Until next time, you crazy, beautiful, honky-tonkin' city.
Okay, spill the beans: Is this Avid Hotel at the Nashville Airport actually... good? Like, REALLY good? Because airport hotels, you know... *shudders*.
Alright, alright, hold your horses. Okay, *shudders* is right. Airport hotels are usually the purgatory of travel, right? A sad, slightly sticky holding pen until your flight. But look, I've stayed there, and... well, let's just say I wasn't expecting to *enjoy* it. I mean, I went in expecting the usual bland, beige experience. You know the drill: thin walls, questionable air conditioning, the faint aroma of stale coffee and despair clinging to the carpet.
But this Avid? This one actually surprised me. Like, *genuinely* surprised me. It's clean. Seriously clean. The lobby doesn't smell of industrial cleaner trying to mask a thousand sins. The rooms? Crisp. Actually *crisp*. The sheets. Oh, the sheets! I may or may not have done a little happy dance just from, well, *the sheets*. I wasn't expecting to find actual decent sleep. So, yeah. It's... good. Surprisingly good. I'd even say potentially my favorite airport hotel *ever*. (And I've seen some doozies.)
What's this 'Unbeatable Comfort' they're bragging about? Is it just marketing BS?
Okay, let's tackle the buzzwords. "Unbeatable Comfort." *Sigh.* Marketing, right? You brace yourself for the hyperbole. But, honestly? They're not *completely* lying. Okay, fine, maybe a *little* embellishment is involved... but, I'm gonna give them a C+.
The beds are actually comfy. (And I'm a bed snob. Ask my therapist. Actually, don't.) They're not rock hard, they're not saggy... Goldilocks would have loved those beds. And the pillows! Not those sad, flat, lumpy things. They're plump! Fluffy! They actually *supported* my head. And the blackout curtains? Seriously, pitch-black. Bonus points! I slept like a log *despite* the pre-flight jitters threatening to keep me up all night. Yeah, 'unbeatable' might be pushing it, but... comfortable? Absolutely. Significantly better than *most* airport hotels.
The free breakfast. Tell me the *truth*...is it just sad, pre-packaged muffins and lukewarm coffee? Because I can't handle another one of *those*.
Ugh, yes. The dreaded free breakfast. I have seen some *terrible* free brekkies in my time. The kind that make you question humanity. The kind that actively work against you having a pleasant day. I went in expecting the worst. I mean, airport hotels and free food are usually a recipe for disappointment, if not outright disgust.
And... this one wasn't *amazing*. Let's be clear. It's not a five-star brunch experience. But! It had *options*. Legit options! And this is where things get interesting, because there were… wait for it… *actual fresh waffles*! You make them yourself, but hey, at least they're warm and crispy. (And look, I'm not a chef, so trust me when I say, freshly made is better.) And the coffee? Okay, the coffee wasn't *gourmet*. But it was drinkable! And the fruit! It was... *fresh*. Not the sad, bruised stuff you find elsewhere. There were even *yogurt parfaits*! Okay, look. My standards are low when it comes to airport hotel breakfast. But this? This was *acceptable*. Dare I say, it was a *pleasant* start to the day. A *pleasant* start! A triumph, really. This deserves a 'yay' from the breakfast critic!
Okay, but... what's the *catch*? There's always a catch. Tell me about the downsides. The hidden fees. The parking situation. The Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi!
Alright, alright, Mr. Pessimist. Fine. Yeah, there are... *minor* catches. You know my mantra: nothing is perfect.
First: parking. It's not *free*. It rarely is at an airport hotel, to be fair, it's just annoying. The price is reasonable -- not robbery-level, but it's there. So, factor that in.
Second: The location is right near the airport, which is great. You're practically *in* it. Huge win for convenience. However... you are near the airport. Which means... sometimes, you hear planes. Now, it's not like they're landing in your room or anything. The soundproofing is pretty good, all told. But, If you’re *super* sensitive to noise, bring earplugs. Consider yourself warned!
Third: The Wi-Fi... It worked. More or less. It wasn't lightning fast. It was... adequate. Perfectly adequate. It wasn't the worst, but it also isn't going to blow your mind. I'm a sucker for working, fast Wi-fi. It was okay. I got what I needed.
And that's about it, honestly. The downsides are minimal. Which is a huge win by airport hotel standards.
I'm traveling with kids! Is this place kid-friendly? Or am I setting myself up for disaster?
I didn't travel with kids myself, and I'm not a child behaviour expert, so take this with a mountain of salt. But from what I saw It seemed like it caters to families pretty well.
I did see families checking in, and the lobby seemed spacious enough that they weren't crammed into a corner. The breakfast, with its waffles (yes, more waffles!) is a massive win for the kiddo crowd. If the kids are like most kids I know. The rooms are clean - crucial when you're travelling with children and all the mess they make. If there are specific family amenities, I can't tell you, maybe ask someone at reception. Overall, I'd hesitantly say it's family-friendly. However, if you need a pool or a playground, you are out of luck. Maybe ask beforehand, but I'd say it's a good bet for families. But again, not an expert, so proceed with caution.
Okay, the real deal breaker: The shuttle. Is it a decent shuttle? Does it actually run on time? Because airport shuttles... *shudders*...
The shuttle is EVERYTHING. Honestly. A good shuttle can make an airport hotel experience so much better. I've seen some truly terrible shuttles. Old, rattling, and late… They’re a nightmare. This Avid Hotel shuttle was pretty solid. It was clean. It ran regularly. It didn't smell suspiciously of stale exhaust fumes and regret.
I had a 6 AM flight. My internal clock was already screaming in panic and sleep-deprived terror. The shuttle was there, on time. Exactly when they said it would be. And then, BAM! I was at the airport. So, yeah,Infinity Inns
