
Axel’s take
A strong Midtown choice for friendly service, with fees and street noise to weigh.
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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · an upscale 4-star boutique hotel in Midtown beside Vanderbilt
Kimpton Aertson is an upscale 4-star boutique hotel beside Vanderbilt, better suited to a Midtown stay than a Lower Broadway bar crawl. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want distinctive design without sacrificing the basics: recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and welcoming staff. Henley’s food and the evening social hour add appeal, while the genuinely pet-friendly approach makes this especially useful for dog owners.
The trade-offs are worth planning around. Street-facing rooms can pick up nightlife and traffic noise, so light sleepers should request a higher, quieter room. There’s a daily amenity fee as well as paid parking, and breakfast isn’t generally included. IHG currently lists the rooftop pool and pool bar as closed for the season, reopening in April 2027. We’d skip it if pool time or immediate access to Lower Broadway is the priority.
- Rooms
- Distinctive modern styling; generally comfortable, but request a higher room away from street noise.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across recent guest reviews, despite occasional reports of worn furnishings.
- Service
- Warm, helpful staff draw repeated praise; isolated service and valet delays do occur.
- Amenities
- Henley, Woodhouse Spa, gym and evening social hour; rooftop pool and pool bar currently seasonally closed.
- Fees and surprises
- Daily amenity fee, separate parking charges and breakfast usually extra.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Travelocity. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
2021 Broadway, Nashville
Beside Vanderbilt, with nearby restaurants and bars; not in the Lower Broadway entertainment strip.
Amenities and check-in
Henley, Woodhouse Spa, gym and evening social hour; rooftop pool and pool bar currently seasonally closed.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Outdoor pool
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Babysitting and childcare
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
Additional hotel policies
- Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between USD 15 and USD 25 per person (approximately); Valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per day
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Kimpton Aertson Hotel by IHG, Nashville: from $172 a night
From $172 a night at Kimpton Aertson Hotel by IHG, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 29–30, 2026, 2 adults: $172 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $427 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $525 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Kimpton Aertson Hotel by IHG is an upscale 4-star boutique hotel in Midtown beside Vanderbilt in Nashville, United States.
Address: 2021 Broadway, Nashville. Property ID: 1063669.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/nashville/kimpton-aertson-hotel-by-ihg-1063669
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $364 | $454 on Booking.com | $90 less (20%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $427 | $525 on Booking.com | $98 less (19%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $460 | $554 on Booking.com | $94 less (17%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $403 | $481 on Booking.com | $78 less (16%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Total price: $536 USD
2026-11-24 to 2026-11-27 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-07 | $383 for 1 night · 2 nights $575 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $192 for 1 night · 2 nights $496 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $304 for 1 night · 2 nights $969 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $665 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,001 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $336 for 1 night · 2 nights $600 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $264 for 1 night · 2 nights $645 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $381 for 1 night · 2 nights $783 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $402 for 1 night · 2 nights $598 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $196 for 1 night · 2 nights $460 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $264 for 1 night · 2 nights $523 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $259 for 1 night · 2 nights $531 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $272 for 1 night · 2 nights $543 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $271 for 1 night · 2 nights $518 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $247 for 1 night · 2 nights $491 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $244 for 1 night · 2 nights $423 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $179 for 1 night · 2 nights $363 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $184 for 1 night · 2 nights $362 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $178 for 1 night · 2 nights $358 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $180 for 1 night · 2 nights $358 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $178 for 1 night · 2 nights $361 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $183 for 1 night · 2 nights $376 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $193 for 1 night · 2 nights $365 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $172 for 1 night · 2 nights $362 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $190 for 1 night · 2 nights $411 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $221 for 1 night · 2 nights $418 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $197 for 1 night · 2 nights $405 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $208 for 1 night · 2 nights $419 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $211 for 1 night · 2 nights $427 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $216 for 1 night · 2 nights $399 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $183 for 1 night · 2 nights $378 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 8.7/10
A strong Midtown choice for friendly service, with fees and street noise to weigh. an upscale 4-star boutique hotel in Midtown beside Vanderbilt, scored for what it is.
Kimpton Aertson is an upscale 4-star boutique hotel beside Vanderbilt, better suited to a Midtown stay than a Lower Broadway bar crawl. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want distinctive design without sacrificing the basics: recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and welcoming staff. Henley’s food and the evening social hour add appeal, while the genuinely pet-friendly approach makes this especially useful for dog owners.
The trade-offs are worth planning around. Street-facing rooms can pick up nightlife and traffic noise, so light sleepers should request a higher, quieter room. There’s a daily amenity fee as well as paid parking, and breakfast isn’t generally included. IHG currently lists the rooftop pool and pool bar as closed for the season, reopening in April 2027. We’d skip it if pool time or immediate access to Lower Broadway is the priority.
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Best for: Vanderbilt visitors; travelers with dogs; couples wanting a Midtown base
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Watch out for: street noise in exposed rooms; daily amenity fee and paid parking; pool and pool bar closed until April 2027
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Location: Beside Vanderbilt, with nearby restaurants and bars; not in the Lower Broadway entertainment strip.
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Rooms: Distinctive modern styling; generally comfortable, but request a higher room away from street noise.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent guest reviews, despite occasional reports of worn furnishings.
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Service: Warm, helpful staff draw repeated praise; isolated service and valet delays do occur.
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Amenities: Henley, Woodhouse Spa, gym and evening social hour; rooftop pool and pool bar currently seasonally closed.
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Fees and surprises: Daily amenity fee, separate parking charges and breakfast usually extra.
Axel's opinion of Kimpton Aertson Hotel by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Travelocity. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Kimpton Aertson Hotel by IHG
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
- 2021 Broadway, Nashville
- Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 1,157 reviews (location 4.7/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Nashville International Airport: 17 min by taxi · Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: 9 min by taxi
- Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between USD 15 and USD 25 per person (approximately); Valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per day
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness facilities, Spa (extra charge), Electric car charging, Parking, Parking nearby, Pets allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Common kitchen, Kitchen, Golf course
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Nashville
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Essential room
- Room features: Fridge
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Essential Quadruple room
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Essential Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Essential Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Room
Quadruple room
Mobility Accessible room
- Room features: Fridge
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Mobility Accessible Quadruple room
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Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Double room Midtown View (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Mobility Accessible Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Corner Mobility Accessible Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Mobility Accessible Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Mobility Accessible Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Premium room
Premium Quadruple room
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Premium Mobility Accessible room
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Premium Mobility Accessible Quadruple room
Premium Corner Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
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Premium Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Premium Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Premium Mobility Accessible Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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- Premium Mobility Accessible Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Suite
1 Bedroom Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
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- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Mobility Accessible Suite
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Twin Suite (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Twin Suite (twin beds) — room photo 2
Spa Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Spa Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Spa Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Spa Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Spa Mobility Accessible Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Spa Mobility Accessible Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Spa Mobility Accessible Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
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