The Russell Nashville
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Axel’s take

A standout church conversion for independent travelers who prefer East Nashville to Broadway.

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Axel’s rating: 9.3/10 · A self-service 3-star boutique hotel in a converted East Nashville church

The Russell is a self-service 3-star boutique hotel in a converted East Nashville church, and it's an exceptional pick if character matters more than full-service facilities. Stained glass and colorful interiors give it personality, while recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and easy communication. Restaurants and music venues are walkable; Broadway is a ride away. Complimentary coffee, snacks and parking add practical value.

The trade-off is independence: there's no staffed front desk, daily housekeeping, restaurant or bar. There's also no passenger elevator, although a luggage lift helps with bags. Room layouts vary considerably, and some interior rooms lack exterior windows, so choose carefully. We'd skip it if you need traditional hotel service, dependable step-free access upstairs or Broadway nightlife on your doorstep.

Rooms
Distinctive layouts and well-reviewed beds; check room size, floor and window details before booking.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across Tripadvisor, Expedia and Booking.com guest feedback.
Service
Code-based entry with remote phone, text and email support; recent guests generally praise communication.
Amenities
Complimentary coffee, room snacks, Wi-Fi and luggage lockers; no restaurant or bar.
Fees and surprises
One free parking space per room requires vehicle registration; checkout is 10:30 a.m.; review cancellation terms carefully.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Kayak. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

The location

819 Russell St, Nashville

Residential East Nashville setting near Five Points dining and music; plan transportation to Broadway.

Amenities and check-in

Complimentary coffee, room snacks, Wi-Fi and luggage lockers; no restaurant or bar.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 10:30 AM

  • No pool
  • Parking (free)
  • Self parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Wi-Fi (free)
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The Russell Nashville, Nashville: from $158 a night

From $158 a night at The Russell Nashville, checked Nov 1, 2026. Dec 1–2, 2026, 2 adults: $158 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $475 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $563 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Russell Nashville is a self-service 3-star boutique hotel in a converted East Nashville church in Nashville, United States.

Address: 819 Russell St, Nashville. Property ID: 1459287.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/nashville/the-russell-nashville-1459287

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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$475$563 on Booking.com$88 less (16%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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Total price: $490 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-02 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-07$294 for 1 night · 2 nights $477 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$183 for 1 night · 2 nights $352 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$169 for 1 night · 2 nights $352 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$183 for 1 night · 2 nights $354 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$171 for 1 night · 2 nights $337 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$166 for 1 night · 2 nights $485 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$319 for 1 night · 2 nights $680 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$361 for 1 night · 2 nights $546 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$185 for 1 night · 2 nights $368 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$183 for 1 night · 2 nights $351 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$168 for 1 night · 2 nights $331 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$163 for 1 night · 2 nights $346 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$183 for 1 night · 2 nights $389 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$206 for 1 night · 2 nights $450 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$244 for 1 night · 2 nights $407 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$163 for 1 night · 2 nights $367 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$204 for 1 night · 2 nights $371 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$167 for 1 night · 2 nights $343 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$176 for 1 night · 2 nights $352 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$176 for 1 night · 2 nights $400 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$224 for 1 night · 2 nights $429 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$205 for 1 night · 2 nights $373 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$168 for 1 night · 2 nights $332 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$164 for 1 night · 2 nights $322 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$158 for 1 night · 2 nights $337 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$179 for 1 night · 2 nights $358 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$179 for 1 night · 2 nights $408 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$229 for 1 night · 2 nights $475 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$246 for 1 night · 2 nights $441 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-06$195 for 1 night · 2 nights $374 · up to 14 nights priced

Axel's take: 9.3/10

A standout church conversion for independent travelers who prefer East Nashville to Broadway. A self-service 3-star boutique hotel in a converted East Nashville church, scored for what it is.

The Russell is a self-service 3-star boutique hotel in a converted East Nashville church, and it's an exceptional pick if character matters more than full-service facilities. Stained glass and colorful interiors give it personality, while recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and easy communication. Restaurants and music venues are walkable; Broadway is a ride away. Complimentary coffee, snacks and parking add practical value.

The trade-off is independence: there's no staffed front desk, daily housekeeping, restaurant or bar. There's also no passenger elevator, although a luggage lift helps with bags. Room layouts vary considerably, and some interior rooms lack exterior windows, so choose carefully. We'd skip it if you need traditional hotel service, dependable step-free access upstairs or Broadway nightlife on your doorstep.

  • Best for: Independent couples; East Nashville food and music trips; Travelers who appreciate historic buildings

  • Watch out for: No passenger elevator; Self-service arrival; no daily housekeeping; Some rooms lack exterior windows

  • Location: Residential East Nashville setting near Five Points dining and music; plan transportation to Broadway.

  • Rooms: Distinctive layouts and well-reviewed beds; check room size, floor and window details before booking.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Tripadvisor, Expedia and Booking.com guest feedback.

  • Service: Code-based entry with remote phone, text and email support; recent guests generally praise communication.

  • Amenities: Complimentary coffee, room snacks, Wi-Fi and luggage lockers; no restaurant or bar.

  • Fees and surprises: One free parking space per room requires vehicle registration; checkout is 10:30 a.m.; review cancellation terms carefully.

Axel's opinion of The Russell Nashville, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Kayak. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About The Russell Nashville

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 819 Russell St, Nashville
  • Guest rating: 4.9/5 on Google from 1,294 reviews (location 3.8/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Main Street Station Inbound: 4 min walk · Main Street Station Outbound: 4 min walk · Hunters Station: 11 min walk · Nashville International Airport: 15 min by taxi · Tennessee State Museum: 7 min by taxi · Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: 8 min by taxi
  • Amenities: No pool, Parking (free), Self parking, Accessible parking, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 10:30
  • City page: Hotels in Nashville

Room types

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Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room

Standard Penthouse room

Standard Single room

Standard Single Penthouse room

Standard Triple Penthouse room

Standard Double room (bunk bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)

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Standard room (sofa)

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Classic room

Classic Double room (full double bed)

Suite

Penthouse Suite

Single Suite

Triple Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Quadruple Suite

Quintuple Suite

Suite (sofa)

Penthouse Suite (sofa)

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