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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Nashville, TN
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Gaylord Opryland Resort  & Convention Center

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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214

Phone (615) 889-1000

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 Management

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Gaylord Hotels - Nashville, TN

 Property Description

Gaylord Opryland is recognized around the world for its extraordinary service, luxurious accommodations and first-class entertainment.

Under majestic, climate-controlled glass atriums, you'll be surrounded by nine acres of lush indoor gardens, winding rivers and pathways, and sparkling waterfalls where you can unwind, explore, shop, dine, and be entertained to your heart's content. Highlights include a 44-foot waterfall, fountain shows, and tours aboard our Delta Flatboats - right inside the hotel.

While you are here, experience the legendary sounds of the Grand Ole Opry®, play at Nashville's premier golf course,Gaylord Springs®, enjoy a lunch or dinner cruise aboard the General Jackson® Showboat, get your kicks at the Wildhorse Saloon, or walk to the nearby mall, Opry MillsSM.

For a great value, check out our Vacation Packages, combining room accommodations with tickets to our most popular attractions and entertainment.

To preserve the pristine condition of its resort, Gaylord Opryland is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is prohibited in all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, and public spaces.

Location

Located within one-day's drive of two-thirds of the nation's population
Just 10 minutes from Nashville International Airport

Guest Rooms

2,881 total guest rooms
165 suites and 741 atrium-view rooms with private balconies
Rooms contain two phone lines, one cordless phone, easy-to-use voice mail and Internet connectivity

Exhibition and Meeting Facilities

600,000-square-feet of meeting and exhibition space
Exhibit space totaling over 263,000 square feet
Ballrooms totaling over 127,000 square feet
71,375 square feet of ballroom pre-function space
More than 100 meeting and breakout rooms
Three executive boardrooms
17 covered loading docks with large overhead bay doors
On-site conference service vendors including IKON Business Center, Corporate Magic, Presentation Services Audio Visual, and Freeman Decorating Company

Property Highlights

Year-round climate controlled atriums
Nine acres of lush indoor gardens featuring a 44-foot cascading waterfall
A re-creation of a Delta river town with shopping, dining and flatboats
Convenient parking
Airport and area shuttle available
On-site Hertz car rental

Exciting Dining Experiences

Old Hickory Steakhouse – ultimate fine-dining steakhouse with a beautiful view
Ristorante Volare serving authentic Italian
Cascades Seafood Restaurant specializing in seafood
Water’s Edge Marketplace Buffet - enticing global flavors at this restaurant featuring action stations
Findley’s – authentic Irish fare with a fine selection of drafts
Rusty's Sports Bar
Paisano's
Stax
Garden Conservatory Cafe
Java Coast Coffee

Recreation and Entertainment

Gaylord Springs™
The legendary sounds of the Grand Ole Opry®
Lunch and dinner cruises for groups aboard the General Jackson Showboat® and Music City Queen®
Tours highlighting Nashville area attractions
Outdoor pools
Relâche Spa, Salon, and Fitness Center

 Why People Like to Work for Us

STARS

We call our employees STARS because they bring sparkling smiles, genuine excitement, and a "consider it done" spirit to work every day.

"STARS" defines what it takes to succeed at Gaylord Entertainment: Smiles, Teamwork, Attitude, Reliability, and Service with a Passion.

These are the qualities we look for in every employee, in every position, within Gaylord Entertainment.

The Management Team


Gaylord Hotels boasts a management team of experienced industry executives with histories of successfully managing public hospitality, real estate and service companies. Some of the most innovative, energized and knowledgeable professionals in the industry are working to create and grow the Gaylord Hotels brand.

Every member of the Gaylord Hotels team shares the common vision of providing flawless service to customers seeking meeting, convention and leisure experiences. Everyone - from the Board of Directors to management to those who man the front desks or work tirelessly behind the scenes - shares this philosophy. Gaylord Hotels and its management team aim to create a hospitality and entertainment experience like no other.

 Property Statistics

Number of rooms2,881
 
 
 

 Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants
 Casual/3 meal
 Italian
 Seafood
 Steakhouse
Lounges
 Entertainment
 Lounge
 Sports Bar

 Amenities

Hotel Amenities
  • GUEST ROOMS
  • Refrigerators available upon request ($20 charge per delivery)
  • Two dual-line telephones with speakerphones (one is cordless)
  • Bedside alarm clock equipped with CD player
  • Modem data port
  • Remote control television with cable
  • Personal coffee maker, with stoneware mugs, complimentary coffee and tea
  • Full size iron and ironing board
  • Guest voice mail service
  • In-room pay-per-view movies
  • In-room pay-per-view music service
  • In-room pay-per-play game system available
  • GUEST BATHROOMS
  • Luxurious bath amenities including bath gels and soaps
  • Hair dryers
  • High Speed Internet Access In Room
  • Wireless Internet Access though out the hotel
  • Local Calls up to 20 minutes ($0.10/minute thereafter)
  • Toll-Free Calls up to 20 minutes ($0.10/minute thereafter)
  • Access to the Fitness Center in Relâche™, The Spa at Gaylord Opryland®
  • Daily Newspaper Delivery (USA Today M-F/Tennessean Sat-Sun)
  • Bottled Water in Guest Room (2 bottles provided, refreshed daily)
  • Scheduled Complex Shuttle Transportation
  • GUEST SERVICES
  • 24-Hour Concierge
  • Airport Shuttle Pick-up
  • Banquet & Catering Services
  • Event Transportation
  • Sharp Shooter Imaging (615-458-1313)
  • Gift Shops
  • Retail Outlets
  • Hertz Car Rentals
  • Poolside Service
  • Resort Shuttle
  • 24-Hour Room Service
  • Tour Desk
  • Valet Parking
  • Wedding Planning
  • HOTEL AMENITIES
  • Activities Desk
  • Relâche Spa, Salon, & Fitness Center
  • In-room iron, ironing board, blow dryer, in-room safe, 2 phones with dataport and voicemail
  • On-site Shops and Restaurants
  • RECREATION
  • Delta River Flatboat Tours
  • Fitness Center
  • Golf - 18 hole championship course
  • Outdoor Swimming Pools
  • Outdoor Tennis Courts
Spa Amenities
  • Relache Spa
  • Massages
  • Facials
  • Treatment Enhancements
  • Body Therapies
  • Hand and Foot Therapies
  • Nail Enhancements
  • Hairstyling
  • Make-Up Services
  • Children's Services
  • Waxing
  • Fitness

 Internet Links

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Conference Center
http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordopryland/
Gaylord Hotels
http://www.gaylordhotels.com

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