Hotels near Nashville International Airport ranked for early flights and layovers
Nine hotels along Donelson Pike, ranked by Navan for early flights, layovers, and Park and Fly.
Why these nine sit in Donelson, not on the airport grounds
Hilton BNA sits on airport grounds at 2 Terminal Drive. Navan’s booking data then clusters these nine 1.3–1.5 miles out in Donelson, a shuttle hop from Terminal Garage 2.
Closest hotel: Country Inn & Suites at 1.3 miles on Donelson Pike
Distance range: All 9 hotels sit 1.3–1.5 miles out in Donelson and Larkwood
Loyalty programs: Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, Choice Privileges
Shuttle pickup: Ground Transportation Center, Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2
Top Hotels Near Nashville International Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Nashville Airport, TN
7.9 Rating (4,901 Reviews)
1.3 miles from Nashville International Airport
590 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Closest on Donelson Pike for the business traveler who wants a 24-hour shuttle and a free breakfast without a full-service price. Refrigerators and microwaves sit in the rooms, weekday breakfast runs 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, and the complimentary airport van runs around the clock.
Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport
9.1 Rating (1,737 Reviews)
1.4 miles from Nashville International Airport
44 Rachel Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
Highest guest score on this list, built for the business traveler who wants Hangar Bar + Kitchen and an outdoor pool after a delayed inbound. The 24-hour fitness center and on-request airport shuttle cover a layover that stretches into a work block.
avid hotel Nashville Airport by IHG
8.7 Rating (590 Reviews)
1.4 miles from Nashville International Airport
40 RACHEL DRIVE, Nashville, TN 37214
Book it when a free breakfast and IHG points matter more than a sit-down restaurant on a short overnight. Complimentary self-serve breakfast runs 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, and the airport shuttle operates on a schedule, so confirm the window for a 5 AM departure.
Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Airport
8.2 Rating (559 Reviews)
1.4 miles from Nashville International Airport
583 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Kitchen-equipped rooms for the colleague who needs a stove, not a minibar, on a two-night Nashville connection. Complimentary on-the-go breakfast runs weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, the airport shuttle runs at scheduled times, and an outdoor pool sits on site for a delayed inbound.
Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport
8.6 Rating (1,970 Reviews)
1.4 miles from Nashville International Airport
777 Mcgavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
The four-star flagship on McGavock Pike, aimed at the business traveler who wants Old Hickory Grill and a full-service stay after a long connection. Indoor and seasonal outdoor pools plus a scheduled complimentary shuttle make it the pick when a client might join.
Drury Inn & Suites Nashville Airport
9 Rating (2,530 Reviews)
1.5 miles from Nashville International Airport
555 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Free breakfast plus the 5:30 Kickback evening menu make this the value pick when two included meals beat a restaurant receipt. Indoor and outdoor pools sit on site, and the airport shuttle runs limited hours, so confirm timing for a pre-dawn flight.
Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport
8.4 Rating (1,550 Reviews)
1.5 miles from Nashville International Airport
1112 Airport Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
A 24-hour shuttle and an indoor pool for the inbound that lands after midnight and still needs a sit-down dinner. RBG Bar and Grille covers the meal, and about 4,000 square feet of meeting space handles a fly-in huddle without downtown traffic.
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Airport by IHG
7.6 Rating (1,477 Reviews)
1.5 miles from Nashville International Airport
1111 Airport Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
When a 5 AM departure can’t wait on a scheduled van, this Airport Center Drive stay is the 24-hour shuttle play. Complimentary buffet breakfast runs 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, and the seasonal outdoor pool plus 24-hour fitness center cover a long connection.
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Nashville Airport
7.3 Rating (1,293 Reviews)
1.5 miles from Nashville International Airport
510 Claridge Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
Skip the shuttle entirely if you already have a car and want the cheapest bed in the cluster with free self-parking. There is no complimentary airport van on this property, so budget a rideshare for the 1.5-mile hop to Terminal Garage 2.
What’s in the Area
- Old Hickory Grill at Sheraton Music City handles client dinners without a downtown drive. Reserve on event nights.
- Hangar Bar + Kitchen at Cambria covers a sit-down plate and a drink on Rachel Drive.
- SweetMilk at 329 Donelson Pike opens at 7 AM, useful for a call before the shuttle.
- Bojangles at 420 Donelson Pike is the quick chicken-and-biscuit stop near the Donelson Pike hotels.
- Terminal Garages 1 and 2 sit across from the terminal, with a published daily max around $26 on the Park at BNA page.
- Economy Lots B and C stay open with a free shuttle. Terminal Lot A is closed as of July 1, 2026.
- Parking is cashless as of July 1, 2026. Use a card or the on-site Cash-to-Card kiosks.
- Donelson hotels often sell Park and Fly that beats the garage daily max on trips of several days.
- Hotel shuttles pick up at the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2. Exit Level 1 and turn right.
- WeGo Route 18 boards at the purple WeGo sign in that same garage. Adult fare is $2.
- Express Route 18 trips to WeGo Central take about 20 minutes. Local trips take 35–45 minutes.
- Rideshare and taxis queue in the Ground Transportation Center. Don’t wait on Departures.
- Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills sit a short drive from Sheraton Music City on McGavock Pike.
- Nissan Stadium is about a 10-minute drive west, useful if a Titans or concert date lands on your layover.
- Music City Center is about 7 miles west. Treat it as a downtown stay, not a walk from Donelson.
- Bridgestone Arena and Broadway sit downtown. Save them for a full free evening, not a 90-minute connection.
- Sheraton Music City is the 410-room full-service option when you need scale, a restaurant, and meeting rooms.
- Radisson lists about 4,000 square feet of conference space for a fly-in huddle off Airport Center Drive.
- Cambria lists about 4,300 square feet of conference space plus Hangar Bar + Kitchen on Rachel Drive.
- Several hotels run 24-hour business centers for boarding passes and last-minute decks.
- Confirm shuttle hours before you book. Drury and Cambria aren’t 24-hour vans. Red Roof has no shuttle.
- Wait at Terminal Garage 2 Level 1, not Departures, or you’ll miss the hotel van.
- For a 5 AM departure, arrange the shuttle at check-in. Don’t assume every property runs all night.
- Hilton BNA is the on-airport walk option. These nine still need the garage-level shuttle or a rideshare.
What’s in the Area
- Old Hickory Grill at Sheraton Music City handles client dinners without a downtown drive. Reserve on event nights.
- Hangar Bar + Kitchen at Cambria covers a sit-down plate and a drink on Rachel Drive.
- SweetMilk at 329 Donelson Pike opens at 7 AM, useful for a call before the shuttle.
- Bojangles at 420 Donelson Pike is the quick chicken-and-biscuit stop near the Donelson Pike hotels.
- Terminal Garages 1 and 2 sit across from the terminal, with a published daily max around $26 on the Park at BNA page.
- Economy Lots B and C stay open with a free shuttle. Terminal Lot A is closed as of July 1, 2026.
- Parking is cashless as of July 1, 2026. Use a card or the on-site Cash-to-Card kiosks.
- Donelson hotels often sell Park and Fly that beats the garage daily max on trips of several days.
- Hotel shuttles pick up at the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2. Exit Level 1 and turn right.
- WeGo Route 18 boards at the purple WeGo sign in that same garage. Adult fare is $2.
- Express Route 18 trips to WeGo Central take about 20 minutes. Local trips take 35–45 minutes.
- Rideshare and taxis queue in the Ground Transportation Center. Don’t wait on Departures.
- Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills sit a short drive from Sheraton Music City on McGavock Pike.
- Nissan Stadium is about a 10-minute drive west, useful if a Titans or concert date lands on your layover.
- Music City Center is about 7 miles west. Treat it as a downtown stay, not a walk from Donelson.
- Bridgestone Arena and Broadway sit downtown. Save them for a full free evening, not a 90-minute connection.
- Sheraton Music City is the 410-room full-service option when you need scale, a restaurant, and meeting rooms.
- Radisson lists about 4,000 square feet of conference space for a fly-in huddle off Airport Center Drive.
- Cambria lists about 4,300 square feet of conference space plus Hangar Bar + Kitchen on Rachel Drive.
- Several hotels run 24-hour business centers for boarding passes and last-minute decks.
- Confirm shuttle hours before you book. Drury and Cambria aren’t 24-hour vans. Red Roof has no shuttle.
- Wait at Terminal Garage 2 Level 1, not Departures, or you’ll miss the hotel van.
- For a 5 AM departure, arrange the shuttle at check-in. Don’t assume every property runs all night.
- Hilton BNA is the on-airport walk option. These nine still need the garage-level shuttle or a rideshare.
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