Waymore’s Guest House, Nashville
More photosWaymore’s Guest House is a stylish, modern addition to Nashville’s East Bank, officially opening its doors in 2022. It positions itself as a low-key, locally-loved haven that embraces the city’s musical roots while moving away from traditional country clichés. The design features a distinct mid-century aesthetic, intentionally creating a relaxed, home-like environment for both travelers and local artists.
The hotel’s personality is captured by its mascot, a quirky “cyclops cowboy” who appears on everything from room key cards to the massive neon sign glowing above the rooftop. This rooftop space, known as Tall Tales, is a standout feature where guests can enjoy live local music and cocktails while overlooking the city skyline. It’s an ideal spot for visitors who want the Nashville experience without the overwhelming bustle of downtown.
With 93 thoughtfully appointed rooms, the property feels intimate and accessible. They’ve leaned into the local culture by incorporating unique visual identities across their branding and spaces, offering a refreshing take on the typical Music City hotel. The building is also notably pet-friendly, adding to its welcoming, communal atmosphere.
The location is a major draw, sitting conveniently between downtown and the eclectic East Nashville neighborhood. You are just a short drive or an energetic walk away from major landmarks like the Ryman Auditorium, the Johnny Cash Museum, and the vibrant honky-tonks of Broadway. It serves as a perfect, grounded base for exploring both the historical legends and the modern pulse of Tennessee’s capital.
Expert reviews
“Waymore’s Guest House and Casual Club, a new addition to East Nashville, is pet-friendly and styled with a music theme (the bar fridges look like Marshall amplifiers).”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Nashville.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
19 March 2026
Was a great choice for our family
The hotel has a really fun vibe and is in a great location.
Staff was not overly friendly or helpful. They were pleasant, but considering how nice everyone else in Nashville is, would have been nice to see a smile.
11 March 2026
Loves this hotel
We had the best time loved the vibe at this hotel
3 March 2026
It was a comfy nice stay.
Nice workers , cute rooms
N/A maybe parking , but it’s free so I can’t complain
16 February 2026
Great place, would stay there again.
Great location, great price, looks brand new.
You have to check in before parking in their parking garage.
8 February 2026
Really enjoyed the style and location of the place including the rooftop bar - excellent stay!
Really enjoyed the style and location of the place including the rooftop bar - excellent stay!
5 February 2026
Clean modern hotel, excellent location and good shower.
Location
Nothing
20 January 2026
We love staying here.
Modern, clean, and great location. They provide free day pass to the gym down the street which was a great start to the morning. The staff is very friendly and welcoming.
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19 January 2026
Have become one of our go tos. Stayed twice so far.
The vibe and cleanliness
The breakfast
18 January 2026
Avoid downtown Nashville. Close to great local brewery and lots of dining / entertainment options.
Nice rooms with tall ceilings. Huge shower, plenty of instant hot water.
Rooftop bar with lots of open space outside is an added bonus.
7 January 2026
This place is such a vibe, 10 out of 10 for me.
The place was clean, beautiful atmosphere and all the staff was very accommodating.
6 January 2026
Clean, modern, walkable Nashville stay!
Everything! Super clean, great coffee/bar, right near restaurants, dog friendly!
Nothing!
5 January 2026
Welcoming and wonderful- worth the trip.
Rooftop bar
No real food (entrees) at rooftop bar. Also no lunch on roof.
4 January 2026
Perfect hotel for an unforgettable stay in Nashville!!!
The location, the cleanliness, rooftop bar, the staff, and the vibe was perfect! We will definitely be staying here again!
Parking was a bit full but other than that nothing.
3 January 2026
Would definitely stay here again.
Free parking, delicious food in the lobby restaurant, very friendly staff.
No refrigerator in the room.
3 January 2026
Clean and comfortable room in East Nashville.
Clean, comfortable room with a large shower. Hotel restaurant has something for everyone. Friendly and helpful staff. Easy, free, on-site parking. Easy internet access. Hotel has both elevators and stairs. Many options for eating within walking distance.
The hotel has on industrial vibe. The water lines and HVAC duct work are exposed. We often heard water running through the pipes and air flowing through the duct work. There was something mounted on the ceiling of our room. I'm guessing it was a smoke alarm. It would flash every few seconds and was a bit annoying. Also, the thermostat for the room's HVAC is way more complicated than needed. We never did figure out how to set the room temperature.
31 December 2025
Perfect location to visit Nashville.
Style and decoration. The Rooftop view is amazing. Location is great.
Everything was good.
18 December 2025
Good location, easy walking to good eats.
Great location and free covered parking.
17 December 2025
Great place to stay, convenient to downtown, Broadway, music district. Short walking distance to great bars and restaura
Great vibe! Amazing outdoor areas!
No coffee in lobby after breakfast hours, had to order coffee at the bar and it was fairly pricey.
16 December 2025
One of my favorite hotel stays ever
Staff! Great location
No coffee in the room
10 December 2025
Good stay, good location, nice lobby but (some) personal a bit distant.
Free parking under the building was nice, easy to reach. East Nashville is a nice and surprising neighbourhood. Room was big enough, nice shower (enough hot water), bed was a bit too hard to us, and we missed one side table and lights at the bed (just one small light > reading in bed needed the big lights in the room).
Comparing with Huntsville and Atlanta, the staff was less personal, and some of them were not that friendly (luckily not all of them). Breakfast was not included and a bit too expensive for a good quick bite in the morning to start the day. However, on 100m there is 'Wild Berry Acai' with delicious Acai bowls. The rooftop bar is probably a very nice place in the summer (we were there in December). If you don't fancy to walk, you always need an Uber (only 7 USD) or own car to go downtown, we walked downtown, e.g. to the Country Music Hall of Fame, that was a walk of 25'.
7 December 2025
Convenient—interesting part of town. Great local restaurants nearby.
Great location with parking.
30 November 2025
Very well-maintained and clean guest experience with a great East Nashville location!
Great location and value!
n/a
21 November 2025
Overall, stay was good and would recommend. Room/hotel very clean, nice staff, and close to DT.
Value and proximity to downtown were very good
Wasn't exactly the room I booked. There was a day bed at entry and the couch was opposite the bed, underneath the TV, so not well organized.
15 November 2025
Good value and cute hotel.
Very cute unique hotel
Restaurants close, but not able to walk to very many.
11 November 2025
Easy relaxed … everything we read about was true … highly recommend this hotel!
Loved everything at Waymore’s — food,staff, cleanliness, relaxed vibe. Rooftop bar was amazing and it’s a quick 6 min. Uber ride to downtown Nashville. Would stay again, for sure!!!
4 November 2025
We had an absolute wonderful time! The team went above and beyond to ensure we had a truly amazing trip.
We loved the proximity to everything we needed in Nashville
We have no complaints about the property.
29 October 2025
Decent Stay, Could Have Done Longer
Very quirky hotel, hipster-ish but a mix of people frequenting the hotel. The roof top bar was really cool and had an excellent Bluegrass band on when we were there. The rooms are unique, clean and cozy. The local area is unaffected by the over tourism of Broadway and lots of decent bars and restaurants in the area. Locals are friendly and welcoming and the staff were helpful
Nothing to dislike, overall a very good stay
26 October 2025
Great location & modern room
Loved our stay here. Clean and modern room in a good location, lots of nice bars/restaurants nearby and cheap to get into Downtown in an uber.
25 October 2025
A great friendly place to stay within walking distance from Nashville ctr.
Great location with loads of places to eat round about.
20 October 2025
Great East Nashville Stay
Great vibe in the bar area downstairs and friendly staff. Easy to get into the downtown area on the bus, and plenty of restaurants in walking distance
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Private check-in/check-out
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
- - Visual aids: Braille
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
Reception services
- - Invoice provided
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27 March 2026
Overall great experience, would definitely stay again