The building is beautiful and the neighborhood is extraordinary. We had several exceptional meals and a great night of live music within walking distance and used ride shares for everything else. Took a self-guided walking tour of East Nashville, which features gorgeous architecture and multiple historical sites. Bed was very comfortable, shower was terrific, and the coffee pods in the common room - where we spent an afternoon reading and relaxing - were the best we’ve ever had. Staff was quick to respond to our requests (via text).

Our room (2:5) was on the small side - generous space in bathroom, but lacked places to hang or stow clothing for a couple staying for four nights.

Are you searching for a unique and charming hotel for your upcoming trip to Nashville? Look no further! The Russell Hotel, located in the heart of East Nashville, offers a one-of-a-kind experience in a beautifully repurposed church building. Each of our 23 rooms has its own story, featuring original, reclaimed, and repurposed details and architecture. At The Russell, you’ll enjoy the perfect blend of history and hospitality, making it the ideal choice for your Nashville getaway! At The Russell, it’s the little touches that set us apart. Imagine this: a Dyson blow dryer in every room, ensuring your hair looks fabulous for your adventures around town. Each room is meticulously designed by Nashville’s top designers, offering a unique and stylish experience you won’t find anywhere else. We spared no expense to ensure our guests have the best possible stay. From ultra-comfortable beds to a lobby photo booth perfect for capturing special moments, and even a podcast studio, every detail is crafted with your comfort and enjoyment in mind.

Our stay at The Russell was phenomenal. The property is so unique and in such a perfect spot for walking around and exploring all East Nashville has to offer (and is a very short, easy drive to other parts of the city) The lobby is beautiful and fun and the rooms have so much character as well! Everything was clean and comfortable. I loved all the attention to detail and the free water, snacks and coozies were such a welcoming added bonus! We loved everything about our stay at The Russell and can't wait to stay there again soon!

The building itself was charming and the communication with the staff was great. They were very helpful and accommodating. The Dyson hair dryer was fantastic.

I felt the space could have been utilized better. There was very limited room to hang clothes and no drawers in either the bedroom or bathroom. And while I understand the no housekeeping policy during the stay, I would have liked the floor to at least start out clean instead of gritty. I also found it somewhat odd that the bedside lights could not be individually turned on and off. Another small glitch: the luggage lift was not working on the day we left.

The Russell had lovely, modern, but not overdone aesthetics, in both the room and common areas. It was quiet and peaceful. I enjoyed walking around the neighborhood and there were great coffee shops, food options, etc within easy, safe walking distance.

I booked a skylight room not realizing that the skylight actually looks into the common area of the hotel not outside - I now realize this is made clear on the hotel website but not on booking.com. It made the room feel quite cave-like and I didn't love the lack of natural light.

We decided to stay at The Russell after leaving a nightmare Airbnb stay. What a great choice that was! As soon as we pulled up to The Russell, we were awed by it’s former church structure, and the sorbet-tinged country vibe of its interior design. We also loved that our stay contributed to meals and accommodation to Nashville’s houseless population. In short here is what we loved about The Russell: Aesthetic Location Cleanliness Customer Service Bed We will definitely stay here again!

Loved it!

The Russell Nashville is an extraordinary boutique hotel experience! I was only in town for one night, and exhausted by the time I arrived at the hotel after an event. My room was quiet, impeccably clean, sublimely comfortable, and gorgeous. I appreciated the thoughtful touches (tasty snacks and bottled water). The only thing that would have made it more perfect would have been a huge bathtub. That said, the shower was enormous. I felt good that part of my room rate helped homeless charities in the area, and I hope to stay at The Russell again soon.

No bathtub

Loved the location and the repurposed church as a hotel while keeping the architectural elements.

This is probably my bad….. we were in room 3:3 which had a skylight to the lobby. I didn’t know you could close a curtain over the skylight; so the first night was a bit rough with the lobby lighting coming in overhead. In hindsight, I should have texted the hotel staff during the night (they are available 24/7), and they would have solved my problem right away.

It was interesting to see how they used the space in this heritage church. Common spaces were great. The ensuite was great, lots of electrical and USB support.

I was shocked when the skylight opened to another room and not directly to the outside. I Couldn't find my preferred news channels on Roku.

The location was great - walkable to many restaurants & bars. The room was cozy & clean & quiet - a sound machine was provided in the room. We extended our stay & the correspondence was excellent to rearrange checkout.

Some peeling paint inside our room & other minor cosmetic needs to the interiors.