The city of Nashville, Tennessee is known for its history, and most folks born in Tennessee can recite its beginnings verbatim. The once small town was established as a trading post in 1689, but it wasn’t until 1806 that Nashville was incorporated and became the county seat of Davidson County, Tennessee. Nashville became the capital of the state in 1843. The capital of a city requires a certain level of luxury, of course, and Nashville welcomed the construction of the Hermitage Hotel in 1908. Designated as a historic landmark and one of the most "Historic Hotels of America," the Hermitage Hotel is a must-visit for any local or traveler.

The Hermitage Hotel was commissioned by 250 residents when it was found that Tennessee’s state capital had a yawning lack of luxurious accommodations. It took two years to build and was eventually named for the nearby estate of former president Andrew Jackson.

You can find the hotel a mere two blocks from the state capital building. The area eventually became a business district, but the Hermitage Hotel has managed to retain a sense of grandeur in Nashville’s busy downtown. If you walk inside, you’ll find that the stunning Beaux-Arts design in the lobby, designed with a painted glass ceiling and ornamental plaster, is one of the most jaw-dropping aspects of the hotel.

When you enter the lobby make sure you look up! The Hermitage Hotel was Nashville’s third "skyscraper" and no expense was spared. The luxurious location eventually hosted everyone from presidents to local politicians and suffragettes. Most recently, former United States presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush traveled to the hotel to honor the historic ratification of the 19th amendment in 1920.

When the hotel opened in 1910 it boasted 250 rooms, and though the contemporary accommodations were impressive for the time, the Hermitage has since been renovated. 122 rooms are now available for reservation, and the elegant rooms and suites average roughly 500-square-feet of space.

You’ll find stunning marble bathrooms with double vanities and a deep soaking tub in your room, as well as luxurious bath soaps, plush towels and robes, and down-filled duvets. There is high-speed internet on-site, and twice-a-day housekeeping as well as nightly turndown service up the ante on the luxury found at the Hermitage Hotel. Peruse the magazines left in your room and charge your iPod on your alarm clock docking station. Looking to watch a movie? Along with your own TV, you can utilize DVD and CD players.

There are multiple eateries in the Hermitage Hotel, but it’s Drusie & Darr, the premier restaurant and bar on-site that is the most popular. You can see above that the contemporary design results in a glamorous experience, and the menu sources regional produce. If you’re looking for light bites and pastries then you can visit The Pink Hermit Café, a chic takeaway spot that serves coffee all day. Make sure you check out events hosted by the Hermitage Hotel as well, like the Suffrage High Tea and Spillin’ Tea with Draper James,

The Hermitage Hotel is truly one of the most historic and beautiful spaces in the city of Nashville, Tennessee, and it continues to welcome guests in spades. If you’re looking for a night in the city or perhaps a dazzling location for a private event, then this downtown luxury hotel may just be what you’re looking for.

You can learn more about the Hermitage Hotel either at its official website here or on Facebook. The hotel remains one of the most historic hotels in Nashville, and its abundant hospitality is bound to deliver an unforgettable experience to you and yours.