Hilton has opened the first hotel at Nashville International Airport, connected to the terminal by a covered pedestrian bridge.

The 14-storey, 298-room property features the rooftop Sky Bar and swimming pool, as well as all day dining restaurant Aviators, lobby music bar and cafe, a ninth floor fitness centre with views of the city.

The hotel also offers 23,000 square feet of meeting space, including the Gateway Ballroom, and a rooftop venue accommodating up to 400 guests.

The opening of Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal is the culmination of the airport’s construction and renovation programme which has also included the opening of Concourse D, the renovation of Concourses B and C, the addition of a new International Arrivals Facility, and the expansion of the central security checkpoint.

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Commenting on the news Leonard Gooz, brand leader, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, said:

“Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal reflects our dedication to airport hospitality, a tradition that Hilton Hotels & Resorts proudly pioneered [with the opening of the first airport hotel, Hilton San Francisco, in 1959] and continues to set the standard for today.

“Backed by the most trusted brand in hospitality, Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal provides guests with an amazing stay experience through elevated service, exceptional dining offerings, top-of-the-line meeting and event spaces such as the rooftop bar with panoramic views and the music lounge, which celebrates Nashville’s vibrant music scene.”

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