One of the most famous landmarks in Nashville, Tennessee is the Opryland country music theatre. Very few realize that a hotel close by is, in its own right, a tourist attraction as well as a luxurious place to stay. The Gaylord Opryland Hotel is a magnificent 2,881 room hotel, offering much more than your average accommodations. Many come to visit for the day, paying only a nominal valet parking fee without ever stepping foot in any of the elegant rooms.
As you walk into the building, you immediately notice the beauty surrounding you. A round reception desk greets you, with maps of the hotel. Yes, maps are needed, as the hotel is divided into many portions, each more beautiful than the last, their dcor chosen for beauty as well as functionality. Peace descends as the ambience of the hotel soaks into your senses. Even the ceiling above the reception desk is a delight, the mosaic tiles giving a timeless beauty to the pattern.
The sight beyond the reception area will awe you. Lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and exotic flowers can all be found under the 15-foot high glass atrium ceiling. There are paths meandering along the rivers, one even going into a tunnel,...