Nashville's West Side, near Kingston Springs, is home to golf courses, the Bellevue Center shopping mall and nature parks. It's also the site of this convenient hotel. Harpeth Inn is designed for the budget-minded travelers. Part of the Best Western chain, it has rooms offering quiet comfort near many shopping and dining locations. Downtown Nashville is a short 20-minute drive away. Each morning begins with a complimentary breakfast and parking is always free.

Serious shoppers understand the need for lodging near the best mall in town. If you stay in this budget-priced hotel, you are steps away from the popular Rivergate Mall as well as Nashville's favorite dining and entertainment establishments. Downtown Nashville is just ten minutes south. Each room at Rodeway Inn features a double or queen-sized bed, free local calls and cable television. Start your day with a cup of coffee from the in-room coffeemaker, and relax during the afternoon by the outdoor pool.

Madison Square Inn is located near many country music and historic venues. It's only a short drive to the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills Shopping Center, and the Hermitage (President Andrew Jackson's home). Take a break from sightseeing and enjoy a dip in the outdoor pool or take advantage of the free satellite movies in your room. An adjacent coffee shop provides breakfast each morning as well as delicious lunches for late starters.

If you are traveling in an RV and prefer to camp during your visit, you will love this rustic spot off Interstate 40 (towards Knoxville). Amenities include swimming pool and convenient food market. You're just 30 miles from Music City shopping, dining and attractions. 120 sites, 68 full hookups, 52 water and electric (20, 30 & 50 amp receptacles), 40 pull-thrus provide you with an ample choice. The camping site is open year round.

Relax Inn Motel is a small inn with a reputation for making guests feel like family. The comfortable rooms and friendly staff create an atmosphere that is more like a bed and breakfast than a motel. Each morning you will find a friendly person at the counter to help you plan your day in Music City. Features include two double beds, cable television and swimming pool.

When you plan your trip to the Music City, consider staying in Franklin, a historic suburb fifteen minutes south of downtown. Convenient to Brentwood's business district and Cools Springs Galleria Mall, Homestead Studio Suites Nashville offers the amenities you desire at a price you can afford. A fully equipped kitchen makes it possible to enjoy home cooking instead of fast-food. There is also a work area that provides ample space to handle the day's paperwork; plus, an extra data port phone lines provide access to e-mail and Internet services.

When you are traveling to Nashville, don't overlook the convenience of being nearby Brentwood. Only 10 minutes southwest of downtown Nashville, the area offers visitors quick access to the Music City and a quiet hideaway from the stress of the big city. Homewood suites is a perfect complement to the Brentwood area. The hotel's comfortable suites provide many amenities, including separate living and sleeping quarters, plush sofas, television sets, VCR, microwave oven and more.

This extended-stay hotel is very popular with business travelers looking for affordable comfort and convenience. The chain's motto, "Where Value Stays," is well earned. Each suite at Candlewood Suites has a full kitchen, entertainment center, roomy work space, and king-size bed. There's a fitness center to help you stay faithful to your workout routine. There is also a cafe, which offers a diverse lunch and dinner menu to satify your appetite.

Business travel is hectic enough without having the hassle of getting in and out of a busy downtown hotel. Keep easy access and avoid the stress by staying ten miles south of the city in upscale Brentwood. Standard Courtyard amenities are included in each room-work desk, king-size bed, coffee maker, cable television and data ports for computer communications. Breakfast is served each morning in the lobby, and the Courtyard Cafe restaurant offers an extensive lunch and dinner menu.

Sometimes your administrative staff needs a break. Retreats have long been used to help team members re-group and focus on business strategies. Once a quaint horse farm, this first-rate facility can help you and your business achieve greater success. Meeting rooms, workshops, computer facilities and more provide all the space and tools you need for effective conferences. The beautiful Tennessee hillside and various recreational activities provide relief from the typical office environment. Four lovely suites with private baths offer comfortable lodging for your staff for extended stays. Prices vary depending on the size of your group and the facilities needed. Call for current rates and special discounts.