Thai Phooket

Traditional, family-style dishes are served alongside beer, tea & soda at this relaxed Thai eatery.

Eclectic quarters in a funky hotel offering dining & a rooftop bar, plus loaner bikes. In a buzzy neighborhood with laid-back bars and cafes, this funky hotel is less than a mile from US-70, a 3-minute walk from Vanderbilt University, and 2 km from hands-on exhibitions at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Eclectic rooms have a retro vibe and feature bright, floral furnishings and sitting areas. All offer Wi-Fi and flat-screens, plus minifridges. Suites add separate living rooms with sofabeds. Amenities include an airy, ritzy cafe with velvet seats, a karaoke room and loaner bikes, plus a rooftop restaurant with a bar. There's also a 24-hour gym. Breakfast is available.

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