Dolly Parton has had a lifelong love affair with Nashville. Now, she’s built a place to celebrate it with velvet lounges and butterfly chandeliers, and lyric-lined walls. The new Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel is accepting reservations ahead of its official opening. The hotel will also be home to a museum devoted to Dolly’s life and work, and fans are already reserving their stays.
Parton describes the hotel as a “love letter” to Music City, with 245 uniquely designed rooms and suites and live-music venues. Here’s a taste of what guests can expect.
The location
The lobby evokes Dolly’s playful spirit
(Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel)
The SongTeller occupies a prime corner of downtown at 211 Commerce Street, between Lower Broadway’s neon and the historic facades of Second Avenue. The location places guests within a few blocks of the Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the pedestrian bridge to Nissan Stadium. It’s a perfect location for visitors to Nashville who want to catch a show and immerse themselves in the city’s legendary music scene.
The museum
The museum will be a celebration of Dolly
(Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel)
On the hotel’s entire third floor, Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum will be packed with personal memorabilia and span more than 20,000 square feet. It’s billed as the largest exhibition dedicated to Parton’s life to date, making it a must for Dolly fans. The museum has its own dedicated entrance and will be open to the public, not only to overnight guests.
Accommodations
The Signature Guest rooms will be music-themed
(Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel)
Guest accommodations will follow a Dolly-centric musical theme, from Signature Rooms and Suites to Acoustic Suites, the six-guest Six Sisters Suites inspired by Parton’s bond with her siblings, and a two-story SongTeller Suite. Renderings provide a peek at details like butterfly fixtures, lyric art on the walls, and even a guitar-shaped pillow in one of the signature rooms.
Acoustic Suite Living Room
(Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel)
Standard amenities include reusable water bottles, hydration stations, luxurious Frette robes, Bose speakers, in-room speakers, nightly turndown service, and steamers. You’ll also find specialty amenities like curling irons, flat irons, and record players stocked with Dolly albums in select room styles.
Restaurants and nightlife
Jolene’s gives off swanky vibes
(Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel)
Parton’s Live will be a nightly showcase for writers and rising talent, paired with shareable plates, desserts, and seasonal cocktails. At Jolene’s, the program leans into elevated cocktails, dining, entertainment, and views of downtown Nashville.
Standout amenities
Listening Lobby
(Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel)
Amenities will include two on-site bars, a fitness center, room valet service, concierge service, complimentary Wi-Fi, and pet-friendly accommodations. The property is committed to accessibility with assisted-listening devices, large-print or braille materials, and wheelchair-friendly accommodations.
How to make reservations
The hotel and museum are slated to open in June 2026, and Parton herself took to social media to announce that reservations are open now. Reservations and Museum ticket pre-sales can be made directly through the website.
The SongTeller Hotel and its museum aren’t just new attractions; they weave Parton’s life story into the fabric of Nashville. With rooms inspired by her songs and a museum devoted to the stories behind them, it’s a place where fans can stay inside the world she built and feel like they’re part of it for a while. Book reservations here.