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6/10/2026

How Music Industry Execs Rest, Relax & Recoup at Some of the Most Musical Venues in America

We're taking our readers through a few lodging options in cities like Chicago and Nashville, where jazz, blues and country music reign supreme.

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How to travel to music destinations with Hilton's Honors program and Diamond Reserve tier.

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Musical travels tend to take you far.

Whether you’re touring with a band, taking business trips to close a record label deal or booking an up-and-coming act for a venue halfway across the country, you’re going to need a place to rest, recoup and lay low. Hilton just so happens to have music industry-friendly properties in cities where genres were born, from jazz and hip-hop to country. We’ll be highlighting some of our favorites that our weary readers can stay at while out on the road.

At each Hilton property mentioned, guests can accumulate points along with perks via the company’s free-to-join Honors Program. New members can join now to earn 3,000 BonusPoints on their first three stays.

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Hilton Nashville Downtown

Book a room blocks away from where country music began at the Hilton Nashville Downtown. Located in the heart of the city, this tuneful stay is perfect for tourists and music industry players alike since it sits just across from Bridgestone Arena, which has hosted the likes of Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Beyoncé, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Bon Jovi and Metallica and the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame, which opened in 1967. Just a block away, you’ll also find Broadway’s honky-tonks and the Music City Center.

According to WSMV-TV, Nashville has the highest concentration of musicians and music businesses in the nation, “with industry activity up to 30 times greater than the national average.” The city is a hub for music industry dealings. After long days spent dealing with business on calls and talking with artists, you’ll have access to a slew of amenities like yummy on-site and in-room dining, a tidy fitness center and a helpful and friendly concierge. If work never sleeps, the hotel also features an executive lounge and meeting rooms, perfect for taking calls and working in peace.

Room features include large flat-screen TVs with streaming capabilities, a dedicated workspace, a coffee maker, tea service, blackout curtains and a mini-refrigerator, among other things. Hilton takes the number two spot of premier hospitality companies globally, according to Fortune on their World’s Best Workplaces list from 2024. Just another reason to book with Hilton.

Visit the Hilton Nashville’s website for more info on booking your stay.

Hilton Chicago

Hilton Chicago is located on Michigan Avenue, which is home to a slew of historical audio tours, guided walk-throughs and classical performances. If you have a free day, you can pop by the Chicago Symphony Center to watch the world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra. On the same avenue, you can visit Willie Dixon’s Blues Heaven Foundation for a guided tour of the former home of Chess Records, founded in 1950. Music activities aside, the views from the hotel are undeniable, overlooking the freshwater of Lake Michigan.

Not to mention, Chicago is the place to be for music business dealings. The city has smaller labels and niche venues. According to a report released by the Chicago Independent Venue League or CIVL, “Independent live music venues in Chicago generate $2.8 billion in annual economic output, support nearly 17,000 jobs, and deliver $184.9 million in tax revenue,” a major win for the little guys.

This property features over 1,544 rooms and suites with amenities similar to those of Hilton’s Nashville location, like on-site and in-room dining, access to meeting rooms for work and a fitness center. There’s also a spacious indoor pool for those looking to take a dip after a long day. Going above and beyond for the comfort of their guests, this hotel is pet-friendly and also offers cribs to those traveling with infants. Room features include blackout curtains, in-room tablets for dining orders, concierge and more, 55-inch HDTVs and ergonomic desks for getting work done, among other amenities.

Visit the Hilton Chicago’s website for more info on booking your stay.

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Located alongside the Mississippi River, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside property is yet another musical stay just steps from the French Quarter. If you’re seeking out live music, Frenchmen Street, a little way off the Quarter in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood, is a favorite among locals for local jazz, blues, funk and brass. Cash Money Records was founded in 1991 in New Orleans. At one point, No Limit Records also called the city its home. Today, you’ll find independent labels working out of the city, boasting a small but mighty presence when compared to hubs like Los Angeles and Nashville.

Amenities are similar across all three properties, with key differences here and there. This New Orleans location features a HealthClub with access to an indoor tennis court, Pilates, pickleball, squash, TRX, spin and a full weight room. This location also features a FedEx Business Center that can come in handy for those working in their room and need access to printers or copy machines. Room features include modern amenities like a fridge, flat-screen TVs with cable and streaming capabilities, among a slew of other helpful amenities.

Visit the Hilton New Orleans Riverside website for more info on booking your stay.

More on Hilton Honors Diamond Reserve

The best way to enjoy your stay at any one of these properties is with Hilton’s Honors Membership, a free-to-join program giving guests access to perks galore. For example, members can access their room with digital keys from their smartphone via the Hilton Honors app. They can also select their room before check-in. Learn more about Hilton Honors here.

The hospitality company just launched a Diamond Reserve tier as part of its Hilton Honors program. Those eligible for the premium loyalty tier must have spent 80 nights or 40 stays at a Hilton property and have $18,000 annual eligible spending with Hilton to qualify.

Once you qualify, you’ll have access to perks like lockable suite upgrades at booking, guaranteed 4 p.m. late checkout, priority upgrades and a 120% points bonus. These are all unique offerings that lower-tier members don’t have access to. Tiers are earned through nights, stays, or eligible annual spend. Learn more about Hilton’s Diamond Reserve tier here.

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