This country is rooted in country music. And the birthplace of country music is in Bristol. Like the pioneers of country music, Bristol is the place for timeless dreamers, the seekers, the artists, the poets, the experience enthusiasts, those who have a passion for life, for music, for authenticity, for fun….Bristol is
The Place to Play!
Play for musicians. Play for music lovers. Play for the shopping aficionados. Play for motorcycle riders. Play for hikers. Play for racing devotees. Play for history buffs.
In 1927 musician Ralph Peer made a trip to Bristol that would change his life and those of musicians of that era and beyond. It was at this time that several "founders" of country music we were discovered - the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, the Stoneman family and others - country music was born!
Enjoy an authentic experience in thoughtfully repurposed historic buildings where rustic meets contemporary. Rest comfortably in uniquely designed rooms and suites with exposed brick and modern furnishings. Indulge at Southern Craft restaurant, an upscale wood- fired smokehouse, offering award winning barbecue, classic favorites and sides Sip cocktails on the rooftop bar and lounge by the cozy fire pit overlooking the city of Bristol. Get pampered at the Vision Salon and Day spa with invigorating spa treatments and body rituals. Host a special event in our indoor or outdoor music venues with a music stage or attend one of the concerts at our Bristol, VA hotel.
The Sessions Hotel is a Tribute Portfolio hotel. A family of independent hotels bound by a passion for captivating design, vibrant social scenes and experiences that feel like the real deal. Tribute Portfolio hotel properties each have a character all their own. Personality is what makes us special. Character is what unites us. Bound by our shared values, free to be our true selves. Because when you stay with character, character stays with you.