Pick the 2012 hotel/ticket package that most appeals to you:

Most Exclusive: The Five-Star Hermitage Hotel in downtown Nashville is located in downtown Nashville within walking distance of the music venues. This historic property offers a level of luxurious accommodations and exemplary service one would expect from a 5-Star, 5-Diamond hotel. BlueShoe's best CMA Music Festival seats are matched with the Hermitage, including original Gold Circle seating and Rows A, B, C in BlueShoe's favorite Lower Level Section 134.

Within walking distance to music venues: Courtyard Marriott downtown, The Hermitage Hotel, Hampton Inn downtown.

Downtown hotel closest to the Country Music Hall of Fame: The Hampton Inn downtown is a block from this Nashville landmark and a couple of blocks from the Shelby Street pedestrian bridge that leads to LP Field (site of the nightly concerts).

Complimentary hotel breakfast: Guesthouse Vanderbilt, Hampton Inn downtown, Hilton Garden Inn Vanderbilt.

Newest hotel : Hilton Garden Inn Vanderbilt opened in summer 2009. The 2011 CMA Music Festival will be the second Festival experienced by this fine property located in midtown Nashville. Breakfast is included. Pool and restaurant.

Most Economical:Guesthouse Vanderbilt packages starts at $784 per person for a 5-night package double occupancy and Premium Club Level tickets (breakfast & tax included).

Accepts pets: Hermitage Hotel. Additional fees may apply.

Midtown hotels (within 15 blocks of downtown): Guesthouse Inn Vanderbilt, Hilton Garden Inn Vanderbilt.

Hotel shuttle to downtown: Guesthouse Vanderbilt (additional charge for 4-day shuttle pass). Hilton Garden Inn Vanderbilt offers complimentary shuttle service downtown.

Hotel pool: Hampton Inn downtown, Hilton Garden Inn Vanderbilt.

Free hotel parking: Guesthouse Vanderbilt.