Pick the 2013 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.

Oct. 26, 2012: Inventory alert! We have three remaining packages at The Hermitage, featuring seats in the Gold Circle Section C Row 32, Gold Circle Section E Row 18, and the Premium Lower Level Section 134 Row B (2nd row).

Gold Circle Packages: Courtyard Marriott downtown (inventory alert: 1 pkg. remaining as of Oct. 26, 2012), The Hermitage Hotel (inventory alert: 2 Gold Circle pkgs. remaining as of Oct. 26, 2012), and the Hutton Hotel in midtown.

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 2013 CMA Music Festival will be the fourth Festival experienced by this fine property located in midtown Nashville. Breakfast is included. Pool and restaurant.

Most Economical: Guesthouse Vanderbilt packages starts at $869 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 (confirmation pending for 2013 Festiva; 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.