I have stayed at the resort. It's very nice. As to $/value ratio I guess it depends on how much time you are planning on spending at the resort. I didn't spend a lot time in the room so for us it was not worth it. You should be able to get tickets rather easily the day that you want to attend the Grand Old Opry but I would get them as soon as I knew which night I wanted to go. All of the seating is good and the last time I was there they freely let folks wander near the stage to take photos. It's been a few years so a lot might have changed with regards to both the resort and Grand Ole Opry experience.
