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The Iris Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Vanderbilt University in Nashville

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The Orchid Room | Lobby
Balcony
Premium bedding, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Orchid Room | Bathroom
The Orchid Room | Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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656 West Iris Drive, Nashville, TN, 37204
  • Geodis Park
    3 min drive
  • Sunflower Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Nashville Bus Station
    6 min drive
  • Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Property entrance

Club - Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites

Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (3026)
The price is CA $111
per night
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Club - Hotel Nashville Inn & Suites

About the area

Nashville

South Nashville stay.Your stay at this South Nashville hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Geodis Park and Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Lipscomb University and Governor's Residence are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Geodis Park - 3 min drive
  • Music City Center - 6 min drive
  • Broadway - 6 min drive
  • Vanderbilt University - 6 min drive
  • Nashville Zoo - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 12 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Iris Motel

Hotel near Vanderbilt University in Nashville
As a guest of The Iris Motel, you'll find a television in a common area and a microwave in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nashville hotel.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
The Iris Motel offers 37 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Nashville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 150 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Iris Motel Hotel
The Iris Motel Nashville
The Iris Motel Hotel Nashville

The Iris Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 524 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cute, clean and convenient renovated motel. surprisingly quiet near the highway and just a hop away from walmart if we needed anything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aliyah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the iris. It was a completely remote check in process. Room was clean, and cute. I will be staying here again when I’m back in Nashville
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great one night stay. Clean. Easy checkin/out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would absolutely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the bare necessities, but that's all you really need. Nice clean rooms. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely little place with a very easy commute into the city. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mckenzi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel for a reasonable price. Will definitely stay here again next time we're in Nashville
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katharina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed our stay very much. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Overall a pleasant stay. Only negative thing I’d have to say is the check in time is way too late and the check out time is way too early. Both are very inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SEVEN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how easy it was to get around and you were only about 10 minutes from downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and affordable.
My unit was extremely clean. It is the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on, and my own is pretty great, so that says alot. It was all I needed as a stopping place for a work function in town. I have to note, that one important oversight can cause it to not be ideal, and for me that was that there was no inside latch, a very loose door frame and an electronic code to access the unit (hackable?) to get in. It did not feel secure, and I didnt sleep all night. Please... that inside door latch is so important for security reasons, especially being a motel where the door exits right out to the road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little Gem away from the Nashville traffic
The Iris Motel was perfect for our short stay in Nashville. It was in a perfect location for us it was not far from the Basement east and the Pharmacy Burger Parlor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay, friendly helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall, I would rate this place as all right. I chose this place because it is much cheaper than other stays in the area and there are good reasons why. First, I almost couldn’t find my room. There are front and back areas of the building. I didn’t receive information regarding that so I had ask other folks that stayed here for directions. Second, the AC is loud. Like really loud. I normally wear earplugs to sleep and the AC’s sound easily penetrates through them. Even with the lowest fan setting, it was so loud that I had to wait until it stops and try to fall asleep during that short interval. I couldn’t get used to the sound for the two nights I stayed here. If you are a light sleeper or sensitive to sounds, I don’t think this is the right place for you. Also, the AC is dusty and blew dust over the duvet. Third, sound insulation. I could hear my next door neighbor opening and closing their doors as well as folks parking their cars outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean but unfinished
The room was "okay" - I wouldn't say good but I wouldn't say bad either. It was clean but it was very bare and not inviting at all. The side tables are too far from the bed, there is no where to sit unless you want to sit in the bed, there is no lighting except behind the bed and the raw wood that they built the bed frame, console for the TV, closet, headboard, etc. all looks cheap. The floor is unique in that it is real wood but it is not properly cleaned so walking across it is extremely sticky. The bathroom was clean but the coverup or remodel the did in the bathroom looks cheap and feels unfinished. My biggest concern was how DARK the outside is. The lighting in front of the doorways is dark and points straight down so walking up to my room in the dark was sketchy and felt unsafe. Parking was difficult too if you are the rear of the building. Overall, it was clean so one night isn't the end of the world but I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresita, Miami

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern, convenient and clean. Has all I need for a motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and communication were efficient and easy. The room was cool, and had plenty of room for the two of us, but humid, likely due to the excessive heat this weekend. Overall, a great weekend stay with no major issues. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, CARMEL

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024