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The Iris Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Vanderbilt University in Nashville

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Exterior
The Orchid Room | Lobby
Front of property
The Orchid Room | Exterior
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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656 West Iris Drive, Nashville, TN, 37204
  • Place, Woodlawn Cemetery
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, The Fairgrounds Nashville
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Geodis Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Nashville

South Nashville stay.Your stay at this South Nashville hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The Fairgrounds Nashville and Geodis Park. Lipscomb University and Fort Negley Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • The Escape Game Nashville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Regal Hollywood - Nashville - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Woodlawn Cemetery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Fairgrounds Nashville - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Geodis Park - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

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
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Iris Motel

Hotel near Vanderbilt University in Nashville
The Iris Motel offers its guests express check-out, 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
  • Express check-out
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room 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 self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Express check-out available

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 within 48 hours before arrival with 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
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not 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)

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 and a smoke detector
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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 622 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shauna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Only complaint is the towels stunk like fumes really bad and made anything they touched stink.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy contactless check in. I felt safe as a single woman staying here after flying in late to Nashville. The place was spotless and I was able to get late check out. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious, good lighting
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

NBA yb concert trip

The room was nice and clean restaurants nearby walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was easy to check in and the location was perfect for our purpose
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is terrible. The pictures of the room makes it look like a really nice place that is deceiving. The floor was dirty and the door had a gap under the door and we had bugs crawling into the room so we took a towel and put it up why we was sleeping. The bed was horrible mattress was hard as a brick. Sheets were dirty and no staff on site so we had a cover with us and used that. The had plywood for a head board and cabinets with metal cheap hangers. Shower was slick like it had a film on it and the shower head wouldn’t put water out. First night I think we heard gun shots and the 2nd nite some drunk people fell up the stairs and fell into our door and cut there arm. Needless to say I won’t ever go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

You get what you pay for. Bring your own pillow!

Very basic, but clean, and cheap. They definitely need some tweaking on a few things: Beds were very firm. Pillows were thin and flimsy. AC unit was so loud we had trouble falling and staying asleep. Shower curtain rod was overextended or bent to the point that the curtain would not remain closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

VINCENT

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Narrow parking area. Bird droppings all over car. Shower handle broken. NO IRON!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No access to ice. Needs inroom microwave. The coffee maker is a keurig. Plenty of room for storage and to spread out. Convenient location to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and cool and clean. Parked right up front for easy unloading.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be back again!! Super cute little hotel that is well decorated and in a great location. I loved the vibe. The Sunflower cafe is one of my all time favorite restaurants and it’s right behind the hotel. This is a major plus to me and almost makes this tiny little budget motel feel like a destination vacation!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwi

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was in a King Room off the back of the building. Room was well appointed and clean. The air conditioner needed to be adjusted but the overall temperature was maintained all night. The air conditioner itself was a little loud but it provided white noise. This hotel is an excellent value and I would stay there again. Most Nashville hotels charge at least $30 for overnight parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff responses very helpful and nice. Room was very clean. A little scary for me that there were no staff (am old woman) but very interesting and cost effective. There were a few loud noises outside both nights, late. I don’t believe they were other lodgers, more like trains or large trucks. If I were younger i would definitely recommend it mire heartily!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Our stay was fine. Check in was easy. Everthing was clean and neat. No frills kind of place. Could use somemore outlets. But overall nice for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nashville getaway

Great location clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sung Yoon

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was kind. But, cleaning lady came in before check out. The room was fine and cozy. However, it was noisy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we like the fact that it's not outrageously expensive & it has what we need for our quick medical trips to vanderbilt
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Iris Motel

I actually liked the Iris Motel more than I thought. It was comfortable and clean. I was unsure about not having someone at the front desk but it didnt make a difference. The only thing I didn't like was how close it was to the road. There was a pothole that every dump truck hit. It was pretty loud and woke me up a few times. Other than that it was great! The Common Ground restaurant was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brief stay in Nashville at the Iris

Very clean, easy to access, and affordable. Guests walking on 2nd level were pretty loud so thinking the experience would be better up there compared to 1st floor. Pillows were lumpy and could use an upgrade. Otherwise, I had everything I needed for my short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rajesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The access code upon arrival did not work. Checkout reminders even before check-in are in poor taste. No better or worse than an average room anywhere. Sticky floor, broken shower, but clean room, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025