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The Iris Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Vanderbilt University in Nashville

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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656 West Iris Drive, Nashville, TN, 37204
  • Place, Geodis Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Belmont University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Vanderbilt University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
(77 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Nashville

South Nashville stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this South Nashville hotel, you'll find The Escape Game Nashville and Woodlawn Cemetery. Geodis Park and Tennessee State Fairgrounds are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Geodis Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Belmont University - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Vanderbilt University - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Broadway - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Bridgestone Arena - 6 min drive - 7.0 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
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 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 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

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

Reviews

The Iris Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 601 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 601 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 601 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 601 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 601 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judith, Chillicothe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that we didn’t have to check in at a desk. Everything went smoothly, no problems getting into our room. Our room was fine, very basic, and interestingly renovated using inexpensive materials and decor. It’s not a luxury hotel, but it’s decent. My only complaint was the shower curtain rod was not secured properly so the curtain kind of fell open a bit allowing water to splash out. Also, I showered before bed and had forgotten to pack socks or slippers. By the time I got into bed the bottoms of my feet were dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a water leak in our room when we arrived. We contacted the staff and they put us in a different room quickly! They were so accommodating and supportive! I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

William

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

Good price for close hotel to downtown

Good price for close proximity and easy Uber ride to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Conveniently located, but furniture was very basic- like someone screwed in pieces of plywood to form a headboard then stuck light behind it. Looked much better in pictures than in person.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

Smoking Area

We stayed on the 2nd floor and the smoking area was right in front of our door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great for taking an Uber to Broadway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

World Cup

Easy, clean, everything I needed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nat

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A boutique motel. Plentiful dining options nearby. Clean property and rooms. Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Surbhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and affordable in a great location- note, no microwave in room, but there is a fridge and a microwave to use in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Note that this is not a great place if you have work to do, no desk or the like to sit and set up a laptop or the like
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
The Iris was a very cleaning motel. The staff was super helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexandra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller

Mediocre

Didn’t match the online pictures
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean and quiet. Did not need anything more...it was great for the money we paid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's so cute!

This hotel was so cute. It was super easy to communicate with the staff, parking was easy and well lit. It was easy to get into and out of the room, and the code worked flawlessly. I can't speak to the lobby or any of the other aspects of the premises as we stayed in the room, but I'm sure it's also quite nice. The decor is super adorable, everything was clean, nothing was broken, there were plenty of towels and everything seemed to be taken care of. The bed was comfortable and the bedding was nice. We had DoorDash delivered and they had no issues with them getting it to us. I'd stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riona

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kil Yung

Liked: Cleanliness
Need more restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No ice machine- otherwise all good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth, Maryville

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we have stayed here at the Iris and it’s becoming our go-too motel when we visit Nashville!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cassie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely remodeled motel with convenient check in/out. No front desk, all communication check in/out online & via text. No issues.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025