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The Iris Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Vanderbilt University in Nashville

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

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, The Escape Game Nashville
    ‪8 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
(27 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
(79 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. The Fairgrounds Nashville and Geodis Park are also within 2 miles (3 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
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬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. 361 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 618 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

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

6/10 Okay

Janie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I love this business model! You stay without having to see or interact with anyone. The room had several thoughtful touches. With more small touches, this would be a great place to stay! There’s nothing wrong with it as is, for just a quick overnight, but I probably wouldn’t return. More specifically, the tv is too small, the bed is adequate but nothing more, the internet (and cell service) are terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Louisville

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven, Scottsville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic no frills clean room. Just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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