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The Iris Motel

2.5 star property

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

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
  • Geodis Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Belmont University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Vanderbilt University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Nashville

With a stay at The Iris Motel in Nashville (South Nashville), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Belmont University and Mall at Green Hills. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Vanderbilt University and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Music City Center.

What's nearby

  • Geodis Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Belmont University - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Broadway - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Bridgestone Arena - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Vanderbilt University - 5 min drive - 5.6 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Iris Motel

Hotel in Nashville with free parking
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Virtual front desk

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. 344 out of 585 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 585 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 585 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 585 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 585 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, ready ahead of time, and well stocked. Low noise levels and budget friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable, which made a pleasure to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time I visit Nashville. Even though there isn’t a front desk, help is a text away. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good but with limitations

My experience was okay. It’s a fine room, and it’s clean. But there’s nowhere to sit except on the bed. I needed to get some work done and had to use the bed, which was awkward. So, it’s fine, but not as a place to hang out or eat a take-out meal, and do anything except sleep or lay down. The location next to some awesome cafes was outstanding, it’s an EASY drive to downtown or the Vanderbilt area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boutique Motel ??

We were very disappointed to see the condition of the actual room vs. what was shown online. Beds and shelves were made from plywood. Bedding, specially pillowcases, were not appropriate to sleep on. Not sure how the rating of 8.8 ever came to be. On par with a Super 8 or Red Roof Inn. Not what would be expected from a boutique motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Chenile

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazif

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

TIMOTHY

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

Not exactly what we expected.

This is a "remote" motel. There is no staff at scene. All communication with staff is via text. Microwave was in the 'lobby'. Bed was average. But the biggest thing was the train noise. Even at 2:00am the air horns would 'wake the dead". In addition, there is no place (except sitting in bed) to get any work done. No desk or chair. Wi-fi was slow. Staff was accomodating and we were able to check in 90 minutes prior to the actual check-in time. Check out was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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

Cheer Comp

Very clean, small but big enough for us. The upstairs people were a little noisy but it was fine. We were here for a cheer competition. Will definitely recommend or stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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