The Iris Motel

Hotels
8.5 (817 reviews)
656 W Iris Dr , Nashville , US
+1 615-669-1293

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Convenient location
Cons:
Noise from traffic
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Rooms were noted to be simple, nice, and clean, but some mentioned noise from the street.
Service
9.18
Guests appreciated the helpfulness of the staff and mentioned smooth check-in and check-out processes.
Location
9.22
The location is very convenient for accessing various attractions, especially noted for being close to appointments.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms described as cozy and comfortable, though some noted limitations like noise and seating.
Amenities
7.7
Some amenities were mentioned, but guests suggested improvements like a bike rental option and more snacks.
Value for Money
8.66
The motel provides good value for the price, with many guests expressing satisfaction.
Food and Beverage
7.71
No specific food services were noted; only suggestions for improvements like vending options.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and expressed intentions to return, highlighting affordability and comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 16:07

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a short distance from popular Nashville attractions like Bridgestone Arena and Ryman Auditorium, The Iris Motel offers a prime spot for exploring the city. With easy access to key landmarks, you can make the most of your stay in Nashville.

Comfortable Rooms
Experience comfort in every corner with our air-conditioned rooms that feature essential amenities including a coffee machine, private bathroom, and cozy bed linens. Relax after a day of sightseeing and enjoy a restful night's sleep at The Iris Motel.

Helpful Staff and Services
Our dedicated staff is ready to assist you 24/7 at the front desk, ensuring a seamless stay. Whether you need local tips or extra amenities, we are here to make your visit memorable.

Book your stay at The Iris Motel now for a delightful Nashville experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 817 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Freeman • extended_group • us
10
My cousin and I have stayed at this motel twice and it was exceptional both times! The staff we chatted with very very f
Pros:

It’s very quiet, so close to everything and super clean!

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
10
A great location off the beaten path in Nashville.
Pros:

It’s a perfect location for a work meeting at TN National Guard Headquarters. It’s a dated hotel but has been renovated into a nice, minimalist kind of space. It’s in a location that has great restaurants nearby, and maybe best of all, locally roasted coffee in the room! We’ll happily stay here again.

Cons:

It’s in a part of town that great local food, but the overall locale appears to be just a little sketchy, pay attention to your surroundings and you’re fine.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
8
I will be staying here whenever I go to Nashville.
Pros:

The owners have done a very nice job transforming this very old motel into a really neat place. Room accommodations are minimal but adequate. My room (201) had beautiful original wood floors and all-new bath/plumbing fixtures.

Cons:

I have no complaints about anything, I just need to remember to ask for a first-floor room next time. Stairs are a challenge for me nowadays.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Kelli • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Diane • extended_group • us
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Dalonte • solo_traveller • dz
5
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Shaquille • solo_traveller • us
9
Weekend stay. Would definitely stay here again
Pros:

The room was spotless. AC worked well. Television had streaming apps already logged in for viewing. Located next to about 4 or 5 food choices. Walmart was just across the street. And Uber distance from Broadway and the main strip in Nashville was about 10-15 minutes.

Cons:

Not much to put here. The stay was honestly great.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Romer • couple • ch
8
Nichts besonderes, aber absolut ausreichend.
Pros:

ruhige Lage, mit Fahrdienst Uber/Lyft ist man schnell im Zentrum, Einkaufsmöglichkeit zu Fuss wrreichbar, sauberes Himmee, gratis Parkplatz

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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AMY • couple • us
8
Pros:

Clean and neat place to stay

Cons:

The air conditioner was loud

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • solo_traveller • eg
8
Pros:

Good value for money
The room was great and spacious and had everything

Cons:

I received a spam link claiming to be the hotel, asking me to pay again and giving me a fake link
I don’t know how they got my number or info

The passkey on my room door didn’t work one night and I had to call the staff to solve the issue
It made me suspicious that maybe someone else entered the room

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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lori • solo_traveller • us
10
Cute affordable boutique hotel conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and campus.
Pros:

Cute clean no frills boutique style hotel at an affordable price minutes from Belmont campus and 12 South Neighborhood with free parking. Communication was outstanding and they even left me a sweet personal handwritten card welcoming me for the weekend ( they knew what I was in town for). Room was uniquely retro inspired and cute. It had everything I needed and the staff were a text away.

Cons:

I can not think of anything negative from this experience other than I could not get the cable to work on the tv. But that is not a big deal. Everything was really great.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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History Lover 24 • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Clean nicely remodeled enough parking in the back restaurants nearby

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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karenjunek • Business
10
Nice place
Pros:

It is a very nice place to stay. Very clean and tastefully decorated. The coffee, Music City Grounds, was so good. I had several appointments at the Vanderbilt Pulmonary Clinic which was 8 tenths of a mile from this little motel.

2026-08-11 • via Tripadvisor
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Annemarie • couple • us
8
Good value nice place.
Pros:

Good location, modern contemporary decor

Cons:

Bathroom was small. Door lock was hard to use

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • us
10
Overall it was good
Cons:

I don’t think the air conditioner was working quite right

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Dolores • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was very convenient to the soccer stadium

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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justinhB1931DD • Business
10
Business trip in Nashville
Pros:

Clean cozy unit. Very comfortable bedding. Would stay again.

2026-07-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Teresa Mccallum • solo_traveller • us
9
Cute updated motel.
Pros:

Very nice location with a wonderful hotdog/burger joint called Mason's hotdogs next door as well as a Jersey Mike's and an Indian restaurant. The location is perfect and in a cute oldslool motel redesigned for single or couple stays.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • couple • nl
8
Prima, aanrader!
Pros:

Locatie!

Cons:

We hebben geen personeel gezien, onze voorkeur gaat toch uit naar een live agent.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Allen • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The room and property was very clean. Beds were comfortable. It was quiet and felt like a safe location.

Cons:

I missed having staff on the property. I like the human element.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee