We really like the idea behind the Iris Hotel. Affordable, no frills, modernized. But found a lot lacking when we arrived. Staff was very kind and helped us get into the room (our code had not been activated yet). The room and beds werenât as clean as weâd like but were not horrible. Just a bit of dirt/graininess on the floors, and lots of dust on bed headboards/lights, same with a/c unit, and several countertops. Overall it was fine and not bad given city location and price.
The worst part though is the noise. The motel would have to insulate and rebuild but you can hear literally everything. The loud highway and road, the bus when it stops, people walking above you (every step), the next door alarm for someone waking up, conversation outside the door or in neighboring rooms, etc.
The window and door are also quite drafty which makes the a/c & heat work quite hard and often.
Overall a great idea for a motel with some nice modernized touches but still has some improvements to make.
That said, if you like to sleep with earplugs and want an affordable spot for a night or two in Nashville, itâs an option to consider.
