"The motel room wasn't the cleanest, and the floor was dirty. The 1st room was bad; the AC was on, but the thermostat was on another wall behind a lamp. The TV remote control didn't work; I got another one at the front desk, but it didn't work either. The toilet made a terrible noise when flushed. My husband complained and we got an upgraded room. It was much better, but the carpet was stained.2023-02-25"
"The bed was comfortable, and the fridge worked well. Be prepared for noise, though; there were railroad tracks behind the property, and occasional train horns. Industrial noise from businesses across the street started early in the morning, and traffic noise was also audible. The motel clerks were nice and helpful.2022-01-12"
"The motel room was clean, but that was about it for the positives. Don't expect extras like a fridge or ice.2021-08-27"
"The motel was OK for a short stay. Easy access to the interstate.2019-09-03"
"The room was OK, but the motel was located between an interstate and busy railroad track. It was noisy, and there was very little space for walking a dog. Don't stay here.2019-05-12"
"The motel didn't look like online photos, and it was right next to a train track; the noise woke us up in the middle of the night. Find another place to stay.2021-03-29"
"The carpet in our room was disgusting, and the sofa was so stained that I wouldn't sit on it. The TV in the living room didn't work. The bathtub and shower were old and stained. Don't stay at this motel.2020-08-03"
"The bathroom was so filthy that I cleaned it myself. There was also soap scum in the sink and bathtub. The toilet had stains, and there were hairs on it. Housekeeping didn't properly service the room the next day; all they did was empty the trash and remove the rags I'd used to clean. Don't stay at this motel.2019-12-10"
"The motel room was clean and quiet. I recommend staying here, but ask for a room away from the pool.2019-07-02"
"The motel was clean and quiet, and I felt safe. Easy check-in. The staff was friendly and helpful.2018-12-05"
"Nice room, but it was cold and I couldn't get the thermostat to work. The hotel clerk said someone would come up to fix the problem, but that didn't happen. It's hard to sleep when you're cold.2020-10-07"
"A good find in a safe location. The hotel was clean, and the room was large and had everything I needed. It was quiet, and the beds were comfortable. The check-in process was unique, but not too difficult if you follow instructions. 2022-05-12"
"A great, clean hotel with excellent service. We appreciated the shuttle, and the driver was super accommodating.2021-06-15"
"The room was clean and spacious, and the hotel staff was friendly.2019-08-07"
"The hotel was expensive, and the staff was rude. The room was OK, but the toilet was broken. We were moved to a much smaller room. Not my favorite place to stay.2018-10-11"
"Great hotel staff. They were all pleasant and helpful with directions.2015-05-11"
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
3 miles from Nashville Zoo
5 floors, 91 suites
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- $50 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more for each pet - $25 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights for each pet. - Jul 2022 < Less
Upscale, smoke-free, extended-stay, downtown hotel
7 floors, 217 rooms to 1-bedroom suites
Heated indoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for dinner only
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Parking costs $35 per night - 1 space per room
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows up to 2 dogs per room (up to 75 pounds combined) or 1 dog (up to 50 pounds) - $175 pet fee if staying 5 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 5 nights. - Feb 2020 < Less
2 restaurants - rooftop lounge - bar - coffee shop
Room service
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $45 per night
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs and cats only - allows pets up to 40 pounds in 3rd and 9th floor rooms, 2 pets per room - no pet fee. - Jan 2022 < Less
"The room wasn't ready; I waited the requested time, but it still wasn't ready. The hotel clerk did check on us and gave us another room.2021-07-13"
"The hotel was older. Not enough towels or toilet paper provided.2021-03-15"
"The bed was hard, the water pressure was low, and there was no breakfast. Stay away from this hotel.2021-03-10"
"Good experience. The hotel room and the staff were great.2020-11-09"
"Good experience overall. The hotel was centrally located and recently remodeled. No housekeeping during our 2-night stay, though, and the showerhead was terrible. I recommend staying here.2020-09-23"
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
10 floors, 116 studio suites
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Parking costs $32 per night
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 50 pounds, 2 pets per room - $150 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Nov 2019 < Less
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 150 reviewsRead Recent Reviews
"Convenient to local entertainment. The hotel was clean and nice inside and out. The staff was polite, and everything I needed was right there. Beautiful environment. Breakfast was just bagels and boiled eggs, but I had an excellent stay.2021-04-13"
"Close to everything. The hotel clerks and the food were great, but the housekeeper threw away my expensive mouthpiece that I left on the nightstand. Management never called me back as promised.2017-12-27"
"Great location. The hotel and service were excellent.2016-06-01"
"I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The location was convenient, and The Bell Tower was on the same block. Valet parking was expensive. Go for it.2021-03-25"
"Great location. The hotel was fairly new. The room and gym had nice amenities. Kind, helpful staff. No on-site shop to buy snacks or water.2017-05-09"
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows dogs and cats only, 2 pets per room - $125 pet fee if staying 5 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 5 nights. - Nov 2021 < Less
"Nice hotel and room, though there was no in-room safe. Check-in and checkout was a breeze. The valet service was exceptional. We were able to walk to all our events and adventures. Great place to stay.2019-08-10"
"The rates were too high for the quality of the accommodations. Parking cost $30 per night.2017-02-23"
"A very nice hotel. Great location. The staff was friendly and helpful.2016-01-02"
"The hotel was convenient and clean. Not enough self-parking for those who didn't want to use the valet service.2016-01-01"
"Good location near Broadway. The AC was loud and didn't work that well. We extended our stay one night, and were told to get our key cards reset; the clerk said we didn't need to, but of course our keys didn't work when we returned at night. The pool and exercise room looked nice, though we didn't use them. Breakfast wasn't free.2021-06-01"
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Vanderbilt University
4 floors, 164 studio to 2-bedroom suites
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Parking costs $32 per night
Pet friendly hotel
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- $150 pet fee if staying 4 nights or more for each pet - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 4 nights for each pet. - Jul 2021 < Less
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 45 reviewsRead Recent Reviews
"The motel was in an optimal location. The room was clean and comfortable, and the size was adequate. The staff was accommodating. Great breakfast room. I recommend staying here.2022-03-21"
"Affordable and close to VUMC. The motel room was clean and comfortable, but the bathroom was too small; the door hit the shower rail, so I couldn't open it all the way. The separate sink area was fine. Quick check-in. Breakfast had a variety of options. We were able to park right by our room.2018-02-09"
"I chose this motel because of the price and convenience to Vanderbilt Hospital, but I wouldn't stay here again. It was old and needed updating. Security was good and the bed was comfortable, but the bathroom was small and wasn't clean. There was what looked like mold in the corners. Not enough washcloths provided. There were only 2 drawers in the room for storage, so I had to keep most of my belongings in my suitcase. Consider other options.2018-02-03"
"We enjoyed our stay. The motel was close to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Nice breakfast bar.2018-01-08"
"The motel did seem to be clean, but the room and bathroom were small and the sink was low. The bathroom doorknob was loose.2017-04-07"
"Our hotel room the 1st night was great, but our 3rd floor room the 2nd night was horrible. The room was humid and smelled bad, and there was rust on the bathtub frame.2019-08-21"
"Nice, clean room and friendly employees. Breakfast was awesome. I enjoyed staying at this hotel.2015-09-01"
"I loved this hotel. It was upscale, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was wonderful. Highly recommend staying here.2015-04-19"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
