The Iris Motel proves you can get a great space for a fair price! It was in a prime location, everything was less than 20 minutes away! There are also some great restaurants within walking distance. The surrounding area felt very safe. There are some department stores within a 5 minute drive in case you forget anything. The orange book in the room was a great place to start for anyone new to Nashville! The book had restaurants and stores you should visit while in Nashville. The room was very clean and the materials they used were budget friendly, but they did not feel or look budget. The staff behind the scenes were very quick to respond and periodically checked in on us until we checked in. They even sent a quick message making sure everything was as expected. I will definitely be staying at the iris motel when I visit Nashville again. My only recommendation is to bring an additional pillow if your situation allows!