Great location, competitive price, but lacking certain key amenities and hospitality features for this type of loft. We’ve stayed in a number of great AirBnBs, and just last month in a comparable loft in Minnesota that was half the price and twice the value of this one (though I do understand Nashville is a desirable city). The Banner lofts are in a great position to be ‘luxury’ rentals, apart from a couple key elements:
1) temperature control. The loft got really warm. Like sweaty warm. It’s scientifically proven that lower temperatures lead to better sleep, and in our case the warmth really did keep us from getting the most out of our nights. There was no access to a thermostat in this loft, which means that you are stuck with whatever temperature you get. This is a serious issue.
2) Refreshments /amenities could make a great impact. While tap water is fine for most people at home, you expect to have bottled or at least filtered water available for guests. That’s basic hospitality. For the price of this AirBnB, a couple bottles of water in the refrigerator would likely not even make a significant effect on the profit margins. The same goes for a cheap ($10-15) bottle of wine. At least 10% of the rental cost should be invested in these types of amenities.
Bottom line: This was a fine place to stay that gave us more room than a hotel and was comparable in price and quality. It got loud at times, and the temperature was often too warm, but it was modern and spacious and located really close to everything downtown. I’d give it a extra half star, but it’s not worth rounding to a 4, in my mind. Decent AirBnB, and if my suggestions are heeded, I think it could be a 5 star stay.