Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville West End - Univ Area by IHG

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A modern interior with large windows, a long bench, and multiple tables and chairs.
A swimming pool with a modern building in the background.
A reception area with two white reception desks, a blue and white geometric wall design, and a large window providing natural light.
A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a small round table, a chair, and a desk with a chair.
A modern Holiday Inn Express building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $116
$97 nightly
$116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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2221 ELLISTON PLACE, Nashville, TN, 37203
  • Place, Vanderbilt University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Parthenon
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Communications Accessible)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Communications Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nashville

Located in Nashville (West End), Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville West End - Univ Area by IHG is within a 5-minute walk of Vanderbilt University and within 3 minutes by car from Broadway..This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Ryman Auditorium and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Tennessee State Museum.

What's nearby

  • Elliston Place - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Vanderbilt University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Exit/In - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Centennial Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Parthenon - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 11 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Elliston Place Soda Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jasper's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville West End - Univ Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville West End - Univ Area by IHG offers 184 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 46-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 184 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 2 miles.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 mi
  • Valet parking on site (USD 54 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch smart TV with satellite premium channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 54 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Holiday INN EXP Stes West END Univ Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville West End - Univ Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 676 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 676 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 676 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 676 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 676 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Good

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Great hotel for the price & location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was very relaxing the staff was absolutely amazing and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place! Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were great!! Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and well priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great stay the parking was a bit expensive but other than that it was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and staff was very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great breakfast. Most staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room was pristine as far as cleanliness, free breakfast was fresh with a good assortment. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, staff was helpful, room and entire hotel was very clean, and they have a great breakfast. Would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good stay. Walkable/shuttle and great breakfast. Only wish fire alarm hadn’t gone off, but it wasn’t too late and not their fault (someone smoking in their room).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed my time. Will always come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was perfect for our visit! Within walking distance to tons of restaurants and Vanderbilt! Clean space and very pleasant staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to the staff who were all helpful and professional. It was clean, the food was good, and the bed was very comfortable. The shuttle was a great convenience to get to music row. We only wished we could have stayed longer. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was honestly one of the cleanest hotel rooms I've stayed in! I was so impressed and pleased with how clean it was. Staff was helpful when we needed any assistance and the breakfast was great!! My husband particularly enjoyed the pancake maker machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The beds and pillows were so comfy. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. The only thing they don't tell when you book through a 3rd party is you have to pay for valet parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was terrific. Very clean.10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean staff was wonderful breakfast was amazing air conditioning was great. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good breakfast, very nice new and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Pretty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026