Drake Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Music City Center in Nashville

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Terrace/patio
TV
Reception
Outdoor pool
Interior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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420 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN, 37210
  • Place, Lane Motor Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Tennessee Central Railway Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cumberland River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (King Jacuzzi Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (One Double Bed Non-Smokin)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (1 King Bed Smoking)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (One King Bed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Two Double Bed Smoking)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Two Double Bed Non-Smokin)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nashville

South Nashville stay.Your stay at this South Nashville motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Music City Center and Bridgestone Arena. Broadway and Ryman Auditorium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Mount Ararat Cemetery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lane Motor Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tennessee Central Railway Museum - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cumberland River - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Mt. Olivet Cemetery - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 6 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Country Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Linq Social Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Horn Coffee - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Drake Inn

Motel near Music City Center in Nashville
Drake Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Nashville motel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Drake Inn offers 60 accommodations with air conditioning. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Nashville motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Drake Inn to the airport?

Drake Inn is 5.4 mi (8-min drive) away from the Nashville International Airport (BNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drake Inn?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drake Inn on Jun 14, 2026 start from $95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Drake Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Drake Inn.

Does Drake Inn offer free breakfast?

Drake Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Drake Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Drake Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

Is there free parking at Drake Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Drake Inn have a pool?

Drake Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Drake Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Drake Inn to downtown Nashville?

Drake Inn is 2.3 mi away from Nashville.

Drake Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 145 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 260 out of 1001 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the room with the juazzi it was nice to come back from seeing the town and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, love it !!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

CARRIE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was an okay low cost option compared to other property prices in the area. They need to hire better housekeepers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was friendly. Great location and price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not sure about pets. Yes laundry room was available!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy place to stay at — private, clean, and staff were extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay right after touching down in Nashville!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It's affordable and great location, but cleaniness and upkeep of the place needs work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

LORRAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Drake Inn is a bit rundown - but it's what I expected of a 'vintage' hotel. The staff were very helpful - and Lennie (from housekeeping) was the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Smoking rooms are huge us
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yassine

Liked: Staff & service
Overall it was adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traveling on a budget

It is a budget friendly stay, close to downtown. Staff is knowledgeable and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All around nice peacful place i plan going back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Very happy

Yes everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheapest place to stay in Nashville within an admittedly long walk to Broadway. In house laundry good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fun clean and close to downtown the staff was friendly and helpful and we loved the pool. I'm so glad I chose the Drake motel will stay there again or will be my first choice! Loved it. Very cute place too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Willie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a good stay. Much appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roman

Parking was good area was decent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Met our needs. Could have been cleaner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katia

Honestly don’t listen to the reviews! Such a great motel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025