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

2.5 star property
Art Deco hotel near Vanderbilt University

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Exterior
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Outdoor pool
Point of interest

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2221 ELLISTON PLACE, Nashville, TN, 37203
  • Place, Vanderbilt University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Communications Accessible)

In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt (Dwtn) by IHG

West End
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,391 reviews
$98 nightly
The price is $117
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt (Dwtn) by IHG

About the neighborhood

Nashville

West End stay.With a stay at this West End hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Vanderbilt University and 2 miles (3 km) of Broadway. Ryman Auditorium and Tennessee State Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Elliston Place - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Vanderbilt University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 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
  • ‪Elliston Place Soda Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Koi Sushi And Thai - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk

About this property

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

Art Deco hotel near Vanderbilt University
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities are also featured at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Nashville hotel is smoke free.

  • 184 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 2024
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express and 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.

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  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 44 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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: 21

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: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 44 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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.
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG is 9 mi (16-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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville West End - Univ Area by IHG?

As of Jan 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville West End - Univ Area by IHG on Feb 2, 2026 start from $109.0, excluding 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 Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 44 per night.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG features an outdoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG to downtown Nashville?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area by IHG is 1.5 mi away from Nashville.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 193 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ELAINE, Somerville

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC, CHARLOTTE

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay would come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite kind caring staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good breakfast only bad thing is the parking
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

De'Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service, food, valet service, room, pool, location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly & helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here.

All service was excellent. Breakfast great, room spacious, front desk employees helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Farrin

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and the staff was excellent. Heather and Nikolai were very helpful. They were extremely helpful and gave us great information to make our stay even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason, Wichita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Mid-town Location - Excellent Choice

Hotel was clean and very nice common areas. Rooms were clean and very comfortable. Breakfast offered many options and was very well maintained. Hotel was eco-friendly which was very nice. Service was excellent! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything about the hotel was great! Staff was very friendly and helpful! Hotel was extremely clean! Several good restaurants in walking distance of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly for Alexa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Randey, Las Vegas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was very expensive and inconvenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025