Average Isn't Quite Fair But It's Not Quite Very Good Either
First it will be helpful if you have a GPS that can "talk' you on to the property. I had a done a Google Map search from the airport but the hotel is not really on Front St. per se so it was easy to miss. After I realized I had missed the hotel I called and the front desk person very kindly and calmly "talked" me onto the property. To be fair I came in after dark so I might have been able to spot the hotel during daylight.
The front desk person who gave me directions that got me to the Sleep Inn was the same person who checked me in. She was friendly and efficient and I got to my room quickly. I had not eaten all day and asked her for a few suggestions about where to eat nad she gave me three or four options. Her helpfulness and friendliness was indictative of the approach of the entire staff
I had an "end" room which was on the small side but it was also very quiet. The King bed was comfortable but it didn't leave a lot of room to move about. The sink and the mirror are actually in the room as opposed to being in the bathroom. This also contributes to the feeling of the room being small. The closet and chest of drawers were also small than most hotel rooms. All this being said; there was an in room coffee maker, a small fridge, a safe desk with chair and outlets and computer plug-ins. Everything including the wide screen TV was in good working order and the room was clean. This was also true for the common areas of the property.
The location is good. Walking distance to Beale St., the Peabody Hotel, National Civil Rights Museum and the Arts District. The Sleep Inn also faces Main St. and there is a trolley stop right outside the door. I took the trolley a couple of times but mostly walked to everywhere I wanted to go.
There is a decent breakfast (whihc includes eggs, sausage and waffles) offered each morning. There is also a small fitness room available. As I mentioned before all the satff were friendly and helpful. The Sleep Inn is in a good location and the price is within reason. I would stay here again.