Way better than I expected.
Stayed at this hotel for this my fourth trip to Memphis because we had a dog with us, and the other downtown hotels that allowed pets were way too pricey. Read the reviews and was a little hesitant, but have to say - was happily surprised. Clean, nice and close location to Beale Street (closer than when we used to stay at the Holiday Select!). 
I have to say it's an interesting motel layout, two separate buildings and some warehouse type building by and between it, with fencing and barbed wire. Parking lot was gated to go out to the street to get to downtown, but they open it up in the later afternoon, which makes for a shorter walk to Beale. People at the hotel were great and friendly and helpful. I see that people may mention the "neighborhood" but it's really fine, and is across the street for the baseball stadium there, and just a few minute walk to Beale which is what we wanted. Free parking to drive to other parts of Memphis. Pet friendly -although no great green areas for pottying the dog, but made due fine with our border collie. 
I'd go back -- even without a dog. good price, close, and comfortable!