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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The TENNESSEAN Hotel

Just 3 blocks away from the fine dining, local shops and entertainment of downtown Knoxville, this hotel offers traditional southern hospitality with contemporary amenities, including an on-site restaurant and bar. Free WiFi is available. Every room at The Tennessean Hotel provides a 55-inch flat-screen HDTV with premium cable channels and a radio with Bluetooth connectivity. A small refrigerator and coffee machine are also included. The Drawing Room offers a rotating seasonal menu featuring fresh farm-to-table fare. Guests can enjoy a European breakfast in the morning or hand-crafted cocktails, fine liquor and small plates in the evening. The 24-hour front desk concierge service is available to assist in providing insights and resources for experiencing all the city has to offer. University of Tennessee is a 4-minute drive away from the hotel. Market Square and Old City are both less than 1.5 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Breakfast to go

  • Private parking at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maria
    United States United States
    Clean comfortable rooms, quiet location, great service and staff. Molton brown products was an added bonus :)
  • Takesha
    United States United States
    The staff was great. Personable and professional . The room was beautiful and classy. Beds super comfy
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant Hotel. Stayed one night. Good valet parking. Good staff. Close to downtown which is good for a short stay. I would recommend and will stay again Room and beds very comfortable
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    great comfort & cleanliness wouldnt hesitate to return
  • Jan
    Romania Romania
    everything was great, the room I got was spacious - like a small apartment. Food at the restaurant was good!
  • Jiabao
    Canada Canada
    The staff are very polite and warm, the environment is very nice, the rooms are clean and comfortable.
  • Robin
    United States United States
    Comfortable, clean room. Large bathroom. Fully supplied above and beyond the extra mile. Staff was super friendly and The Drawing Room was top notch.
  • Stephanie
    United States United States
    It's was just like a escape because of how nice it was.
  • Danielle
    United States United States
    They had a hotel shuttle, which was just a SUV, available to take you to destinations within 3 square miles of the hotel. We utilized it to go to dinner and back and it was great.
  • Dugger
    United States United States
    The room was large with a very comfortable bed and large bathroom. Convenient location. Very quiet.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Drawing Room
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The TENNESSEAN Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
US$25 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that roll-away beds are only available in select room types.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The TENNESSEAN Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.