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Top Hotels in Knoxville

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No admission charge; luxury room rates vary by date, with dining and afternoon tea priced separately. – Nightly room rates vary by date, room category, and downtown event demand.

Ancient Lore Village

Famous for: Fantasy-themed lodging, immersive day passes, fairytale weddings, and outdoor activities in Knoxville’s Smoky Mountain foothills.

Ancient Lore Village is Knoxville’s reservation-only fantasy resort, with themed lodging, audio tours, hiking, archery, axe throwing, and dining.

Couples Families with Kids History Buffs

Courtyard Knoxville Downtown

Famous for: A central Knoxville Marriott stay with The Bistro dining, fitness facilities and walkable theater access.

Contemporary downtown Knoxville hotel with The Bistro, fitness center, valet parking and an easy walk to Market Square and Gay Street.

Business travelers Couples University of Tennessee visitors

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University, an IHG Hotel

Famous for: Downtown Knoxville stays combining conference facilities, an indoor pool, casual dining and walkable access to cultural venues.

Downtown Knoxville hotel near the Convention Center, with an indoor pool, fitness center, Mahogany’s dining and flexible event space for travelers.

Business travelers Families Weekend city-break travelers

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Famous for: A polished Fort Sanders stay with walkable access to UT, World’s Fair Park and downtown Knoxville.

Contemporary Fort Sanders hotel near UT, World’s Fair Park and Neyland Stadium, with Tussie Mussie dining and a 24-hour fitness center.

University of Tennessee visitors business travelers football fans

Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

Famous for: All-suite Gay Street stays with cooked-to-order breakfast, evening reception, and a rooftop pool in downtown Knoxville.

Downtown Knoxville all-suite hotel on Gay Street with cooked-to-order breakfast, evening reception, rooftop pool, and theater access.

Families business travelers theatergoers

Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Famous for: Collegiate-inspired interiors, campus-side location, Poindexter Coffee, and Saloon 16 dining near Neyland Stadium.

Graduate by Hilton Knoxville pairs collegiate vintage design, Poindexter Coffee and Saloon 16 with a walkable University of Tennessee location.

University of Tennessee event guests Couples Business travelers

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Famous for: Complimentary hot breakfast, an indoor pool, and walkable access to Downtown Knoxville attractions and conventions.

Downtown Knoxville hotel near World’s Fair Park with free hot breakfast, indoor pool, suites, fitness center, and convention access.

Business travelers Families Convention attendees

Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive

Famous for: An I-40-side Knoxville stay with an indoor pool, Garden Grille dining and fitness facilities.

Stay near I-40 at Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville Papermill Drive, with an indoor pool, Garden Grille dining and easy downtown access.

Business travelers families road trippers

Hilton Knoxville

Famous for: A full-service downtown hotel beside the Knoxville Convention Center with dining, events and walkable attractions.

Downtown Hilton Knoxville pairs Marble City Kitchen, a seasonal pool and event spaces with easy walks to Market Square and the Sunsphere.

Convention delegates University of Tennessee visitors downtown weekend travelers

Hyatt Place Knoxville / Downtown

Famous for: Mountain-view downtown rooms and Five Thirty Lounge rooftop drinks on Knoxville’s historic Gay Street.

Downtown Knoxville hotel on Gay Street with mountain-view rooms, Five Thirty rooftop lounge, breakfast, gym, and theater access.

Business travelers theatergoers families

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Famous for: A polished downtown Knoxville stay with Maker Exchange dining beside World’s Fair Park and the Convention Center.

Marriott Knoxville Downtown offers Maker Exchange dining, a 24-hour fitness center and polished rooms beside World’s Fair Park and the Convention Center.

Business Travelers City Explorers Couples

Residence Inn Knoxville Downtown

Famous for: Kitchen-equipped suites, complimentary breakfast and a walkable downtown Knoxville location near Market Square.

All-suite downtown Knoxville hotel at 210 W Church Ave, with kitchen-equipped rooms, complimentary breakfast and walks to Market Square.

Business Travelers Families Extended-Stay Guests

The Oliver Hotel Knoxville, by Oliver

Famous for: Its intimate 28-room downtown setting and the book-lined Peter Kern Library cocktail bar.

Downtown Knoxville’s 28-room Oliver Hotel pairs historic character with Peter Kern Library cocktails, Market Square access, and boutique stays on Union Avenue.

Couples Business Travelers History Buffs

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

Famous for: An intimate downtown Knoxville luxury stay with afternoon tea, refined suites, an indoor pool, and World’s Fair Park access.

Downtown Knoxville’s 82-room Tennessean Hotel pairs suites, an indoor pool and Drawing Room tea with World’s Fair Park and convention center access.

Couples business travelers families
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What are the top hotels to visit in Knoxville?

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