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Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to University of Tennessee

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Located near the University of Tennessee, Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown offers a complimentary breakfast, indoor pool with sun loungers, 24-hour gym, business center, and on-site golf. The staff receives consistently positive reviews.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Study) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Study)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Microwave
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
618 West Main St, Knoxville, TN, 37902

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • World's Fair Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Tennessee - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Neyland Stadium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Calhoun's on the River - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The French Market Creperie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Market Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dazzo's Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pete's Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Hotel near University of Tennessee
Close to Knoxville Convention Center and Neyland Stadium, Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown provides a free breakfast buffet, golfing on site, and a grocery/convenience store. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 85 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • 26-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Golf
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 312 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with premium channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cash

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hampton Inn Knoxville Downtown Hotel
Hampton Inn Knoxville Downtown
Hampton Inn Suites Knoxville Downtown
Hampton Inn Knoxville

Frequently asked questions

Does Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 25.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Knoxville, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of First Baptist Church and Knoxville Convention Center. University of Tennessee and Neyland Stadium are also within 15 minutes.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julieann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to go to an event at the convention center. Very clean and nice hotel option. Friendly staff. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
disappointed the pool was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, roomy, easy self parking for $25 (covered and noncovered), very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place Great people
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, and the breakfast was very good. In our room (213), the bed seemed old and made a noise every time someone turned over. There was a lot of noise from outside that could be heard. Nice that the hotel provided ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. People at the front desk were very sweet and helpful answering all of our questions. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

I was excellent. The staff definitely made it very pleasant. I will be returning later.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was really loud during the night Shower pressure and bathroom excellent! The front desk guy Nathaniel went out of his way to help us with multiple things over the three days. Breakfast staff and lobby cleaning staff were super friendly and attentive to the food bar coffee etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff great, rooms and overall property nice and very clean, no complaints at all, would definitely stay again when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean. Would probably stay there afain
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

It was great stay. No problems. Convent location. Wonderful staff. Breakfast was good. Everything was clean. Love the auto blackout shade. Other than low water pressure in the shower, it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

This is a perfect hotel to stay downtown and walk.

This was such a great stay and was welcomed with a smile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

April

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was super noisy, so much so they give earplugs. The pool waa not working and waa the only reason we picked that property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Really nice, spacious room. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. It was perfect for what we were looking for
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came for football weekend, parking at hotel, walked to university, meals, shopping. Wonderful weekend. Will book for future trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Woman at front desk was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always like going here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mason offered top notch customer service during checkin. She even changed our room so that we had a view of the beautiful church and part of the campus of UT instead of the parking garage.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Perfect place to stay in Knoxville

Walking to everything-great price-clean-friendly. We’ve stayed there several times.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so helpful and the place was so nice and CLEAN!! Walkable to campus! Enjoyed our stay so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and friendly, you could tell they enjoyed working together making the stay easy and memorable. The site has easy parking and was safe and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Stay in shape!

Awesome experience except for the fact that only one of four elevators was working and we had a room on the 7th floor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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