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Inn of Knoxville

1.5 star property
Motel in Knoxville with free parking

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Inn of Knoxville sits just minutes from the University of Tennessee campus. Guests appreciate the practical touches like on-site laundry facilities and reliable in-room WiFi. The property offers free self parking that makes coming and going simple.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tomorrow

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Desk
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Desk
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Knoxville, Inn of Knoxville is in the city center and near a metro station. Historic Southern Railway Station and Bijou Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Knoxville Zoo and The Muse Knoxville. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Neyland Stadium or Covenant Health Park.
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Map
1500 North Cherry Street, Knoxville, TN, 37917

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Zoo - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • University of Tennessee - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Neyland Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Esperanza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Palace - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Inn of Knoxville

Motel near University of Tennessee
Inn of Knoxville provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
Room features
All 72 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Red Carpet Inn Hotel Knoxville
Inn Knoxville
Inn of Knoxville Motel
Inn of Knoxville Knoxville
Inn of Knoxville Motel Knoxville

Frequently asked questions

Is Inn of Knoxville pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Inn of Knoxville?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Inn of Knoxville?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Inn of Knoxville?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Inn of Knoxville located?

Located in the heart of Knoxville, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Knoxville Zoo, Chillhowe Park, and The Muse Knoxville. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum and Central United Methodist Church are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Inn of Knoxville Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 18 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

3.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds were very comfortable. For the cost of the room, it was very clean. It is in a bad neighborhood but it was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and smelled bad. Nice guy at checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Need alot of improvements, bad neighborhood

The room was fine but very out dated. The outside of the hotel is dirt and in very rough condition. This hotel sit in a very bad location with alot of beggars and vagrants around. We did not feel safe during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

Cockroaches some lights and plugs didn’t work hard location to find old tube tv cigarette burns in sheet no fridge or microwave no remote for tv bad location when I made order on Hotels.com it was $60 but then it went up to $70 he said that don’t rent for less than $75 I stayed in way better rooms for $50 I would suggest to my enemy stay there he said they have new owner and coming to fix the property up
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs. Methy, property needs updates/repairs. Staff kind/welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sophie

Disliked: Amenities
I tried to check in late, and the front desk was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Trokon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No wifi
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dustin A

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stanley

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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