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Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

2.5 star property
Motel in Knoxville with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East offers a comfortable retreat with practical amenities. Guests can cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Helpful staff and convenient laundry facilities make longer visits hassle-free.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1550 Cracker Barrel Ln, Knoxville, TN, 37914

What's nearby

  • Chillhowe Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Carter Sports Park - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Knoxville Zoo - 8 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Knoxville Center - 8 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum - 10 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

Motel located in Strawberry Plains Pike
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 64 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (24 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Motel 6 Knoxville East
Jefferson Inn Knoxville
Americas Knoxville Knoxville
Americas Best Value Inn Knoxville East
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East Motel
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East Knoxville
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East Motel Knoxville

Frequently asked questions

Does Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 10 (subject to availability).

Where is Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East located?

Located in Strawberry Plains Pike, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Carter Sports Park, Historic Ramsey House, and East Gate Center. Ruggles Ferry Golf Course and Thorn Grove Community Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 899 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 899 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 899 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 899 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 899 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, clean economical place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great will use this motel again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Firm beds. No frills.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk clerk was AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic Staff was friendly Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to rest during a long drive. Not fancy, but adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, relaxed, clean, easy access to restaurants, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is good, especially if you have pets traveling with you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stopping spot on was to Nashville. Easy on and off, restaurant next door. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For the money, you what you pay for. For a good nights sleep - stay elsewhere. The bed was hard and the pillows tiny. Left after only 1 night and went to another place to get some sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

eral

With the price, I will say” just okay”
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

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

Nice stay!

Please don’t close down or change anything….this was fairly priced and very clean …..I need somewhere to stay while I’m caregiver for my Mom…,she has dementia, it is very stressful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin And Sherri

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t really clean, bugs on floor and bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

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

Thanks for the hospitality Straw Plains Pike!

I am having to travel back and forth to Knoxville from Georgia, to take care of my Mom, she has dementia and I love staying at this hotel as it is always clean and nonsmoking .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Liza

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

Safe

Fine for a night. Best part is they’re dog friendly. I felt safe there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly - and most importantly, the room was clean! Location off interstate was easy on/off.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and area was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shufaay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was little or no breakfast. Staff was good and interactive. Price was good but changed by a few dollars on the same booking the following day. No one could explain why that was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfy, close to Cracker Barrel and the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel to stay clean quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Stayed while visiting

It was a good hotel and the price was great. I thought the bed and pillows were uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

allen

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

Great stay

The area of town was good, the room was clean had good water pressure. I would stay again when I am in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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