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Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from University of Tennessee

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Dinner and brunch served
Dinner and brunch served
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Bar (on property)
A short walk from University of Tennessee and Neyland Stadium, Graduate by Hilton Knoxville provides a terrace, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Oversized

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Room, 1 Bedroom, Roll-in Shower (Mobility & Hearing)

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Graduate King Larger Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Room, 1 King Bed, Oversized (Graduate)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Graduate)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Graduate)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1706 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37916

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cool Beans Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Upscale hotel near University of Tennessee
Neyland Stadium and Knoxville Convention Center are located near Graduate by Hilton Knoxville, which provides a terrace, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and wedding services
  • A water dispenser, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 112 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Poindexter Coffee
  • Saloon 16

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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 (36 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate by Hilton Knoxville pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Graduate by Hilton Knoxville?

Valet parking is available for USD 40 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Knoxville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton Knoxville?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Graduate by Hilton Knoxville located?

Located in Fort Sanders, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Tennessee and Neyland Stadium. Clarence Brown Theatre and Ewing Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

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Graduate by Hilton Knoxville Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole vibe is a wonderful. Staff were so friendly and the bar was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely adorable hotel! The decor was perfect. Very cozy & comfortable rooms, even though they’re on the smaller side. Will 100% stay there again ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went to Knoxville to see the Lainey Wilson concert. Had a great stay at the graduate Hilton nice property and very pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

We honestly LOVED our stay at The Graduate. The facilities were just simply top-flight in every way. The staff—-from valet to check-in to room cleanliness staff—-were all spectacular. We will indeed be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute University hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the UTK memorabilia all throughout the lobby and rooms. Breakfast of eggs, yogurt, bacon, coffee and tea was yummy and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, it was clean and close to the University. The only drawback was parking was only valet and a little pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property, clean and close to UT. Will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to the University of Tennessee campus. Walkable to campus, shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the reception from Kenzie. Grouped out three rooms together without asking and loved being offered unlimited water as it was a brutally hot day. The parking assistant (Ben) was so pleasant and personable and we enjoyed talking to him. The barista in the am was engaging as well:) Staff and comfort of the bed and sitting area made our visit amazing:)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel ever! The rooms are absolutely beautiful! GBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super kind and helpful :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Saloon is nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Graduate Hotels are always a fun place to stay, great vibes!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

Great service and atmosphere

Great - really enjoyed it. A great hotel with great service and fun atmosphere. The fitness room could use some upkeep, there was no recycling, and the valet parking was more than I wanted to pay considering the cost. However we would definitely stay here again. Fantastic location and boutique hotel feel with amenities. Nice personal touches. Comfortable beds and very unique. 9/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. I recently attended a 3-day workshop at the University of Tennessee and was able to walk from the Graduate Hotel, to my classes; something I haven't done since 1973. The hotel is older, but has been refurbished nicely. Very convenient to anything on the UT Knoxville campus. No parking. All guest cars are valet-parked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit over priced but a nice hotel. The rooms were well decorated and Tennessee themed. Beds were comfortable and air conditioning worked. The parking is valet only, sigh, and we didn’t think the higher cost was worth it. Would stay again if didn’t have other options. Right across from campus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, great location, tons of great Peyton Manning memorabilia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Graduate Hotels always have a delightful design aesthetic that makes any stay there fun! But in Knoxville, the surrounding university area is small, and aside from a few restaurants not that interesting. The outrageous parking fee was very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was great, gave suggestions for travel, dinner etc. hotel theme was cute great location for traveling to University of Tennessee!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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