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Carnegie Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Pet-friendly Johnson City hotel connected to the convention center, steps from East Tennessee State University

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Lounge
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lounge
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
The Carnegie Hotel & Spa provides a welcoming base in Johnson City with its Austin Springs Spa and on-site restaurant. Guests appreciate the peaceful garden setting, enjoy swimming in the outdoor pool, and frequently praise the quality of the fine dining options available.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(96 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(198 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 37-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 37-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 93 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Room (University View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1216 W State Of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN, 37604

What's nearby

  • East Tennessee State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Yee-Haw Brewing Company - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Johnson City Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Freedom Hall Civic Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Johnson City Mall - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charles C. Sherrod Library - ETSU - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cootie Brown’s - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Earth Fare - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

Upscale hotel near East Tennessee State University
Located close to Johnson City Medical Center and Yee-Haw Brewing Company, Carnegie Hotel & Spa provides a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body wrap, or a massage at Austin Springs Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a library and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, massage treatment rooms, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 139 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 37-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 8 to 20 for adults and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100.00

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 night, plus a deposit of USD 250.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 20 for adults, and USD 8 to 20 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 250.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Carnegie Hotel
Carnegie Hotel Johnson City
Carnegie Johnson City
Hotel Carnegie
Carnegie Hotel & Spa Hotel
Carnegie Hotel & Spa Johnson City
Carnegie Hotel & Spa Hotel Johnson City

Frequently asked questions

Does Carnegie Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Carnegie Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 250.00 per stay and a fee of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Carnegie Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carnegie Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Carnegie Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 100.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Carnegie Hotel & Spa located?

Located in the heart of Johnson City, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of East Tennessee State University and Yee-Haw Brewing Company. Johnson City Medical Center and Tweetsie Trail Trailhead are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Carnegie Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1128 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1281 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was near plenty of places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay bathrooms are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facilities and comfortable bedding
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is very pretty and clean with professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great dinner and stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it there
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food, service; loved the spa in the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and bathroom!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and the hotel was elegant. The room had every amenity and was very clean. Convenient to shopping and dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a walkable property to different restaurants in the area. Very quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful upscale room. Very comfortable bed. Nice TV with a ton of channels. Classy vibe in the lobby. Loved this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blazan

The fastest check in ever. Great staff, efficient and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and lovely property. We enjoyed the bar and pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it! Better than the popular hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautiful hotel. Friendly staff and the spa is great, too! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff couldn't have been nicer. Beds are comfortable and the room was always immaculate. The food at the restaurant has always been first class. If you happen to be there around the holidays, they always do a great job decorating.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice location, staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

DeWitt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the modern amenities but looks like a classic five star hotel from the 40s. Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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