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Top-rated hotels in Knoxville
This shortlist covers the 8 top-rated Knoxville hotels that carry a guest score from verified stays, all classed 4-star. Scores run from 4.0 to 4.6, and the ranking weighs each score by the number of reviews behind it. It is for anyone weighing a downtown Knoxville address against one on the city's west side.
Staying in Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee, is the setting for a page that lists 46 places to stay, each with its own page built from the booking supplier's record: star class, guest score where there is one, facilities and photographs. Every Knoxville stay the site lists is classed four or five star by the supplier, and 0 of them are five star. Eight of the 46 carry a guest score from verified stays, and those eight are the hotels on this shortlist. Five sit on downtown streets: 507 South Gay St and 722 S Gay St, 531 Henley Street and 525 Henley St, and 501 West Church Avenue. So the list suits anyone choosing between a downtown Knoxville base and one further out, comparing guest scores that run from 4.0 to 4.6 on review bases of between 58 and 2674.
The shortlist
Ranked by guest rating, then number of reviews.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West
9621 Parkside Dr
Why stay hereA 4-star base at 9621 Parkside Dr, west of the centre, with 1517 reviews behind it and a 4.6 guest rating, the highest on this list. Travellers who want a dependable, well-reviewed stay with plenty of guest feedback to draw on will find it the most tested option here. It suits anyone whose Knoxville plans lean toward the western side of the city.
See Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville WestHistoric 1900s Townhome with a Modern Flair
507 North Central Street
Why stay hereA 4-star townhome on North Central Street, set in a building dating from the 1900s and given a modern treatment inside. With 1061 reviews and a 4.5 rating, it appeals to guests who would rather stay somewhere that feels like a residence than a hotel corridor. Couples and small groups wanting a self-contained base close to the city centre are the natural fit.
See Historic 1900s Townhome with a Modern FlairEmbassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown
507 South Gay St
Why stay hereOn South Gay Street, this 4-star Embassy Suites puts guests in the middle of downtown Knoxville rather than at its edge. A 4.5 rating across 1054 reviews suggests it holds up well with a large volume of visitors. It suits travellers who want to step out onto a downtown street and have the city's central blocks within reach, and who prefer the consistency of a full-service hotel.
See Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville DowntownThe Tennessean Hotel
531 Henley Street
Why stay hereThe Tennessean Hotel occupies 531 Henley Street, a downtown address, and carries a 4.5 rating from 671 reviews. Fewer reviews than its neighbours but a strong score, which points to a stay that guests rate highly. It fits visitors who want a downtown location and a smaller, more contained property than the city's larger hotels.
See The Tennessean HotelMarriott Knoxville Downtown
525 Henley St
Why stay hereMarriott Knoxville Downtown sits at 525 Henley St, placing guests in the central grid. Its 4.3 rating comes from 643 reviews. A sensible choice for travellers who want a known hotel name at a downtown address and are working from a moderate but solid body of guest feedback rather than a very large one.
See Marriott Knoxville DowntownHilton Knoxville
501 West Church Avenue
Why stay hereWith 2674 reviews, the Hilton Knoxville on West Church Avenue is the most reviewed hotel on this list, and its 4.2 rating reflects that breadth of experience. Guests who like to check a property against a large sample of past stays will find the most to read here. It suits downtown visitors who value a widely used, established hotel over a smaller one.
See Hilton KnoxvilleCook Loft
722 S Gay St Knoxville Tn 37902 Usa
Why stay hereCook Loft is a 4-star property on South Gay Street with just 58 reviews, so it is the least tried of these hotels, though those reviews average 4.3. It will appeal to guests who prefer a loft-style stay and a downtown address, and who are comfortable choosing a property on a small but positive record.
See Cook LoftGraduate by Hilton Knoxville
1706 Cumberland Ave
Why stay hereGraduate by Hilton Knoxville stands at 1706 Cumberland Ave, near the university side of the city rather than the downtown core. A 4.0 rating from 785 reviews makes it the lowest-scoring hotel here, but it remains a 4-star option with a substantial guest history. It fits visitors whose plans centre on the Cumberland Avenue area.
See Graduate by Hilton Knoxville
How to choose
Most reviewed
Hilton Knoxville carries 2674 guest reviews and a score of 4.2, the biggest review base on this shortlist. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West follows with 1517 reviews and 4.6, then Historic 1900s Townhome with a Modern Flair at 1061 reviews and 4.5, and Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown at 1054 reviews and 4.5.
Hilton Knoxville · Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West · Historic 1900s Townhome with a Modern Flair · Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown
Highest guest scores
Four of the eight score 4.5 or better from verified stays. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West leads at 4.6, while Historic 1900s Townhome with a Modern Flair, Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown and The Tennessean Hotel all sit at 4.5. The Tennessean Hotel's score rests on 671 reviews, the smallest of the four.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West · Historic 1900s Townhome with a Modern Flair · Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown · The Tennessean Hotel
Downtown addresses
Five of these hotels sit on downtown Knoxville streets: Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown at 507 South Gay St, Cook Loft at 722 S Gay St, The Tennessean Hotel at 531 Henley Street, Marriott Knoxville Downtown at 525 Henley St, and Hilton Knoxville at 501 West Church Avenue. Scores here run from 4.2 to 4.5.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown · Cook Loft · The Tennessean Hotel · Marriott Knoxville Downtown · Hilton Knoxville
Outside the downtown grid
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West sits at 9621 Parkside Dr, the furthest address on this list from the Gay Street, Henley Street and Church Avenue cluster. Historic 1900s Townhome with a Modern Flair is at 507 North Central Street, and Graduate by Hilton Knoxville is at 1706 Cumberland Ave with a score of 4.0 from 785 reviews.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West · Historic 1900s Townhome with a Modern Flair · Graduate by Hilton Knoxville
Questions, answered
How many places to stay does this site list in Knoxville?
The site lists 46 places in Knoxville, each with a page of its own. The 8 hotels on this shortlist are the ones carrying a guest score from verified stays, which is why they are the ones ranked here.
What star class are the hotels on this shortlist?
All 8 are classed 4-star by the booking supplier. Across Knoxville the site lists only four and five star properties, and 0 of them are five star, so this shortlist is made up entirely of 4-star hotels.
Which hotels on this shortlist are in downtown Knoxville?
Five of the addresses sit on downtown streets: 507 South Gay St and 722 S Gay St, 531 Henley Street and 525 Henley St, and 501 West Church Avenue. That covers Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown, Cook Loft, The Tennessean Hotel, Marriott Knoxville Downtown and Hilton Knoxville.
Are rates shown for these hotels?
No rate is quoted on the site. Availability is checked live for the dates and party you set, and rates open up on app.impt.io with those dates carried through. Free cancellation applies on most rooms.
Which hotel has the most guest reviews?
Hilton Knoxville, with 2674 guest reviews and a score of 4.2. Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West comes next on 1517 reviews, ahead of Historic 1900s Townhome with a Modern Flair on 1061.
Where can I see a hotel's facilities and photographs?
Each property has its own page built from the booking supplier's record, carrying the star class, the guest score where there is one, the facilities and the photographs. The shortlist above shows only the class, the guest score and the address.