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Top-rated hotels in Knoxville
A shortlist of top-rated hotels in Knoxville, built from supplier star class and guest scores from verified stays. Eight four-star properties, ordered best supported score first, for couples, families and business travellers who want a well-reviewed base in the city.
Staying in Knoxville
Knoxville sits in Tennessee, and this page lists 46 places to stay there, each with its own page built from the booking supplier's record. Every property shown here is classed four-star by the supplier; 8 of the Knoxville stays carry a guest score from verified stays, and the list opens on the best supported of those. No rate is quoted, because availability is checked live for your dates. Several addresses sit on and around Gay Street and Henley Street downtown, while others are on West Church Avenue and Cumberland Avenue near the university side, and one lies further out on Parkside Drive. That spread suits couples and short-break visitors who want to walk downtown, families and campus visitors who prefer the Cumberland Avenue area, and business travellers who need a straightforward four-star base with a strong guest score behind it.
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
For downtown stays
These five put you in the middle of Knoxville: Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown and Cook Loft on South Gay Street, The Tennessean Hotel and Marriott Knoxville Downtown on Henley Street, and Hilton Knoxville on West Church Avenue. Guest scores run from 4.2 to 4.5, so all are well reviewed.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown · Cook Loft · The Tennessean Hotel · Marriott Knoxville Downtown · Hilton Knoxville
Highest rated
These are the best supported scores on the shortlist.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West · Historic 1900s Townhome with a Modern Flair · Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown · The Tennessean Hotel
For campus and west side
Graduate by Hilton Knoxville on Cumberland Avenue and Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West on Parkside Drive sit away from the downtown core, which suits travellers heading to the university side of the city or arriving by car rather than on foot.
Graduate by Hilton Knoxville · Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West
Questions, answered
Which of these Knoxville hotels has the highest guest rating?
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West scores 4.6 out of 5 from 1517 verified reviews, the highest on this shortlist.
Which hotels are closest to downtown Knoxville?
Five addresses sit downtown: Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown and Cook Loft on South Gay Street, The Tennessean Hotel and Marriott Knoxville Downtown on Henley Street, and Hilton Knoxville on West Church Avenue.
Which hotel is best for a family stay?
Hilton Knoxville carries the largest review base on the list at 2674 verified stays and a 4.2 score, while Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West pairs a 4.6 score with 1517 reviews. Both are four-star and well supported by guest feedback.
Is there a hotel near the university?
Graduate by Hilton Knoxville at 1706 Cumberland Avenue is the listed property on the university side of the city. It is classed four-star and scores 4.0 out of 5 from 785 verified reviews.
Which Knoxville hotels have the most reviews?
Hilton Knoxville leads with 2674 reviews, then Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West with 1517 and Historic 1900s Townhome with a Modern Flair with 1061. Cook Loft has the smallest base at 58 reviews.
What star class are the hotels on this shortlist?
All eight are classed four-star by the booking supplier. Across Knoxville, every stay this site lists is classed four or five star, and none of them is five-star.
How are these Knoxville hotels ranked?
The list opens on the best supported guest score first, weighted by how many verified stays sit behind it. Star class, photographs and facilities come from the booking supplier, while guest scores come from verified stays.