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Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
The current price is $99
$83 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN, 38501
  • Place, Dogwood Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cookeville History Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tennessee Tech University
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a window with blue curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a lamp, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with blue curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(89 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a window with blue curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a window with blue curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outdoors through a window with blue curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cookeville

With a stay at Best Western Thunderbird Motel in Cookeville, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dogwood Park and Cookeville History Museum. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cookeville Performing Arts Center and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Cookeville Depot Museum.

What's nearby

  • Dogwood Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Cookeville History Museum - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Cookeville Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cookeville Depot Museum - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Tennessee Tech University - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Best Western Thunderbird Motel offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 36-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at El Tapatio serving guests of Best Western Thunderbird Motel. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9 AM.
El Tapatio - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Tapatio

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
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
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.01 per night (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Thunderbird Cookeville
Best Western Thunderbird Cookeville
Best Western Thunderbird Motel
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Best Western Thunderbird Hotel Cookeville
Cookeville Best Western
Best Western Thunderbird Motel Hotel
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Best Western Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great close to restaurants and activities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic motel. Great stopover location and folks working there couldn't be nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just like last time I stayed there got the same room and it was just as clean as it was last time and the staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff and breakfast is good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and updated place,love staying here, good hot breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay at the Thunderbird Best Western every time that we travet to Cookville, TN to visit our daughter and grandchildren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price for room. Breakfast included. We've stayed here several times as we travel, and the rooms are comfortable and clean. Good location just off the highway and a little outside of Nashville.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient close to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff at check in, room was clean & hotel has been well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Nice big clean pool. Breakfast was typical free hotel breakfast. Mexican restaurant connected to hotel was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained older style motel. We loved it !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a night
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place to stay. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, no complaints at all. Great stay, great property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An affordable clean place to stay with our dog.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Parking was safe and good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. Hotel was convenient for our needs. Room was clean the coffee was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate parking, room was neat and clean. There was rust in the shower and the faucet was loose in the wall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and restful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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