Quality Inn Merchants Drive

2.5 star property

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Lobby
X-Standard king non smoking with sofabed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Business center
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$66
$56 nightly
$66 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19

Explore the area

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117 Cedar Lane, Knoxville, TN, 37912
  • Place, Knoxville Expo Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Knoxville Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(67 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Knoxville

With a stay at Quality Inn Merchants Drive, you'll be centrally located in Knoxville, within a 10-minute drive of University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center. .This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Neyland Stadium and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Thompson–Boling Arena.

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Expo Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 5 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • University of Tennessee - 6 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Neyland Stadium - 7 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 7 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Austin's Steak & Homestyle Buffet - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn Merchants Drive

Hotel in Knoxville with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
Quality Inn Merchants Drive offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 128 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 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 smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 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

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Quality Inn Merchants Drive Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 134 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1002 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Check in was easy. Clerk was professional, friendly and helpful. Rooms were sufficient with all the basic amenities. Breakfast items are available, but we did try it. Overall we were happy with our stay, and will probably book here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Truly just awful. And front desk guy kept making inappropriate comments about my friends and I “getting together” in the room that night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian, MARIETTA

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not very clean. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Not bad but not great. The mattress was low quality and very firm, we had to ask for toilet paper as they did not replenish unless asked, serval guest had the same issue. The front desk staff was courageous and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael C

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael, Kennesaw

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

bobby

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

dont go there

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The AC is filthy and sticky! Bed baseboard is sticky, I had to wash it. Every time I enter the room, it smells like cat peed or something like bitter smell.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Guadalupe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

CLIFFORD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The motel was close to the event we attended, so a plus on that. However, the motel is located in a kind of sketchy area, but we had no issues and felt fairly safe. There was a noisy group that came in around 2AM, did not appreciate their rudeness. The room was OK, the shower had a weird, springy bottom, made balance a little tricky. The motel could use a makeover and clean up the area around it. Worked well for our needs and the price was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Candice

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The price was great! Housekeeping did a great job. Not the best area of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here. There is a homeless camp just outside the property. Actually right in front of where you park your car. Police were called the day before but they all came back. Furniture and debris all over the place. I was traveling by myself and did not feel safe. Moved to a different hotel. Couldn’t get a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok just older and needed updating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Wesley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room seemed very dirty but it may have been mostly just worn out. Paint peeling, tub chipping, caulk gross
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Room was ready early and was allowed to check in. They were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was clean and fine for a one night stay. The rooms are a bit dated but seem to be being renovated. Mine had a musty smell but it was otherwise fine. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was musty and bath tub dirty spider webs in bathroom with spider in it we did not spend the night because was not acceptable but paid the full price drove 118 miles home instead will not book again on this sight if it not better than that
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025