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Quality Inn Merchants Drive

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $69
$58 nightly
$69 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

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117 Cedar Lane, Knoxville, TN, 37912
  • Place, Knoxville Expo Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Neyland Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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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 - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 5 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • University of Tennessee - 6 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Neyland Stadium - 7 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 8 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Austin's Steak & Homestyle Buffet - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ingles Market - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn Merchants Drive

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. 272 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 137 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 1012 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Doug

nice room good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great internet connection, good location, good breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great location for going to the Tennessee game plus the location gave you easy access to many different restaurants to eat at
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very Moderate had everything We needed and the lady at the front desk was Very Nice and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations and staff are top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Davonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and all the above.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly and very helpful when we reported a broke hair dryer. Bed was comfortable and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we were told panned out -- clean, simple, inexpensive. Thanks for being good at what you do!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient, close to interstate and a number of dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Jose

excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it. Will stay again definitely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good location.excellant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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4/10 Poor

Willie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I will never stay there again. I would not recommend this property for any travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ken

Room is just OK Mold in the shower
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Venesha Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place, friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always stay here when in Knoxville
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Room was ready early and was allowed to check in. They were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Great location restaurant walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service, nice clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024