Red Roof Inn Knoxville North - Merchants Drive

2.0 star property

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Front of property
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $79
$67 nightly
$79 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

Explore the area

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5334 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37912
  • Place, Knoxville Expo Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Thompson–Boling Arena
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Sofa)

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Knoxville

With a stay at Red Roof Inn Knoxville North - 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 6 mi (9.6 km) from Thompson–Boling Arena and 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Neyland Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Expo Center - 4 min drive - 1.5 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
  • Knoxville Zoo - 9 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Austin's Steak & Homestyle Buffet - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ingles Market - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Red Roof Inn Knoxville North - Merchants Drive

Red Roof Inn Knoxville North - Merchants Drive offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Knoxville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 91 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 39-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, 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 vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat (18 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (34 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Red Roof Inn Knoxville North - Merchants Drive Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 199 out of 1004 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

I totally forgot I booked this and never made it to the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Curious staff, old rooms not a lot of traffic that goes to this location. Quite, rooms little older but if your looking for place to rest I would recommend. A lot cheaper than surround offers.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was freezing cold
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jason D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only minutes from downtown and UT. Also convenient to all major thoroughfares in and around Knoxville.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice value hotel. Clean. Friendly staff. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly staff, smooth transaction, and good rest on a road trip
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Whitney

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No hot water, tv did not work and air was not working as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ac worked well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recently renovated clean and in a safe neighborhood. Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Dalton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good affordable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, brand new bathroom, staff was very attentive. Great option for the price especially on game day weekend. Short uber ride to UTK and the hotel was offering complimentary uber rides on game day, a very nice touch. Overall this is a great option when you just need a place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly people great location, beds are a little firm. Overall nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay for a nigth and continue the trip after.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very clean and comfortable hotel/room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything it works fine. The room is very clean. Excellent staff. Check in was very quick. The front desk staff was very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tameica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yalanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly surprised it was so nice for the price ($58/night). Quick overnight stay on the way to Ft Worth TX... Wil stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was polite and super friendly HOWEVER we only had one pillow on the bed and 2 towels. When we asked for more towels we were told they couldn’t get us any. 2 towels for 4 people. Outlets were broken, tv didn’t work properly, tiles missing from bathroom, and the tub didn’t work. We made do, but would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Konny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very clean & comfortable. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs updating

This place was priced right. But it needs an extensive renovation. It wasnt clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service
Honestey had great service the wifi didnt work till my last 2 days and just people staying there were crack heads
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allen

Clean and comfortable rooms and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024