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Suite, 1 King Bed (Governor) | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, Smart TV, Netflix
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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Downtown Knoxville luxury retreat

Sweeping Sunsphere views illuminate spacious corner rooms with luxurious bathrooms. A complimentary shuttle takes guests to downtown Knoxville spots within three miles in style. The lobby fireplace offers coziness before enjoying the praised on-site restaurant.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $252
$213 nightly
$252 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 10 - May 11

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531 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902
  • Place, Knoxville Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, World's Fair Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunsphere Tower
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 875 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 470 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • City view
  • 470 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 470 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Bathtub | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Bathroom shower

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 470 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Pat Summit) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Pat Summit)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Governor) | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, Smart TV, Netflix

Suite, 1 King Bed (Governor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Knoxville

With a stay at THE TENNESSEAN Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Knoxville, steps from Knoxville Convention Center and World's Fair Park. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sunsphere Tower and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Knoxville Museum of Art.

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • World's Fair Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunsphere Tower - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Market Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Tennessee - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stock & Barrel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪J.C. Holdway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Market Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tupelo Honey - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The French Market Creperie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel offers 82 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 82 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Knoxville? This hotel has 16500 square feet (1533 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel has a restaurant on site.
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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 42 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (16,500 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 150.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 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 available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 21.85 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 16 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 42.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 150.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Tennessean Hotel Knoxville
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Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel Knoxville
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The Tennessean Hotel
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel Hotel
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THE TENNESSEAN Hotel Hotel Knoxville
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THE TENNESSEAN Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 830 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The reception staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming. The room was spotless and the bathroom was like a spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My experience at The Tennessean was nothing short of amazing. From the super friendly staff to their comfortable and welcoming room, I have nothing but great things to say about them. From the moment I spoke with Grace and Katie, I knew this stay would be great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dustin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marianne, McKinney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a quaint and great small hotel ! The rooms were great and clean , the staff was helpful and friendly ! The Resturant I. The hotel was very very good !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel that's perfectly located near Market Street. Friendly staff and the place was spotless!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, walkable to UT campus & downtown restaurants...only issue no IRD after 11pm. Sean Merritt
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cassie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Definitely, the nicest hotel I've stayed in Knoxville.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shonda

Immaculate property! The staff is super nice! Great visit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, very welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Staff. Filthy greasy carpets, for the money not worth it, get a newer hotel you will be much better off.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chengcheng

Staff are a
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel and amenities.Only negative was they wanted to charge us $35 to check in 30 minutes early.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service was truly excellent. The staff friendly courteous and efficient. The room was clean and the fixtures classy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan I.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025