Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.5 (596 reviews)
730 Rufus Graham Road , Knoxville , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean environment
Cons:
Breakfast quality
Musty room smells

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Generally clean, but some complaints about musty smells and specific room issues.
Service
9.25
Staff were friendly and responsive, with notable mentions of helpfulness.
Location
8.75
Convenient for freeway access, but some isolated concerns.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms were comfortable, but some lacked advertised amenities like seating.
Amenities
8.75
Included fun family activities; some complaints about the breakfast offerings.
Value for Money
8.75
Overall a good value considering the clean environment and service level.
Food and Beverage
7.75
Breakfast variety was good but quality and choices were disappointing for some.
Overall Experience
8.75
Guests generally had positive experiences, citing staff and cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 16:49

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 11 miles from downtown Knoxville and in close proximity to Ruggles Golf Course, the Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains offers the perfect blend of city convenience and suburban tranquility.

Amenities Galore
Guests can take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi, a buffet breakfast with delicious hot cinnamon rolls, access to the indoor pool, a 24-hour business center, and a well-equipped gym. Parking is also free on-site for added convenience.

Cozy Rooms
Each room at the Knoxville Holiday Inn Express is equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, and cable TV. The warm decor and comfortable amenities provide a relaxing stay for all guests.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Knoxville-Strawberry Plains for a perfect mix of comfort and convenience during your visit to Knoxville.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TYS

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 596 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 7.75
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Coker • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Hester • family_with_children • us
10
We loved it and we plan on staying at a Holiday Inn Express from now on.
Pros:

The bed and pillows were amazing. The breakfast was great!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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nancy • solo_traveller • us
10
It was a great location to get to UT graduation.
Pros:

It seemed new, nicely decorated, staff was pleasant.
Breakfast was fantastic!

Cons:

Our bathroom in our room was poorly cleaned. Hair on toilet seat. Only 1/2 roll of toilet paper. Shower gel needed refilling. Very disappointing because it is so basic and important.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
9
Stay was very good, short but good, quick in and out, just one night, didn’t allow for use of all fa
Pros:

Didn’t have breakfast

Cons:

Evelator was noisy

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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M • couple • us
9
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location is nice
Staff was amazing
Super comfy beds

Cons:

Would have liked a smart tv. Maybe a pool.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • couple • us
6
Cons:

The rooom had a lot of noise coming from behind the walls at the shower for hours long from 12am way up into the early morning very hard to sleep

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • us
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Faye • couple • us
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • us
5
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • us
10
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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TammyH151 • Couples • Niagara Falls, New York
8
Nice place for night!
Pros:

We stopped overnight on our way to Chattanooga. We checked in at around 9:30pm. Employees at front desk were very friendly and informative. Room was on 1st floor with king bed. Clean, quiet. Breakfast was worth it. Eggs were firm not watery, pancakes, sausage and biscuits and gravy along with cereal, muffins, yogurt, continental etc.

2026-03-29 • via Tripadvisor
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Ramiro • solo_traveller • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

Property was very clean

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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957julieh957 • Couples
8
Nice hotel!
Pros:

Nice hotel. Overall hotel looked clean (most important to us!) and updated. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. This is the type of property we look for when traveling. Great restaurant across the street which was a bonus.

2026-02-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Lemke • couple • us
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Robbin • couple • us
10
We had a great stay there we will defanitly be back.
Pros:

We loved our stay the staff were great and we felt like they always went out of their way to make sure we happy.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • extended_group • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Pam • solo_traveller • us
10
Great - easy check in and check out, and delicious breakfast before checking out.
Pros:

Brittany at check in was exceptional and offered good advice for dinner, Aubrey's across the road. Next time I'm in the area, I'll choose this location.

Cons:

Tub area needs new caulking.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • solo_traveller • us
1
Your computer software & Staff McKenzie at Holiday Inn Express, Strawberry Plains need updating.
Cons:

I stay at Holiday Inn Express, Strawberry Plains periodically throughout the year as it's midway on the drive from my VA home and elder care for my mother in Louisiana. On Thursday night, August 1, 2025 between 11:30pm and midnight I arrived at the hotel without a reservation because I wasn't sure I was going to make it that far that evening. But I had already checked online and found availability. According to hotel reception staffer McKenzie, the hotel's programming was not working, keeping a man with a reservation as well as myself waiting for possibly 20 minutes, the man longer than myself. McKenzie moved from attempting to help me to help Reception Staff-in-Training, Robert, with the waiting man. I watched on line as the three available rooms decreased to two, yet McKenzie insisted I wait. McKenzie became baffled with the programming, and non-responsive to the customers to the point of unjustified total rudeness with me. After enough of McKenzie's rude behavior, I asked for my drivers' license, told McKenzie she was a liability to the hotel, rude and possibly incompetent, and I left. Upon reflection on my previous experiences at this hotel, this was unusual and I did not want McKenzie's behavior to interfere with my travel experiences going forward. I went back into the hotel and again asked for a room. After waiting too long again for McKenzie's tortured antics on the hotel's computer, she told me the hotel's computer system couldn't handle someone booking and checking-in after midnight because it was another day. I found that statement totally ridiculous, so I booked online to ensure I didn't lose one of the last two available rooms. McKenzie yelled at me for booking online and handed my drivers' license to me indicating I should leave. Across the street, I easily booked into Hampton Suites for the same exact price, with courteous and competent staff.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee