OYO Hotel Knoxville TN Cedar Bluff I-40

Hotels
4.8 (481 reviews)
317 North Cedar Bluff Road , Knoxville , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Pets allowed
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful/front-desk staff
Convenient location (walking distance to restaurants/stores)
Affordable price
Quiet/comfortable stay reported by some guests
Large room size mentioned by a reviewer
Cons:
Black mold and general uncleanliness
Building falling apart / structural damage
AC not working or inadequate
Pool/water park closed or damaged
Rude management (owner/wife) and check-in delays
Musty smells, dirty linens and evidence of poor housekeeping
Suspicious people/poor security and reports of bed bugs
Deceptive photos and poor value despite low price

Categories

Cleanliness
1.5
Multiple guests reported black mold, dingy/burned bedding, moldy shower curtains, musty smells, dirty mini-fridges and generally unclean tubs/sinks — cleanliness is very poor.
Service
10
Mixed but notably strong front-desk service: several reviews specifically praise the receptionist as "super nice and accommodating" and other staff as respectful. Management (owner and wife) is reported as rude, but the repeated positive mentions of helpful front-line staff and respectful employees justify a high service score.
Location
10
Multiple reviewers note convenient location (walking distance to restaurants and stores) and the unique nearby (albeit abandoned) water park — location is a clear positive.
Room Quality
2
Rooms frequently described as falling apart: walls/ceilings damaged, burn holes in sheets, broken/insufficient AC, springs in beds, musty smells and suspected bed bugs — overall room quality is poor despite some reports of large room size.
Amenities
2.5
Amenities are largely problematic: pool/water park closed or damaged, ice machines not working, mini-fridge dirty and other on-site facilities reported as broken or unavailable.
Value for Money
5.6
Mixed: the hotel is described as cheap and attractive on price, but reviewers call the photos deceptive and cite severe property damage and cleanliness issues that reduce perceived value.
Food and Beverage
4.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier (not mentioned in reviews).
Overall Experience
2
Overall experience is predominantly negative: multiple guests called it the worst stay, left early, cited safety/cleanliness issues and indifferent management; a few positive staff interactions did not overcome the poor hotel condition.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 01:53

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Knoxville, the OYO Hotel Knoxville TN Cedar Bluff I-40 offers easy access to popular attractions like the Knoxville Zoo and the University of Tennessee.

Entertainment and Dining
Surrounded by entertainment options like Zuma Fun Center and various restaurants within one mile, guests can enjoy a fun-filled stay with plenty of dining choices.

Comfort and Convenience
Featuring amenities such as free high-speed internet, Serta Perfect Sleepers, and spacious work desks, guests can relax in comfort during their stay at this Tennessee hotel.

Ready to experience a convenient and comfortable stay in Knoxville? Book now at the OYO Hotel Knoxville TN Cedar Bluff I-40.

Important information:

Pets(dogs and cats) with a fee of $20 per pet per day are allowed (Restricted to 2 pets in each room)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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

4.8
Based on 481 reviews
Cleanliness: 1.5
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 2
Amenities: 2.5
Value for Money: 5.6
Food and Beverage: 4.8
Overall Experience: 2
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Cristy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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JACK • couple • us
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Cristy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Nixon • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Hope • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Newell • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • family_with_children • us
5
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Kayla • solo_traveller • us
10
The staff was very nice and it was clean
Pros:

Everything

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Abubakar • solo_traveller • us
7
Good value
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Graves • solo_traveller • us
2
Veary disappointing nevr stay again
Pros:

Nothing was as advertised the hole stay

Cons:

All of the stay no pool dope dealer's standing all over parki mg lot

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • us
1
never again. this place gave me the creeps and i feel cleaner sleeping outside😭
Pros:

nothing this was quite literally the worst hotel i’ve ever stayed in

Cons:

Half the building looked like it was burned down or destroyed, a creepy old area inside with an old “water park” looking area. burn holes in all of the sheets and blankets. AC barely worked. mold on the shower curtain. tub and sinks were not thoroughly cleaned. Hallways had no airflow , they were hot and humid. ice machines didn’t work. the shower water barely stayed lukewarm the entire shower. the only positive part of my stay was the receptionist being super nice and accommodating, but the hotel itself was disgusting

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Lockhart • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Ataevea • couple • us
1
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Shuvodeep • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Story • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

It's was a quiet and comfortable stay

Cons:

That the water park wasn't open due to repairs

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Korey • extended_group • us
8
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Joshua Rice • solo_traveller • us
6
Decent but easily improvable
Pros:

Room is nice. Beds are comfortable. Staff, mainly owner and his wife who does housekeeping are not very personable. Rest of staff is very respectful.

Cons:

Hotel could easily be fixed up and improvements made. Cheap yes, but given the damage to the property and lack of upgraded, modern well anything, makes it not very inviting. It's not somewhere I would pick just by driving by that's for sure. The pictures online are very deceiving. Honestly I can't believe people can stay here with walls collapsing, air conditioner is not running and the ones which do are mini ac units, above the door, instead of below a window and half the normal size. Room size is big but the air conditioner is too small to keep up.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Joshua Rice • solo_traveller • us
5
Its a room
Pros:

Location and price.

Cons:

Owner and wife who work there aren't very respectful or good resources. Rest of staff is. Everything is outdated or falling apart. Pictures are deceitful.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Jhamis • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • us
1
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee