Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Knoxville by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.8 (286 reviews)
6324 Papermill Drive , Knoxville , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean room
Comfortable bed
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Noise from traffic
Cleanliness issues
Dated room decor

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Multiple reviews noted issues with cleanliness, including a dirty room and unpleasant odors.
Service
9.48
Staff was frequently described as helpful, friendly, and professional.
Location
8.52
Convenient location but noted noise from traffic which affected the stay.
Room Quality
8.97
Rooms were generally clean, comfortable, and spacious, but some were dated.
Amenities
9
The breakfast options received positive remarks, though some amenities were not highlighted.
Value for Money
7.96
Some reviews mentioned feeling the hotel did not meet the price expectations.
Food and Beverage
9.51
Breakfast variety and quality were consistently praised by guests.
Overall Experience
8.98
Most guests reported a pleasant stay despite some issues with cleanliness and noise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:27

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated off Interstate 40, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites offers easy access to Central Knoxville, just a short 10-minute drive away. Perfect for both leisure and business travelers.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a microwave, small refrigerator, 42-inch flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee facilities. The warmly decorated rooms provide a cozy retreat after a busy day of exploring or working.

Great Facilities
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the indoor pool, maintain your workout routine at the fitness centre, and stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Business travelers will appreciate the on-site business centre and the convenience of a 24-hour reception.

Experience convenience and comfort at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites - book your stay now!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note the rooms at this property are nonsmoking. Guests found violating this policy will be charged a smoking fee of USD 250.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 public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 286 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 9.48
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 8.97
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 9.51
Overall Experience: 8.98
J
Jonathan solo_traveller us
10
It was amazing
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Roberta couple us
10
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Jackie extended_group us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Kim family_with_children us
6
Pros:

Staff was excellent

Cons:

Was given room, went to room someone was already occurring that room. Was given a different room and lock was on door was so out of wack couldn't get in room had to walk back down to get different key, had ti jiggle and mess with handle to finally get door open.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
G
Geoff family_with_children us
10
Like always, never less than a perfect stay!
Pros:

This is pretty much the only place I stay when in Knoxville. Whether coming for a ballgame, concert, or just to get away for a night or two, this always an awesome stay. The employees are simply the best! It’s always refreshing to be treated to the orange or lemon sliced water upon arrival. What a great idea!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Randy couple us
4
Miserable
Pros:

Air conditioner did not work, staff claimed it was working! Everything in the room was sticky and damp, staff claimed it claimed it was normal! TV did it work, staff seemed bothered when contacted for any of these issues.

Cons:

Comfort level and staff

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
P
Penny family_with_children us
9
2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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ebner solo_traveller us
5
Overall it was good but I had issues with room temperature
Pros:

The location was convenient for me, check in check out was great, hotel was clean everything was good-ish

Cons:

My room was soooo hot and I couldn't adjust the temperature and also the hvac thing was sooo loud it kept me up all night

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
P
Penny family_with_children us
9
Cons:

A lot of traffic noise from the interstate would be my only complaint

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
G
Glenn extended_group us
9
It was very comfortable and served our needs for an overnight stay en route across Tennessee to Texa
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
F
Frank extended_group ca
7
2026-01-12 via Nuitee
M
Melissa extended_group us
9
2026-01-05 via Nuitee
D
DIANA couple us
10
Pros:

Room was clean and bed were comfortable. Breakfast had variety of options and staff was on top of cleanliness and refilling stations.

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
K
Khara solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Breakfast and lobby was festive

Cons:

Carpet and couch. Felt old.

2025-12-25 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer family_with_children us
9
Pros:

The hotel staff was very professional and corrected their error quickly. The bed was comfortable and breakfast was decent. We already booked another stay for our future travel plans.

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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Ed family_with_children us
7
Nice property in a convenient location, but somewhat noisy.
Pros:

The suite layout was very good since we were traveling with our grandson. The complimentary breakfast was very good.

Cons:

The interstate location has its downsides. While convenient, it seemed the windows were not very substantial. Both raspy motorcycles and emergency vehicles going past would be estremely loud in the room, waking me several times.

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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James and Amy family_with_children us
7
2025-12-02 via Nuitee
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Rusty couple us
10
2025-12-01 via Nuitee
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Holly solo_traveller us
9
2025-11-25 via Nuitee
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Tammy couple us
8
2025-11-01 via Nuitee