Motel 6-Knoxville, TN - North

Hotels
5.8 (133 reviews)
5640 Merchant Center Boulevard , Knoxville , US

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Quiet
Cheap price
Cons:
Long wait at check-in (room not ready for ~1 hour)
Sketchy location / many homeless people nearby
No refrigerator in room
Rooms need updating and better cleaning

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Reviewer states rooms need to be cleaned better and updated; cleanliness is below expectations.
Service
5.4
Check-in delay noted (waited an hour for room); otherwise no further service details — service slightly below average.
Location
4
Reviewer describes the area as sketchy with many homeless people nearby; location is a negative factor.
Room Quality
4.5
Rooms need updating and lacked a refrigerator; room quality is below typical standards.
Amenities
4
No refrigerator in room and limited amenities mentioned; amenities are lacking.
Value for Money
9
Reviewer notes the stay was cheap and represented good value given the price and limited options in the area.
Food and Beverage
7
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
8
Mixed experience: called a 'sketchy motel' with notable negatives but also inexpensive and another review noted it was quiet; overall mixed but acceptable for budget travelers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-01 07:06

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just off Interstate 75, the Knoxville North Motel 6 is a short drive from Central Knoxville, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each guest room at this Knoxville hotel is equipped with a work desk, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and stylish bedding featuring dark colored patterns, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Amenities and Services
Guests can take advantage of the 24-hour reception, fax and photocopying facilities, and the availability of non-smoking rooms at the Motel 6 Knoxville North, providing convenience and comfort throughout their stay.

Experience the convenience and comfort of Knoxville North Motel 6 - 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.



Security Deposit Policy: A refundable security deposit is required at check-in based on the length of stay. Guests staying for 1–2 nights will be charged a $60 security deposit. Guests staying for 3–7 nights will be charged a $100 security deposit. Guests staying for more than 7 nights will be charged a $200 security deposit. The security deposit is refundable upon check-out, subject to inspection of the room and compliance with hotel policies."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

5.8
Based on 133 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 5.4
Location: 4
Room Quality: 4.5
Amenities: 4
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 8
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Saul • couple • us
1
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Aubrey • couple • us
2
It was nasty
Pros:

Area

Cons:

People

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Aubrey • couple • us
2
Nasty.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

People

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Silcox • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

385 weekly cheapest in the ds

Cons:

Lota stuff not to like

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Freeman • couple • us
5
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Sergio • couple • us
4
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • us
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • family_with_children • us
1
Vacaciones
Pros:

Nada. Lugar sucio los colchones sucios mal olor a cigarro el cuarto cucarachas el baño con pelos todavía 👎🏾

Cons:

Nada todo fue fatal

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Jauregui • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Did not stay. Area was sketchy and they wanted a 50 cash deposit

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Brown • solo_traveller • us
1
Cons:

They know I'm handicap and put me on 2nd floor

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Brown • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Quite

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Hall • solo_traveller • us
2
A sketchy motel
Cons:

We had to wait an hour after check in time for room to be ready. Location is sort of sketchy, A lot of homeless people walking around. No refrigerator in room. Rooms need updated and cleaned better. Yes it was cheap to stay there was only option due to being in the area for a concert.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo traveller • us
1
I paid for the 11th through the 13th. I officially stayed there one night and then they call me about 3:15 PM today to t
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Toilet seat was loose water spots on the door and the wall in between the toilet and the bathtub.

2025-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Keifr • family
4
Pros:

Room was dirty found condoms under bed and got charged my Expedia and by the motel. So I spent 150$ for 1 night unless Expedia will refund my charge.

2025-04-09 • via Nuitee
2
270gwynb • Solo travel
2
Not as advertised. I presume they will be losing their franchise before long.
Pros:

The one good thing was that the sheets were clean. There was no microwave or coffee maker in the room, the ice machine was broken, There were no tea bags or decaffeinated coffee. The website said there was a hot breakfast. The only thing hot was the coffee. There were bran flakes and bananas, No toast, After the first six sweet rolls were gone, none of them. The price was $35 more than it said on the internet. It majorly suffers from deferred maintenance.

2024-12-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Gavin • review category business travellers • us
1
It was honestly awful and I will never do this again cause of it.
Pros:

Nothing really like I didn't even stay the night I left and was charged for not staying there.

Cons:

The room was dirty, and the linen was dirty and torn. It felt unsafe because the door didn't lock properly, and the safe wasn't very kind or helpful either.

2024-11-10 • via Nuitee
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eydiep2022 • Solo travel
2
Horrible
Pros:

The worst of the worst!!!!...Disgusting and drug riddled...go elsewhere...not all Motel 6 are bad, some are good..most just average but I would avoid this nasty place..it just has a creep feel..too many druggies house there and it is not clean

2024-04-29 • via Tripadvisor
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apologeticas • Couples
2
One of the worst experiences. Please people don’t waste your money in that crap of hotel. It’s better if you pay more. E
Pros:

It’s the worst hotel I’ve stayed in . People do not go there. One of the bed was broken. The room was supposed to be non smoking but the room smelled like cigarette. My wife is allergic to cats and the bed was full of cats hair. The shower looked like hadn’t been cleaned in months

2024-04-14 • via Tripadvisor
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henrylR7964NK • Family
10
Road Trip
Pros:

Location is great for travelers with lots of places to eat around. It’s nice and quiet with friendly staff. They had coffee in the morning. Shower was nice and hot. Overall a good value hotel, would definitely recommend to friends and family.

2024-03-24 • via Tripadvisor