Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (stadium/university/downtown)
Friendly and helpful front-desk and many staff
Quiet rooms and strong hotel personality/ambience
Cleanliness praised by several guests
Cons:
Mandatory expensive valet parking / undisclosed fee
Room condition issues: worn furniture, stains, sticky carpet
Limited and poor-quality on-site food options
Occasional service lapses (valet communication/delays) and small/poorly lit bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Mixed comments: several guests praised the rooms as very clean and quiet, but multiple reports of worn furniture, a water stain with mold in a bathroom, sticky carpet spots and missed towel restocking lowered the score.
Service
9.8
Generally excellent front-desk and hotel staff repeatedly noted as welcoming and helpful; valet staff received both high praise and a few complaints about communication/delays, but overall service sentiment is very positive.
Location
10
Overwhelmingly positive: repeatedly described as ideal for downtown, stadium and campus events — 'can't be beat', excellent access to food and venues, central to attractions.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms delivered on vibe and description for many guests, but issues cited include small/poorly lit bathrooms, firm pillows, worn furniture, slick shower floor and occasional TV signal problems.
Amenities
8
Hotel has strong personality and lobby atmosphere, but on-site amenities received mixed notes: limited food options, a closed saloon at times, paid valet-only parking and lack of some in-room beverage options.
Value for Money
8.5
Perceived as somewhat overpriced by several guests due to high room rates plus an unexpected/mandatory $40 valet fee and extra deposits; however excellent location and strong staff service help offset perceived poor value for some guests.
Food and Beverage
7
Noted repeatedly as a weak point: limited on-site food options, poor-quality meals reported by some, closed saloon and extra charges for basic coffee/beverages reduced satisfaction.
Overall Experience
9.6
Despite recurring issues with parking, occasional cleanliness and limited F&B, guests frequently reported a very positive overall stay driven by exceptional location, the hotel's character and largely helpful staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 17:15

Property Description

Central Location in Downtown Knoxville
Located in the heart of Downtown Knoxville, Graduate Knoxville offers easy access to popular attractions like University of Tennessee Neyland Stadium, Frank H McClung Museum, and Knoxville Convention Center.

Comfortable and Modern Rooms
Each air-conditioned room at Graduate Knoxville features free WiFi, a private bathroom, a wardrobe, a desk, and a flat-screen TV. The perfect combination of comfort and convenience for your stay in Knoxville.

Helpful Reception and Nearby Attractions
The accommodating reception staff at Graduate Knoxville is ready to provide you with tips and recommendations to explore the area. With University of Tennessee and Market Square just a short distance away, you'll have plenty to see and do during your stay.

Book your stay at Graduate Knoxville now for a memorable experience in Knoxville!

Important information:

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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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

8.6
Based on 774 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 9.8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Michael • family_with_children • us
4
Pros:

The staff was incredible!! Very kind and helpful! The hotel was dirty and rundown. I expected a lot more with the price and it being a Peyton Manning hotel. Won't go back.

Cons:

Cleanliness

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Cassandra • couple • us
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jeannie • couple • us
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Patten • couple • us
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • us
8
Staff nice - cute decor - ok comfort
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Was Not made aware about all of the construction on property OR that Valet parking was the only option!!! Info would have been helpful

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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William • family_with_children • us
8
The dining experience did not meet the hype; poor service notably.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Poor service at the restaurant

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Friendly staff and location

Cons:

Rooms run down. Bathroom door did not close or stay open. Entry door very hard to open and close - would stick. Very frustrating. Room next to elevator and could hear mechanism running all night. Rooms on different floors.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Great location for visiting the UT campus

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
2
208taylorl • Couples • Johnson City, Tennessee
10
The best experience!
Pros:

When I arrived at the Graduate Hotel, Mike with valet was the first to greet us given the ungodly hour. He made us laugh and feel right at home (and we don’t say that about most people).

2026-08-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Lynn • family_with_children • us
7
Cons:

This hotel is VALET parking ONLY due to the location and there are no nearby public parking garages. The hotel has some really fun memorabilia but it needs a bit of a facelift. For instance, the furniture in our room was worn and there was an old water stain on the ceiling in our bathroom with black mold.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Seth • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • us
7
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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adventix • Solo travel • Boston, Massachusetts
8
A very nice stay
Pros:

This hotel has its own personality and I liked it very much. The lobby, reception and rooms all have a certain vibe. Reception and service were very welcoming and helpful. Location is excellent, right n the middle of downtown but still not noisy.

2026-06-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Rich • couple • us
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Mauro • couple • br
9
Pros:

Limpeza.

Cons:

Estacionamento a USD40 a diaria eh muita coisa. Nao me importa que o servico seja terceirizado. Quem escolheu o servico terceirizado foi o hotel, nao eu.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Orlaith • solo_traveller • ie
6
Ok. Not great. Would look at staying elsewhere next visit.
Pros:

Good location close to the university.

Cons:

The forced $40 valet parking charge(to an external company) on top of an expensive room rate. Should be a cheaper parking rate for guests of the hotel. Food options in the hotel v limited and frankly food was very poor quality. We had to eat in as it was unexpectedly snowing outside.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • us
5
Staff was great and very friendly especially the valet guys Told housekeeping lady about issues and didn’t seem to care.
Pros:

Location and theme, staff

Cons:

Waaaay over priced for what you got. Pay over 400 and then have to pay to park. Room not very clean. Large sticky area on carpet that wife stepped in (all most pulled sock off). Towels was not restocked and towel holder on wall broken. 5 stars for valet guys

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Carrie • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

It was so nice and quiet inside our room. We heard no one else. The staff is awesome! Also, very clean. I always enjoy my stay there.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • couple • us
7
Great location with lots of food options.
Pros:

Great location for access to the game.

Cons:

Shower floor was slick almost fell a few times. TV kept losing the signal. No tea options for the coffee maker.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Lindy • family_with_children • us
10
Hard to find but worth it!!
Pros:

The location was great!

Cons:

You have to valet.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee