Best Western Cades Cove Inn

Hotels
Best Western
7.9 (1243 reviews)
7824 East Lamar Alexander Parkway , Townsend , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean facilities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Rude check-in staff
Inadequate room features

Categories

Cleanliness
6.74
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, including mold and roaches.
Service
8.71
Staff was frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.75
Location was noted as a positive aspect in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.7
Mixed reviews, with some mentions of issues like the shower and refrigerator noise.
Amenities
7.23
Limited amenities reported; lack of USB ports and other minor issues.
Value for Money
7.69
Some reviews mention it was a bit pricey but fair for the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Breakfast was positively mentioned in several reviews.
Overall Experience
8.11
A mix of good and bad experiences led to a balanced overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:28

Property Description

Close to Nature
Located just 2 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Tennessee hotel offers a serene escape for nature lovers.

Comfort and Convenience
Each room is equipped with a 42-inch flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can also enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi, along with a daily hot breakfast buffet.

Business and Leisure
With access to a business center, fax, and photocopying facilities, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers. The 24-hour reception ensures assistance whenever needed.

Experience the beauty of the Smoky Mountains while enjoying the comfort and convenience of Best Western Cades Cove Inn. Book now for a memorable stay!

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 15 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 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

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

7.9
Based on 1243 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.74
Service: 8.71
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.23
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 8.11
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lindamE7548DV Couples
2
Poor place to stay
Pros:

arrived to find the room we picked didn't allow pets in the room. We would not have stayed there. the front desk person was rude and refused to help with cancellation. We had to drive around and find another hotel. She claimed they didn't even have a room we could get with our pet

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
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Dawn solo_traveller um
6
Pros:

Location is superior-

Cons:

The pool is no longer there!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Milman family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Great Breakfast and very nice upgraded facility.

Cons:

No pool

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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SN948 Family Ohio
2
DO NOT STAY HERE!
Pros:

DO NOT STAY HERE. We woke up in the middle of the night to find the floors soaking wet and disgusting. My wife slipped and nearly fell. We had to lay down towels just to avoid injury.
The manager told us the AC had to be set to a frigid 65–68°F to keep the floors from “sweating,” and offered us an extra blanket so we wouldn’t be cold. That was their solution.
We immediately left the hotel and cancelled the rest of our stay. Best Western still billed us for that horrid, sleepless night.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
5
587chelseym Solo travel
2
No coffee!
Pros:

The building was dated, but the biggest problem was the complete lack of a coffee pot and the staff was not friendly.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Lisa couple us
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Shara solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Alaina family_with_children us
1
HORRIBLE
Cons:

Absolutely horrible experience. Had to walk through so much smoke to get to the room checking in late at night. Realized in the morning how much black mold was in the room. Then, when trying to get breakfast, was illegally denied because my service animal was with me. Never stay here. What a horrible experience. I will be filing a complaint with the ADA since it is illegal to deny service to a disabled person with a service animal.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Very enjoyable experience for us. Clean, friendly and great location. Staff called to let me know I forgot my glasses.

Cons:

Can't think of anything.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Rikkina family_with_children us
4
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Matheis solo_traveller us
3
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Patrick couple us
5
$40 pet fee!!! If they don’t want pets there stop taking them
Pros:

The food or blood splatter on the wall. The random insects in the room, the mold around the shower. The broken bathroom sink drain. Cigarette butts on the grounds. They should charge $40 for smokers, my dog is a lot cleaner

Cons:

$40 pet fee. Rude staff and/or manager. Not sure what country they were from but they clearly despise white Americans. A staff member in a turbin hovered over me at breakfast, I felt like a teenager going into a liquor store with the mgr expecting me to steal something

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Gary family_with_children us
8
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Gil couple il
1
לא ניקו את החדר!
Cons:

לא ניקו את החדר!

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Linda couple us
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Terry solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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james solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

over all everything ------GOOD !

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Ashley solo_traveller us
6
Basic amenities, good Location
Pros:

Location is easy to get in and parking was never an issue. Fast check in. Mini Fridge in room. Had Breakfast until 10am.

Cons:

We had ants and small flies that would appear. Beds felt small and pillows didnt seem standard size but rather euro square. Im not sure what the usual housekeeping policy is but it was frustrating that no one came in and assessed or swapped towels, trash or tidying was ever done. Housekeeping staff told me if I had any trash just to throw away in outside can. We arent messy and kept room neat but small cans didnt hold.much and we ran out of things. Breakfast attendant stands in area and has a firm shut down at 10am and kinda stared us down, felt awkward. No one was present at desk at checkout. Some nitpicking but I think its a bare minimum experience.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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James couple us
10
Pros:

Close To Everything

Cons:

Great

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Jada couple us
9
Very nice comfortable stay
Pros:

Well maintained and very comfortable bed which was a plus

Cons:

Bathroom could have been upgraded a little. But was clean which is most important

2026-07-05 via Nuitee