The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Knoxville

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Knoxville

Visiting Knoxville, Tennessee for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Knoxville, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Knoxville based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Knoxville for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Knoxville before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Knoxville for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Knoxville for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $233 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Knoxville
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 531 Henley Street, The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel has great rooms from $233 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Crowne Plaza Hotel Knoxville Downtown University

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Crowne Plaza Hotel Knoxville Downtown University which has nice rooms starting at $173. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 401 W Summit Hill Dr.. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, an indoor pool, and kids meals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 miles from the city center. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville West/Cedar Bluff

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Knoxville

We found Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville West/Cedar Bluff to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $183. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 216 Peregrine Way. You'll also find laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 10.2 miles from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Knoxville

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

With terrific rooms from $165, Hilton Knoxville, at 501 West Church Avenue provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, kids meals, and laundry facilities. It's located just 0.1 miles from the city center, too. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Oliver Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $234 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Knoxville
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The Oliver Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $234 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 407 Union Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers kids meals, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator


BEST WESTERN Plus Cedar Bluff Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $108 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of BEST WESTERN Plus Cedar Bluff Inn is 8.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, breakfast, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $108, and it's located at 420 N Peters Road. We also love the laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, bowling, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 10.5 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Hyatt Place Knoxville/Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $198 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Hyatt Place Knoxville/Downtown because it has great rooms that start at $198. It has a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 530 S Gay st. Only 0.3 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, evening entertainment, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Cumberland House Knoxville Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $182 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Knoxville
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Cumberland House Knoxville Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and rooms with kitchenettes which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $182 (before taxes). It's located at 1109 White Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, kids meals, laundry facilities, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Homewood Suites by Hilton Knoxville West at Turkey Creek

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 10935 Turkey Drive, Homewood Suites by Hilton Knoxville West at Turkey Creek has great rooms from $157 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 13.4 miles from the center of town. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Knoxville West - Cedar Bluff An IHG Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Knoxville
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Knoxville West - Cedar Bluff An IHG Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $131. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 304 Cedar Bluff. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a child pool, and an indoor pool. It's located just 10 miles from the city center, too. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, and Cherokee.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Knoxville, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Knoxville, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Knoxville, Best Hotels for One Week in Knoxville, Best Hotels for One Night in Knoxville, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Knoxville, or Best Business Hotels in Knoxville.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Knoxville?

Knoxville Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$150

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Knoxville, Tennessee. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Knoxville, Tennessee based on data from 35 hotels is an affordable $150. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Knoxville.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $233
  • 3-star hotels: $163
  • 2-star hotels: $133


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