Contemporary hotel in Knoxville offering indoor pool, free breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, and easy access to Zoo Knoxville and McGhee Tyson Airport.
Guests note a clean, well-maintained property offering friendly service and a filling breakfast, though some mention minor noise and room layout quirks. The location provides easy access to local attractions and dining options.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville East is a contemporary hotel situated in a convenient location on Saddlerack Street, approximately 6.9 miles from Chilhowee Park and about 11 miles from both downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee. The property combines hotel, inn, and motel features, offering a 4-star rating based on over 800 reviews.
Facilities include an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and business center, alongside amenities such as free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, and accessible, pet-friendly accommodations. Guests also benefit from free parking and air-conditioned rooms. A restaurant is available on-site, although there is no airport shuttle service. The property is noted for being smoke-free.
Guest feedback highlights a clean and comfortable environment with friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast choices are generally well received, offering hot options like biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, and waffles. Some reviews mention small bathrooms and occasional noise from ongoing updates, while others appreciate the easy check-in process and convenient location near several dining options.
The hotel’s setting provides easy access to nearby attractions such as Zoo Knoxville, Ijams Nature Center, and the Knoxville Museum of Art. McGhee Tyson Airport is about a 29-minute drive away, making it suitable for travelers arriving by air. Its location and amenities make it a practical choice for visitors looking for straightforward accommodations with family and pet-friendly services.
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The rooms are nice floors a little stained and walls custom service good breakfast selection is ok good location lots of food nearby
Room was clean and fresh. It's light blocking curtains kept the room dark even after sunrise. Pillows were a bit on the small side, but everyone slept well. The breakfast in the morning was filling and tasty.
Scored a last minute booking, check in was a breeze. Jessie was wonderful. So sweet and polite. Breakfast was hot, biscuits, gravy, sausage and eggs as well as waffles and so on. The room was well lit, comfortable and quiet. The bathrooms are rather small, but not a deal breaker. Everything was clean, the hallway, the rooms, the beds, everything. Pool looks well kept, I didnt swim this trip, but it looked nice. Plenty of parking. KFC, BK, and a Mexican restaurant is within walking distance.
Overall a great place to stop for the night. The folks working here were very kind and helpful. I super appreciated that the hotel was dog friendly and that my dogs were welcomed guests. The room we stayed in was very clean and comfortable. The only thing that bothered me was how thin the walls are. I woke up thinking I heard my dogs chewing on something but it was in fact the dog in the room next door eating his breakfast some extra sound proofing would have helped but other than that we slept very well here!
The location is great and the staff does a great job the pool is not heated even though it's inside and there doing a bunch of updates so during the day there is noise from updates my wife wasn't happy ..they do have a great breakfast always stocked and the staff is always willing to help even if he key doesn't let you in at 2 in the morning
The rooms are pretty nice although a bit awkward. I can't figure out how to watch the television. I works mind you but it's a smart TV with no instructions. I've been stuck watching Tubi for 2 days. I would consider staying again due to the fact that I was allowed to check in early. That was very much appreciated after a very long drive.
Love staying at all La Quinta’s because it’s a great place to stay with your pets! Always clean and super friendly staff. Breakfast is always good and easy to maneuver for getting back on the road as soon as possible. Safe parking, reliable rooms, and competitive prices keep me coming back to stay.
1st floor room very close to the breakfast area & yet nice and quiet! We were worried. The pool looked welcoming. The breakfast was good, the area was nice & clean too.
This contemporary lodging is a 6.9-mile drive from the Chilhowee Park and an 11.2-mile drive from both downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee.
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