BEST WESTERN PLUS KNOXVILLE CEDAR BLUFF, Knoxville

The hotel sits directly off Interstate 75, making it a convenient stop for road travellers and easily accessible for trips between Knoxville and Oak Ridge. While the highway proximity means some rooms can hear traffic noise, the location is practical for car-dependent guests. Multiple casual dining options are within a 0.5 km walk, including Token Game Tavern, Parkside Grill, and Tennessee Tap House. Knoxville Zoo is a 15-minute drive away, West Town Mall is less than 10 minutes, and downtown Knoxville is about 20 minutes by car. The free on-site parking and lack of reservation requirements make it simple to come and go. A car is essential for visiting most attractions, as public transport options are limited.

Double, quadruple, triple rooms, and suites are available, all featuring air conditioning, heating, ironing facilities, and a tea and coffee maker. Rooms include a refrigerator, microwave, cable TV, and a hair dryer. Suites add a separate living area with a sofa, desk, and kitchenette with countertop space. The best-value choice is an executive King suite or a room recently renovated. Many rooms are large and clean, with comfortable beds and pillows noted frequently, though some have reported very firm mattresses or indentations from heavy use. Noise from hallways, adjacent rooms, and especially the highway (single-glazed windows) can affect sleep quality-rooms on higher floors away from the road are recommended. Carpet and furniture appear worn or dated in some wings, and a few rooms have had musty smells. Rooms do not have balconies. For light sleepers, earplugs are provided at the front desk.

A complimentary hot breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM (may vary on weekends). The buffet includes a rotating selection of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, cereal, yogurt parfaits, fresh fruit, and several coffee options. The breakfast room can get crowded and noisy. The lobby coffee machine is available 24/7 with a variety of hot drinks, though some have found the regular coffee watery. There is no on-site restaurant or bar. For lunch or dinner, several restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, including Parkside Grill and Tennessee Tap House, and many more are a short drive away on Kingston Pike.

The outdoor swimming pool is open seasonally from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Guests have found the pool clean and well-maintained when open, but it is sometimes closed during colder months. The fitness centre is free and equipped with basic cardio and strength equipment, noted as decent for a hotel of this class. Billiard tables are available for an additional charge. Guests looking to stay active can also take advantage of free hiking or, for a fee, nearby activities such as cycling, canoeing, fishing, golf (within 3 km), mini golf, tennis, and bowling. There is no spa or sauna on site.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms and is reliable for browsing and email. Parking is free and on-site with no reservation needed, though the lot layout can be a bit awkward. A 24-hour front desk handles express check-in/out. The business centre includes free fax and photocopying. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for an additional charge. Coin-operated washing machines and dryers are on the property. Daily housekeeping is free upon request. A minimarket on site sells drinks and snacks, and there are vending machines. Lift access is available. The hotel is fully non-smoking and has designated smoking areas outside. Facilities for disabled guests include accessible rooms with king beds and either a bathtub shower or roll-in shower. Safety features include CCTV, smoke alarms, key card access, and a security alarm. There is no safety deposit box in rooms. The hotel does not offer luggage storage.