COMFORT SUITES KNOXVILLE EAST, Knoxville

The Comfort Suites Knoxville East sits at exit 398 (Strawberry Plains Pike) on I-40, 13 km from downtown Knoxville. It is 20 km from Thompson-Boling Arena and 20 km from Neyland Stadium (about 17 minutes). The Knoxville Convention Center and University of Tennessee are within a 10-minute drive. For outdoor attractions, Dollywood is about 45 minutes away, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pigeon Forge are easily accessible. The property shares a parking lot with a BBQ restaurant, and a variety of fast-food options (KFC, Cracker Barrel, Waffle House, McDonald's, Subway) are within 0.3-1 km on foot. Semi-truck parking is available at the adjacent KFC, and campers/trailers can park on a back road behind the hotel.

Rooms are all suites with separate sitting areas and sofa sleepers. Every room includes a pillow-top mattress, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, curved shower rod, hair dryer, iron, and ironing board. Work desks and a recharge device with AC and USB outlets are standard. Smaller details like a flat-screen cable TV, am/fm alarm clock, and carpeted floors are in every room. For special occasions, there are jacuzzi tub suites and two-room suites. Handicap-accessible rooms are available, some with walk-in showers and grab bars. No rooms have balconies.

Each morning, a complimentary hot breakfast is available featuring scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, biscuits and gravy, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal, and your choice of hot waffle flavors. For early departures, a 'Your Suite Success Grab & Go' bag is offered during the two hours before breakfast begins. There is no restaurant on-site, but the adjacent BBQ restaurant and several fast-food options within walking distance provide convenient alternatives.

Guests can use the indoor heated pool regardless of season, and the fitness centre is equipped for a basic workout. There is no spa or wellness centre on-site. The property also has outdoor furniture for relaxing. Families appreciate the pool and the spacious suites. While some have noted the pool steps can be repaired, the facility generally receives positive remarks.

Free private parking is available on-site without reservation, with accessible parking spaces. The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/out, concierge, and safe deposit boxes. A business centre with public computer, copy, and fax services (additional charge for fax/photocopy) is available. Daily housekeeping is complimentary. Laundry facilities are on-site. The property has a lift, key card access, CCTV, smoke alarms, and designated smoking areas. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible rooms, raised toilets, grab rails, and tactile signs. Airport shuttle is not offered, and pets are not permitted (only service animals).