Johnson University is located about 13 miles southeast of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The driving distance to the closest hotels is 12-17 miles north of campus near I-40.
Address: 7900 Johnson Drive,
Knoxville,
TN37998Zoom in (+) to see interstate exits, restaurants, and other attractions near hotels.
"The hotel was clean and updated, and the front desk clerk was friendly. Breakfast was good and substantial. I recommend staying here. Pets are allowed.2022-04-07"
"This hotel is definitely a good place to stay.2021-07-05"
"The hotel staff was friendly and helpful.2023-06-03"
"Poor customer service. Don't ask housekeeping for clean towels, and don't expect a receipt via e-mail. Don't stay at this hotel.2023-01-03"
"The hotel room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. I had to turn on the shower and sink at the same time to get hot water in a timely manner.2022-09-13"
"Not a great hotel stay. The room smelled like mold and needed clean. The AC had so much dirt on it, and the filters looked like they'd never been cleaned.2023-07-04"
"The room was clean, and the staff was friendly. I definitely recommend this hotel.2021-06-30"
"The bedsheet didn't fit the bed, and the TV remote control didn't work. The hotel staff was rude. No breakfast, and the coffee was terrible. Don't stay here.2021-03-22"
"Easy access to the highway. The room was clean, and the bathroom was well-equipped. The staff was friendly. An excellent hotel for the price.2022-12-04"
"The room was clean but modest. The hotel had everything I needed for an overnight stay.2022-10-11"
"The beds in my motel room were uncomfortable.2021-12-28"
"The motel exterior was unkempt, and the front desk clerk was rude. I didn't stay.2021-05-27"
"Our non-smoking room had an overpowering smell of smoke, and there were burn holes in the bedspread. Both the bedspread and the blanket were too thin. We didn't get the extra pillows we requested. The AC and tables were filthy. Not enough towels provided. The employees were nice and apologetic, but that didn't fix the problems.2018-04-26"
"The hotel staff was nice and friendly. Good choice.2021-08-23"
"There was only one chair in my hotel room. Good breakfast. No stairs, just an elevator.2021-07-20"
"The hotel was clean and attractive, and the room was neat and quiet. Friendly staff and good breakfast. This is the only place to stay in the area.2017-04-11"
"We checked out shortly after arriving at the hotel. The room wasn't the best, but it was the sketchy guests and people in the parking lot that concerned us most. There were homeless people camping in the woods and behind a dumpster. Don't stay here.2021-08-17"
"Not a good stay. The hotel was outdated, and there was was construction noise and dust. Not all amenities were available. Don't stay here until it's fully renovated.2021-07-08"
"The hotel was run-down, the room smelled like urine, and there were large spots on the carpet. There was hair in the sink. No hot breakfast; instead we got a discount at the restaurant next door; our breakfast for 2 cost $32. Not a good value, and not what we expected. Stay somewhere else.2021-10-24"
"We had to call the hotel multiple times before someone answered; we wanted to let them know we'd be arriving late. No problems otherwise.2021-08-19"
"The hotel clerk was rude. No coffee or breakfast provided. We couldn't even use the fire pit "because of Covid," though we were able to sit by it.2020-08-09"
"Convenient to the expressway. The room was clean and ready when we arrived. I recommend this hotel.2023-06-15"
"We enjoyed our time at this hotel. The mattresses and pillows were due to be replaced. We were able to walk to stores, restaurants, and a distillery.2022-07-26"
"An excellent experience. The hotel was nice and affordable.2022-07-20"
"The room was just average. There were low-riders in town, and the noise kept me from sleeping. There was a used bandage on the floor under the sink. The hotel clerk was nice, but I wouldn't stay here again.2023-10-04"
"This was my worst hotel experience ever. The room reeked of cigarette smoke, and the room was always either too hot or too cold. The phone, bathroom exhaust fan, and hair dryer didn't work. One side of the receptacle in the bathroom didn't work. I mistakenly left a blanket behind; I called and was told it would be mailed back to me, but after not hearing anything, I called back and was told the manager said it couldn't be mailed back to me. I'll never stay here again.2020-02-10"
"Our stay went well until the AC went out. There were no other rooms available. The hotel refunded the room rate, but kept the pet fees for nights we didn't stay.2016-06-26"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs and cats only, 2 pets per room - $125 pet fee if staying 5 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 5 nights. - Mar 2023 < Less
"The hotel room was clean, and it was easy to adjust the temperature. The beds were too firm for us, though we did like having extra pillow.s Plenty of hot water for showers. Nice staff. The breakfast layout wasn't organized, but the food was good. The coffee could've been stronger. 2016-10-17"
"Clean room and nice hotel staff. The pool was warm and clean.2015-08-12"
"We had a nice time at this hotel, and we really enjoyed the breakfast. The toilet was too low, though.2021-12-18"
"The hotel was easy to find. The room was large and clean, and the staff was friendly.2021-04-23"
"The room was really clean, and the hotel staff was friendly. The only issue was that our pet needed to go out at night and all the exterior doors were bolted shut. The only other exit had a sign saying it was an emergency exit and an alarm would go off if it was opened. I called the main number for assistance, but no one answered.2020-05-04"
"Great place to stay. The hotel was clean, and the employees were friendly. Great continental breakfast. No complaints at all. Stay here; you won't be sorry.2021-09-25"
"The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly. Our only complaint was that the bathroom door closed automatically, and we all ended up with bruises on our legs. Stay here.2020-11-09"
"The room was clean, but the housekeepers didn't provide enough toiletries. I stayed for 5 days but only got 1 roll of toilet paper. The beds weren't made during my stay.2020-07-18"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs only up to 50 pounds, 2 dogs per room - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 4 nights + an additional $25 pet fee if staying 4 nights or more. - Feb 2018 < Less
"The hotel had poor soundproofing; we could hear people 3 rooms down. My daughter's alarm clock went off, and didn't wake her but woke the people next door, who called security.2022-04-11"
"Walk to the University of Tennessee. Nice hotel with a pleasant, welcoming clerk. Stay here.2021-12-02"
"The room was clean and quiet, and the eds were comfortable. No noise from the hallway. The hotel clerk was friendly. Walk to stores and restaurants. The garage was small and made for compact vehicles.2021-11-21"
"The hotel staff was friendly and helpful.2018-10-05"
"Convenient location. No fridge in the room. Good hotel staff. Parking cost $20.2015-11-30"
"An extremely nice hotel. Clean, beautiful, spacious room with no damage. All the employees were efficient, prompt, and friendly. If you want quiet when there's a UT home game, ask for a room away from the street.2015-11-17"
"Close to Kodak and Pigeon Forge. We love this motel. The room was clean and had a nice view of the stream, and the employees were pleasant. We enjoyed the nice, big pool. Close to restaurants, a gas station, and Kroger store. We stayed 3 nights.2022-09-09"
"Not a good experience at all. The staff was nice and helpful, but the motel room wasn't clean. Don't stay here.2021-05-15"
"Great motel room, but breakfast was bad. Some food ran out, it was a 30-minute wait to use the waffle iron, and there was no attendant to keep the area clean and sanitary.2018-07-29"
"Great hotel stay; I plan to go back. Eat at the restaurant and have a drink at the bar. Definitely stay here.2022-03-10"
"A wonderful experience. The hotel had a restaurant and bar, and the service was excellent and unique. Definitely try it.2022-03-08"
"This hotel was super nice. The room was comfortable and had a mini bar, and the downstairs bar was great. I arrived in the middle of the night; the front desk clerk was friendly and parked my car.2016-12-31"
"A wonderful experience. The hotel was beautiful, and I loved the restaurant. The beds were comfortable, and the staff was friendly and helpful.2019-11-14"
"Loved the location, the room, and the workout facility. We'll bring our dog next time. Stay at this hotel.2015-02-19"
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Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
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