10 Pet-Friendly Hotels in Knoxville, TN (Updated In 2024)

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Knoxville is home to a surprising number of pet-friendly hotels. You can easily find somewhere to stay whether you’re traveling with your 5-pound cat or 100-pound dog. Some hotels do require an additional pet fee, but not all of them do.

Here are some of the most pet-friendly hotels in Knoxville, TN:

The 10 Pet-Friendly Hotels in Knoxville, Tennessee

1. La Quinta by Wyndham Knoxville Central Papermill

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🗺️ Address:	📍 1317 Kirby Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909
⭐ Star Rating:	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🕐 Open Times:	Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 12:00 PM
💲 Cost:	$25 per pet/per night
🐕 Off-Leash Area:	No

Grass area for dogs is a bit too high, even for larger canines
Currently remodeling
A bit more expensive than other options
Relatively clean with comfortable beds

2. Comfort Inn Powell Knoxville North

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🗺️ Address:	📍 7585 Barnett Way, Knoxville, TN 37849
⭐ Star Rating:	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🕐 Open Times:	Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 11:00 AM
💲 Cost:	$25 per pet/per night
🐕 Off-Leash Area:	No

Sidewalk available to walk your dog on
Clean rooms
Most pet-friendly rooms are on the first floor
Free breakfast

3. Red Roof PLUS+ & Suites Knoxville West Cedar Bluff

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🗺️ Address:	📍 208 Market Pl Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922
⭐ Star Rating:	⭐⭐⭐
🕐 Open Times:	Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 11:00 AM
💲 Cost:	No additional fee!
🐕 Off-Leash Area:	No

Allows one cat or dog for free
Not as clean as other options
Sound travels well, making it harder to stay with noisy dogs
No elevator; stairs only

4. Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

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🗺️ Address:	📍 209 Advantage Place, Knoxville, TN 37922
⭐ Star Rating:	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🕐 Open Times:	Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 11:00 AM
💲 Cost:	$50 plus tax
🐕 Off-Leash Area:	No

Highly rated breakfast
Cats and dogs are both allowed
Pets may not be left unattended in the room
Very clean

5. Holiday Inn Express Knoxville Strawberry Plains

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🗺️ Address:	📍 730 Rufus Graham Rd, Knoxville, TN 37924-4338
⭐ Star Rating:	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🕐 Open Times:	Check-in time: 4:00 PM Check-out time: 11:00 AM
💲 Cost:	$35
🐕 Off-Leash Area:	No

Great location very close to restaurants
Clean rooms without many complaints
Tend to not honor reservations made on third-party platforms; call the hotel directly
Two pets allowed

6. Graduate Knoxville

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🗺️ Address:	📍 1706 W Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
⭐ Star Rating:	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🕐 Open Times:	Check-in time: 4:00 PM Check-out time: 11:00 AM
💲 Cost:	$75
🐕 Off-Leash Area:	No

Only dogs are allowed; no cats
Two dogs maximum, but there is no size restriction
No parking near the building; valet only
No easy place to take pets out for bathroom breaks

7. Holiday Inn Knoxville West Cedar Bluff Rd

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🗺️ Address:	📍 9134 Executive Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37923-4508
⭐ Star Rating:	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🕐 Open Times:	Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 11:00 AM
💲 Cost:	$50
🐕 Off-Leash Area:	No

Several pet-friendly rooms
Staff are friendly and accommodating
Restaurant does not welcome dogs
Adequate green walking area for your pup

8. Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University

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🗺️ Address:	📍 401 W Summit Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902-1416
⭐ Star Rating:	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🕐 Open Times:	Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 12:00 PM
💲 Cost:	$40
🐕 Off-Leash Area:	No

Both cats and dogs are allowed with no size restrictions
Very dog-friendly area
Good room service
Accommodating with very friendly staff

9. Staybridge Suites Knoxville West

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🗺️ Address:	📍 11319 Campbell Lakes Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934
⭐ Star Rating:	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🕐 Open Times:	Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 12:00 PM
💲 Cost:	$50 per pet/per stay
🐕 Off-Leash Area:	There is a designated relief area with waste station on the property

Allows two pets of any size for an additional fee
Cleaning isn’t as high-quality as other hotels
Somewhat older and dusty

10. Hampton Inn & Suites-Knoxville North I-75

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🗺️ Address:	📍 5411 Pratt Rd, Knoxville, TN 37912
⭐ Star Rating:	⭐⭐⭐⭐
🕐 Open Times:	Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 11:00 AM
💲 Cost:	$75 to $125 (depending on stay length)
🐕 Off-Leash Area:	No

Fenced off-leash area to let dogs roam
Up to two pets
Very clean rooms
Wonderful breakfast

Conclusion

There are tons of pet-friendly hotels to choose from in Knoxville. However, some are more pet-friendly than others. Either way, there are tons of different options to choose from, so you should be able to find something that fits your needs

Most hotels allow dogs, but finding somewhere that allows you to keep cats can be challenging. Luckily, we did find quite a few and included them on our list above.

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