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4.9 out of 5

"The experience was pleasant from check in to check out. Friendly and welcoming staff. Beautiful hotel has a nice quaint restaurant with excellent foo ... " More

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Hotel Description

4-star hotel near Sunsphere Tower, connected to the convention center

Downtown Knoxville stay

With a stay at this Downtown Knoxville hotel, you'll be steps from Sunsphere Tower and Knoxville Convention Center. Knoxville Museum of Art and St. John's Episcopal Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

Business services

This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. A snack bar/deli, a computer station, and dry cleaning are also on offer.

Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$209* Per night/room Mar 27 - Mar 28

Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Panoramic Room, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel ratings based on 17 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.9 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel

Everyone (10) Couples (4) Family (3)
5 out of 5
The experience was pleasant from check in to check out. Friendly and welcoming staff. Beautiful hotel has a nice quaint restaurant with excellent food and drinks.

Posted by , from LANCASTER on Mar 1, 2023

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Mar 1, 2023 by Customer Service

Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review, Luella!We're thrilled to know you enjoyed your stay at The Tennessean so much! We strive for excellence so we're pleased to hear you appreciated not only our friendly staff and beautiful property, but also our delicious dining options! Your praise lets us know we're succeeding!We can't wait to host you again for yet another unforgettable visit!

5 out of 5

Posted by , from KENT on Dec 31, 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 23, 2022

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5 out of 5
Really nice upscale place to stay! Everyone working there is extremely friendly!

Posted by on Feb 24, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 25, 2022 by Customer Service

Thanks for the amazing review, Nicole! It's lovely you enjoyed your time with us here at The Tennessean so much! We strive for excellence, and your praise for our refreshed facilities and wonderful staff, lets us know we're doing our job. We're thrilled to have provided such a memorable and fantastic experience for you. We can't wait to see you again soon!

5 out of 5

Posted by , from New Milford on Nov 3, 2021

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5 out of 5
Wonderful

Posted by on Jun 18, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 22, 2021 by Emily P

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again the next time your travels bring you to the Knoxville area.

5 out of 5
Wonderful hotel, great location and amazing staff.

Posted by on Jan 25, 2021

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Jan 25, 2021 by Emily P

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your business and we look forward to seeing you again the next time your travels bring you to the Knoxville area.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 21, 2020

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Jul 23, 2020 by Emily

Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again when your travels bring you to the Knoxville area.

5 out of 5
Loved being called by name as I came and went. Loved the city, and it was a perfect location.

Posted by , from Ft. Worth, Tx on Jun 17, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 18, 2020 by Christine

Dear Cathy, Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you the next time your travels bring you to the Knoxville area.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jan 5, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 6, 2020 by Christine

Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback and will share it with the team. We look forward to your next trip to the Knoxville area.

About the The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel

Location 531 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 16500 square feet (1533 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. This 4-star Knoxville hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 16500 sq ft of conference space
  • 1533 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2017
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel offers 82 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Netflix
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

The Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 17
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12–16 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 150.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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  • Tennessean Personal Luxury Hotel Knoxville
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You should know

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.