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Quality Inn Merchants Drive

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Knoxville

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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117 Cedar Lane, Knoxville, TN, 37912
  • Place, Knoxville Expo Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Neyland Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(65 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Knoxville

Inskip stay.With a stay at this Inskip hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Knoxville Expo Center and 6 miles (10 km) of University of Tennessee. Victor Ashe Dog Park and Knoxville Children's Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Expo Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 5 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • University of Tennessee - 6 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Neyland Stadium - 7 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 7 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Austin's Steak & Homestyle Buffet - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ingles Market - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Quality Inn Merchants Drive

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Knoxville
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. The business-friendly Quality Inn Merchants Drive also features a seasonal outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Knoxville hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 128 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
Quality Inn Merchants Drive offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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

You need to know

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 accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Quality Inn Merchants Drive to the airport?

Quality Inn Merchants Drive is 17.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quality Inn Merchants Drive?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quality Inn Merchants Drive on Dec 11, 2025 start from $62.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Quality Inn Merchants Drive have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Quality Inn Merchants Drive.

Does Quality Inn Merchants Drive offer free breakfast?

Quality Inn Merchants Drive offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Quality Inn Merchants Drive?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Quality Inn Merchants Drive?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Quality Inn Merchants Drive?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Quality Inn Merchants Drive have a pool?

Quality Inn Merchants Drive features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Does Quality Inn Merchants Drive have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Quality Inn Merchants Drive to downtown Knoxville?

Quality Inn Merchants Drive is 4.5 mi away from Knoxville.

Reviews

Quality Inn Merchants Drive Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs remodeled!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The air doesnt work. The room is dirty with burn stains on the comforters. The walls have visible patchwork paint showing and picture frames are broken.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it. Will stay again definitely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

joseph

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel nightmare

Stay Away from this property! Upon check in the 1st thing was a strong smell of weed. After getting into the room floors dirty, 2.lighys not working, mold on the AC & it.wasn't working. This isn't the worst. My son as he was bringing up some luggage found used needles & empty drug baggies around the property. This combined with the weed smell made me decide to for the 1st time in my life check out of the property before.even staying a night. When i went to the front desk and told the MOD that I was checking out she did ask why. I told her all of the above and ahe just.looked at me & started to process my check out. I attempted to contact the hotel manager for.the next 2.days and i couldn't even get a person to answer the phone. Do yourself a favor pay a little more $$ and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

DAVID

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible property. There was an unbelievable amount of what appeared to be Drug addicted, homeless people surrounding the property. The rooms were dirty and a stench of cigarettes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rahul

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel need some major upgrades, and cleaning. There were cockroaches, and dust everywhere. The false ceiling can fall down any time. Also there is a bad smell. Location is good, and lot of potential with proper handling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristopher

Traveled with partner
It was okay, property is showing its age. Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Moriah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will not be coming back.

Upon entering the room it had a terrible sewage/stale cigarette smell in a non smoking room. One the of pillows still had makeup on it from the previous guest. We informed the front desk that we need new sheets because of the makeup covered pillow and left again for the evening. 5 hours later we returned to the bed remade but the pillow with the making STILL HAD THE DIRTY PILLOW CASE ON IT. Went to front desk to get another pillow case and they said they didnt have any at the front desk, she reluctantly then gave me 2 pool towels. There were burns marks in the comforter as well. There was hair in the shower and the drain was in disrepair. The mirror looked like it hadnt been cleaned in a very long time. Unfortunately the staff I encountered werent all that friendly to top it all off.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was almost 90 degrees with the air being off. Took several hours for the room to cool down. Room was dirty, property was completely run down. The place looked like it should be condemned.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

JR

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room AC not cooling. Did not come down only stayed at 78-79. Wallpaper in bathroom peeling and tub floor seemed like it was damaged before and just patched. Very soft flooring where patch was. Garbage everywhere on grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
They dirt under my sock indicated that the floor was dirty. An earring fell and went under the bed. When moved back, under yhe bed was full of dirt, dust and crumbs. One of the bedspreads had two cigarette burn holes in it. I killed 7 green flies in the room. There was a trash can near the steps by room which may account for this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

West Memphis QI

Very nice room; pool was clean; free breakfast was good. Staff friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Louise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly but beyond that it was nothing to write home about. Glad we were only there for a few hours to sleep. Not a nice room and breakfast was sorely lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John C

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms needs repainted and repaired. Bathroom was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was somewhat clean. My wife had to re clean the toilet before we used it. spare parts laying on toilet lid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cancelled my 2nd night and went somewhere else. Vents had mold, light bulbs had been stolen, the fridge didn’t work well causing my food to spoil, there was a weird loud whining sound that kept going off, and it just felt unsafe. I feel embarrassed for thinking this place would be an okay idea. If you want safety, look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Immanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast wasn’t all that
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025