$60 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 20, 2013 Check-out: Jun 21, 2013

BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel

3 stars
900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501-4018
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
13 reviews
Happily Surprised!

This is an older hotel that has made new renovations and the rooms are great! Beautiful and... See full review

  • Cocomo11
  • Sep 9, 2012
getaway

Everything was great but did not have suger/cream or spoon in room for coffee. See full review

  • barb1945
  • Dec 19, 2011
Conveniently located off Interstate 40, Highway 70 and Highway 111, and situated between Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga, the BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel offers an easy access to the surrounding area and comfortable accommodations while on the road. When staying at the BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel, there's plenty to do and something for everyone. Visit students attending Tennessee Tech University, check out Cane Creek Park Sports Complex, stroll through the historic downtown, enjoy the great outdoors at any one of the four surrounding state parks, swing away on local golf courses and discover breathtaking waterfalls in the Cumberland Plateau area. Inside each spacious accommodation at the pet-friendly BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel, guests will find all the comforts of home, in addition to all the premium amenities that BEST WESTERN hotels are known for, including an iron, ironing board, microwave, refrigerator, hair dryer, coffee/tea maker and more. Two-room suites and hot tub suites, which include a microwave, refrigerator and sofa bed, are also available upon request. Other amenities at the BEST WESTERN Thunderbird also include an outdoor pool, access to the National Fitness Center and guest laundry facilities. Traveling to Cookeville on business? We offer wired or wireless Internet access, fax and photocopy services, and free local calls for added convenience, in addition to premium location close to local businesses, like National Fitness Center and Cheddars. Whether traveling here on business, heading through town on a road trip or staying for vacation, the BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel offers spacious, comfortable accommodations and all the amenities needed while on the road. Book a stay online and save today! We are a pet friendly hotel and allow them in our designated smoking and non smoking queen rooms only. However, due to other people having allergies we do not allow them in any of our king rooms or our suites.

BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel Rooms

1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,WIFI NET,MICRFG,COFMKR,IRON,HAIR,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
2 QUEEN BEDS
2 QUEEN BEDS,MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE,BATHTUB,NSMK,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,SMOK,WIFI NET,MICRFG,COFMKR,IRON,HAIR,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
2 QUEEN BEDS
2 QUEEN BEDS,NSMK,WIFI NET,MICRFG,COFMKR,IRON,HAIR,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
2 QUEEN BEDS
2 QUEEN BEDS,SMOK,WIFI NET,MICRFG,COFMKR,IRON,HAIR,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
SUITE-1 KING BED
SUITE-1 KING BED,NSMK,2ROOMS,2 TVS,WHIRLPOOL,HISPD,SOFABD,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
SUITE-1 KING BED
SUITE-1 KING BED,NSMK,2ROOMS,2 TVS,HISPEED,SOFABED,MICRFG,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
SUITE-2 QUEEN BEDS
SUITE-2 QUEEN BEDS,NSMK,2ROOMS,2 TVS,HISPEED,SOFABED,MICRFG,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
1 QUEEN BED
1 QUEEN BED,MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE,ROLL IN SHOWER,SMOK,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
2 QUEEN BEDS
2 QUEEN BEDS,MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE,BATHTUB,SMOK,CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Amenities

  • FREE breakfast
  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Elevators
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Dining
FREE breakfast
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Services
24 hour front desk
Security
Wake-up service
Copy service
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Television with cable
Radio
AM/FM alarm clock
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Cribs available
Sofa bed
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

36.14 -85.5003
Area served
Chattanooga, Jacksonville,, Cincinnati,, Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Atlanta,, Lexington,, Memphis, Asheville,, Gatlinburg, Nashville
Nearby airports
(BNA), 72.00, MI, W;
Area description
Expressway

Dining

El Tapatio
El Tapatio, on premises, Bar/Lounge, Mexican, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Shoney's
Across the street from Shoney's, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,
Applebee's
0.25 mile(s) from Applebee's, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Golden Corral
0.57 mile(s) from Golden Corral, Buffet, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Red Lobster
0.20 mile(s) from Red Lobster, Bar/Lounge, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Outback
0.63 mile(s) from Outback, Bar/Lounge, Steak House, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Long Horn's Steakhouse
0.15 mile(s) from Long Horn's Steakhouse, Bar/Lounge, Steak House, Open for: lunch, dinner,
O'Charley's
0.20 mile(s) from O'Charley's, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Blue Plate Grill
0.57 mile(s) from Blue Plate Grill, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Fazoli's
0.78 mile(s) from Fazoli's, Bar/Lounge, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner,

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (13)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel

Overall score

3.8 / 5
13 out of 13
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.3
Value:
4.4

85% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Cocomo11
Business
Kingston Springs, TN
Sep 9, 2012

Happily Surprised!

This is an older hotel that has made new renovations and the rooms are great! Beautiful and comfortable. It has very good insulation so we didn't hear others while in our room. Alot of newer hotels don't have that good noise reduction that is necessary for the good nights sleep. Check in lady was wonderful, so sweet. The pool is very nice and is not right next to rooms so you don't get the noise from it. I slept better there than at any other hotel I have been in a LONG TIME. And you Couldn't Beat the Price. Just Loved it! Only minus was the carpet, it had spots, but everything else was clean. Especially the bathroom , I am very picky about them being clean and it was.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel

Reviewer score

3
Ttiger
Nashville, TN
Apr 15, 2013

quick getaway

The staff at this hotel was very nice. I prefer to have inside entrances, but because it was a last minute trip, it was fine.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

There were plenty of places to eat and it was a short drive. Shopping locations were close as well.

Review of BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel

Reviewer score

5
barb1945
tn
Dec 19, 2011

getaway

Everything was great but did not have suger/cream or spoon in room for coffee.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Tunnel Hill, Ga
Jun 14, 2011

Nice room. Would stay again

pool, breakfast All good

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Great Mexican restaurant

Review of BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel

Reviewer score

1
TravelBus
Business
New York, New York
Mar 23, 2011

Parking is like New York. To Many Cars

I could not find parking close to my room. It was so crowded I had to park all the way to the back parking lot. This is due to the Mexican Restaurant. I heard other customer had the same issue. I would stay away from here unless you dont mind the crowd of cars.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
1
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Tn
Mar 3, 2011

Great Service

[...] The hotel is a little older but the rooms are very spacious and clean. Good Mexican and other restaurants right next door. Will stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel

Reviewer score

5
Super Dad/Husband
Jackson, TN
Oct 25, 2010

Very clean, pleasantly surprised!

We arrived late in the evening just to sleep as we were on our way to another destination. Check-in was very easy and direct. This hotel was very nice. It smelled clean, looked clean and was presented well. Breakfast in the morning was really good. I would stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
New Hampshire
May 11, 2010

Good stay

The hotel is right off the highway which made it super easy to find. Overall appearance at first was typical and what was expected. The check in was fast and the service was perfect. She went above and beyond to give us information about the area. What I didn't like was when we got to the room and looked around the bathroom was tiny. What we had was a room with a separation wall. On the otherside of the wall were the sinks and mirror. At the end of that was the door to the bathroom. It was very tiny once the door was closed. The ceiling looked as though it was falling apart and the tub looked as though it was really old. Kind of grundgy. Actually to the point I was kind of afraid to take a shower without my flip flops. The room itself was fine and the bed was ok for comfortable. The tv, microwave, fridge, etc. all worked and looked decent. The only other complaint that I have is the parking. There is an adjoining Mexican Rest.(which is very good and cheap) and they share the parking lot. When they get busy it was hard to find a decent place to park. :(

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel

Reviewer score

3
Littlenester
Huntsville, AL
Sep 26, 2009

Okay for 1 night stay....

Good for a one night or quick trip stay. Ok clean room, but very musty dank smell coming from a/c unit.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel

Reviewer score

3
Furman
Business
USA
Sep 30, 2007

Could use some work

The Best Western in Cookeville, TN could use some work. The property is showing signs of wear and dating. Beds are OK,but housekeeping just threw them back together, and bearly straightened the room. One bar of soap for two people?

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Dining is close. Longhorn's for a pretty good steak.

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