Nightly rates from $59
Rate based on Check-in: Mar 3, 2012 Check-out: Mar 6, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
11 reviews
Great Service

[...] The hotel is a little older but the rooms are very spacious and clean. Good Mexican and... See full review

  • Gretchen
  • Mar 3, 2011
Good stay

The hotel is right off the highway which made it super easy to find. Overall appearance at first... See full review

  • Happy Traveler
  • May 11, 2010
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.

Hotel Map

900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501-4018

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

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Copy Service
  • Cribs Available
  • Data port Available
  • Elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free parking
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • King Bed
  • Lounge
  • Microwave
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool
  • Queen Bed
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Sofa Bed
  • Television with Cable
  • Wake-up Service

Dining

Fazoli's
0.78 mile(s) from Fazoli's, Bar/Lounge, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Golden Corral
0.57 mile(s) from Golden Corral, Buffet, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Applebee's
0.25 mile(s) from Applebee'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,
Olive Garden
0.38 mile(s) from Olive Garden, Bar/Lounge, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Cheddar's
0.56 mile(s) from Cheddar's, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Shoney's
Across the street from Shoney's, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,
O'Charley's
0.20 mile(s) from O'Charley's, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Chili's
0.79 mile(s) from Chili's, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Thomas Andrew's
1.96 mile(s) from Thomas Andrew's, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
3:00 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 (11)

Ratings and reviews for Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Overall score

3.8 / 5
11 out of 11
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.3
Value:
4.4

82% would recommend to a friend.

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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
Wheels
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
New York Driver
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
Gretchen
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
Happy Traveler
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.

Review of Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Reviewer score

5
steven
Business
USA
Sep 12, 2007

Nice,friendly,safe& comfortable

The check in was fast and easy, when we went into the room it was large and clean. We enjoyed our stay at the Best Western.

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

Business

Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

There is plenty of resturants and shopping in just walking distance

Review of Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Reviewer score

5
Ronnie
USA
Aug 14, 2007

great for travelers

Thunderbird Best Western was a very nice. It had all that we needed for an overnight stay and longer. We were only passing through but if I were staying there for a few days it would have been very adequate. The only negative thing was, we could still tell it was once a smoking room or someone has pulled a sneaky on you. I am sure people do that. Other than that, the room was very clean. As for the staff at the front desk, we couldn't have asked for anyone any helpful We would recommend it to anyone.

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