Marriott Knoxville Downtown

4.0 star property
Hotel with free local shuttle, steps from Knoxville Convention Center

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Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Meeting facility
Meeting facility
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN, 37902
  • Place, Knoxville Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Neyland Stadium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Club Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds (Hearing Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Knoxville

Located in Downtown Knoxville, Marriott Knoxville Downtown is adjacent to Knoxville Convention Center and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like University of Tennessee. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 286 rooms and conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a gym, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • World's Fair Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Market Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Tennessee - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Neyland Stadium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Market Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪J.C. Holdway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The French Market Creperie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Not Watson's Kitchen + Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Soccer Taco - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Hotel with free local shuttle, steps from Knoxville Convention Center
Guests of Marriott Knoxville Downtown enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is available for USD 38.00 per night, and there's also a free area shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a conference center, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet, plus flat-screen TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (16,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 11 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (25 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 38.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers valet parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Fair
Holiday Inn Knoxville World's Fair Park
Holiday Inn World's Fair
Holiday Inn World's Fair Hotel
Holiday Inn World's Fair Hotel Knoxville Park
Holiday Inn Knoxville Downtown Hotel
Holiday Inn Knoxville Downtown
Marriott Knoxville Knoxville
Holiday Inn Knoxville Downtown
Marriott Knoxville Downtown Hotel
Marriott Knoxville Downtown Knoxville
Marriott Knoxville Downtown Hotel Knoxville

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Marriott Knoxville Downtown?

Marriott Knoxville Downtown offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Marriott Knoxville Downtown?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marriott Knoxville Downtown on Oct 5, 2025 start from $135.2, 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.

What is there to do near Marriott Knoxville Downtown?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Knoxville, just steps from Sunsphere Tower and World's Fair Park, and within a short walk of Market Square. You'll also find Neyland Stadium and Tennessee Theatre less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Marriott Knoxville Downtown?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 38.00 per night with in/out privileges. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Marriott Knoxville Downtown include a casino at the property?

No, Marriott Knoxville Downtown doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Marriott Knoxville Downtown?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Marriott Knoxville Downtown?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and free Internet access as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Marriott Knoxville Downtown?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Marriott Knoxville Downtown have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Marriott Knoxville Downtown serves self-serve breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Marriott Knoxville Downtown allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Marriott Knoxville Downtown for a fee of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Marriott Knoxville Downtown?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Marriott Knoxville Downtown?

The closest major airport to Marriott Knoxville Downtown is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), which is 12.4 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Marriott Knoxville Downtown?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Marriott Knoxville Downtown.

Marriott Knoxville Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 573 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property, and the staff here is extremely helpful and accommodating! Great downtown spot!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danuta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, the valet team was exceptional. The front desk staff continued to impress with their genuine warmth, and the restaurant service was absolutely top-notch. Every team member, at every level, provided truly outstanding customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great experience, the room was awesome and clean and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run! This property is not good! Small beds dirty bathroom and NO HOT WAtER with no help
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayel

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient and nice. The restaurant was good as well. Parking was expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pruthvish

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location off the highway
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

2/10 Terrible

Mohammad, Kirkland

Traveled with family
No complimentary water in the room. For a 4 star hotel, very unacceptable and unheard of. Bathroom is very small and smells.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aveld

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So I came to stay at the Marriott was a day late so they gave my reservation away, then charge me again, so I got double charged to stay at the hotel. Not only that my room was never cleaned the entire time that I was there when I would call for extra cleaning or to get extra towels they never came. My experience. Here was horrible. I would not recommend anybody staying at this Marriott.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annarita

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
It was a great place to stay while in Knoxville! The staff were so helpful and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

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

Perfect

Was here for graduation as well as a stop on our trip north for the summer. Very comfortable, staff was excellent and efficient. Our 2 dogs were very welcomed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryll

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked excess from freeway to location and the sausage tray at the bar. The room was very fresh and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025