Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG
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About this property
Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG is a 3-star hotel located in Knoxville's Inskip neighborhood, within a 10-minute drive of the University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center. The property sits 5.6 miles from Neyland Stadium and 6.3 miles from Thompson–Boling Arena, with McGhee Tyson International Airport accessible via a 20-minute drive.
The hotel features 122 guestrooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, flat-screen television, and free wireless internet. Rooms include private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, desks, microwaves, and phones with complimentary local calls. Guest comfort ratings average 4.5 out of 5.
Dining is available at HiKnox Tavern, which serves food and drink with a bar/lounge setting, while room service is offered during limited hours. Weekday and weekend breakfasts run from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee; children 12 and under eat free. The property offers an outdoor seasonal pool, a 24-hour fitness center, wedding services, and a banquet hall. Additional amenities include a business center, conference space totaling 1,080 square feet, a snack bar/deli, free self-parking, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. The hotel maintains smoke-free accommodations and is wheelchair accessible throughout public areas and meeting spaces.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends to 5:00 AM; check-out is at 12:00 PM. The hotel is pet-friendly and welcomes dogs and cats up to 80 pounds, with a pet fee of $45 per day and a maximum of two pets per room. Service animals are allowed without fees or restrictions.
Location & nearby attractions
Knoxville Expo Center - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Victor Ashe Dog Park - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Knoxville Children's Theatre - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Bounce USA - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Max Air Trampoline Park - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Knoxville College - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
North Knoxville Medical Center - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Central United Methodist Church - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Old Gray Cemetery - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
A1 Lab Arts - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Knoxville Museum of Art - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Knoxville Convention Center - 8 km / 5 mi
Colston Center for the Performing Arts - 8 km / 5 mi
Sunsphere Tower - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
East Tennessee Veterans Memorial - 8.3 km / 5.1 mi
The nearest major airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 27.7 km / 17.2 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
- Cashless transactions are available
- Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within the same county as the property will not be allowed to check in
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- The Holiday Inn Knoxville North is pet friendly so bring your furry friend with you! Pet Rooms available with a small Pet Fee of only $45.00 per day. Dogs and cats only. 80lb maximum.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 50 per stay
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 9.95 per person
- Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees<
Know before you go
- The seasonal pool will be open from May 21 to September 10.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).