Red Roof Inn Knoxville North - Merchants Drive
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About this property
Red Roof Inn Knoxville North - Merchants Drive is a 2-star hotel located in Knoxville, TN, positioned 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 miles from Thompson–Boling Arena, with McGhee Tyson Airport approximately 16 miles away.
The inn offers 91 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a refrigerator and microwave for convenience. Rooms feature 39-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming and complimentary wireless internet access. Private bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hair dryers, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Each room is furnished with a desk and coffee/tea maker, and phones with free local calls are available.
Guests have access to a seasonal outdoor pool during warmer months, along with pool umbrellas and sun loungers. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, free self-parking, and free wireless internet throughout the property. A vending machine is available on-site. The property welcomes pets, with the first pet staying free and additional pets charged at $7 per pet per night, up to two pets per room; service animals are exempt from pet fees. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, though some limitations may apply.
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to 5:00 AM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Pets cannot be left unattended in rooms. Free parking is also available for RVs, buses, and trucks.
Location & nearby attractions
Knoxville Expo Center - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Bounce USA - 5.1 km / 3.1 mi
Victor Ashe Dog Park - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Knoxville Children's Theatre - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Max Air Trampoline Park - 6.5 km / 4 mi
North Knoxville Medical Center - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Knoxville College - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Central United Methodist Church - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Old Gray Cemetery - 7.5 km / 4.6 mi
A1 Lab Arts - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Knoxville Museum of Art - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Knoxville Convention Center - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Colston Center for the Performing Arts - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Crown College - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Sunsphere Tower - 8 km / 5 mi
The preferred airport for Red Roof Inn Knoxville North - Merchants Drive is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 27.5 km / 17.1 mi
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
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
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
- Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.
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
- This hotel is pet friendly. The first pet will be free; however
- any additional pet will cost $7 extra per pet per night.
- 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 100 per accommodation, per stay
- Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees<
Know before you go
- The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).