Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Exterior
Property amenity
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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5634 Merchants Center Blvd., Knoxville, TN, 37912
  • Place, Knoxville Expo Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Knoxville Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Knoxville

With a stay at Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG in Knoxville (Inskip), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center. .This hotel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Neyland Stadium and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Thompson–Boling Arena.

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Expo Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 5 min drive - 9.5 km
  • University of Tennessee - 6 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 7 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 7 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Austin's Steak & Homestyle Buffet - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ingles Market - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Hotel in Knoxville with a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool
Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG offers 122 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Knoxville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Bull and Barrel, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Knoxville? This hotel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Bull and Barrel - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 4.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bull and Barrel

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 105.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 4.99 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 105.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 21 to September 10
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We chose this hotel because it was right off the freeway. The fact they had plenty of options for dinner at their restaurant and it was really good, was a pleasant surprise. Room were clean, breakfast was better than most
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Parking lot was well lit and safe. Breakfast $4.99 but very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bar area with food options and good happy hour. Hotel was clean and nice staff. The surrounding city area was not the best but the area where the hotel was seemed safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, air conditioning worked great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need stronger hairdryers
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very well kept, nice bar/lounge downstairs with very good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, very clean. Staff friendly and courteous. Nearby restaurants were convenient for delivery. Will likely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pet friendly and breakfast. Happy hour in the evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and nice.My only complaint is the highway traffic noise.If you are a light sleeper, bring your sound machine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Atanaska T

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff and service were greater than expected
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

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

Great stay!

Extremely clean and beds super comfy. Reasonably priced will absolutely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Spent the four days in Knoxville for business and ended up getting sick. The bed was comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful. 10 minutes to downtown and lots of good restaurants and stores around so it made things convenient. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KellyAnne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025