The Sewanee Inn

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Balcony
Lobby
Banquet hall

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Laundry

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1235 University Ave, Sewanee, TN, 37375
  • University of the South
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lake Cheston
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Avenue King

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

Golf View King

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

Accessible Double Queen

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Golf View Double Queen with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Avenue Double Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King

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

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About the area

Sewanee

When you stay at The Sewanee Inn in Sewanee, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of the South. .This golf hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Finney.

What's nearby

  • University of the South - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elliot Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Cheston - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sewanee Memorial Cross - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪High Point Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shan Chinese Buffet - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Sewanee Inn

Hotel with a golf course, steps from University of the South
The Sewanee Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including complimentary bicycles. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Satellite programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Practice your swing on the golf course and enjoy other recreational amenities, such as a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at eighteen58, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Eighteen58 - This restaurant serves breakfast only.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 6.58 to 12.58 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • eighteen58
  • Shakerag

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6.58 to 12.58 per person

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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Sewanee Inn
The Sewanee Inn Hotel
The Sewanee Inn Sewanee
The Sewanee Inn Hotel Sewanee

Reviews

The Sewanee Inn Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 372 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John H. Barr

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H. Barr

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor and access to tea/coffee enhanced our stay. Very conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Exceptional property

The hotel is beautiful, beautifully located and beautifully apportioned need. It is sparkling clean and fresh. The restaurant menu is somewhat limited. The food was excellent, ample and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie and

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice hotel, condescending guest services

The stay itself was nice enough, but upon checking in we were informed that we had two reservations. I only received confirmation for one. We got on the phone with both Expedia and Mr Hampton in guest services. Mr Hampton claimed the room was prepaid, but it was not and this was confirmed by Expedia. Mr Hampton insisted that only Expedia could refund us, but Expedia said they could not issue a refund because they did not collect the payment. Expedia authorized Sewanee Inn to issue a refund, but Mr Hampton refused. We finally asked and were transferred to someone else who explained they have a 72 hour cancellation policy to which I said I didn’t even know about the second reservation because I never received confirmation and asked how could I cancel a reservation that I didn’t know existed. I asked if they could make an exception to their cancellation policy and was told only the general manager has that authority. We still hope to resolve the issue.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful as always!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel and excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Stayed for a campus visit with my daughter. The Inn was perfect and super convenient to campus. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay while visiting The University of the South and would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful weekend stay

We had a lovely stay at the Sewanne Inn. The lobby is beautiful and cozy and the staff was welcoming and went out of their way to accommodate us. Its proximity to the university is perfect for exploring the campus and hiking trails.We didn’t golf or tennis but the facilities looked nice. The breakfast at Shakerag restaurant is not to be missed. Overall, we had a rejuvenating stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

staci

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place! Wish we had stayed an extra night. I do wish the bar stayed open a little later.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
First time visit. Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night, had dinner in the restaurant and a very wonderful stay overall. Highly recommend. A very charming property!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikki

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

Weekend getaway

Beautiful hotel in the country side of Tennessee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really appreciated the blending of the hotel to the community.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024