Red Roof Inn Knoxville North - Merchants Drive

2.0 star property

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
5334 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37912
  • Knoxville Expo Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of Tennessee
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Neyland Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Sofa)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Red Roof Inn Knoxville North - Merchants Drive

Hotel in Inskip
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Red Roof Inn Knoxville North - Merchants Drive offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Knoxville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Red Roof Inn Knoxville North - Merchants Drive has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat (18 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (34 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 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
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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Red Roof Inn Knoxville North - Merchants Drive Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 195 out of 1004 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dalton

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good affordable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Reiner

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was good. The room was clean. The blow dryer didn't work the coffee maker didn't work. The only drink option at breakfast was coffee--no cold water or juice. No bread. Staff unfriendly/unhelpful. The waffle batter dispenser exploded all over my daughter. No one apologized.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

JEGANNATHAN

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel on March 20th in Room 230, and I had an alarming experience that I cannot overlook. During my stay, hotel staff gave a key to my room to an unverified visitor without my permission or any form of identification. Not only did they provide a key, but they also disclosed my room number to this person. This is an unacceptable security breach that put my safety and privacy at risk. At no point did the staff call my room to confirm whether I had authorized this individual to enter. It is shocking that a hotel would be so careless with guest security. To make matters worse, after bringing this issue to their attention, the hotel refused to refund my deposit—despite their clear negligence. This level of irresponsibility and lack of accountability is disgraceful for any hospitality business. If you value your safety and privacy, stay somewhere else. This hotel clearly does not prioritize guest security, and their unprofessionalism is unacceptable I recently stayed at this hotel on March 20th in Room 230, and I had an alarming experience that I cannot overlook. During my stay, hotel staff gave a key to my room to an unverified visitor without my permission or any form of identification. Not only did they provide a key, but they also disclosed my room number to this person. This is an unacceptable security breach that put my safety and privacy at risk. At no point did the staff call my room to confirm whether I had authorized this individual to enter.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

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

Ok for 1 night

Floor dirty so wear socks until bedtime. Pressure in shower nonexistent so showered under a dribble but a little later husband had normal shower pressure. Don't get excited about breakfast, it's just white toast, blueberry mini muffin, 3 types of cold cereal, waffles with syrup. No butter for the toast or waffles. No juice or fresh fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay for a nigth and continue the trip after.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jared

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Toliet would not flush we stayed 2 days and called to have it fixed but after 1 flush tore up again. Door would shut because lock was broke they left a screw to jimmy lock the door. I felt very unsafe
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

8/10 Good

Hope

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Alfreeda

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Olga, mechanicsburg

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, i have a very mixed feelings about this hotel. I do travel a lot and stayed at different hotels, but this one was different. First of all i could not check in in a lobby, it wasn't late at all maybe 5 min before 9. Second of all had to talk through small window with no microphone, third of all had to pay $100 secure refundable deposit wich i wasn't aware of. Room was ok , but towel and sheet had pubic hair on it (very disgusting) Please don't relay on breakfast, it looked more like breakfast for homeless (shelter like) Before i checked out , front desk person had to go physically and check our room before releasing our deposit. Will i stay again here? NEVER!!! As i said it was very weird stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Yaileen

Traveled with partner
Deteriorated rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024