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Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

3.0 star property

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A modern hotel dining area with a central island, multiple seating arrangements, and a large painting on the wall.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirrored wall, and a view of the outdoors.
A Holiday Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a large parking lot and a well-lit entrance.
A modern bar area with a large sign reading 'Hiknox Tavern,' a bar counter, seating, and a large window.
A balcony with a round table and two chairs, a sofa, and a glass railing.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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5634 Merchants Center Blvd., Knoxville, TN, 37912
  • Place, Knoxville Expo Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Neyland Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted lamp, a window with curtains, and a built-in air conditioning unit.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted lamp, a window with curtains, and a built-in air conditioning unit.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
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 24-hour fitness center.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Knoxville Expo Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 7 minutes by car from University of Tennessee and 6 minutes from Knoxville Convention Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1080 square feet (100 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Knoxville hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
HiKnox Tavern - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
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 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 7.45 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • HiKnox Tavern

Things to do

  • 24-hour 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

  • 1,080 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: USD 55.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7.45 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 55.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 21 and close September 10.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 635 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

vitoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations with reasonable rates. Clean comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at breakfast were so welcoming and professional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only there for a day on our travels but was one of the best experiences so far. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great, loved the room, people were great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Himanshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay nearby highway and everything else nearby…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aaa rating as always the best
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and courteous staff. The bed was comfortable and the room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in to breakfast the staff was excellent. Polite and helpful. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was super friendly, and it was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and quiet. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, good room, good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dawn L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super great. Breakfast was good. The beds are super tall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised. They axcomodated us with a dog, gave us free breakfast, and the room and hotel were very clean. Very reasonably priced, too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel, surrounding area not great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Delphia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, but carpeting needs cleaning, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable bed!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was a little salty, and you have to pay about $8 for it, but it got the job done, and there was free coffee. The staff was wonderful, check-in was at 3pm and checkout was at 12pm. It was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026