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Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2.0 star property

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Property amenity
55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, streaming services
A hotel sign with the name "HOTEL OLE" in bold, illuminated letters.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, and a large window with curtains.
View from property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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428 South Gay St, Knoxville, TN, 37902
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tennessee Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Knoxville Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, Netflix, streaming services

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed (View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Romantic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View

A living room with a brown sofa, a table with a lamp, and several framed artworks on the wall.

Romantic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed (View)

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

Royal Suite, 1 Queen Bed (View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Royal Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and valet parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 16 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix.

This Knoxville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Market Square. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include an elevator, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Steps from Market Square and 14 minutes by foot from University of Tennessee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This Knoxville hotel is smoke free.

Lilou - Onsite fine-dining restaurant.
Lilou - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Lilou
  • Lilou

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Area rugs in room
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 35 per day (in/out privileges)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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.

Property is also known as

Hotel Cleo
Hotel Cleo Knoxville
Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel

Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, room, coffee (Nespresso!) were all lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great big room! The hotel is very comfortable and decorated with excellent taste. Another great part of it is the restaurant located in the lobby. The food, ambiance and drinks awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

Nice place

This is a very cute hotel. I love that they used and maintained the older aspects of the building. These types of hotels are my favorite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was beautiful and convenient to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing boutique hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, have stayed a few times and will stay again. My favorite hotel in Knoxville.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J.M.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and it was a wonderful stay. The hotel is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, room was very charming and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Excellent location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Blaike

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

BEST STAY IN KNOXVILLE❤️❤️

It was a beautiful hotel and everyone was so lovely!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good facility and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice boutique hotel with a French theme.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk was extremely helpful and nice. Beautiful rooms and property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this unique hotel! Perfect location !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Excellent place

This place is incredible and we will be coming back. The rooms are great and the restaurant and drinks were outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so beautiful and we had such a great stay! Everyone was so nice and the hotel is totally worth the price!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Good balue
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Great place! The bar at the restaurant fantastic as well! Great decor! 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific experience in every way !!! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything from the room to the staff was awesome. I highly recommend this hotel👍😎
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024