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Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road

2.0 star property

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Front of property – evening/night
Vending machine
Laundry room
Lobby

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1315 Kirby Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37909
  • Place, Third Creek Greenway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bearden Antique Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, West Town Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a lamp.

Superior 2 Full Beds Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a lamp.

Superior 2 Full Beds Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

ADA Accessible Superior 2 Full Beds with Roll-In Shower

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road

A fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station are onsite.
Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road. During your stay, you'll be close to University of Tennessee. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Amenities include a meeting room, a computer, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 7 minutes by car from University of Tennessee and 5 minutes from Tennessee River
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road, you'll find a fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Knoxville hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet (81 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1965
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 4 2026 to August 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hallway
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 100.00 per accommodation, 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.
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

  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 1000 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 155 out of 1000 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Martha

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel nasty
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and out; staff were extremely helpful, room very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great. Check in was super easy. They were renovating and we ended up on the wrong elevator but it was okay. Super clean, smelled nice, air conditioner was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

HOWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner worked pretty shower was hot bathroom was clean bed was extremely comfortable I got the superior king room smoking and it was great and at a good price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Roads clear parking huge hotel awesomeness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was easily accessible from the high way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay front desk were so helpful an kind will definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Valeria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
dirty bed sheets , dust , bathroom ventilation dirt
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a clean room and very convenient. For a quick road trip stop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sallie

Liked: Amenities
Helpful friendly staff at front desk. Room very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Ashley

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doest not look like pictures
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice staff. Decent room. Felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dynasty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel / staff was amazing 5 stars :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick stay, great front desk person!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was great. Room could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Latara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a good stay and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large are for parking on every side of the building. Beautiful view from the front end of office if the mountains..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

michael

property is very run down and under renovation, everything is old and needs updated i was unaware of a deposit and had to wait 7-14 days for the refund or give cash this is hotel.com fault for not telling customers. i will say the room was clean and bug free
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location while visiting University of Tennessee and exploring the Smoky Mountains. Room and building are extremely run down...that said, water was hot and sheets were clean so it worked in a pinch. Staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025