Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG
- Pet friendly
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
About this property
Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive is close to area sports venues and the home of many baseball, football, track, basketball, swimming, rowing and other sports teams. This Knoxville, TN hotel is only four miles from the University of Tennessee with the famous Neyland Stadium, home of the Tennessee Volunteers football team, and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. The Museum of Appalachia and the McGhee Tyson Airport are just minutes from the hotel. More than 50 restaurants and cocktail lounges are located in the surrounding area.Popular area attractions include Dollywood amusement park, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains and American Museum of Science & Energy. Superior hotel features and amenities include free high-speed Internet access and free local calls. All rooms include spacious work areas and telephones with voice mail. This Knoxville, TN hotel also provides business travelers with access to copy and fax services, a business center and meeting space that accommodates most events and business functions. All rooms feature microwaves, refrigerators and coffee-machines. All rooms are nonsmoking. This is a pet-friendly hotel; a stay fee is required.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Drbaker
United States
“The facility is perfectly clean and friendly. I appreciated smelling very little of the cleaning solutions. (So many places are super charged with fragrance.) The room has everything we need for travel and very comfortable. AND QUIET😁 Breakfast...” - Merressa
United States
“Location and room was comfortable and outdoor pool was enjoyable. Breakfast was very good and plenty of options for the 2 mornings.” - Lisa
United States
“Restaurant on property since I am 68 year old female traveling alone Staff, extremely friendly and helpful!” - Jennifer
United States
“The hotel was nice and clean. The bed was super comfortable.” - Stephanie
United States
“we had a nice stay, the breakfast and staff were great” - Stephanie
United States
“My husband and I did take the opportunity to eat their breakfast. It was good food, fast and efficient. The staff at the breakfast was very friendly and helpful.” - Clark
United States
“Clerk gave us a free voucher for breakfast when we checked in initially and it was to a dirty room. Linen on floor, trash on counters etc. She gave us a new room and tried to make it right.” - John
United States
“I did not have breakfast. The location was so-so. Almost impossible to get an Uber to go downtown.” - Hoolihan
United States
“Matthew the night desk services was so nice and friendly!” - Jeff
United States
“Clean. Nice shower. Very comfortable bed. Air worked well. Restaurant was nice. Friendly staff.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Southern Hospitality Bar & Grill
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.







The fine print
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in.
Up to 4 children, 11 years or younger, can eat for free at the onsite restaurant.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.