Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Knoxville East

2.0 star property

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property amenity
Breakfast area
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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7424 Strawberry Plains Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37924
  • Place, Chillhowe Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Knoxville Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Knoxville Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Knoxville

With a stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Knoxville East in Knoxville (Strawberry Plains Pike), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center. .This motel is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Neyland Stadium and 12 mi (19.2 km) from Thompson–Boling Arena.

What's nearby

  • Carter Sports Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Chillhowe Park - 7 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Knoxville Zoo - 7 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Knoxville Center - 7 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum - 9 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Knoxville East

Motel in Knoxville with free parking
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Knoxville East offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area, a banquet hall, and a vending machine. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Event facilities at this motel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from March 31 to December 31:
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 15 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Extended parking fee: USD 10 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Inn Suites East
Econo Lodge Inn East
Econo Lodge Inn East Knoxville
Econo Lodge East Knoxville
Econo Lodge Knoxville
Econo & Suites East Knoxville
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites East Motel
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites East Knoxville
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites East Motel Knoxville

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Knoxville East Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 663 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 663 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 663 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 663 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 147 out of 663 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jackie

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We knew we were booking a smoking room, but what we encountered was far beyond what we expected. The room was absolutely disgusting—there were food or some other kind of splatters all over the walls, the bed was completely broken down, and the bedding had noticeable burn holes. There were burn marks all over the room, and the smoke smell was overpowering. To make matters worse, there was no smoke alarm, and we even found a cockroach in the bathroom! The door lock barely worked, but somehow it still kept the door closed. The overall condition of the room was unacceptable for the price we paid—$130 for a night that felt like staying in a dump. The next hotel we found was under $100, in much better condition, and definitely a more pleasant experience. Do yourself a favor and stay elsewhere!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nastiness at it's BEST!!

When we arrived an older, drunken gentleman had to scoot his chair over, so my husband could unlock our door so we could enter the room. Upon arrival, the smell was quite musty. Stink Bugs lined the corners and ceilings of the room. The sheets looked like they hadn't been changed in multiple nights of use. Hair and grime, mildew and mold were all through the bathroom area. You could see the "built up" of nastiness along the walls and baseboards. We never even took our backpack off! Walked straight to front desk and told them we were not saying there, and ask politely, for a refund. They would not. And he said, Stink Bugs were no big deal. Well, I say, There should be NO bugs, in NO spiderwebs, in my room! Don't waste your time with this place!! Not worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg Willey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
it was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Faith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a broken door frame on main door and broken doorknob on bathroom. Walls were very damaged with water and ink. Water pressure was good and the staff was efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a dirty, musty, smell. The metal box & frame for the bed were were extreme noisy every time you tossed or turned. Area reeked of Marijuana. A child was screaming in pain or terror & I was so concerned I ran out in my robe to render aid. Appears that a family w/ young children that work there also lives there. The children & their mother were also playing w/ toys in the parking lot, blocking access
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

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

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and dirty room,cheap hotel,but I hope they should have a clean or upgrade their hotel services.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most disgusting place ever!!!!

This place was disgusting. Dirty, stains on sheets and bed clothes. Floors was never cleaned walls had dirt all over them water stains on the ceilings. roaches. We went to the desk clerk and wanted more towels to put on the floor so we didn't have to walk on it. He refused, said we had the 3 towels that we were supposed to have. So we told him about the floor and the bugs. Told me the bugs were stink bugs. I told him I said I know the differences between stink bugs and roaches. Told him I would bring it to him. He didn't want to see it. So he said that he would make sure that our room would have a full service 1st thing in the morning. We left about 8am and didn't come back till 11pm. The only thing they did was replace the 3 towels. Didnt make the bed, mop the floor. Nothing. Now im sure you ask we did we stay. Well its 6 hours to get there from home. We called every Hotel-motel in a 30 mile area from where we stayed. Everyone was completely sold out. I would have paid double the price if someone would have let me, because I offered. This hotel should be completely closed till its up to code because its not. The pictures that are online are very very deceiving. Looks nothing like them. They had to have been taken at another hotel. I will never stay with hotel chain in my life. Econo Lodge. It was so disgusting that we left without taking a shower. We waited till we got home. Please take this off your list of places to stay. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hard bed pillows were wet needed to be dried longer. Had stink bugs in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold with a side of Mold...it was everywhere. Bed like sleeping on a lumpy noisy rock. stay away...they dont (owner) care
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty hotel

The room was dirty and there were cockroaches
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ruth Carson

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price seemed good, but when we got there people were drinking outside the rooms. The room itself was beat up. It smelled like stale cigarettes but we booked a non-smoking room. There were scratches and scuff marks everywhere on the walls. We left without staying the night because we didn't feel safe there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Ok

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025