Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Breakfast and dinner served
Property amenity
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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5634 Merchants Center Blvd., Knoxville, TN, 37912
  • Place, Knoxville Expo Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Thompson–Boling Arena
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Knoxville

With a stay at Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG in Knoxville (Inskip), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center. .This hotel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Neyland Stadium and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Thompson–Boling Arena.

What's nearby

  • Knoxville Expo Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 5 min drive - 9.5 km
  • University of Tennessee - 6 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 7 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 7 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Austin's Steak & Homestyle Buffet - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG

Hotel in Knoxville with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
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 fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 122 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Bull and Barrel, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Knoxville? This hotel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Bull and Barrel - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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

  • Bull and Barrel

Things to do

  • 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

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 55.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 21 to September 10
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms are very Confi and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was delicious with a variety of healthy options. Clean and quiet atmosphere with needs met without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This holiday inn was far superior to the holiday inn Express's I'm use to. Fantastic room, quiet, clean and updated. The staff was very professional and friendly. The breakfast was a fantastic deal. On our way back from our vacation we will be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, well light parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, professional & efficient staff. Spotless everywhere. Aone of the best breakfasts we've ever had! Beds were eo comdortable. We alept like babies! We loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I absolutely love this hotel and staff. I stay here a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

qing, Johns Creek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great and courteous. Room was clean and very acceptable. Only issue is one side of the hotel sits on top of Highway 75. Make sure you're on the other side.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and staff was amazing. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krisin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose l

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

4/10 Poor

Kenan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
N/a
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda, West Point

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great bartender Peter! Staff are very friendly. Room was clean. Great breakfast for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was right off the hey. Staff was nice. Breakfast was not free if you did not included it in room choice. But it only costed$5 per person. The food was fresh and the dining area staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast nice staff clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERTA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Like the sink area separate from the toilet/shower. Bed was high. Breakfast was better than average but you pay extra for it. Was good for our short stay with our dog.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025