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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
Lobby
Laundry room
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Vending machine

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1315 Kirby Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37909
  • Place, Bearden Antique Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Knoxville Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(35 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

ADA Accessible Superior 2 Full Beds with Roll-In Shower

  • Sleeps 4

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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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

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

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior King Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Two Full Bed Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Two Full Bed Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Knoxville

With a stay at Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road in Knoxville (Papermill), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center. .This hotel is 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Neyland Stadium and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Thompson–Boling Arena.

What's nearby

  • Bearden Antique Mall - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • University of Tennessee - 5 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 5 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 6 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 7 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Twin Peaks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aubrey's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road

Art Deco hotel with a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool
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 and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 125 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per 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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per 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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 134 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 163 out of 1000 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jungah

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shane

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Travelled with family

Horrible Condition!

This hotel should be closed down! It is in horrible condition! The smell was horrible, there is damage to the hotel all over, holes in the walls stuffed with Kleenex, mold in the bathroom, damaged carpet, cigarette burns in the duvet in a non-smoking room, noise through the walls. Way too much to mention! I can’t believe I paid $179:night to stay in this dump! Worse place I have ever stayed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location, good hotel, needs updating

Front desk people were really awesome. Jeff Is a great guy and very knowledgeable! Hallway and a few things need to be updated. Room was comfortable but also needs to have some touch ups too. I would definitely stay there again though. I will say there is NO BREAKFAST though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Pay for what you get I guess.

The receptionist was a nice guy. I got in late around midnight. There were 3 young guys smoking out front. Place is needs updating and a deep cleaning. I got a non smoking room that still smelled like smoke. I felt uncomfortable staying. Thankfully it was only one night. A plus is they do allow pets. I didn’t bring a dog though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like always the stay was great and the staff if wonderful the only thing I wish could be better is the wifi signal
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We've been here 2x and its been great. Staff are always so nice and its just the perfect spot to stop on our way to Nashville. 😘
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

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

Roach

If it was refundable I would have left. The roach I killed on the wall was gross. Now I am not sure what other bugs are there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

I've seen worse

Very friendly staff. Plenty of parking. Relatively clean and a modern bathroom. However... Mattresses sucked, shower didn't drain well, and the pillows and towels were pretty rough. Asked if there was a different room that might have better mattresses. They let us look at another room which was available, but it wasn't any better. Take this all in the context that this about was the cheapest option we could find, so there is that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller

A good low-budget hotel.

It is an old building, but the people operate the hotel are trying to do their best for the customers. I would say the hotel is reasonable for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nada

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

shawn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawanyae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elliott

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
First thing we noticed was the smell of mold and mildew. After a few minutes in the room we noticed hair on the toilet, shower, and towels. Dark drips down the wall in the bathroom. There were dirt, crumbs, and debris all over the floor, the bed skirts were covered in hair from pets. There was mold in several places including the back of the upholstered chair. The outlets had brown gunk all over them. Sitting on the bed you could hear and feel the springs, it was so uncomfortable especially with my spine disorder I would not have been able to sleep on them. The comforter had holes in it, some obviously cigarette burned. The tv remote and door knobs were greasy. The door to the bathroom was so terribly repaired in so many places it was ridiculous. Honestly the worst and most disgusting experience I've had since 2010, there is no reason these days to pay almost $100 for a room that awful. Very unsanitary.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025