When you stay at The Way Inn by OYO Spencer in Spencer, you'll be 8 minutes by car from Fall Creek Falls State Park. .This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Fall Creek and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Fall Creek Falls.
What's nearby
Fall Creek - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
Fall Creek Falls - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
Savage Gulf State Park - 31 min drive - 38.2 km
Rock Island State Park - 46 min drive - 53.0 km
Cumberland Caverns - 46 min drive - 53.8 km
Restaurants
Poolside Snack Bar - 11 min drive
Gaul's Galley Restaurant - 17 min drive
Hunt Brothers Pizza - 1 min walk
Astronomy Field - 15 min drive
About this property
The Way Inn by OYO Spencer
Hotel in Spencer with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
The Way Inn by OYO Spencer offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
For dinner or brunch, stop by The Way Inn, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Way Inn - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Food and drink
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Way Inn
Family friendly
Dining table
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Dining table
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
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 and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Way Inn
The Way By Oyo Spencer Spencer
The Way Inn by OYO Spencer Hotel
The Way Inn by OYO Spencer Spencer
The Way Inn by OYO Spencer Hotel Spencer
The Way Inn by OYO Spencer Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 22 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 22 reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tate
1 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I enjoyed my short stay at the property. The location is convenient and the breakfast spread offered plenty of variety.
The location is excellent for both leisure and business. The room was spotless, and the attentive staff ensured our stay with my partner was smooth and enjoyable throughout.
the listing for Expedia is wrong, The picture of the reception area - this area does NOT exist. There is no "restaurant" Check in is at the gas station next door. There is no note indicating this at the motel property. We rang a buzzer and a resident at the motel finally came and told us. Roaches in the room, gap under the door, stains on the carpet. The staff person was friendly.
Far less than perfect but tolerable for an outdoor person. Grounds were neglected, roaches and spiders in the room, weather stripping missing from the bottom of the door, beds were advertised as queen size but were full size. Other than that, it was tolerable as compared to camping but would rate low compared to other motels.
I had a very pleasant experience during my stay. The hotel is well located, making it convenient for travelers. The staff was polite and attentive to every request. The cleanliness of the property was impressive, and the room had a cozy feel. I would definitely consider staying here again.
Showed up after the “store” closed. No lobby to check in at. Then took forever to get door to open as deadbolt was stuck. Finally got it opened but would jam if you didn’t lift up to open it from the inside. No local channels on tv only Roku channel. No remote for tv so had to adjust volume manually. Other than close location for fall creek falls state park it was a horrible experience. Will not stay again. All units are regular renters looked like for the most part.
I truly enjoyed my stay at this property. Everything was well organized, and the hotel maintained a high level of cleanliness. The service was prompt, and the team was very professional.
DO NOT BOOK HERE. Nightmare of an experience at the Way Inn by OYO in Spencer, TN. Description says check in anytime after 3 pm and "will be greeted by front desk." There is no front desk. There is a doorbell outside a window that no one answered.
After driving over 9 hours with my child and arriving after 11 pm there was no one available to check us in. Tried calling the hotel and did not get and answer. Tried calling the OYO 800# and they attempted to reach someone at the hotel and did not get an answer. No solution offered by OYO. Tried to find somewhere else to stay, but there was nothing nearby. There were not even any open gas stations/bussiness nearby where we could safely park. We slept in our car overnight.
I knew I did not book the Ritz. I knew it was a "no tell Motel." I did not expect much in the way of quality as far as the room/facility was concerned, but I did expect to be able to check in and have a safe place to stay.
It was very spacious, small tv, microwave and fridge. If you want coffee; bring your own, It was in need of update. Old building, needs shower upgrades' no grab bars, tub too high for elderly to step over. All in all, it was ok, Probably wouldn't book again.
joyce
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
George
Travelled with partner
5 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Older motel but room was not run down. Manager was nice and helpful. Full time resident is a mechanic and took up 5 parking spots. Revving engine at 7am. Dog poop all over the parking area. Outside area not maintained very well. Beds were comfortable. Good shower pressure. Food available in convenience store in front of motel but limited to what owner wants to fix. Motel manager assured me that above problems would be addressed.