Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road

2.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with fitness centre and seasonal outdoor pool

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Vending machine
Lobby
Room amenity

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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, Thompson–Boling Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

ADA Accessible Superior 2 Full Beds with Roll-In Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 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

At Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Bearden Antique Mall and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Third Creek Greenway. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Papermill hotel include University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center.

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

  • Alcoa - Knoxville 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 fitness centre and seasonal outdoor pool
Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Knoxville hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1965
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

This Knoxville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

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: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD105 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cots/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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road?

Yep, Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road?

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$108.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road have a pool?

Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to September).

Is Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road?

No, Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central - Papermill Road?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was easily accessible from the high way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cedron

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room was ok. Good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tish

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like pool and cheap air freshener and it was strong, the bathroom was dirty with lotion and shampoo on the floor. Front desk staff were very friendly and kind. They quickly ran out of coffee in the morning. Will not be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose Fernando

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. Decent A/C and poor water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelli

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Don

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

Stay away

Do not stay at this hotel. There was a hole in the outer window pane in our room, there were multiple light bulbs burned out (the light over the bathroom sink was one of them), the sheets were not changed while we were there, we ran out of soap in the shower, there were only two bath towels and two wash cloths per day, the available television channels was very limited, the floor in our room was not cleaned, and the chairs in the lobby were extremely worn. They had an entire section roped off that looked like they used to serve breakfast. It just seemed as though no effort was being put into the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs to replace front lobby chais

The chairs in front lobby were all ripped up and gross. It didn’t leave a good first impression
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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