Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed, and guests should contact the property directly to arrange for bringing pets.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and public areas.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Knoxville, within a 15-minute drive of the University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center, and approximately 23.3 miles from McGhee Tyson Airport.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child 17 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Stay at Motel 6 Knoxville, TN - East

Average nightly price at Motel 6 Knoxville, Tn - East by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$58
February	$56
March	$61
April	$60
May	$65
June	$61
July	$61
August	$63
September	$70
October	$57
November	$55
December	$62

What guests think

Reviews of Motel 6 Knoxville, Tn - East highlight very mixed experiences, with recurring complaints about pests and smoke odors, alongside multiple notes of low prices, pet-friendly policies, and occasional comments about clean, quiet rooms.

Room quality is often dated, with uncomfortable or noisy beds and maintenance issues like weak water pressure or missing fixtures, plus occasional disturbances from other guests. Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful, though a few guests found staff unwelcoming or slow. The location is convenient to the interstate and nearby dining, but amenities are basic and breakfast is limited to coffee. Expect a budget stay with noticeable variability between rooms.

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Facilities

Pet-friendly policies are a strong point, with multiple reviews noting pets stay free. Overall amenities feel basic.

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10

Jennifer

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pets stay free. Clean rooms

10

Jennifer

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff, 24hr front desk

10

Leslie

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We appreciate a low cost option on our road trips. Especially with a pup! The room was pretty clean and basic, exactly what I expect at a Motel 6. The staff was rally friendly! I wish other customers with their pups were more responsible because they ruined the opportunity for the rest of us to travel with our dogs because they’re not responsible for their own cleanup.

10

Jennifer

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pet friendly. Clean quiet property

10

Jennifer

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love how pet friendly they are...no $25/pet/per night here!

10

Jennifer

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pet friendly, pets stay free!!

10

Joseph

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay if you have a pet.

10

taylor

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

clean room quiet and very safe

8

Brad

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There were upgrades/renovations going on at the time of my stay. So large discarded items made the lot look a little messy. Their parking lot doesn’t seem large enough for the number of rooms they offer and the driveway coming in on the backroad could be lit up better as well as signage at eye level. Easy to miss at night. The renovations (new flooring, new beds) are nice and I’m sure once they are complete the place will come together nicely.

10

Jennifer

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great place to stay with your fur babies 🐾😍

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many reviews report cockroaches and other bugs, dirty or sticky floors and bathrooms, smoke odors in non-smoking rooms, and stained or worn bedding, while a smaller number found rooms clean.

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Leigh Ann

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First, floor was sticky and bathroom was dirty. The overall cleanliness of the room was not accetable. Then, the beds and pillows were uncomfortable. When we awoke the next morning, we found roaches. We left before our stay was over because

2

Rolando

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was horribly filthy. Beds had stains and bathrooms smelled and were dirty. Better off just sleeping in your car..

4

Deborah

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

As soon as I opened the door, I was met with the overwhelming odor of urine. The bathroom reeked of that smell. I had to keep the bathroom door closed to try to contain the nasty smell. Please use Tilex or at least Fabuloso to get rid of that rank smell. It was disgusting. The comforters on the beds had holes in them. They were paper thin. One bed was so worn down, it sagged like a body had been lying there for years. The floors looked clean, but they were sticky with residue. I seriously don’t care if the photos on the walls and light fixtures are from 1962, but for the sake of humanity, clean the place and replace the beds. I only wish I could add a photo of that smell, but the app doesn’t have scratch’n’sniff. I will say the only positive was that it was quiet. I was traveling and tired or I would have refused to stay there.

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Joseph

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

There were roaches in the room. The furniture was falling apart. The bed was extremely uncomfortable.

4

Steve

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled of mold and has cockroaches. Loud noises out side the room.

4

Jason

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was hair in the beds and the sheets were dirty. Everything was run down and not very clean. Moved rooms to something a little worse.

4

Korey

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We choose this motel based off of little availability in the Knoxville area. When we checked in to the room we noticed there were two stink bugs on the wall. We were in a hurry, so no big deal. Threw them outside and went on to the UT game. When we returned, that night in total we killed 17 stink bugs. The next morning when I spoke to the front desk on the matter, I was told it had been sprayed and that's all they can do. Room was bare minimum. 2 pillows and 2 blankets. Guess you get what you pay for but normally $120 gets you better than that. Would not recommend staying here!

2

Dan

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Requested nonsmoking room but room smelled and stunk of smoke. Floor was dirty, smoke stains on bathroom stool, AC DID NOT work all the time, kept turning off and on.

2

Kaylee

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The floors were not swept or mopped. There were roaches. The smoke alarm was missing. The paint was peeling it multiple places. We booked a No Smoking room and received a smokers room.

2

Shaateal

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cockroach’s in the room

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Rooms

Rooms feel dated, with frequent complaints about hard or noisy beds and maintenance issues such as weak water pressure and leaking or missing fixtures; some guests noted quiet stays or acceptable comfort.

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Scot

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was hard as a rock and there was a guy in the room next to us screaming on and off until the police came around 1am

8

Nada

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was weird getting to the property there was a concrete median type thing separating the property from the gas station property I guess. The bathroom wall had a hole but it didnt keep me from taking a bath. The beds were not very comfy either. Other than that it was quiet and decent for what we paid.

4

Steve

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled of mold and has cockroaches. Loud noises out side the room.

2

Jennifer

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty beds were hard flat pillows

6

Julia

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed made a funny noise, getting in and out of bed sounded like beating on a barrel. Bed was not firm enough for me.

6

Donnie

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was okay, definitely outdated. The mini fridge needed defrosting it was iced over. The heater took forever to warm up. We only stopped for the night so it worked for what we needed at the time.

6

kevin

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was okay, mostly clean some things needed some work like the fridgerator outside dirty or just not wiped down kinda sticky. The bathroom was in need of maintenance the shower head was leaking profusely which made low pressure for washing, I did inform them and they were to send someone to fix the issue, nope didn't get done, at least the bed was comfortable,as for the rest of the stay just about average,

6

Valetta

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Although the room was very clean, convenient to both downtown Knoxville and pigeon forge and well priced the beds were very uncomfortable and there was a sheet of metal under them that would clang and bang with the slightest movement. Being a light sleeper it woke me up every time I shifted position. Absolutely nothing such as even the tiniest bottle of shampoo or lotion was offered. There were only two towels, a hand towel and a single wash cloth in the room. And worst of all the room lighting was obnoxious! There were wall mounted long light bars over each bed and one on the opposite side of the room that could be switched on by the door. They were super bright and to me seemed better suited for a industrial kind of space. If you chanced to work on all three we're talking surface of the sun bright! Staff spoke only when spoken to, just not welcoming at all. If in the area again I'd definitely spend more for a nicer motel.

6

Carla

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was creaky. It was clean. There was only coffee and juice for breakfast.

6

Alan

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Motel 6 has gotten a bad reputation because of the clientele that have rented the rooms within the last couple of decades nationwide. This Motel 6 on Brakebill RD in Knoxville, TN was surprisingly quiet. There were some issues, such as a shower head completely missing, however, staff repaired it immediately. Overall, it was not a bad stay. The staff was friendly.

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Service

Staff are often described as friendly, helpful, and polite, though there are occasional reports of rudeness, slow responses, or delayed check-in.

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10

Jeanette

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room friendly staff

10

Wayne

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Service representative at check was very courteous and helpful.

4

Richard

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not sure what happened to this property. I have stayed there in the past and it was great. Bed very uncomfortable! Rude man at front desk! I will never be back to this property!! Bugs also!

10

Phillip

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful staff

10

anita

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice at front desk. Room was good . Price was best in area. No issues at all.

6

June

Sep 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We checked I about 8:00pm person at the desk acted like he was very sleepy. Didn’t tell us when to check out. I felt like a bother.

10

Jennifer

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful and friendly staff

6

Karen

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The walls were patchy-needed painting. The bathroom needed a few repairs. I did not use the shower/bath. Staff were pleasant.

6

Melissa

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived we had to drive through a service station lot to get to it. Then it took me about 10 minutes to get someone to come to the window. Upon going in the room which we had to use stairs it was dirty around the stairs. When I entered the room I noticed holes in the bedspread. Later I was walking around in the room and I discovered that the floor was dirty by the bottom of my feet so I don’t think they mop the floors. I definitely won’t be staying here again.

10

Jeanette

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing room was clean staff was very friendly

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Location

Convenient to the interstate and restaurants, though access can be awkward via a gas station or back road and the surroundings are unappealing to some; many found it quiet.

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Sutherland

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked that it was attached to a gas station parking lot for ease of access and close to the interstate

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Kayla

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel is close to alot of things. And very close to convenient stores. And easy access to the interstate. The owner is a man and very polite and is always there. I would definitely recommend people to stay at this location on strawberry plains pike in knoxville, TN.

8

Amy

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were in Knoxville for a basketball tournament for one night & wanted a cheap place to stay. Room was clean & actually smelled really good! Would for sure stay again for the location & price!

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Nada

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was weird getting to the property there was a concrete median type thing separating the property from the gas station property I guess. The bathroom wall had a hole but it didnt keep me from taking a bath. The beds were not very comfy either. Other than that it was quiet and decent for what we paid.

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JOSUE

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Next to a gas station

10

john

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice affordable location. Very close to the highway. Quiet

6

Valetta

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Although the room was very clean, convenient to both downtown Knoxville and pigeon forge and well priced the beds were very uncomfortable and there was a sheet of metal under them that would clang and bang with the slightest movement. Being a light sleeper it woke me up every time I shifted position. Absolutely nothing such as even the tiniest bottle of shampoo or lotion was offered. There were only two towels, a hand towel and a single wash cloth in the room. And worst of all the room lighting was obnoxious! There were wall mounted long light bars over each bed and one on the opposite side of the room that could be switched on by the door. They were super bright and to me seemed better suited for a industrial kind of space. If you chanced to work on all three we're talking surface of the sun bright! Staff spoke only when spoken to, just not welcoming at all. If in the area again I'd definitely spend more for a nicer motel.

6

Nuklehead

May 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s okay… nothing major. Quiet, located behind the truck stop. Country roads

8

Douglas

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not too bad for the price but you will get what you pay for. Aubreys restaurant is a good spot across the street for dinner!

6

Alan

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Motel 6 has gotten a bad reputation because of the clientele that have rented the rooms within the last couple of decades nationwide. This Motel 6 on Brakebill RD in Knoxville, TN was surprisingly quiet. There were some issues, such as a shower head completely missing, however, staff repaired it immediately. Overall, it was not a bad stay. The staff was friendly.

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Dining

Breakfast is not provided beyond coffee according to multiple reviews, but there are restaurants nearby.

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Kayla

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel is close to alot of things. And very close to convenient stores. And easy access to the interstate. The owner is a man and very polite and is always there. I would definitely recommend people to stay at this location on strawberry plains pike in knoxville, TN.

2

Erin

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Said they had breakfast and they didn’t.

8

Alexis

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was getting remodeled so no that but good

10

Wendy

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a nice stay. Rooms are good for the price. Laundry available! Plenty of food places nearby. Staff was friendly. No pool, but I wasn't wanting to swim. Overall was good.

6

Andrew

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a Motel 6. But I paid more because of expecting at least a breakfast but when I went to the dining area it was only coffee. It was worth $60-70 (which was par for a M6) but I paid almost $100. I will be more judicious next time.

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Nathan

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wasn’t able to get the room I booked and no breakfast which it talked about

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Carla

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was creaky. It was clean. There was only coffee and juice for breakfast.

8

Victoria

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean with fridge and microwave. Dining was nearby.

8

craig

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy and quick check in. Nice room, comfortable bed and clean bathroom. No breakfast, no coffee maker in room, no hairdryer. Tv was ok but without a guide, not easy to know the channels. Overall a decent place to stay

8

Douglas

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not too bad for the price but you will get what you pay for. Aubreys restaurant is a good spot across the street for dinner!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3 $63	4 $63	5 $63	6 $89	7 $89
8 $69	9 $63	10 $63	11 $63	12 $63	13 $67	14 $67
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29 $63	30 $64

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		1 $58	2 $63	3 $63	4 $67	5 $66
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20 $63	21 $61	22 $64	23 $74	24 $66	25 $77	26 $68
27 $63	28 $61	29 $63	30 $60	31 $73

Motel 6 Knoxville, Tn - East

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