Motel 6 Knoxville, TN

2/10

Poor

04 May 2026

Christin

The room we got was disgusting, and smelled so bad. I’m ok with old hotels,old furniture and such but our room had not been cleaned good in a VERY long time. Stuff splattered all over the walls, mold all over the ceiling and walls, dirty mirrors, food/dirt all in the floor. We checked in and had our stuff right back in the car within 10 mins and checked back out.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

Chris

We were not pleased with the room the floors were sticky beds were hard

Pet

2/10

Poor

30 Apr 2026

adrian

Nice fat roach crawled out after a shower in what I would call the weakest shower set up in any room I have stayed in. And had the nerve to be at the door at exactly 11 to \"clean\" room. You get what you pay for I guess.

Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Apr 2026

connie

Deplorable filthy discusting and broken

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

15 Apr 2026

David

Was not able to enter the first room. Changed rooms. 2nd room had an unpleasant smell.

Self

4/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

Carol

Was suppose to be a non smoking room. It smelled like an ash tray. The bed squeaked when u moved. Dust all over the floor. Very noisy. No hair dryer. Would not go back.

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Mar 2026

MOHAMMAD

Very bad

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2026

Jennifer

No hair dryers

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

04 Mar 2026

Christina

Parking area was fine. Outside area near doorways, messy and cigarette butts. We arrived late, the bed did the job. I did not want to bring much inside, only what would fit on countertop. Frig had mold, so I took cooler back outside. Dresser had something spilled all down the front. Toilet seat coming off. As i said, we slept and we left. Becoming very disappointed with Motel 6s.

Pet

4/10

Poor

10 Jan 2026

Scott

There were roaches on floor and wall. Camel crickets in shower drain.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2026

Jesse G

Was ok

2/10

Poor

28 Dec 2025

Elton

First off the room was covered in black cobwebs not to mention blood all over the ceiling. There was black mold growing in the air conditioner. That room looked like a murder scene. It stunk like mold. Holes punched all in the wall. Room 120 to be exact! Highly do not recommend! Definitely do not take your kids there.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

26 Dec 2025

Megan

The worst part was the “non-smoking” room smelled like an ash tray and was overpowering stench. The drapery rod was falling off wall. No bugs. Loud area of Knoxville. All night there were sirens outside. People live at this hotel, so foot traffic lasted well into the night. Now I get to drive exhausted.

Self

2/10

Poor

21 Dec 2025

Joseph

I didn’t stay there, didn’t feel comfortable

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2025

Chasity

Room clean, tv worked with calling staff this time, clean room

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Bradley

They were so kind and helpful for me and my pets and the sweet housekeeping lady was kind enough to help me get back into my room when I locked myself out due to a late night arrival

2/10

Poor

17 Nov 2025

Md

Room was dirty I want my money back

4/10

Poor

16 Nov 2025

Robert

Staff was pleasant and helpful. Beds and linens were clean. Roaches in room. Sink faucet and handle loose. 3 Icemakers out of service. Dogs everywhere. Room behind mine had a dog that yapped for half an hour at dawn each day. Parking lot trashy and lots of cigarette butts.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

14 Nov 2025

Charles

We checked in during the daylight and it was obvious there were workers staying there long-term yet we felt safe; however, when the sun started to set things digressed. Full-time resident started coming out smoking cigarettes, sitting in the stairways drinking beer, playing loud music and not your working type. The smoke was so thick in our room at 2am from outside smokers I woke. the non-smoking room filled with cigarette smoke llike our wall-unit AC was sucking it in on us. The other “guests” appeared long term were disrespectful and I suspect government subsidized housing situation.. I was approached by a very scary proposition in the parking lot after hours. I could hear everything outside almost as if amplified through windows and walls. I did not sleep! Do not recommend any families or solo females stay at this property. There is a nice hotel right next to this one so the safety was deceiving in daylight.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Pamela

Friendliness of the staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Kimberly

This property took me and my dogs in when I had no where to go after Hurricane Helene. The staff is wonderful and friendly. I am grateful for motel 6 for helping me with a roof over my head until I was able to gain employment and find a new home. I have seen where some people have said they didn't like it because there are residents here. The people who are in similar predicament as I have been are good people who are working hard and trying hard. They are friendly and helpful. In a world of Karen's, please take into consideration the situation some have been in since Hurricane Helene. Thank you Motel 6 for helping me and others in need.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Joel

Clean

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Joel

Clean

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Joel

Clean

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Joel

Clean

Self

2/10

Poor

23 Oct 2025

Daniel

They use a toxic chemical to spray for pests in the rooms. Started affecting my breathing so I asked for another room. They said they were booked up. I asked for a refund. They did not want to give me a refund waiting to hear back

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2025

Joel

Clean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Joel

Yes

2/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

Deanna

This place was extremely dirty, poorly managed and smell horrible. Staff was not friendly.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Oct 2025

Kimberly

Bed was not comfortable and bedding had stains

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Howard

Nice place to stay.

2/10

Poor

11 Oct 2025

Joseph

I arrived in the lobby and found the Halloween decor very well done and tastefully executed. The front desk attendant was very friendly, helpful and efficient. However when i went to my room I was greeted by a long term resident/tenant emptying his ashtray over the third floor balcony into the growing collection of cigarette butts and trash strewn across the parking lot. Inside, the room had a strong musty odor and the popcorn ceiling was covered with black mold. The bathroom ceiling had a large blister of the popcorn finish that previously filled with water from an upstairs leak and had popped at some point in the past. The front entry door did not have the security latch keeper installed and looked to have been forcibly removed. One of the electrical outlets in the vanity area had a large hole where the neutral connection should have been and was charred in that area. I only stayed in the room long enough to book another hotel for the same night. The front desk person was surprised but also not surprised when I gave her the keycards back so shortly after I had checked in. I find it hard to believe that there could be any kind of health department or code enforcement that would allow this operation to continue. God bless the long term people who call this place home!

Business Self

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2025

Kim

Gross room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Cameron

clean and quiet

2/10

Poor

19 Sep 2025

Crystal

NOT ACCESSIBLE

Its a MOTEL 6 we all know what it is. They say the rooms r accessible on the hotels.com but they aren’t… a wheelchair cant fit in the bathroom.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

15 Sep 2025

Jamie

Open

Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Sep 2025

Dennis

Lost my reservation

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Guy

In room 207, the HOT WATER for the sink is NOT good. The faucet moves & the hot water pressure isn't enough to shave a face comfortably. I had to use a very low pressure & the water wasn't hot enough.

The STAFF at check-in was pleasant and very helpful.

Thank you.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

30 Aug 2025

Sherri

This facility is disgraceful. So much old smoke in the room that i wheezed and coughed all night. I didn't think smoking rooms were allowed, anymore. It was run down and disgusting. The room was so terrible that i slept in my car the second night just to not have to go back. Let me know if you want pictures. I would dearly love my money back. At least for the second night that i didn't return there.

Business_and_leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Karen

It was goid

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Jun 2025

Anthea

When I returned here for a third business-related week, I learned that the seedy Nigerian at the front desk had cancelled my reservation because I had complained to the manager about the drug pusher in the room next to me (who lives in one room with his wife and three kids), had a screaming fit with his wife outside my motel room on my last night the previous week. I was exhausted after my long drive from North Carolina, but I was forced to get on my iPhone and rebook my stay. The Nigerian blood-diamond drug lord at the front desk claimed he had no rooms available although the parking lot was only half full. He begrudgingly gave me room in back of the motel where they put their criminals and drug addicts. When I entered that room, I found the conditions filthy with cockroaches climbing the walls, the furniture damaged. By that point, I was beyond exhaustion. I didn't care if Mr. Blood Diamond was the head of the African mafia. I called him at the front desk and told him that if he didn't move me to a better room, I would file a formal complaint with the Motel 6 corporate office and the State Attorney General. Blood Diamond was mad, but he gave me a better room. When I went back to the front office to turn in the old keys, Mr. Blood was conferring with one of his cronies, a tall skinny, tattooed heroin addict type. An obese old man sitting across from the front desk motioned with his hand for them to stop when he saw me enter the room. This place is a drug-related crime ring.

Business Pet

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2025

Anthea

I enjoyed everything about my stay, the kindness and professionalism of staff, the cleanliness, the comfortable room and amenities. I love this Motel 6 and I normally give it a 5-star rating. This stay however I could only give a 4-star rating because my room was next door to a very loud family of five who have been living in their motel room as a permanent dwelling although neither of the parents appear to have a job. I did report this to the motel manager who promised to give me a different room for future stays. This is STILL my favorite Motel 6.

Business Pet

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Anthea

The staff are all so sweet and helpful, and I was so grateful to be able to bring my fur baby. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will be returning in the future.

Business Pet

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

DEBRA

It was good got some sleep

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

29 May 2025

Louren Mae

i have to get a hotel that day coNi cant stand it

Business_and_leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

25 May 2025

Julia

The creepiest place that I’ve ever been in my life. I couldn’t stay there more than 5 minutes. It was disgusting and scared. I felt so insecure there

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

18 May 2025

Pedro

A Disaster

I asked for non smoking and the room remakes of cigarette smoke; the window was open to air it out. My wife found a roach on the headboard ant the sheet had a stain I Hope was rust. Fortunately we found a room at the Hampton Inn across the street.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2025

Felisha

I love the ppl and love the place just wish it was cheaper

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

05 May 2025

Yanira

Smell bad

2/10

Poor

28 Apr 2025

Janice

Horrible

We were there for 4 nights and no one ever came to clean the room, give towels or even toilet paper. The keys didn't woek and the staff was terrible and not helpful at all. Horrible place to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Lauren

One of the nicer Motel 6s I’ve been to. Staff was really nice. Room was spacious and well-kept.

Business_and_leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2025

Nicole

Basic

Basic \"no-tell motel.\" Floor in room were slippery like there was some greasy residue. Good for a overnight stop passing thru Knoxville.

Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Apr 2025

Cecil

Lots of its guests seem to be permanent residence. Lots of noise and my room was rough lots of burns in the comforters for a non smoking room. On the positive it seemed to be bug free.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

29 Mar 2025

Charles

By any measure this property is not worthy of being listed on Expedia.
Room was filthy as was the entire property. Even at the price it was not worth it.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

22 Mar 2025

Jason

Seen better days

Seen better days. I felt like I was in a David Lynch film. Nice people at front desk. Surrounding area not good

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2025

Chasity

Hotel 6

Very convenient to get the hotel in area near job. Clean room and bed was clean. I enjoy staying here bc where it’s located. I like staying here and will continue to.

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Jan 2025

Sandra

First off….the ladies at the front desk were quite friendly. That is about the only positive thing I can say about this property.
Very dirty. Door to the room was filthy, the bathroom door is filthy.
Only 1 bath size (not really) towel.
Lighting. OMG. 3 unbelievably bright fixtures in the room. Could not comfortably have them on. We just turned on the bathroom light. No table lamps.
The bed. An optimistic description. Mattress was completely collapsed on the one side. The farm squeaked terribly with any movement. Looks like an attempt was made with some sort of mattress topper…..not successful.
Very noisy. Is quite literally right beside the highway.
Grounds. The area outside the motel was absolutely DISGUSTING with dog droppings. You quite literally had to tiptoe through. We travel with our little dogs and have never seen anything like this. People should pick up after their pets…..but in the event they don’t it it part of overall “upkeep” to address this as the property management.
Never again….,pay a little more and get a good night’s sleep!!!

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

06 Jan 2025

James

Well when you get cussed out for trying to make it reservation while you're in your room by their staff and then they protect them and you have a friend in the room with you that just got there and they make all kinds of lie and make me feel more money because they had come to check on me what would you do I'm not going back to your motel 6

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2025

Michael

All good

Thank you

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

Donnie

Alright

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2024

Johnny

I stay here all the time here all the time. For the money its perfect

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2024

Davis

Reasonable Price

It is ok for the price, didn't spend much time in the room, has a out door pool but we where there in the winter so didn't get to us it. but it was ok for the price.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2024

ARTURO

Motel 6 como caído del cielo

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2024

James

Affordable

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Nov 2024

Glenn

This Motel6 was the worst hotel I've ever stayed. It was noisy, i got put in a smoking room and was told thats all they had and i specifically ask for non smoking room. I will not return to this place ever again

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2024

Johnny

My stay was unexpected but the Lady at the front desk was wonderful. The room was clean and everyone was nice thank you motel 6 I will definitely stay again

Self

4/10

Poor

27 Oct 2024

Damarcus

Frustrating....

If I am being honest, my only problem was having to kill roaches the whole time I was there and for people to be paying to stay here, regardless of the price, it should still be clean and toilet seats and towels should be at best decent.

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2024

Robert

All good 👍

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Walked in to check in and several residents (?) were at the desk having dinner. Room was sparse, industrial lighting in place of lamps were harsh. Metal platform bed made a noise every time you so much as rolled over.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2024

Donald J.

Convenient location; easy access to Interstate Highway.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2024

Lisa

The couple we traveled with had to switch rooms. The bed was dirty. Had pubic hair and moldy sheets.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

15 Jul 2024

Elijah

Was a very nice place for the money, but there are signs everywhere saying “every 3rd Monday of the month, pest control will be out to spray for bugs” but they still have roaches that come out at night. And there was mold inside the drain for the shower

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2024

Christopher

Y

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2024

Kerry

Motel 6 Cedar Bluff

The staff were always very helpful and considerate, and that is something I really appreciate, and I'm grateful for their hard work ethic and attitude. The location itself suffers from the drag racing and rocket engine testing they do all night on the interstate, which isn't their problem, but it still sucks. It's a roof over your head, the a/c works, the internet is fast and stable, and it's affordable. Especially for Knoxville. The down side is my room smelled weird, I couldn't mask it, I smell it on me now, it's like 10 elderly couples lived in there for 15 years or something. Didn't see any bugs, so that's a plus.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

10 Jun 2024

darryl

The housekeeper did not clean the room right

Business Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2024

Jonathan

Sadly a roach motel.

Bugs everywhere! I left early when one climbed out of my drink.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

Erik

Love it

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

19 May 2024

Amanda

There were only 2 positives about my stay. The front desk staff was very nice and the bed did not hurt my back. The room was very dirty. There was what looked like a dried puddle of pet urine in the corner of the room. All of the door frames and doors were dirty. It looked like someone put an axe through the bathroom door. The towels were stiff and small. My door key worked the first time I used it and then when I returned, I had to get it reprogrammed. A roach was in my room that I saw. Police sirens all day and night. There was no do not disturb sign that I could leave on my door so that I would not be disturbed but the cleaning person called in so the room was not disturbed but if I had wanted it cleaned, it would not have happened. I mean no disrespect but this was a terrible stay and I’ll likely never visit another Motel 6, as this was my second terrible stay in a different state. It leads me to believe they are all run the same way.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2024

Ron

Won't stay again

Well the first room they put me in had a infestation of cockroachs the did put me in room that was much better. But I was still kinda grossed out.

Self

2/10

Poor

18 Apr 2024

James

place was run down.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2024

Lynne

Very friendly staff, well lit, clean

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2024

jenna

The staff was wonderful, very kind and friendly.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Mar 2024

Jennifer

I booked with this hotel because of the pictures. When I got to the hotel it was in fact nothing like the pictures. This hotel needs to update the pictures online. It was disgusting. I ended up leaving. There is no way I would stay here. There were roaches on the floor crawling.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2024

Walter

Nice and Clean ,,,

2/10

Poor

16 Feb 2024

Brenda

Truly a miserable experience. Check in was the only decent part. This property had garbage bags piled up in the walkways, poor and broken lighting. The elevator was filthy. The room had broken wall light fixtures, frayed and discolored bed pads on the VERY uncomfortable bed. We booked a nonsmoking room but the air handler pulls smoke from the many people who were smoking out in front of their rooms downstairs.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2024

John

Convenient area, there is a good Mexican restaurant across the parking lot room was adequate.

Leisure Pet

2/10

Poor

25 Jan 2024

Frederick

I slept in my vehicle cuz they said they had no record. I showed my pay & reservation. Bunch of crap. They (somebody) took my money.....I didn't get a room. Never again a Motel 6 for me!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2023

John

Great

Wonderful stay. Very ckean room and very friendly staff.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Nov 2023

Melanie

We only stayed for a couple hours. Our plans had changed and we didnt feel safe staying until the morning. I have pictures of the dirtiness of the room.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2023

Susan

The people were friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was fine, but the shower curtain did not keep the water off the floor. The walls were thin, so I heard some noise from other occupants, but not bad. The neighborhood was not attractive, but I didn't feel unsafe.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2023

Alsieann

Great overall

4/10

Poor

06 Nov 2023

Bradley

We were given a room with only 1 working light. That staff changed it out but seemed to know there was problem. That was the good part. I did not expect much from this location but wanted at least functional and clean. There are lots of hotels in the same price range that are much nicer. This property needs a huge remodel and change.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2023

Rebecca

My mom are actually still here. Just paying weekly. We have been in four other hotels and this one by far is the best one. The staff is great! These are hard times and my mom and I are looking for a place to live and the staff is so understanding. Looks like we will be staying for awhile at least after the New Year. Have to get out finances in order. Overall a great place to stay especially if you need extended stay.

4/10

Poor

18 Oct 2023

Zdenek

The hotel is run down in need of major renovation.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2023

Harold

My room was clean and comfortable. Good location for dining options.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

24 Sep 2023

Peggy

It was somewhat clean. I did see a bug in the bathroom. My dislikes outweighed my likes. I booked a handicap accessible room. It was unavailable when I checked in. My TV didn't work. Neither light over the beds worked.There was no phone in the room. I had to park too far from my room which is very difficult since I use a cane or walker. I WILL NOT stay there again.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2023

Brandi

Pretty good for a motel.

For a Motel 6, our stay was pleasant. I was personally slightly disappointed on not having a tub as I'm pregnant and wanted to soak after a very long drive. The pretty granite marble stand up shower was very nice and clean though. Water was hot and the pressure was great! The towels were very tiny! I normally don't have any complaints with beds but this one felt like it needed to be removed as it had a hump in the middle. Everything was clean. The smell was a little off putting as it smelled like dirty fabulouso but that doesn't make or break the deal. I was very creeped out with the massive amount of Halloween decorations in the lobby. I think that was a little over board. We had a microwave issue one morning and they fixed it quickly while we were away. The one downside is the room were we in faced the interstate so the traffic noise was quite loud. Overall for motel, our stay was great.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

06 Sep 2023

Scott

Horrible

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2023

Mark

A little noisy and pool didn’t seem too be functional to filter the water. Simple maintenance thing I’m sure. Overall pretty good for a value price 😎