Rooted in Story. 
Elevated in Stay.

In downtown Knoxville, a reimagined landmark has been thoughtfully transformed floor by floor. A luxury boutique hotel where you’re welcomed by gracious staff and personal attention. Where tea service becomes a ritual of storytelling, dining transforms into a celebration, and your day unfolds with thoughtful touches shaped by the spirit of the river right outside our door.

ROOMS & SUITES

Elevated Urban Retreat

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Dining

Indulge in the Authentic

Savor a true Knoxville restaurant serving up our city’s signature charm or a luxurious southern take on the timeless tea culture of Great Britain. Always a delight.

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Steak tartare, crackers, and pickles are presented on a wooden board next to a cocktail with mist. This is arranged on a dark table with a map-printed towel showing "TENNESS".
Extraordinary Events

The Best of The Tennessean

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  • JUL 4

    Festival on The Fourth

    World's Fair Park Performance and Festival Lawns / 5:00 - 10:00pm
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  • JUL 5

    Sunday Tea Service

    The Drawing Room / Reoccurring Every Sun / 12:00 - 2:30pm
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  • JUL 31

    CreepyCon Halloween & Horror Convention

    Knoxville Convention Center / Daily / 4:00 - 8:00pm
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  • AUG 8

    Irish Fest on The Hill

    Immaculate Conception Church / 4:00 - 10:00pm
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  • AUG 15

    East Tennessee History Fair

    East Tennessee History Center / 12:00 - 12:00am
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  • AUG 30

    GermanFest Knoxville

    World's Fair Park / 10:00 - 6:30pm
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Save With Our Latest Offers

Make the Most of Knoxville

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Stay More & Save

We’d love for you to stay a little longer. Enjoy adventure, relaxation, and 15% off when you stay three nights .
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AAA Member Offer

Enjoy this incredible AAA Four Diamond hotel with additional savings on our best available rate when you present your AAA Card at time of check-in.
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Advance Purchase

Save now by booking your stay early. Pay for your stay in advance and get a special advance purchase rate.
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Downtown Knoxville

Part of the Scene

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  • Arts & Entertainment

    From operas, musicals, and comedy shows, to festivals, fairs, live music, theatre, and more, the soul of Knoxville is vibrant.

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  • Restaurants & Bars

    The culinary options downtown Knoxville are seemingly endless, from award-winning chefs to hand-crafted bites.

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    Grilled fish with sauce, vegetables, and grains is presented on a white plate. A glass of red wine and other gourmet dishes fill a white table. Napkin reads "Malones".

  • Family Activities

    The culinary options downtown Knoxville are seemingly endless, from award-winning chefs to hand-crafted bites.

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  • University of Tennessee

    Knoxville is true Vols territory, and since we’re within walking distance of the UT campus, The Tennessean is no different.

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Meetings & Gatherings

Let’s Get Together

Elegant surroundings, luxurious and attentive service, various venues. The perfect backdrop for any occasion, with the urban convenience of being in the heart of downtown Knoxville.

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  • Round tables are formally set with place settings and candle centerpieces, surrounded by silver chairs, in a large event room with city views and a bridge at dusk.
  • White-draped cocktail tables are arranged on a covered outdoor patio. It overlooks a park and modern buildings at sunset, next to an indoor event space through glass walls.
  • A modern conference room features a long wooden table surrounded by numerous beige office chairs. It has a blue and tan patterned carpet, large windows, and a refreshment counter. Text: Acqua Panna
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Getting Around

Meet Downtown Knoxville

Central to the University of Tennessee, Market Square, and the Old City, The Tennessean puts you near a lively culinary scene, artisan shopping, diverse bars and pubs, and endless arts and entertainment.

In the Heart of Knoxville

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  • Three distinct cocktails and a blue menu sit on a white table. One is a martini with chocolate shavings, another a coupe glass with a dried orange, and the third a rocks glass with lemon slices. Text: The Drawing ROOM.
  • Wine bottles chill in a metal bucket, blurred in the foreground, against a white wall displaying a gold floral logo and "THE TENNESSEAN".
  • A woman smiles while riding a white bicycle on a street beside a white building reading "THE TENNESSEAN". Far right: "usbank".
  • A server in a grey suit and purple bow tie holds a "LABARRAUD" sparkling wine bottle from an ice bucket. A name tag reads "ED". Bright background.
  • Café menu board with black letters on brass rails lists coffee (Drip Coffee 12oz 16oz, Espresso 4 5) and tea. It's above a pastry display case.
  • A cocktail in a glass smoking box is being opened by a person wearing a dark vest, releasing thick smoke across a white counter.
  • A coupe glass with an amber cocktail and a spherical ice cube is stirred by a twisted bar spoon. It rests on a speckled counter, with a blurred bartender in the background.
The Tennessean, Knoxville

Shaped by the River and Refinement

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