Hotels near Knoxville Convention Center ranked for business travelers
9 hotels within a 0.4-mile walk of Knoxville Convention Center, selected by Navan's convention booking data.
One sky bridge, eight sidewalk walks: how proximity shaped this list
Every hotel on this page sits on or near the Henley Street corridor between World's Fair Park and Market Square, selected by Navan from properties with verified guest ratings above 8.0 and walk times under 10 minutes from 701 Henley Street.
Closest hotel: THE TENNESSEAN Hotel at 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
Distance range: All 9 hotels within 0.4 miles of the convention center
Loyalty programs: Hilton Honors, Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, IHG One Rewards
Parking tip: Locust Street Garage is free after 6 PM weeknights and all weekend
Top Hotels Near Knoxville Convention Center
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
9.2 Rating (742 Reviews)
0.1 miles from Knoxville Convention Center
531 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Steps from the convention center entrance, this 82-room boutique delivers the kind of quiet that lets you prep for tomorrow's keynote. The on-site restaurant handles dinner without a cab ride, and concierge services keep logistics off your plate.
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
8.7 Rating (783 Reviews)
0.1 miles from Knoxville Convention Center
525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Walk through Maker Exchange for a craft cocktail debrief after the exhibit hall closes, then ride the elevator to 302 renovated rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. The complimentary local shuttle covers any downtown meeting within three miles.
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown
8.5 Rating (818 Reviews)
0.1 miles from Knoxville Convention Center
618 West Main St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Budget-conscious convention attendees fill up on the complimentary hot breakfast before walking 5 minutes to the exhibit hall. The indoor pool offers a low-key recovery option when the day's sessions run long.
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
8.9 Rating (654 Reviews)
0.2 miles from Knoxville Convention Center
1109 White Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
A Tapestry Collection property with a personality that stands apart from the full-service chains on Henley Street. Tussie Mussie restaurant on-site serves American fare without leaving the building, and the 130-room footprint keeps things intimate between sessions.
Hilton Knoxville
8.2 Rating (882 Reviews)
0.2 miles from Knoxville Convention Center
501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
The only hotel with a covered sky bridge directly into the convention center: zero weather exposure, zero navigation guesswork. Marble City Kitchen downstairs handles client dinners, and the rooftop seasonal pool resets you between long exhibit days.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown
9.1 Rating (325 Reviews)
0.3 miles from Knoxville Convention Center
507 South Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
For teams that need a living room between the bed and the exhibit hall, these two-room suites on Gay Street deliver space without the corporate apartment hassle. The complimentary evening reception and hot breakfast cut your per-diem math in half.
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
9 Rating (1,804 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Knoxville Convention Center
530 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
By morning, the complimentary breakfast fuels your walk to the convention center; by evening, the rooftop terrace on Gay Street sets up the informal debrief competitors wish they had. The Beaux Arts building houses 165 rooms and a 24/7 Gallery Market for odd-hour meals.
Residence Inn by Marriott Knoxville Downtown
9.3 Rating (124 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Knoxville Convention Center
210 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
When the convention stretches to a full week, a standard hotel room starts to feel small. Full kitchens with stovetops, complimentary continental breakfast, and a terrace garden give extended-stay attendees the reset that room service cannot replicate.
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
8.9 Rating (1,380 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Knoxville Convention Center
401 W Summit Hill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902
Anchored on Summit Hill Drive with 15,670 square feet of its own event space, this is the hotel that runs a conference within walking distance of your conference. The indoor pool and Mahogany's Restaurant handle recovery and client dinners without leaving the building.
What's in the Area
- Maker Exchange at the Marriott (525 Henley St) serves craft cocktails and locally inspired plates steps from the convention center. Strong for post-session dinners without a cab.
- The Tomato Head (12 Market Square) has served pizza, salads, and sandwiches since 1990. Vegetarian-friendly with craft cocktails. Walk from any hotel on this list in under 10 minutes.
- Marble City Kitchen at the Hilton (501 W Church Ave) handles client dinners and working breakfasts without leaving the sky-bridge-connected hotel. Southern-inspired menu.
- KBrew at Embassy Suites (507 S Gay St) serves coffee and light bites in a hotel lobby setting. Open early for pre-convention caffeine runs on Gay Street.
- Locust Street Garage (540 Locust St) connects to the convention center via sky bridge. Weekday rate: $1/hour, $7 max. Free after 6 PM weeknights and all weekend.
- Poplar Street Lot (906 Poplar St) has 154 spaces accessible from Cumberland Ave. Overflow option when the Locust garage fills during large events.
- State Street Garage and Market Square Garage are both free after 6 PM and on weekends. Walking distance under 10 minutes to the convention center.
- All city-run parking facilities offer free parking on Sundays year-round, plus Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 12 miles south. No public bus serves the route. Uber or Lyft runs approximately $30 one way; budget 20-25 minutes depending on traffic.
- Free Downtown Connector bus runs through the urban core. The Green Line trolley connects Gay Street, Market Square, and Old City. Orange Line reaches UT campus.
- Knoxville Station Transit Center (301 Church Ave) serves as the KAT bus hub. Two blocks from the Hilton and Hampton Inn. Route info via the Transit app.
- LINK e-scooters and Bird e-bikes are parked throughout downtown for short hops. Download the app, scan, and ride. Helmet not required but recommended.
- World's Fair Park borders the convention center. The Sunsphere observation deck is free and offers views of the Smoky Mountains on clear mornings.
- Market Square (0.3 miles) is Knoxville's pedestrian dining and shopping hub. Live music most evenings, farmers market on Saturdays. All hotels on this list are within walking range.
- Tennessee Theatre (604 S Gay St) hosts concerts and shows year-round. Ornate 1928 interior. Check for evening performances to fill post-convention downtime.
- Volunteer Landing on the Tennessee River offers a paved riverwalk for morning runs. Access from Neyland Drive, walkable from all downtown hotels on this list.
- CoKno coworking (129 S Gay St) offers hot desks and meeting rooms. Staffed weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM. Members get 24/7 badge access. Walk-in day passes available.
- FedEx Office on Cumberland Ave handles printing, shipping, and scanning for last-minute convention materials. Open weekday evenings. A short walk from the convention center.
- Convention center WiFi is complimentary in all ballrooms, meeting rooms, and concourses on floors 2 and 3. No password required for attendees.
- Marriott Knoxville Downtown offers a complimentary local shuttle for any destination within 3 miles. Useful for off-site client meetings or restaurant runs.
- Use the Ballroom Drop-off Circle on Cumberland Ave for the closest vehicle drop-off to the convention center entrance. The Clinch Ave entrance is further but less congested during peak hours.
- UT football weekends (typically 7 Saturdays per fall) fill downtown hotels and spike rideshare surge pricing. Check the Vols schedule before booking if your event overlaps.
- Summer heat in Knoxville peaks June through August. The sky bridge from Hilton or the Locust Garage sky bridge keeps you climate-controlled between parking and sessions.
- Downtown Knoxville is compact and walkable. The entire urban core sits within a 15-minute walk from any hotel on this list to any destination.
What's in the Area
- Maker Exchange at the Marriott (525 Henley St) serves craft cocktails and locally inspired plates steps from the convention center. Strong for post-session dinners without a cab.
- The Tomato Head (12 Market Square) has served pizza, salads, and sandwiches since 1990. Vegetarian-friendly with craft cocktails. Walk from any hotel on this list in under 10 minutes.
- Marble City Kitchen at the Hilton (501 W Church Ave) handles client dinners and working breakfasts without leaving the sky-bridge-connected hotel. Southern-inspired menu.
- KBrew at Embassy Suites (507 S Gay St) serves coffee and light bites in a hotel lobby setting. Open early for pre-convention caffeine runs on Gay Street.
- Locust Street Garage (540 Locust St) connects to the convention center via sky bridge. Weekday rate: $1/hour, $7 max. Free after 6 PM weeknights and all weekend.
- Poplar Street Lot (906 Poplar St) has 154 spaces accessible from Cumberland Ave. Overflow option when the Locust garage fills during large events.
- State Street Garage and Market Square Garage are both free after 6 PM and on weekends. Walking distance under 10 minutes to the convention center.
- All city-run parking facilities offer free parking on Sundays year-round, plus Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 12 miles south. No public bus serves the route. Uber or Lyft runs approximately $30 one way; budget 20-25 minutes depending on traffic.
- Free Downtown Connector bus runs through the urban core. The Green Line trolley connects Gay Street, Market Square, and Old City. Orange Line reaches UT campus.
- Knoxville Station Transit Center (301 Church Ave) serves as the KAT bus hub. Two blocks from the Hilton and Hampton Inn. Route info via the Transit app.
- LINK e-scooters and Bird e-bikes are parked throughout downtown for short hops. Download the app, scan, and ride. Helmet not required but recommended.
- World's Fair Park borders the convention center. The Sunsphere observation deck is free and offers views of the Smoky Mountains on clear mornings.
- Market Square (0.3 miles) is Knoxville's pedestrian dining and shopping hub. Live music most evenings, farmers market on Saturdays. All hotels on this list are within walking range.
- Tennessee Theatre (604 S Gay St) hosts concerts and shows year-round. Ornate 1928 interior. Check for evening performances to fill post-convention downtime.
- Volunteer Landing on the Tennessee River offers a paved riverwalk for morning runs. Access from Neyland Drive, walkable from all downtown hotels on this list.
- CoKno coworking (129 S Gay St) offers hot desks and meeting rooms. Staffed weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM. Members get 24/7 badge access. Walk-in day passes available.
- FedEx Office on Cumberland Ave handles printing, shipping, and scanning for last-minute convention materials. Open weekday evenings. A short walk from the convention center.
- Convention center WiFi is complimentary in all ballrooms, meeting rooms, and concourses on floors 2 and 3. No password required for attendees.
- Marriott Knoxville Downtown offers a complimentary local shuttle for any destination within 3 miles. Useful for off-site client meetings or restaurant runs.
- Use the Ballroom Drop-off Circle on Cumberland Ave for the closest vehicle drop-off to the convention center entrance. The Clinch Ave entrance is further but less congested during peak hours.
- UT football weekends (typically 7 Saturdays per fall) fill downtown hotels and spike rideshare surge pricing. Check the Vols schedule before booking if your event overlaps.
- Summer heat in Knoxville peaks June through August. The sky bridge from Hilton or the Locust Garage sky bridge keeps you climate-controlled between parking and sessions.
- Downtown Knoxville is compact and walkable. The entire urban core sits within a 15-minute walk from any hotel on this list to any destination.
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