Knoxville
9 verified properties · Tennessee ·$87–$279/night ·avg $139 ·4.3/5 avg ·7 rated 4.0+ ·verified May 2026

Knoxville City Hotels with a
Jacuzzi in the Room

Knoxville is East Tennessee's riverfront hub and the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, home to the University of Tennessee, the walkable Market Square and Old City, and the Tennessee River greenways.

Knoxville's verified stays

9 properties

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By budget

Knoxville hot tub hotels by price tier

Three tiers, derived from the actual rates we verified across Knoxville. Each tier names the best-rated property in its bracket.

Where to stay

Best areas in Knoxville for a hot tub stay

Not every area in Knoxville hits the same vibe. Here's where each verified property actually sits, and what each pocket feels like at night.

Downtown Knoxville

In the heart of downtown near Market Square and the river, where the boutique Hotel Cleo offers a romantic, design-led stay above a French restaurant, and the Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown puts a reliable pool hotel steps from Gay Street and the Old City. Best for travelers who want to walk to downtown dining, music, and the riverfront; the pool is the shared water feature, with the boutique Cleo a tub-free luxury pick.

West Knoxville & Turkey Creek

Along the I-40/I-75 corridor in West Knoxville near Turkey Creek and Farragut, where the top-rated Drury Inn West, the renovated all-suite Comfort Suites Farragut, the Embassy Suites, and the Hilton Garden Inn at Cedar Bluff cluster near the shopping, dining, and the Pellissippi Parkway to the Smokies. Best for families and road-trippers who want reliable, well-rated pool hotels with easy highway access; jetted-tub rooms a category to confirm at booking.

Value & East Knoxville

The value and east-side options — the Country Inn & Suites, the budget Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn, and the Hampton Inn Knoxville East — offer dependable pool hotels at lower rates near the interstates. Best for travelers who want an affordable, well-located base for the city and the Smokies; the pools are the shared water feature, with jetted-tub rooms a category to confirm at booking.

Things to do in Knoxville

Beyond the hotel room

Knoxville's core draw is the University of Tennessee and Neyland Stadium, the heart of the city, where Volunteer football dominates fall weekends. Downtown, Market Square and Gay Street bustle with shops, restaurants, and live music, while the Old City is a historic warehouse district packed with bars and vintage energy. The Tennessee River, the greenways, and Volunteer Landing offer scenic walks and water recreation, and World's Fair Park and the Sunsphere stand as iconic relics of Knoxville's 1982 World's Fair. The Knoxville Museum of Art and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame serve culture lovers, while Ijams Nature Center and the Urban Wilderness trails offer hiking and outdoor escape. Great Smoky Mountains National Park sits just an hour southeast, making Knoxville an ideal base for national park day trips and hiking adventures. Spring brings Dogwood Arts season and the Big Ears Festival; fall pairs UT football with nearby Smoky Mountain foliage; winter is quieter with easy Smokies access.

There is more within easy reach: The University of Tennessee and Neyland Stadium; The Tennessee River; The Old City — historic warehouses, bars, and live music; The Knoxville Museum of Art and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Seasonal highlights include Dogwood Arts Festival and the spring trails (April), University of Tennessee football season — Neyland Stadium (fall), Big Ears Festival — adventurous music downtown (spring). Knoxville rewards visits in every season, from green-season hiking and water days to brilliant autumn foliage and quiet, snow-dusted winters.

Make a night of it

Pair your soak with an unforgettable evening

A hot tub stay in Knoxville isn't just about the soak — it's about what you do before you slip in. These pairings turn an ordinary night into a story you'll repeat.

01.

Neyland Stadium Tour & Pool Relax

Tour the legendary Neyland Stadium and UT campus in the morning, then return to your West Knoxville hotel's pool or the downtown Hotel Cleo's rooftop views to recharge before dinner.

02.

Market Square Stroll & Riverside Evening

Walk Market Square's shops and cafes, enjoy live music on Gay Street, then ease into your downtown or riverfront hotel pool or spa for a peaceful evening.

03.

Smoky Mountains Day Trip & Hotel Recovery

Drive an hour to the national park for a morning hike or waterfall, return to Knoxville, and relax in your hotel pool or jetted-tub room as the evening settles.

04.

Turkey Creek Shopping & Drury Evening

Spend the afternoon at Turkey Creek shopping and dining, then enjoy the Drury Inn's free evening happy hour with food and drinks, plus a swim in the pool.

For couples

Why a Knoxville hot tub suite works for romance

Knoxville offers distinct couples' experiences: the intimate, design-led Hotel Cleo in downtown for boutique luxury and walkable dining, and the well-run Drury Inn West or Comfort Suites Farragut for couples who want a reliable pool hotel with free breakfast and easy Smokies access. Hotel Cleo is genuinely romantic and tub-free, perfect for couples prioritizing character over water features. The west-side hotels offer shared pools and spas, with jetted-tub suites available to confirm at booking. Neither is a true in-room jacuzzi experience — downtown is design and location, west side is value and amenities. Choose based on vibe: urban sophistication or suburban convenience.

Many of the Knoxville properties below offer extras on request — champagne service, rose-petal turn-down, or late check-out. Mention your occasion at booking; most front desks try to help.

What guests actually say

Real reviews, top 3Knoxville hotels

Reviews aggregated from Google. We surface 1–2 representative quotes per hotel; full review counts and average ratings are shown above.

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

4.8·1,362 Google reviews

"First time staying at a Drury Inn. Amazing experience our room was spacious and clean. The bed comfortable. Breakfast was great. The kick backs a total surprise and fantastic. Breakfast and dinner are provided and it's good food. Service at the front desk is top notch. We will be staying at drury inn from now on."

— Kristie Akyildiz, a month ago · 5/5

"Our room including the bathroom were very clean, no normal hotel,motel smells! The 5:30 kickback and breakfast were great! Other amenities including popcorn, coffee were a nice extra. All staff were very pleasant, and helpful. We always stay at Drury hotels when available, don't know why anyone would stay anywhere else!"

— Clarence McMurray, a month ago · 5/5

Comfort Suites Knoxville West-Farragut

4.5·943 Google reviews

"This is a great hotel. The front desk attendant was the best. Kudos to Vanessa. She is so sweet it makes your teeth hurt. Facility and rooms very clean and kept up. I ate breakfast this morning and it was yummy. I rarely leave a review but this one needed a shout out."

— Jeff Crosier, 3 months ago · 5/5

Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West

4.5·1,561 Google reviews

"One of the nicest hotels in this range that I have stayed at in quite sometime. Everything was well maintained and nice. The bar, restaurant and lobby were all very nice. The breakfast was very good with made to order eggs and omelets. The rooms were spacious and nice. I would 100% stay here again when in the area."

— John Howard, a month ago · 5/5

"We spent a most enjoyable night here on our way to visit our Granddaughter for Christmas. The evening snacks & drink were quite adequate. Their complimentary breakfast was outstanding. Comfortable bed, Great atmosphere! The EV charging worked very well on our new 2026 SUV hybrid."

— Jean Welch, a month ago · 5/5

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Side by side

All Knoxville hot tub hotels

Sorted by guest rating. Hover (or tap) any row for the standout feature, then click through for full photos, sub-ratings, and pros/cons.

Hotel Price Rating Tub Standout
Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West $117 - $121 4.8 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room A 4.8 across 380 reviews — one of the highest-rated in Knoxville
Comfort Suites Knoxville West-Farragut $109 - $119 4.5 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room A 4.6 across 380 reviews — renovated in 2024 and award-winning
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville West $160 - $182 4.5 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room Spacious two-room Embassy suites — room to spread out
Hampton Inn Knoxville-east $136 - $148 4.4 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room A 4.4 across 700 reviews — reliably well-run
Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville West/Cedar $157 - $173 4.4 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room A 4.5 across 838 reviews — consistently well-run
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown $119 - $135 4.2 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room A 4.5 across 1,341 reviews — reliably well-run
Hotel Cleo, Knoxville Downtown, A Tribute $279 - $300 4.1 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room A 4.7-rated boutique Tribute Portfolio hotel
Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn & Suites $88 - $97 3.8 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room An affordable rate near the interstates — $88/night
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Knoxville $87 - $107 3.6 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room Spacious all-suite rooms at a value price — $87/night

On the map

Where the Knoxville hot tub hotels are

9 verified properties with coordinates. Click any pin for the hotel name, rating, and a link to its full page.

Getting here

How to reach Knoxville

Knoxville sits at the junction of Interstates 40 and 75 along the Tennessee River in East Tennessee. McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is about 20 minutes south; most visitors drive in. Downtown is walkable, but a car is essential for West Knoxville, Turkey Creek, the airport, and the Smokies. I-40, I-75, and the Pellissippi Parkway connect downtown with the shopping corridors, and the national park is an easy hour's drive southeast. Plan to keep a car during your stay for exploring the region and day trips. Once you have arrived, plan to keep a car for day trips around the region; most attractions are an easy drive, and parking at the hotel is straightforward. There is no need to rush between stops — distances here are short, the roads are scenic, and you can comfortably pair a morning outing with an afternoon one and still be back at the hotel by evening.

When to visit

Knoxvilleseason by season

Hot tub stays read differently in February than they do in July. Here's what to expect across the year — temperatures, signature events, the local vibe, and how rates move.

Spring

Temps
50–74°F
Events
Dogwood Arts season, the Big Ears Festival, and UT spring events
Vibe
Mild, green, and perfect for downtown walks and river greenways
Rates
Moderate shoulder rates

Summer

Temps
70–90°F
Events
River recreation, festivals, and the gateway to the Smokies
Vibe
Warm, humid, and energetic with full downtown activity
Rates
Higher summer rates

Fall

Temps
50–74°F
Events
UT football Saturdays and Smoky Mountain foliage day trips
Vibe
Crisp, colorful, and heavily crowded with football weekends
Rates
Premium rates on UT football Saturdays

Winter

Temps
34–54°F
Events
A quieter downtown with easy Smokies access
Vibe
Cool and peaceful with lower downtown crowds
Rates
Lower winter rates outside holidays

Tub types, explained

What's the difference between a jacuzzi, whirlpool, and soaking tub?

Jacuzzi

Technically a brand name, but used generically for any jetted tub. In hotel listings, "jacuzzi suite" almost always means a private in-room tub with built-in air or water jets. Heat is usually preset; jets are user-controlled.

Whirlpool

Functionally identical to a jacuzzi — water jets circulate heated water for a massage effect. The term is more common at Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham brands. Most "whirlpool suites" hold two adults comfortably.

Soaking tub

Deeper than a standard bathtub, usually 18–22 inches, but with no jets. Common in boutique and luxury hotels — quieter, more spa-like, and better for a long hot soak than the jet-driven hum of a jacuzzi.

Hot tub

In strict use, a standalone heated tub holding 100°F+ water. In hotel marketing, often used interchangeably with jacuzzi or whirlpool. A genuine in-room "hot tub" with full thermostat control is rare outside cabin-style resorts.

Every listing on this page specifies which type you'll find in the room. We list only properties with the tub in your room — not in a shared pool area or the lobby spa.

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Weekend getaways

Tub stays a short drive from Knoxville

If you've got two nights instead of one, these regional destinations make easy add-ons. Each has its own collection of verified hot tub hotels on our site.

Sevierville, Tennessee

~35 min south

Romantic country inns, jacuzzi cottages, and the Tanger outlets.

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

~40 min southeast

Dollywood, the Parkway, and family entertainment.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

~50 min southeast

The national park gateway, the Parkway, and the arts loop.

Dandridge, Tennessee

~35 min east

Historic lakeside town on Douglas Lake.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Which Knoxville hotels have hot tubs or jacuzzi suites?

The Comfort Suites Farragut has some suites featuring an in-room jacuzzi tub (confirm at booking). Most Knoxville hotels have shared pools and spas rather than standard in-room jacuzzis. Jetted-tub suites are available at several properties — the Drury Inn, Embassy Suites, and Hilton Garden Inn all offer jetted-tub rooms as a specific category to confirm when booking.

Is downtown Knoxville walkable?

Yes — downtown Knoxville is very walkable, with Market Square, Gay Street, the Old City, and the riverfront all within reach on foot. A car is essential for West Knoxville, Turkey Creek, the airport, and the Smokies. Hotels offer free or affordable parking; traffic is manageable except on UT football Saturdays.

When is the best time to visit Knoxville?

Fall foliage in the Smokies is spectacular in October, but book months ahead and expect high rates and crowds. Spring (April–May) offers mild weather and Dogwood Arts season; summer pairs warm days with full activity; winter is quieter and cheaper. Shoulder seasons offer good balance. Avoid fall football weekends if you dislike crowds and high rates.

How far is Knoxville from the national park?

About an hour southeast via I-40 and the Parkway to Gatlinburg. Knoxville is an ideal base for Smokies day trips and hiking. The Pellissippi Parkway offers a scenic alternate route. Most downtown or west-side hotels are equally convenient for national park access.

Is McGhee Tyson Airport easy to reach from downtown?

Yes — the airport is about 20 minutes south via I-40. Most downtown hotels offer shuttle service or easy rideshare. West Knoxville hotels are slightly farther from the airport but still convenient via the interstate.

For Couples Which Knoxville hotels are best for a romantic getaway?

Hotel Cleo, the boutique Tribute Portfolio downtown, is the romantic pick—design-led rooms above a French restaurant with valet parking and a prime Gay Street location. For couples who want a pool and more amenities, the Comfort Suites Farragut (renovated 2024, 4.6-rated) offers a quieter, all-suite stay with an indoor pool near Turkey Creek. Hotel Cleo is the intimate choice; Comfort Suites is the comfortable, well-rated alternative.

For Families What Knoxville hotels work best for families?

The Drury Inn West (4.8-rated, free breakfast and evening drinks) and the Comfort Suites Farragut (4.6-rated, spacious suites) are top picks for families who want pools, free breakfast, and reliable service. The west-side hotels (Hilton Garden Inn, Embassy Suites) also offer pools and kid-friendly amenities. Downtown, the Hampton Inn & Suites puts you steps from downtown shops and the Old City with a pool and free breakfast.

For Road-trippers What's the best Knoxville base for a Smokies road trip?

The west-side hotels (Drury Inn, Comfort Suites, Embassy Suites) are ideal for highway access and easy Smokies drives via the Pellissippi Parkway. The Drury Inn West offers exceptional value with free breakfast and evening drinks, making it a smart road-trip stop. Downtown (Hotel Cleo or Hampton) puts you in the city's heart if you want to skip the Smokies and enjoy Knoxville itself.

For Budget travelers What's the most affordable Knoxville hotel with a pool?

The Best Western Plus Strawberry Inn (3.7-rated, $88/night) and the Country Inn & Suites (4.1-rated, $87/night) offer pools and free breakfast at budget rates near the interstates. Both are value-focused; read recent reviews for upkeep feedback. The Country Inn offers better ratings for the price, though the Best Western has free breakfast and a pool.

Why trust us

Hand-verified. No AI filler.

Every hotel on this page has been personally verified to have a private, in-room hot tub or jacuzzi — not a shared pool tub, not a bathroom soaker, not a spa amenity you have to book. We cross-check three sources for every listing: the hotel's own room photos and descriptions, recent guest reviews on TripAdvisor and Google, and direct confirmation from the hotel where unclear. We don't take payment for placement, and we don't generate listings with AI. If a hotel's tub status changes or a property closes, the page updates the next time we re-verify the city (Dothan was last checked May 2026).

Last verified · May 2026