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Top Knoxville LGBT Welcoming Hotels

Hilton Knoxville
3.5 out of 5
501 W Church Ave Knoxville TN
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The price is AU$191 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$191
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,054 reviews)
"The stay was nice and staff was helpful. The lobby could get crowded. Valet parking got expensive the tips."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

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Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West
3 out of 5
209 Advantage Place Knoxville TN
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The price is AU$200 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$200
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,288 reviews)
"This was all around a very pleasant experience. I will choose this location on my next visit to Knoxville."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

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Graduate by Hilton Knoxville
4 out of 5
1706 Cumberland Ave Knoxville TN
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The price is AU$231 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$231
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"All the Graduate hotels have incredible charm and attention to detail. Unless you hate the local universities, it is a great place to stay."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

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Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
3.5 out of 5
401 W Summit Hill Dr Knoxville TN
Fully refundable
The price is AU$209 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$209
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Everyone who worked there, regardless of position, was approachable, friendly, and very helpful with any questions we had. Rooms and property are very clean and well kept."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

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Red Roof Inn PLUS+ & Suites Knoxville West-Cedar Bluff
2.5 out of 5
208 Market Pl Blvd Knoxville TN
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The price is AU$118 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$118
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I went off of the reviews and rating which clearly are not inaccurate or misleading cause I wouldn’t stay there ever again. Whoever does housekeeping needs to be replaced and possibly the management whom should be on top of the cleanliness of the rooms, and there’s no way that it’s not been addressed ..."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Opens in a new windowRed Roof Inn PLUS+ & Suites Knoxville West-Cedar Bluff
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Papermill
3 out of 5
1317 Kirby Rd Knoxville TN
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The price is AU$203 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$203
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,110 reviews)
"It was perfect for what we needed. LARGE room. Comfortable beds, clean property."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

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Holiday Inn Knoxville N - Merchant Drive by IHG
3 out of 5
5634 Merchants Center Blvd. Knoxville TN
Fully refundable
The price is AU$178 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$178
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
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Hampton Inn Knoxville-West At Cedar Bluff
2.5 out of 5
9128 Executive Park Dr Knoxville TN
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The price is AU$174 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$174
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was nice.. staff was friendly a/c was kind of warm. We didn’t use any of the other amenities"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Opens in a new windowHampton Inn Knoxville-West At Cedar Bluff
Holiday Inn Knoxville West- Cedar Bluff Rd by IHG
3.5 out of 5
9134 Executive Park Drive Knoxville TN
Fully refundable
The price is AU$171 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$171
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"What I liked about this hotel is the cleanliness of my room. The staff was very nice. What could be improved is higher toilets. The one in my room was way too low for this 64 year old senior citizen."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

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Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown
2.5 out of 5
618 West Main St Knoxville TN
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The price is AU$219 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$219
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great amenities. Friendly staff who went above and beyond. Shower was amazing!"

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

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Enjoy gay-friendly hotels in Knoxville


What kinds of gay-friendly hotels are there in Knoxville?


When you're looking for gay-friendly hotels in Knoxville, you'll find a wide variety of options to choose from. These welcoming hotels come in all shapes and sizes and offer a diverse array of amenities and special features you can enjoy. Whether you're looking for something romantic, like hotels with spa facilities, or are more interested in rooms better fit for a solo traveller or a group of friends, you'll find it here. What these hotels all have in common, though, is strict anti-discrimination policies and insight into some of the most popular LGBTQ-friendly activities available in town.


What are the best gay-friendly hotels in Knoxville like?


The best gay-friendly hotel in Knoxville depends on what you're looking for in accommodation. Fortunately, you can easily find what you need, thanks to the multitude of available search filters. You can filter based on amenities you may be interested in, like hot tubs or pet-friendly policies, or you can sort by star rating. You can even filter by guest reviews to show only hotels that have received predominantly high marks from previous guests. Don't forget to mark the filter for LGBTQ-friendly hotels to only show anti-discriminatory hotels in your results.


How can I find deals on Knoxville gay-friendly hotels?


You'll find plenty of deals on gay-friendly hotels in Knoxville. If you want to increase your chances of finding a deal, try booking your stay in the off-season when prices are usually cheaper. Additionally, think about what amenities you may be willing to go without to drive the price down even further. Of course, booking a short distance away from prominent attractions can be an easy way to save while still being close to public transport routes that can get you to the action easily. Just keep in mind that these are general trends rather than solid rules, as prices fluctuate all the time and can be difficult to predict.


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Are gay-friendly hotels in Knoxville fully refundable?


A fully refundable cancelation is a handy feature to have, and numerous gay-friendly hotels in Knoxville offer it. Expedia is proud to host a wide variety of hotels that offer full refund – there's even a search-filter option for it. You'll be able to see all qualifying hotels clearly marked on your search results page without even having to click the hotels individually.

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