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Best Western Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi
Business center

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN, 38501
  • Cookeville Performing Arts Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tennessee Tech University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cane Creek Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Cookeville hotel with restaurant
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
Best Western Thunderbird Motel offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 36-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Best Western Thunderbird Motel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

A business center is on site. This Cookeville hotel also offers a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Best Western Thunderbird Motel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9 AM.
El Tapatio - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Tapatio

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.01 per night (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Best Western Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1009 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is normally always very family-friendly and quiet but this stay was not.. there was a keg party in the parking lot for two nights and police was called for someone hitting a vehicle in the parking lot in the middle of the night. But, other than that it was a good day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again.

Friendly and helpful at the front desk. Good and plentiful breakfast with an attentive breakfast person. Our room was clean for the most part, it had a smoked in smell and there was an interesting brown mark on the bed spread. It was quiet and the pool seemed to be a hit with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destini

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean place for a good price!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Repeat customer. Always clean and quiet with a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, great price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruby

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed early check-in, super kind staff helped me out and made arrangements for me! Highly recommend, room was clean, super quiet and simple. I love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An average stay at an average hotel

First the good: I had a nice, clean, comfortable room. There are places to eat within walking distance of the property. Easy parking. But to be honest, something felt off, and there are probably several reasons for this. One is finding there was no pool, and no whirlpools except in requested rooms. Next is the weird oddity of smoking being allowed on the first floor, which is okay except it put everyone on the second floor including people with pets and physical disabilities (there is an elevator on the FAR end of the building). Breakfast was good, but uninspiring. Finally there seemed to be a general nonchalant attitude of the employees to do their jobs...nothing more. It's like they forgot they are in the hospitality industry. It seemed more like a Days Inn or a Super 8 compared to other Best Westerns I have stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beau

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL, BARTLETT

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

meirion

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The chairs in our room were stained and had burn marks. Doesn’t set a good vibe for our stay. “What is that?” Is not how you want to start your night in a new place. Staff were great. Food in the morning was fine. TV was half burned out. This wasn’t the cheapest hotel off the highway. Served its purpose I guess but didn’t meet expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
our air conditioning went out. and even after we got the new one. it still wasn’t blowing anything out.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, New Bern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Odell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, Kingsport

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice workers
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean. The room was large. And lots of counter top space
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The reviews are very misleading. The room smelled awful. I went in, spent less than two minutes there, and went back to the front desk and requested a refund. There was no way I was going to sleep there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025