Best Western Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Cookeville hotel

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN, 38501
  • Dogwood Park
    4 min drive
  • Cookeville History Museum
    4 min drive
  • El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Crossville, TN (CSV-Crossville Memorial)
    39 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cookeville

In Cookeville .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Cookeville hotel, you'll find Dogwood Park and Cookeville History Museum. Cookeville Performing Arts Center and Cookeville Depot Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cookeville History Museum - 4 min drive
  • Cookeville Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive
  • Tennessee Tech University - 6 min drive
  • Cane Creek Park - 9 min drive
  • Cummins Falls State Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Cookeville hotel
Best Western Thunderbird Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. Best Western Thunderbird Motel also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cookeville hotel.

  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Sofa bed

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 AM–9 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. 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.
  • Children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Best Western Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful check in person! Comfy bed, a great Mexican restaurant next door, with a delicious Pollo con Mole! Get ya some and sleep tight..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in- great!! Room- very clean!!! Bed- not so great… Very uncomfortable. Easy to get to dining and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiiri

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is so sweet and helpful! This is our second time staying here, anytime we plan to go through Tennessee, this is our place! So pet friendly, we just love that there’s a full trail/area around the hotel for pet owners to bring their animals and get their energy out! You can tell how much everyone is enjoying their stay when we got there! There were families enjoying the pool in the rain and everyone was super happy! Stay here if you need a comfortable, affordable, pet safe & friendly place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

madeline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ALL Excellent, but the biggestTREASURE was Miss Glenda, in charge of breakfast buffet, always smiling, and so attentive to all of our needs as she kept the breakfast items refurbished. I remember this establishment as having been in Cookeville when I was a faculty member at TTU over 50 years ago. There are reasons that it has survived when various other businesses have folded. Of note, numerous appealing dining options within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay for the night!
We stopped here for 1 night to and from a trip to Arkansas. Hotel is older but in great condition. Room was clean, bed comfortable, nothing walking around with more than 2 legs. Breakfast was basic but really good, and the staff were wonderful. There is also a Mexican restaurant on the property, and they were delicious. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice place to stay!
Well kept older hotel with a decent breakfast, great staff, qnd a really good Mexican restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lise n

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Benoit, Oakton

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight
It was clean and in good repair. The mattress was soft, but then I like my mattress firm. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great location😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a non smoking room that smelled of smoke badly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Megan, Lakewood Ranch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katia

Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, quiet, comfy beds, fluffy pillows, and air was cold. The shower in our room was amazing! The mexican restaurant ajoining is delicious and convienent. Will stay again if in area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The women at the desk were really nice and considerate with it being my first time booking a hotel I will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Takes pets, rooms are spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property has been recently upgraded and was a pleasure to stay in for one night. It was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Room was clean, staff was pleasant. I would certainly recommend. Normally we never pay attention to hotel breakfast, but because of all the notable mentions in other reviews of gluten free options and how wonderful the breakfast was, we decided to check it out. Yes there were a couple of GF cereals, yogurt and fruit. Not sure if the eggs looking product and sausage were but even if they were since they were touching the toast that could be a problem for most people with gluten issues. All the food labels said they contained bioengineered ingredients so we didn’t end up having anything after all but it did look probably a degree better than the typical generic hotel breakfast option. Enjoy I guess!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024