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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)
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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN, 38501
  • Dogwood Park
    4 min drive
  • Cookeville History Museum
    4 min drive
  • Cookeville Performing Arts Center
    4 min drive
  • Crossville, TN (CSV-Crossville Memorial)
    39 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

  • 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

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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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Dogwood Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cookeville History Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cookeville Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tennessee Tech University - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cane Creek Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

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. 520 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1006 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Myla

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tamarra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive modest room, just what we needed for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleaing
The maids didn’t clean the room on the second day but they did give us towels
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the attached Mexican restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The carpet was gross. You had to hold the handle down on the toilet to make it flush. This was room 106. Also there was no ice in the ice machine on first floor or second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, affordable and friendly staff.
This motel exceeded our expectations. We weren't expecting much for a motel at this price and just booked it for one night to rest on our way to Charlotte. Checkin was very fast and clerk was friendly. It looks like the outside was recently renovated, paint on brick was in good condition and looked fresh. Room was easy to find and very clean. Beds were soooo comfortable, we all slept great! Bathroom was extremely clean too. Air conditioner worked great. Refrigerator was cold and clean. Everything was perfect. Breakfast the next morning was your typical continental breakfast, however there were little touches added, that I felt made it better. Having a choice of toppings for my yogurt was something I've not seen other hotels offer. Also, they had honey packets. My husband likes honey in his coffe and i always put honey on my peanut butter, so we were happy to see that offered. Also, the employee handling the breakfast, was a sweetheart. You can tell she takes pride in her work. Very friendly and kept everything looking nice. She even kindly came an told us when there was more bacon. Very friendly staff and we will most definitely stay here again on our next trip to Charlotte.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Said we booked a smokers room, didn’t want, no more king room available had to upgrade of course costing more money 😠who has smokers room any more?????
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reneita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing we didn’t like was the air conditioner was noisy. Overall it was a good place to stay for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveling cross country with 2 little ones and needed a motel style where we could watch our vehicle easily, yet still have a comfy/safe hotel feel. This place was perfect for a night. The staff was super friendly, especially to the kids at breakfast! Thank you Ron and Nancy! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveled with our two dogs. Hotel was clean and convenient. The only downside was we stayed 4 nights/5 days and our room was never cleaned. We had to ask for a new garbage bag and some new towels, which they delivered several hours later.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value, just off interstate.
Clean and comfortable. Nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room!
We had a very clean and comfortable stay. Breakfast was great also! I’d love to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cookeville was a quaint little town with a surprising amount of dining options. We opted for Father John's Pub and it was delightful (delicious pub burger and duck fat tots!). The very nice girl at the night desk informed me the pool was open until 11 for an after dinner dip, and it opens at 9am (after breakfast and before checkout.). Clean, convenient, good shampoo/ conditioner, quiet and the breakfast lady was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pool was GREAT!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again
We are a military family and are PCSing(moving). The girl at the front desk was very sweet. This is the second time we have stayed here. The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable. The Mexican restaurant attached has very good food. They were able to give us adjoining rooms since we booked two rooms which was very helpful when it came to having our older children in the other room. If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely be staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Maysville

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you walk in doors you feel like you belong. They even changed our rooms to the bootom floor because my grandmother fell and couldnt make it up or down the steps. It has been a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The women that prepared the breakfast was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024