| other amenities include a fitness center, a terrace with a bbq area, and meeting and event space. relaxed, straightforward studios provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes, as well as sitting areas. set in the city center off route 158, this casual all-suite hotel is an 8-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of market square, and an 11-minute walk from city views at the sunsphere observation deck. breakfast is complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. parking is available for a surcharge. the 1-bedroom suites add separate living areas. dining is offered in an airy restaurant
McGhee Tyson Airport 22 min
Market Square (8 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Zoo Knoxville (10 min)
Zookeepers give educational presentations about animals & families can go on camel & carousel rides. James White Fort Association (6 min) Little River (20 min)
60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. Three Rivers Rambler (8 min)
Scenic steam-train rides along the Tennessee River ending at a busy depot with shops & eateries. Blount Mansion (4 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Knoxville Museum of Art (8 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. UT Gardens (5 min) East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum (4 min)
Regional history is preserved in permanent & visiting exhibits of artifacts, art & Civil War items. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (8 min)
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry. Ijams Nature Center (9 min)
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (8 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. Sunsphere (7 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (6 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. World's Fair Park (7 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. | 
