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Best Western Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
Business centre
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

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
  • Tennessee Tech University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cane Creek Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

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

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

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/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

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/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)

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Hotel in Cookeville with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
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.
The free breakfast at Best Western Thunderbird Motel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to Cookeville History Museum. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Mexican cuisine while dining at El Tapatio
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, conference space, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodations for the comfy beds and nice bathrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Dogwood Park and a few minutes from Cookeville History Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.
El Tapatio - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • El Tapatio

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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: 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 531 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 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

6/10 Okay

Ritesh

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy, Morrice

The property is close to the expressway and the parking is always available close to the room. Beyond that the stay was difficult. There was a leak in the heating unit that we noticed by the third day that left a strong odor in the room. The odor was not removed until our final day after a few reminders to the manager. Also, we were continuously awakened in the night to the noise from ‘hot-rod’ vehicles speeding back and forth through the city. I would not recommend this hotel to friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family frequently stays here while traveling from TX to VA.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

DONALD

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

10/10 Excellent

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget minded
Very clean recently renovated room at an affordable price. Very good location for shopping, dining,etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean clean
It very clean and the staff was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was lengthy. Computers were running slowly, hotels.com booked my stay for 4 nights instead of the one on my confirmation, poor clerk was frustrated but very nice. Overall condition of the hotel was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a regular place for my family to stay while traveling!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ambria

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just sucked that we stayed for the week and the washer was broken and I think the treadmill was broken too in the gym but I could be wrong, we couldn’t get it to work. But other then that it was a great stay very convenient and the breakfast had many options and the older lady working the breakfast was the sweetest! Definitely would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy off and on all night. Had someone knock on the door then run off like teenagers
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Newbie
My 1st time at a Best Western and def. awesome. Desk help on top of things and very knowledgeable. Very clean. Exceptional stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On the way to Nashville
One night stay before hitting Nashville. Rooms are done nicely but lacking some general maintenance. Easy parking and there was good Mexican food right there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's obviously an older style motel, that has been updated very well, especially the bathrooms. The rooms seemed quiet, the beds were comfortable and overall the complex is clean and well kept. Breakfast was good, not great, but better than most motels. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a trip to see my son at TN Tech.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in great, lovely friendly & helpful lady. Room spacious, comfortable and fully equipped. Hot water & good shower. Nice breakfast with hot/cold choices. Seemed. Very clean. Only disappointment for me was pool closed but that was rules rather than something wrong. It did look a nice are though even though back of car park . Nice Mexican restaurant on site too. Looked like a lot of other food outlets and shops close by but I didn’t use. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Nancy, Morrice

Travelled with family
The staff was exemplary and so helpful. We will return just for the southern hospitality, but also the room was spacious and updated nicely. The bed was so comfortable, and there were no restrictions on the television channels. It was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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