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Best Western Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi
Business centre
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN, 38501
  • Place, Dogwood Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cookeville History Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tennessee Tech University
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

King Suite With Jetted Tub-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

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

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
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 centre, conference space and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation 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 centre. 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 centre. Best Western Thunderbird Motel also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cookeville hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.
El Tapatio – This restaurant specialises 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb 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.
  • Cots (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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Children aged 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. 555 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comfortable. I left too early for breakfast. I did want them to know the toilet runs loudly until you push the handle. Still a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was a used wash cloth in the sheets in the made bed. Disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front desk was having technical issues when I arrived to check in. She was very calm and sweet as she worked on getting the system up again. I had a dog and I was pleased that the pet friendly room did not have any pet odors. The room was clean and I felt safe. Great location as it was right off restaurant row and the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a little scary and outdated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, worked with me on a mistake on my end, nice rooms, nice continental breakfast, and again the staff/ management was wonderful. Will be back if in the area. -twostatestradingcards
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Rodney

Travelled with partner
We had a non smoking room and the room smelled so bad of smoke that we had to change rooms. Room was very outdated. Hostess was very friendly but we will not be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The woman who checked me in was quite lovely and I appreciated her warmth. That was the last warmth I my B experienced since the room was COLD Ddiring this extreme weather.
I admit having the occasional bug in my own home. This still took me by surprise.
I don’t have holes in my sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They switched our room for us without any problem. The first room smelled like smoke. It must have come in from outside. The room was clean and bright. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Checking in was quick and staff was very polite and helpful. Room was comfortable but no extra blanket and was a little drafty. Parking was great and attached Mexican restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We book a room that shows a hot plate and large refrigerator as we were going to stay a week. The hotel doesn’t have any of these rooms. Also, the hotel shows its age. Water leak by the toilet and stairs to the second floor has broken/rusted railings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose this location due to the high rating. Apparently the ratings didn’t come from “real” people. Run down, dingy, rusty stairs, stained carpet, poorly repaired ceilings and the list goes on. Bring your own pillows. We havent made it to breakfast yet and a refund won’t be given because we booked through this site. I am hoping there is the opportunity to upload some photos. The lobby is not well lit and dingy looking. I’m concerned about the breakfast in the morning. Hopefully it won’t be as bad as I anticipate. Traveling with my senior parents and really wanted to show them a nice time and stay in a nice play. Disappointed. No sleep tonight The lady at the desk was very friendly. The attached restaurant closes at 9
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dongpu

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Frisco

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
You could not find a nicer staff. Our room was very clean and well equipped. Nothing fancy but safe clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plenty of parking. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was really good and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carleigh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Great staff. Would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room suited its purpose. It was clean. Breakfast was good. Very friendly staff. We stayed 4 nights, spent most of time with family. Nothing fancy but did the job.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sundra

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Savannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a great stay. It was quiet, there is a good breakfast with lots of options and the facilities are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025