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Best Western Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi
Business centre

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN, 38501
  • Cookeville Performing Arts Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tennessee Tech University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cane Creek Park
    ‪8 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 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
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Hotel in Cookeville with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
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
  • 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

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
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.

Property is also known as

Best Thunderbird Cookeville
Best Western Thunderbird Cookeville
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Best Western Thunderbird Hotel Cookeville
Cookeville Best Western
Best Western Thunderbird Motel Hotel
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Reviews

Best Western Thunderbird Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It amazes me that the cleaners left the room with urine in the carpet. Sure sign of the workers don't care how the room is done.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nikki

Travelled with family
It was clean and safe. Furnishings and interior were a bit outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older but clean. Everyone was very helpful. The breakfast was okay, but not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although this was an older motel it is well taken care of. Staff was very courteous and helpful. Great breakfast!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is normally always very family-friendly and quiet but this stay was not.. there was a keg party in the parking lot for two nights and police was called for someone hitting a vehicle in the parking lot in the middle of the night. But, other than that it was a good day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again.

Friendly and helpful at the front desk. Good and plentiful breakfast with an attentive breakfast person. Our room was clean for the most part, it had a smoked in smell and there was an interesting brown mark on the bed spread. It was quiet and the pool seemed to be a hit with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destini

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean place for a good price!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Repeat customer. Always clean and quiet with a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, great price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruby

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed early check-in, super kind staff helped me out and made arrangements for me! Highly recommend, room was clean, super quiet and simple. I love staying here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An average stay at an average hotel

First the good: I had a nice, clean, comfortable room. There are places to eat within walking distance of the property. Easy parking. But to be honest, something felt off, and there are probably several reasons for this. One is finding there was no pool, and no whirlpools except in requested rooms. Next is the weird oddity of smoking being allowed on the first floor, which is okay except it put everyone on the second floor including people with pets and physical disabilities (there is an elevator on the FAR end of the building). Breakfast was good, but uninspiring. Finally there seemed to be a general nonchalant attitude of the employees to do their jobs...nothing more. It's like they forgot they are in the hospitality industry. It seemed more like a Days Inn or a Super 8 compared to other Best Westerns I have stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beau

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL, BARTLETT

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

meirion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The chairs in our room were stained and had burn marks. Doesn’t set a good vibe for our stay. “What is that?” Is not how you want to start your night in a new place. Staff were great. Food in the morning was fine. TV was half burned out. This wasn’t the cheapest hotel off the highway. Served its purpose I guess but didn’t meet expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
our air conditioning went out. and even after we got the new one. it still wasn’t blowing anything out.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025