Traveling with children can sometimes prove challenging. Finding a family-friendly hotel is important and there are several in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. The Knoxville Zoo, East Tennessee Discovery Center and the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum are all local attractions that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Nearby Pigeon Forge offers even more family fun including the Dollywood Amusement Park.
Keeping children entertained at the Best Western Strawberry Inn & Suites is slightly easier than at other hotels. Along with having an indoor swimming pool, the hotel also has available DVD players for use in guest rooms. Families can choose from the Best Western's movie selection free of charge or watch any movies that they brought with them. Cribs are also available for families traveling with very young children. The hotel is located six miles away from the Knoxville Zoo and 25 miles from Dollywood Amusement Park and Dollywood Splash Country. Children and adults alike can enjoy the rides at Dollywood and also take in the park's other attractions, such as the Eagle Mountain Sanctuary.
Best Western Strawberry Inn & Suites
7260 Saddlerack St.
Knoxville, TN 37914-9575
865-544-7737
bestwesterntennessee.com
The La Quinta Inn Knoxville West is located just 15 minutes outside downtown Knoxville. The hotel has a large outdoor swimming pool and plenty of nearby restaurants for families with picky eaters. Not too far from the hotel is the Zuma Fun Center. A part of the PARC Foundation, this family fun center features miniature golf, bumper boats and a whole assortment of rides designed especially for young children. The La Quinta is located right near the junction of Interstates 140 and 75, which makes travel to and from Gatlinburg and other Knoxville area attractions easy.
La Quinta Inn Knoxville West
258 North Peters Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37923
865-690-9777
lq.com
The Hilton Knoxville is a family-friendly hotel located in the city's downtown center. Along with a swimming pool for kids to expel that last bit of energy before going to bed, the hotel also offers children's video rentals to help keep them entertained. Families traveling with very young children don't have to worry about bringing all of their baby supplies because the hotel provides cribs, high chairs and playpens to those who request it. The on-site restaurant has an available children's menu and any snacks can be picked up at the hotel's convenience store. The World's Fair Park, home to the Fort Kid playground, is in close proximity to the hotel and many other Knoxville attractions are also close at hand.
Hilton Knoxville
501 West Church Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37902-2591
865-523-2300
hilton.com
