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Best Western Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub
Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi
Fitness facility
A hotel breakfast area with a coffee machine, breakfast bar, framed pictures, and seating.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, two chairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

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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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/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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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/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

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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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

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

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

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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

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

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

Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

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

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

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

Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/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

Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

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

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

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

Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/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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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and two bedside lamps.

King Suite With Jetted Tub-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and an air conditioning unit.

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

About the area

Cookeville

In Cookeville .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Cookeville hotel, you'll find Dogwood Park and Cookeville History Museum. Cookeville Performing Arts Center and Cookeville Depot Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Dogwood Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cookeville History Museum - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cookeville Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Cookeville Depot Museum - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tennessee Tech University - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Hotel near Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville
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.

  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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 (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 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.

Property payment types

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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

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.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Thunderbird Motel to the airport?

Best Western Thunderbird Motel is 71.7 mi (66-min drive) away from the Nashville International Airport (BNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

As of Jul 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Thunderbird Motel on Jul 8, 2026 start from CA $115, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Thunderbird Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Thunderbird Motel.

Does Best Western Thunderbird Motel offer free breakfast?

Best Western Thunderbird Motel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Thunderbird Motel have a pool?

Best Western Thunderbird Motel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Best Western Thunderbird Motel have a restaurant?

Best Western Thunderbird Motel is home to El Tapatio, which features Mexican cuisine.

Does Best Western Thunderbird Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Thunderbird Motel to downtown Cookeville?

Best Western Thunderbird Motel is 1.5 mi away from Cookeville.

Best Western Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kanoky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place to stay. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An affordable clean place to stay with our dog.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Check in was quick and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Staff & service
Great room and easily accessible. Even though we booked at the last minute the motel was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good especially the bacon the room was very, very clean and the parking was good also we felt very safe while staying there. The breakfast workers kept the breakfast items stocked up never let anything run out so they deserve tips from everyone eating there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is very dated (1970s era). It was clean and neat, but guests need to understand they are going to a very old hotel. The original description did not indicate it at all. I do commend them for having a clean facility even though it is so old. The breakfast was not good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Savannah

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
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10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole stay was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff clean spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Property appeared well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay ever!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, clean rooms and doggy friendly😊will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Great staff. Would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean place to stay. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean the bed was great and the Mexican restaurant being close was a plus
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many great dining options very close.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Shandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay Low key quiet n afordable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building is old, but it has been freshly remodeled and they have done a good job of trying to modernize everything. One thing to be aware of there are no USB plugs so bring your boxes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a terrific place to stay. It's right off I-40, very easy to get to, and with many good places to eat nearby. We stayed four days along with our little dog and will stay there every time from now on.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025