The Oliver Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Elite Suite
Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed | Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
407 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37902
  • Market Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Knoxville Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Tennessee
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Elite Suite

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Knoxville

A stay at The Oliver Hotel places you in the heart of Knoxville, within a 15-minute walk of University of Tennessee and Knoxville Convention Center. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Thompson–Boling Arena and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Neyland Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tennessee Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Tennessee - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stock & Barrel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Grill & Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪J.C. Holdway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown Knoxville - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pete's Coffee Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Oliver Hotel

Hotel with a fitness center, near University of Tennessee
The Oliver Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items). Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Oliver Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
The Oliver Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 39 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 39 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Property is also known as

The Oliver Hotel Hotel
The Oliver Hotel Knoxville
The Oliver Hotel Hotel Knoxville

The Oliver Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 460 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 535 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delano, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Extremely hospitable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ritchie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every Christmas. It never disappoints. We enjoyed our room, the Peter Kern Library, and the Oliver Royale. See you next Christmas. 😀
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful older building and an amazingly good restaurant onsite. Staff were super friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay again the next time in Knoxville!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, it was a decent stay. Walls are thin, rooms are fairly small.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love the Oliver. It provides a first-class experience and the staff is outstanding. Location is perfect, near everything downtown. Beautiful historic hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, CHAMBERSBURG

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Well appointed. Friendly staff. Convenient to multiple food choices, shopping and entertainment. Great place to stay in Knoxville.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Oliver
The Oliver is an iconic building in our downtown. It is absolutely beautiful, very cool decor, and the staff was wonderful.
Very cool art deco bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minton

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent! Quiet room and an amazing location if you want to walk to Market Square and restaurants! Everything is right there!!! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in this beautiful hotel. The front desk staff was super nice and helpful! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely best hotel ever! Adorable - great location - wonderful staff! Cutest rooms and so comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable hotel with the best and friendliest employees.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

COURTNEY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. The best part was the staff. Front desk staff were very nice and accommodating. Room was nice and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Oceanside

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024