Best Western Thunderbird Motel
Location: 900 South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, us
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of Tennessee near Interstate 40, Best Western Thunderbird Motel is just a short distance from Burgess Falls State Park, offering easy access to nature and adventure.
Comfortable Accommodations
Each room at this motel is equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, and cable TV with HBO channels. Suites even feature a sofa bed for extra relaxation during your stay.
Fantastic Amenities
Enjoy the outdoor pool, daily hot breakfast with a variety of delicious options, on-site fitness center, and free WiFi throughout the property. Whether you're here for leisure or business, Best Western Thunderbird Motel has everything you need for a pleasant stay.
Book now to experience comfort and convenience at Best Western Thunderbird Motel!
Important Information
Pets are only allowed in non-suite Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds and must be confirmed with the hotel prior to arrival.
Please note that pet fee is 20 $ per night.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Fitness facilities (surcharge)
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free wired internet
- Access to nearby outdoor pool
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Fitness facilities (surcharge)
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Exercise/lap pool
- Swimming nearby
Rooms Available
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King Room - Pet-Friendly
The double room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
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Large King Room with Sofa Bed and Roll-In Shower - Disability Access/Non-Smoking
The triple room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Bath Tub - Disability Access/Non-Smoking
The quadruple room features a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access/Smoking
The quadruple room features a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed)
1 King Bed
Internet - WiFi
Entertainment - 36-inch LED TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Pillowtop bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Sofa bed, free long-distance calls, and iron/ironing board; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Sofa bed
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- High-speed internet access
- Access via exterior corridors
- Pillowtop mattress
- Bedsheets provided
- Closed captioned TV
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
1 King Bed
Internet - Free wired internet access
Entertainment - 36-inch LED TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Pillowtop bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free long-distance calls, double sofa bed, and sofa bed; cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Sofa bed
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- High-speed internet access
- Access via exterior corridors
- Pillowtop mattress
- Bedsheets provided
- Closed captioned TV
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
2 Queen Beds
Internet - Free wired internet access
Entertainment - 36-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Pillowtop bed and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free long-distance calls, double sofa bed, and sofa bed; cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Sofa bed
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- High-speed internet access
- Access via exterior corridors
- Pillowtop mattress
- Bedsheets provided
- Closed captioned TV
-
King Room - Non-Smoking
The double room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
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King Room - Smoking
The double room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
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Two Queen Room / Non Smoking
The quadruple room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
-
Two Queen Room / Smoking
The quadruple room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
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King Suite with Jetted Tub / Non-Smoking
The suite provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
-
King Suite / Non-Smoking
The suite features a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
-
Two Queen Bed Suite / Non-Smoking
The suite provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
-
Two Queen Room - Pet Friendly / Non-Smoking
The quadruple room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide detector
Guest Reviews
- Amanda (10/5): Would definitely stay again - Convenient to everything, Front desk attendant was amazing Absolutely no complaints
- Tina (7/5): - Convenience and value. Room was spacious and clean. Check-in was easy. Air conditioner was too loud. Could not sleep. Had to turn it off.
- Lamanda (10/5): -
- Janice (10/5): Excellent stay! - Large room, comfortable beds, quiet- no street noise, good breakfast, hot water in showers . It was a great experience! All was great!
- Cheryl (8/5): - Thank you
- Crystal (9/5): Loved it, comfortable, clean and them - Everyone was so friendly. It was clean, the toiletries were actually good quality. It felt just as comfortable as being home. The are for dogs to go to the bathroom was very small and out of the way. Not much grass to go to the bathroom
- James (10/5): -
- Robert (8/5): -
- Charity (8/5): - Na Na
- Catharina Elisabeth (5/5): -
- Joonas (10/5): - Huone kiva Uima-allas ei ollu auki.:((
- Charity (8/5): - Na Na
- Regina (7/5): Would stay again, but room should be more carefully cleaned. - Great value Cleanliness. Puddle of some kind of clear greasy fluid spilled on top of the wooden TV cabinet, and floor had something sticky on it.
- Stephen (8/5): staff was very accomadating - ok better breakfast selection
- lisa (10/5): -
- Oliver (10/5): -
- ronny (8/5): I would recommend it to anyone. - A solid hotel if you're passing through. The room was in good shape, clean and had all the amenities. The beds were comfortable. The location is great. I would recommend it to anyone. The staff was helpful. The breakfast was average, like you get in many places; for a European it’s a bit different than what you’re used to, but overall it was perfectly fine. niets
- Lady Naomi Lochhead (8/5): -
- Vickie (10/5): -
- Lyndell (9/5): The room was huge. - The bed was comfy. The breakfast staff was very accommodating. There was a stain on one of the chairs. When there’s a stain, I can’t help but wonder what made it. It is kind of off-putting.
- Shawn (1/5): Expensive - Was charged twice.
- Teresa (7/5): -
- Linda (10/5): -
- Amy (10/5): Definitely will stay there again. - Very clean! Older property but nicely updated. Staff very friendly. Good breakfast. Great price! Carpet could be replaced or use a good cleaning. But it’s carpet. I don’t go barefooted anyways.
- Darrel (9/5): -
- Scarlett (9/5): - Clean. Spacious Staff
- Tracy (8/5): - Clean and pet friendly Could have had more green space
- Patrick (9/5): my stay was enjoyable - Breakfast was good, quiet, convenient location Staying longer
- Tyler (3/5): -
- Guest (5/5): -
- Mary (7/5): Tge mexican restaurant was awesome - No breakfast
- Jeremy (6/5): Chambre grande et très propre. - Chambre propre et grande. Lits confortables. Douche fonctionnelle. Petit déjeuner classique avec du choix (gaufres, omelette, bacon, biscuits)très correct. La clientèle est plutôt professionnelle ( routier) et donc très calme. Le bruit de la route car mal isolé au niveau de la porte, une des deux machine à glace défaillance et la piscine hors d’usage.
- Dave (8/5): Very nice and comfortable - Staff was great, very helpful, good breakfast, rooms were clean, spacious bathroom/vanity area Pillows
- Liz (8/5): Affordable hotel with decent property management. - The location was right off the highway. Property had a restaurant next to it. Clean room. There was nothing that I didn't like.
- Halliburton (8/5): - It was very convenient for our trip, nice lady working the front desk, room was comfortable.Very easy to check in and out. I will book again if I come this way to stay again. Great price for a place to sleep.It was also nice to have the Mexican restaurant right there almost attached to the hotel Not that it would ever be a deal breaker but, the breakfast area could be a little larger. It was quite crowded but, that could have been that everyone was wanting breakfast at the same time.
- Avant (9/5): -
- Curtis (10/5): - Everything it was good and clean and the people were very professional and polite Nothing
- Karen (8/5): Stay here! Bring headphones or earplugs. - Comfy bed, great linens and towels, very clean, awesome shower, large bathroom in 108, all was awesome except… noisy neighbors! Thin walls and neighbors who are up late and up early, loud talking, laughing and coughing (covid?). Called the desk after enduring after midnight and at 6:39 am. Very disinterested, laughed it off, finally asked front desk to ask revelers ti be quiet . He must have, because after getting noisier for a fee minutes things calmed down. I realize that guests do what they want, but stressing that folks come to primarily sleep, being quiet as a request doesn’t seem like a stretch for a hotel.
- Ruth (9/5): -
- Karen (10/5): -
- Rhonda (9/5): - Convenient Loud parking lot
- Sandra (10/5): -
- Debra (9/5): Definitely would stay again!! - Surprised and delighted at how clean and spacious and comfortable this room was!!
- Joseph (10/5): I would definitely stay here again! - The first thing that struck me was how clean the lobby was when I checked in. The front desk receptionist was smiling & very efficient. Not a thing!
- Tracy (7/5): Friendly staff, - Nice , clean and dog friendly Could be more areas to walk your dog
- Melissa (10/5): - Great selection for most people. Appreciated the gluten free options Please offer non-dairy milk.
- Lorraine (9/5): - Easy to get to the room as long as you are on the ground floor. Otherwise there are stairs to the second floor.
- Tiffany (10/5): -
- jonathan (9/5): -
- Adriana (5/5): . - It was ok , convenient location It was ok , my fridge / freezer in the room did not work it was broken , my shower was stopped up and wouldn’t drain . When I first got in I pulled the pillows off and a black spider crawled from under the pillows
- Daphenie (8/5): -
- Daphenie (8/5): -
- Tommy (10/5): -
- Lauren (8/5): - Close to everything, breakfast
- Stanley (9/5): -
- Biggs (7/5): -
- Lorraine (8/5): -
- Janie1147 (7/5): -
- William (9/5): -
- Brenda (10/5): - The rooms were very clean and the staff was very polite
- Hall (10/5): - Best Western really worked hard to find me a room for two nights that I booked with booking.com for some reason they never let Best Western know I was staying there for two nights and had paid. So I learned to always call the motel and check even if you get several emails saying everything's been confirmed I used booking.com and booking.com didn't even let the Best Western hotel know that I had booked a two nights with them. So I was very happy that Best Western was able to find me a room
- Lola (2/5): Wasn’t happy with the hotel, would appreciate a refund - Not much, breakfast bar ok One Lamp didn’t work, fridge didn’t get cold, had to throw away what be bought,chairs worn out uncomfortable, plug in by bed sparked when attempted to use, mattresses worn out uncomfortable,
- Angela (9/5): - Desk clerk was extremely helpful, especially in providing recommendations for places to eat. Close to the main road, so heard lots of ca, truck and emergency vehicle noise.
- Debra (10/5): - Great location Person beating a drum at 2am first night. Truck alarm going off 3 night.
- John (10/5): - Always clean, friendly staff, good value. I stay here every time I'm in Cookeville.
- Moritz (9/5): - Super freundliches Personal. Zimmer okay, für Dienstreisen absolut in Ordnung. Frühstück ist etwas mager, aber erfüllt die Erwartungen. Zimmer sind etwas dunkel.
- Jeff (8/5): Would stay here again - Staff and location was great.
- Denise (8/5): Clean and comfortable. Staff are awesome. -
- Kelly (10/5): - So clean and comfortable! Great location! Everything about the room met our expectations. Some of the outlets didn't work, which made it difficult to charge our devices.
- Daphenie (8/5): -
- Shaquille (10/5): -
- Christina (10/5): -
- Tina (9/5): The breakfast was hot and delicious. It was quiet and very clean. The staff was super nice and helpful - It was very clean. The rooms were spacious! The staff was friendly No elevator! It was ok though. Just a short flight of stairs
- Dixon (10/5): -
- Tori Ann (10/5): The is all around the place to stay!!!!!! - The staff was super friendly!!!! The property was very clean!!!! ABSOLUTELY NO UNEXPECTED VISITORS 🪳thank goodness!!!!
- Janet (8/5): - Breakfast was ok. They actually had walnuts for the oatmeal and real orange juice. Coffee was a ailable all day in the lobby. Our room smelled a bit musty, but our friend’s room right next door did not.
- Thomas (9/5): - Check in clerk very helpful. Convenient mexican restraunt next door was very good & quick. Pet friendly room was accessible on bottom floor The free breakfast had nothing with 30 mins left
- Keith (8/5): -
- Barbara (9/5): It was great, we'd stay again. - Motel was easy to get in and out of. The room was clean, well lit. We had a problem with the TV, but all it needed was new batteries for the remote. Lisa on the front desk changed them and was apologetic about the problem. We didn't eat the breakfast so we can't address that. Needed two people available for check-in during the time when people are getting off the road (5-6 p.m.) I was fourth in line and three people came in after me. The receptionist was working as fast and carefully as she could.
- Brooke (9/5): -
- James (8/5): -
- Douglas (7/5): -
- Nathan (10/5): -
- ALEXANDER (6/5): -
- Michael (8/5): - Mostly everything. The bed was uncomfortable, it felt like the springs were coming through and I have a bad back and I hurt all night.
- Elizabeth (9/5): Nice - It was clean and comfortable The tub did not work correctly
- Steve (9/5): -
- Donna (8/5): -
- Deborah (10/5): -
- Brilynne (7/5): - It was decent ! No bugs and decent room The towels weren’t clean.
- Teresa T (7/5): Would be happy to stay there again but would call ahead to find out if have bought better pillows. - Breakfast good for hotel type, fresh fruit above average. Seems like they are in process up upgrading snd room design excellent with good spacing for privacy and function. Pillows were terrible. King bed should have king pillows. Number was okay at 4 but light fill snd didn’t even seem full enough to meet usual standard size. Will need to continue their upgrade by replacing upholstered chair and rug.
- MaKenna (8/5): -
- Gina (8/5): -
- Norman (9/5): -
- Julie (8/5): - GREAT SPOT FOR A 1 NIGHT LAYOVER. IN A HIGH TRAFFIC AREA.
- shirley (10/5): -
- Carmen (10/5): - Property well kept and clean
- Robert (8/5): - This location felt very secure and the staff was very attentive and friendly. The only thing that we did not like was the bathtub would not plug so I could give the little one a bath before we left this morning
- Sampler (10/5): - Clean N/A
- Jeffery (9/5): -
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