Parkside boutique salon
Evenings bring a relaxed salon rhythm, from golden-hour lobby gatherings to calm nightcaps overlooking World's Fair Park.
“Large historic maps of the Knoxville area complement modern decor in the hotel’s 82 high-end guest rooms.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Custom Knoxville cartography and river-inspired slate tones frame views across the park.
Notable
Tailored concierge service and local golf-cart shuttles accompany Molton Brown bath amenities.
Notable
Adjoining Maker Exchange exhibits regional artisan crafts alongside locally poured Tennessee whiskeys.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
The hotel itself offers a first-rate luxury boutique experience: stylish, memorable, and lacking for nothing when it comes to comfort.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
World's Fair Park and the iconic Sunsphere sit right outside, with Market Square and the Knoxville Museum of Art a short stroll away.
The rooms
Understated rooms blend river-inspired blues, slate textures, and plush beds, with expansive windows framing green parkland or the downtown skyline.
The gym
- Gym
- Second-floor on-site fitness center.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
The Drawing Room
Blue velvet armchairs flank the marble bar, where bartenders pour Tennessee whiskey flights and serve Appalachian-inspired small plates.
How it began
Constructed for the 1982 World's Fair, the landmark structure was reimagined decades later into an intimate hotel celebrating regional craftsmanship.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.