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Best Western Thunderbird Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Cookeville with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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Relax in our welcoming lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating, and a small bar area.
Two double beds with white bedding and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with blue curtains.
Relax in a stylish room with a sofa, armchairs, and a flat-screen TV.
Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, sofa, and coffee table.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and a serene atmosphere.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is 1.976.762 ₫
2.367.172 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN, 38501

What's nearby

  • Cookeville History Museum - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cookeville Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tennessee Tech University - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cane Creek Park - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Cummins Falls State Park - 25 min drive - 22.6 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
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities and a 24-hour gym at Best Western Thunderbird Motel. The on-site Mexican cuisine restaurant, El Tapatio, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a lift and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as high-speed Internet. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, sofa beds and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 36-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • El Tapatio

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 36 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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; cash is not accepted
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Thunderbird Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

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

As of 12 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Thunderbird Motel on 20 Jul 2025 start from 1.976.762 ₫, 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.

Is Best Western Thunderbird Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Thunderbird Motel located?

Situated in Cookeville, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Dogwood Park, Cookeville History Museum and Cookeville Performing Arts Center. Cookeville Depot Museum and Tennessee Tech University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Best Western Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Wonderful place to stay Low key quiet n afordable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Convenient location, close to several restaurants, adequate parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Clean place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice room. Comfortable bed. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Hot breakfast, pet friendly, quiet, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Among the cleanest hotels in the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

A clean place for a good price!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Nice to have adjoining rooms. Quiet and convenient location. Lots of parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Friendly staff, good breakfast, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Very crowded parking. Nice clean pool. Clean updated, renovated room w laminate floors. Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10

While spacious and clean, it could use some additional updates. Overall, it was nice for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Comfortable bed, great price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

This property could really use some updating, but other than that, it was a pretty decent stay. The front desk staff were so friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Basic breakfast with eggs, sausage, waffles, cereal, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We have stayed here multiple times. Always clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Repeat customer. Always clean and quiet with a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

It was clean and safe. Furnishings and interior were a bit outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice and clean place to stay. I’ve stayed here before and was pleased then as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice clean renovated room. But it needs a new bed. Otherwise service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very clean nice staff great room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Enjoyed our stay at the Best Western Thunderbird Hotel. Staff was excellent and the rooms were great. Thank You!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very clean and comfortable room. Staff was friendly, polite and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Area was sketchy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice room. I arrived early to my destination, called to see if I could check in early. Very helpful in accommodating my request. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025