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Best Western Thunderbird Motel

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi
Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 271
SAR 324 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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) | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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 | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN, 38501

What's nearby

  • Dogwood Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cookeville History Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cookeville Performing Arts Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tennessee Tech University - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cane Creek Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 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 center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A vending machine and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like high-speed internet. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, sofa beds, and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 36-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM–9 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • El Tapatio

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Sofa bed

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool sun 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 signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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 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 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

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–11:00 PM.

Is Best Western Thunderbird Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Thunderbird Motel located?

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

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Best Western Thunderbird Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice staff great room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean place to stay. I’ve stayed here before and was pleased then as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was very friendly and helpful enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff super nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a regular place for my family to stay while traveling!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a trip to see my son at TN Tech.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We felt for the price it was a very decent, clean place and the breakfast spread was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice place to stay!
Well kept older hotel with a decent breakfast, great staff, qnd a really good Mexican restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great easy stay staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good motel we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

LOKESHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Warm welcome and nice guest service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great location😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful check in person! Comfy bed, a great Mexican restaurant next door, with a delicious Pollo con Mole! Get ya some and sleep tight..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Amazing remodel!! I greatly enjoyed my stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

The staff was exemplary and so helpful. We will return just for the southern hospitality, but also the room was spacious and updated nicely. The bed was so comfortable, and there were no restrictions on the television channels. It was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the attached Mexican restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, clean safe and quiet facility. Overall good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is comfortable and quiet perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's obviously an older style motel, that has been updated very well, especially the bathrooms. The rooms seemed quiet, the beds were comfortable and overall the complex is clean and well kept. Breakfast was good, not great, but better than most motels. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and enjoyed the free breakfast. Liked that it's pet friendly even though there's really no grass for them to go potty on around the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This room was cleaner, more comfortable, and quieter than much more expensive places I have stayed. This is my Cookeville go to from now on.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The women at the desk were really nice and considerate with it being my first time booking a hotel I will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024