Best Western Thunderbird Motel

900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501 US

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2.5 Star Property Near Cookeville History Museum

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4.0/5

Based on 458 guest reviews

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Swimming pool
Free wired internet
Free WiFi
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Stair-free path to entrance
24-hour fitness facilities
Free buffet breakfast
Free breakfast
Free self parking

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01/02/2025 - 01/03/2025

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Verified Reviews of Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:

"Room was very clean and staff was very nice."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

I appreciate they able to give us a first floor room It was clean. Bed very comfortable. The staff very friendly. Good breakfast Will stay again when we come to Cookevville three times a year.

David H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

31-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed May 29 to Thu May 30 2024 at a $92.00 average nightly rate.

"Clean, easy location, nice staff and breakfast."

Overall Score4.0/ 5

Had to do an emergency stay as tornadoes were close by. I had my two dogs, got a nice ground floor room and ate dinner at a very good Japanese restaurant down the street. Room was clean and quiet. Nice, helpful staff and nice breakfast.

Laura Y. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

16-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 07 to Wed May 08 2024 at a $92.00 average nightly rate.

"Clean and easy."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

This is a Best Western where you can still park outside your private entrance and load in. A big help when you have two dogs. Place was clean and comfortable.

Laura Y. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from

12-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 07 to Wed May 08 2024 at a $92.00 average nightly rate.

"Very clean and nice place to stay."

Overall Score5.0/ 5

Enjoyed our visit very much.

Nathan T. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from

20-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 15 to Sun Feb 18 2024 at a $80.00 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Best Western Thunderbird Motel in Cookeville, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dogwood Park and Cookeville History Museum. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cookeville Performing Arts Center and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Cookeville Depot Museum.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at El Tapatio serving guests of Best Western Thunderbird Motel. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Dogwood Park - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Cookeville History Museum - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Cookeville Performing Arts Center - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Cookeville Depot Museum - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Tennessee Tech University - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Willow Place Convention Center - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Cane Creek Park - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Hooper Eblen Center - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Golden Eagle Golf Club - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Ironwood Golf Course - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
Arabian Dream Lake - 11.2 km / 7 mi
White Plains Golf Course - 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Baxter Flea Market - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Southern Hills Golf Course - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi
Baxter City Park - 13.6 km / 8.5 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Thunderbird Motel is Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 115.4 km / 71.7 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Green Sustainability

Linen reuse and light housekeeping for extended stays, LED lighting

Amenities / Features

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Vending machine
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Swimming pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Free wired internet
Free WiFi
Designated smoking areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Braille or raised signage
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking
24-hour fitness facilities
Free buffet breakfast

Total number of rooms - 76

Professional property host/manager
No rollaway/extra beds available

Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Express check-out
Free breakfast
Handrails in stairways
Business center
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Daily
Coffee/tea in common areas
Laundry facilities
Free self parking
Elevator
Conference space
Fitness facilities
Pool sun loungers
Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Airport & Shuttle Information

National Airport BNA 80 miles, approximately 1-hour

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Free hot breakfast

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with an 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats, birds, etc) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $20 per day with a $100 per week maximum.

Parking Info

Free onsite self-parking with ample space for oversize vehicles

Internet / WiFI

Free Wi-Fi

Misc Fees / Policies

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.

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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.
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.

Cleaning Policies

Best Western We Care Clean

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)

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