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8.2

491 reviews

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

900 South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, 38501, Tennessee, United States

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Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Welcome to the Best Western Thunderbird Motel in Cookeville, Tennessee! This charming 3-star motel is conveniently located just 1.6mi from the city center, making it the perfect base for exploring all that Cookeville has to offer. With its excellent reviews and affordable starting price of just $72, this motel is a fantastic choice for budget-conscious travelers.

The Best Western Thunderbird Motel offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast, included in your stay. Take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, perfect for cooling off and relaxing after a day of sightseeing. Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the motel, and enjoy the convenience of free parking. The motel also features a restaurant and a fitness center, so you can indulge in a good meal and stay active during your stay.

With 491 reviews, the Best Western Thunderbird Motel has a proven track record of providing excellent service and comfortable accommodations. Guests praise the motel's cleanliness, friendly staff, and convenient location. Whether you're visiting Cookeville for business or pleasure, the Best Western Thunderbird Motel is a fantastic choice for your stay.

When you stay at the Best Western Thunderbird Motel, you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure! This pet-friendly motel welcomes pets upon request, although charges may apply. So, you don't have to worry about leaving your beloved four-legged family members behind.

Beat the summer heat and take a refreshing dip in the motel's seasonal outdoor pool. It's the perfect spot to cool down and relax after a day of exploring Cookeville. So, grab your swimsuit and enjoy some quality pool time during your stay.

For a delicious dining experience, you don't have to go far. The Best Western Thunderbird Motel features an on-site restaurant called El Tapatio. This family-friendly Mexican restaurant offers a diverse menu that will satisfy all appetites. So, whether you're craving tacos, enchiladas, or sizzling fajitas, you can indulge in a tasty meal without leaving the comfort of the motel.

With its comfortable accommodations, excellent service, and pet-friendly policy, the Best Western Thunderbird Motel is an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers visiting Cookeville, Tennessee. Whether you're seeking a relaxing getaway or an adventure-filled exploration of the city, this motel has everything you need for a memorable stay. Book your room today and get ready to experience Southern hospitality at its best!

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

King Suite with Jetted Tub / Non-Smoking in Best Western Thunderbird Motel

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Suite, Jetted Tub

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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This air-conditioned suite includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Two Queen Room - Pet Friendly / Non-Smoking in Best Western Thunderbird Motel

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Room - 2 Queen, Pets Allowed

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Pillow Top Mattress, Microwave And Refrigerator, High includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width.

Two Queen Bed Suite / Non-Smoking in Best Western Thunderbird Motel

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Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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This air-conditioned suite includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.

Two Queen Room - Disability Access / Smoking in Best Western Thunderbird Motel

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible, Smoking Allowed

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Smoking allowed

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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This air-conditioned quadruple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

Two Queen Room / Non Smoking in Best Western Thunderbird Motel

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Two Queen Beds

 2 Queen Bedroom - Disability Access/Non-Smoking in Best Western Thunderbird Motel

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Accessibility - 2 Queen, Bathtub, Nonsmoking.

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King Room, Accessible, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Smoking not allowed

Refrigerator

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King Room - Pet-Friendly/Non-Smoking in Best Western Thunderbird Motel

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King Room, Pets Allowed

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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More details

King Suite / Non-Smoking in Best Western Thunderbird Motel

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Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

x8

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x5

More details

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King Room, Smoking Allowed

1 King Size Bed

Smoking allowed

Refrigerator

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King Room - Non-Smoking in Best Western Thunderbird Motel

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

x4

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x3

More details

Show 4 photos

Room - 2 Queen, Smoking Allowed

2 Queen Size Beds

Smoking allowed

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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Guest reviews

8.2

491 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Phil

9.1

May 2025

The room was good, carpetting in the main section, beds comfortable and clean, shower good. Breakfast was good, varied each day from sausage(which was very tasty)or bacon and eggs, to waffles, various cereals, toast, bagels, yogurts and various jams. A big thank you tou Jennifer at breakfast for her friendlyness. Paul on the desk when we arrived and the young lady on the desk in the afternoons, sorry never got your name but helped me sign in to the Best Western reward program,all a credit to your company.

If i could be petty sausage gravy at breakfast and a staffs knowledge of the local bus service would have been good, luckily i had the uber app. Local bar would have been good.

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Jen

9.1

June 2025

The hotel was very close to the highway W40 that we needed and we parked right at ground floor in front of our room. The bed was very comfortable and AC worked really well in this hot weather. Bonus was hotel located next to an excellent and reasonable Mexico restaurant. We ordered a takeout and just walked to the next door of hotel entrance to pick it up, super nice!! We will stay here again on the way back.

The floor wasn’t clean, but I understood we had a pet friendly room. We just had to wash our dog after this trip.

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Chris

9.1

August 2024

The location was great, easy to get back to I40. The room was larger than most , 2 sinks in the bathroom. Very clean. Parking right outside the door , easy to unload and reload in the morning. Air conditioner was quiet . Breakfast was good lots to choose from and well presented. The pool was old but very clean the water was a good temperature.

The rooms are pet friendly, but there is little space to walk the dog to potty. I did find some green space at the far end of the building. Once again Booking.com failed to notify I was travelling with a pet and requested a ground floor room, so there were additional charges.

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Sayrahn

9.1

July 2024

The hotel is easily accessible, clean, has plenty of pillow, towels and kleenex. The pool is large, and water is cold for those hot days. There is a Mexican restaurant that shares a parking lot with the hotel, that is large, has great staff and delicious food. It was nice to check in, hang out a pool, then simply walk to the restaurant to eat.

They really need to update the chairs at the pool area, you are sitting on metal when you utilize them. The breakfast area was clean but there is not enough food put out, and no one is circulating to check the quantities. When the worker did come out and was told about there being no milk, no eggs, no biscuits, and no sausage or bacon, she continued to wipe the counter and did not try to replenish the food, so we opted for Hardees on day 2.

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Thatchh

9.1

June 2025

I got a ground floor walk-in room which made it easy to unload my motorcycle. The room was very clean and everything worked. The bed was comfortable. They have a decent fitness room and a nice pool. The included breakfast was one of the better ones I've had on this trip. There is a Mexican restaurant on the property and the food was quite good. Other types of restaurants were close by. They gave me rags to wipe the bugs off my bike.

No complaints.

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Roy

10

March 2024

Obviously a very recent renovation as everything looked new. The room was very clean and the carpet showed no wear at all. Towels and linens also appeared new and were large and absorbent. The complimentary breakfast was surprisingly good with hot scrambled egg patties and hot bacon, various prepackaged Danish, yogurt and four flavors of Gluten Free cereal. The latter was a really unexpected and appreciated item as I have celiac disease.

If I could fault anything, the shower had reduced water pressure, although it was adequate. I don't know if this is a local requirement for water conservation

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Karen

9.1

March 2025

Nicely updated motel. Rooms were comfortable and nicely furnished. The bed was comfortable, which we really appreciate. Staff was great, friendly and helpful. Definitely a great place to stay as we were passing through.

The bathroom smelled very smoky. Not sure if someone had recently smoked in there or was smoking next door but it was rough. We kept the door closed and the fan running and it did smell better the next morning.

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Barry

9.1

April 2025

Property was very clean and neat. The rooms were large and it even had a double sink in the bathroom. Bed and pillows were comfortable. The lady at breakfast was very friendly and did an excellent job of keeping items available and area clean. There is even a restaurant on the property which came in handy after a long day on the road.

Ice machine was out of order, otherwise nothing else to say.

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Kathryn

10

April 2025

We had a King room with a comfortable chair and footstool on the ground floor. There were double sinks and the bath area had been newly tiled. It was nice being able to park the car right outside the door, as we were only staying one night. We also enjoyed the Mexican restaurant across the parking lot. There was a good selection for breakfast, including gluten-free cereal.

Nothing!

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Jean

8.2

May 2024

The breakfast was quite varied. Hot and cold options, and very happy there was fresh fruit. Room was nicely appointed, good toiletries. Very good Mexican restaurant right outside.

The only negative was the musty "hotel smell". Also, the online photo was inaccurate and we couldn't tell that it was a motel rather than a hotel. The listing heading stated hotel, but that was probably the fault of the booking site rather than the motel itself.

Restaurants

El Tapatio

Cuisines

  • Mexican

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Best Western Thunderbird Motel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Does Best Western Thunderbird Motel have accommodations for guests with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at the Best Western Thunderbird Motel. However, please note that there may be charges applied for bringing a pet.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

When you book a stay at Best Western Thunderbird Motel, you can access your room from 03:00 PM and should leave by 11:00 AM.

Can guests park for free at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

Yes, the Best Western Thunderbird Motel offers free public parking on site. Reservations for parking are not required.

What are the rates at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

The base price for Best Western Thunderbird Motel starts at $72. Do note, the cost might change depending on room preferences and dates. To see the actual prices, input your desired dates.

What types of rooms does Best Western Thunderbird Motel offer?

The Best Western Thunderbird Motel offers a variety of room options. These include King Suites with jetted tubs, 2 Queen Bedrooms with disability access, King Rooms with and without smoking options, Two Queen Rooms that are pet-friendly or have disability access, and King Suites. The rooms are all 301 sqft in size and can accommodate between 2 and 4 adults, with beds ranging from King size to 2 Queen size beds.

What activities does Best Western Thunderbird Motel offer?

Guests at Best Western Thunderbird Motel can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can relax and soak up the sun by the outdoor swimming pool, which offers beach chairs and loungers for added comfort. For those who want to stay active, there is a fitness center available where guests can workout and keep fit.

In terms of dining options, guests can enjoy delicious Mexican cuisine at the on-site restaurant, El Tapatio. This family-friendly restaurant offers a variety of dishes to satisfy everyone's taste buds.

Additionally, there is a business center available for guests who need to attend to work-related matters during their stay.

Overall, guests at Best Western Thunderbird Motel have access to a range of amenities that cater to their leisure and dining needs, allowing them to have a pleasant and enjoyable stay.

Is there a swimming pool at Best Western Thunderbird Motel?

The Best Western Thunderbird Motel has one pool available. The pool is located outdoors, and it is seasonal, meaning it is open only during certain times of the year.

Does Best Western Thunderbird Motel feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the Best Western Thunderbird Motel has a restaurant on site called El Tapatio. The restaurant offers Mexican cuisine and has a family-friendly ambiance.

Does Best Western Thunderbird Motel accept credit cards?

Yes, Best Western Thunderbird Motel accepts credit cards. They accept American Express, Mastercard, Discover, and Visa. Cash payment is not accepted.