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BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel

900 South Jefferson Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501
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BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel
Ranked #10 of 16 hotels in Cookeville
3.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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mesa az
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This is a terrific stop west of Nashville. It's about a half mile off the highway at Exit 287. Double rate about $55 plus $15 for one dog or $20 for two. Extremely well maintained, the rooms are large and clean and there is a large and well lit grassy area. There is also a nice fitness center on site.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

In town for a family reunion. Upon checking-in i was greeted by Milly who was a great help with info on eateries and navigating my way around town. Although i spent most of the time with family, it was great being able to come "home" to my own bed in the evenings. SO comfortable, slept like a baby. Spotless rooms.... More

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Prairie du Chien, WI
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

We arrived late afternoon for a long-standing reservation after driving 500+ miles - BUT, we couldn't even find a parking spot on the Motel's property to check in!.. EVERY Parking spot was filled, MOST with boat trailers which had dozens of extension cords running to exterior outlets and rooms. There were ALSO boat trailers hitched to vehicles parked in the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

my husband and I called on a friday evening to plan a get away for a saturday night arrival. We were assisted by Millie at the front desk and she was so kind and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. We had a very nice time as this location is close to any kind of restaurant you may want... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011

I am writing this review to warm others about this hotel. While on a business trip I stay at this Best Western for 2 nights. Both me and my business partner had bed bug bites just about all over our body. Very unpleasant.

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Thunderbird01, Manager at BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel, responded to this review
22 August 2011

I am truely sorry that you thought you had been bitten by bed bugs. Your father called me about this problem and we had Orkin to come and check the room and again they wrote a statement saying there was no signs of bed bugs. Your father has the copy of the inspection for the room from Orkin. Again I... More

Mountain Home, Arkansas
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011

In what could have been a beautiful night's sleep, turned out to be miserable. I scratched, itched and was bitten all night by bedbugs. The room itself was really nice, but why pay $72 for a bed I can't sleep on. The night time auditor initially credited my credit card for a refund, then I just found out today, they... More

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Thunderbird01, Manager at BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel, responded to this review
8 August 2011

When the guest checked out we immediately had Orkin go in and check the room as we always do when we have a customer complaint. They never have and still have not found ANY sign of bedbugs in ANY of our rooms. We had him write a statement to send to the guest. I can only assume she might have... More

Kansas City, MO
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2011

Just stayed for 1 night, clean comfortable room. Older style especially the bathroom but in good shape. Not going to rate the place low just because the bathroom tile was an old style. Has an outdoor pool, didnt use it but saw others in it. Within walking distance of several restaurants including one right on property. A nice place, would... More

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Thunderbird01, Manager at BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel, responded to this review
8 August 2011

Thank you for the kind words about our hotel. More

Tinley Park, Illinois
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2011
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Old hotel. Haven't seen a hair dryer like that since the 70's. Pool completely unusable- film on top of water leaves on bottom.

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Thunderbird01, Manager at BEST WESTERN Thunderbird Motel, responded to this review
21 June 2011

I'm sorry your stay wasn't to the satisfaction that we strive to reach for all our guest. We have received a lot of compliments on our retro hairdryers. The pool was not opened at the time of your visit. It was in the process of being filled and making sure everything was in working order after being closed all winter.... More

Knoxville, Tennessee
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2011

Not much to say here. It was a hotel room with 2 beds. We watched TV, took showers, got up the next day and went home. Also, it is pet friendly. They overlooked one critical element in being pet friendly-there is no place to walk your dog. I don't know about your dog, mine has been taught not to potty... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2010

The staff was so helpful making the stay perfect in everyway from clean and fresh rooms,the bed was so confortable.internet connection great.The food avalabe was great,in everyway the pool,closeness to the interstate was great,top value for the money.Tes staff is always ready to make right any problem that might happen,YES a real hidden value this motel would give AAA RATED... More

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  • Best Western Cookeville
  • Cookeville Best Western
Address: 900 South Jefferson Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501
Price range (per night):* S$90 - 95

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