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Best Western Thunderbird Motel

855-229-5934
900 South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Pool
Parking

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About this property

Best Western Thunderbird Motel is a 2.5-star hotel located in Cookeville, Tennessee. The property sits within a 5-minute drive of Dogwood Park and the Cookeville History Museum, with the Cookeville Performing Arts Center 1.9 miles away and the Cookeville Depot Museum 2.1 miles distant. Guests consistently rate the location highly at 5 out of 5 stars based on over 1,000 reviews.

The motel offers 76 air-conditioned rooms, including 15 suites, each equipped with a refrigerator, LED television, pillowtop bed, and sofa bed. Rooms feature private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Wireless internet access is available for an additional charge, along with cable programming. Guest comfort ratings average 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM. On-site dining is available at El Tapatio restaurant. The property features an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness center for guest use. Additional amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, conference space, 24-hour front desk service, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. The hotel is wheelchair accessible throughout, with designated accessible parking, pathways, and registration desk. The overall guest rating is 4.3 out of 5 across 1,001 reviews, with 79.9% of guests recommending the property.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends until midnight; check-out is 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome based on room availability, with up to two dogs per room permitted at 80 pounds each. Additional pet types may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet fees are $20 per day with a $100 weekly maximum. The nearest airport, Nashville International Airport (BNA), is approximately 80 miles away.

Location & nearby attractions

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.
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
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
Baxter Public Library - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi

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

Rooms

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.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

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.

Amenities & features

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

Getting here

National Airport BNA 80 miles, approximately 1-hour
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Free onsite self-parking with ample space for oversize vehicles

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • 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.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

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

Know before you go

  • 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.