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#3 of 7 hotels in Dandridge
Location
4.2
Cleanliness
4.4
Service
4.1
Value
4.2

Jefferson Inn is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Dandridge, offering a budget friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.

Close to some of Dandridge's most popular landmarks, such as Tinsley-Bible Drugstore (2.0 mi) and Revolutionary War Graveyard (2.0 mi), Jefferson Inn is a great destination for tourists.

Rooms at Jefferson Inn offer a flat screen TV and air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi.

A 24 hour front desk is one of the conveniences offered at this hotel. A pool and free breakfast will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Jefferson Inn, free parking is available.

While in Dandridge be sure to experience local oyster favorites at Captain's Galley Seafood.

There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular marinas such as Mountain Harbor Marina, Lighthouse Pointe Marina, and Swann's Marina.

Enjoy your stay in Dandridge!

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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Self-serve laundry
Parking
Wifi
Vending machine
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Air conditioning
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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2.0 of 5 stars
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Bob Vinci wrote a review Jan 2024
Indianapolis, Indiana16 contributions
Room was clean. Easy check-in. Noisy, could hear every movement from the room above. Towels were like sandpaper, and fairly small. Not much in the way of convenience items (soap, shampoo, etc). Breakfast was a JOKE, 2 types of cold cereal, a few packages of quick oats, coffee, and juice. Thats it. Probably the worst excuse for a "breakfast" offering I have seen at any of the places I stay at. Probably would choose a different place next time.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Jan 4, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for your stay at our hotel. We are really sorry for the breakfast issue and forwarded your concerns to the management for review. Sorry about this time. We will surely take care of the breakfast next time you visit us. Please visit us again. Sincerely, Hotel Manager
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Donna W wrote a review Dec 2023
Sevierville, Tennessee1 contribution
Our truck was in the shop and we had no way home so got a room here. Room was nice, big, comfy, king size bed and very quiet and peaceful. Got up early to go eat breakfast, ( my husband is a diabetic and recently spent almost 2 months in the hospital), so reg meals are a must for him. They literally had 1 pack of instant grits, no butter; 6 packs of instant oatmeal, dry cereal, juice and coffee, that's it. No milk, no bread for toast, no fruit, nothing, and i think the maintenance man was the only one there. By the way, this was , at 7 am. Around 9, i walked over to shoney's and got some food because i knew we would be sitting at shop most of the day and my husband needed to eat. How hard is it to go to the store and at least buy a loaf of bread and a gallon of milk, something.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Dec 15, 2023
Dear Donna, Thank you for sharing your recent stay at our hotel. We're glad to hear that you found our room spacious, comfortable, and conducive to a peaceful night's rest during your unexpected stop. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience caused by the limited breakfast offerings during your visit. Providing a satisfying breakfast, especially for guests with specific dietary needs, is important to us, and we regret that we fell short of your expectations in this regard. Your feedback about the breakfast selection and the lack of essential items has been taken seriously, and we'll address this matter promptly with our team to ensure improvements are made. We appreciate your understanding and proactive approach in seeking alternative options. Your feedback is invaluable and will assist us in enhancing our services for future guests. We hope to have another opportunity to provide you with a more fulfilling experience on your next trip. Warm regards, Hotel Manager
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David N wrote a review Oct 2023
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Was travelling to Blacksburg VA for football game. It was extremely late and we had decided we could not travel any further. I called and got a room at 3:30 am to get a few hours sleep before resuming our travels. Manager up front was questioning me about why my family was up that late and why I didn't just sleep in my car! When we opened the hallway door, an immediate smell of marijuana hit us! As we got to our room, I thought there must have been a party in there right before us as the room smelled like cigarettes and weed! We got 3 hours sleep-very restless as the smells kept hitting us in the face everytime we turned. Needless to say, will NEVER return to stay here again!!
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip: buy a couple of cans of air spray-or better yet, pay more to stay elsewhere!!
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Responded Oct 16, 2023
Dear Guest, Thanks for your comments. I regret that we couldn't completely satisfy because of the issues mentioned in your review, which made your stay unpleasant. We take real pride in our hotel, and I apologize if we let you down. We are addressing your observations point by point for further improvement and you shall definitely see the difference during your next visit. We await your earliest next trip to our area and promise a nice stay with us. Sincerely, Hotel Manager
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SCB951 wrote a review Oct 2023
Austin, Texas154 contributions72 helpful votes
The facility proudly displays a sign stating that it has 8.2/10 rating on Hotels.com. That gives the impression that it will be a good experience. That was far from the case. Parking was difficult, place was smelly, rooms were smaller than normal, the door to the room was difficult to close, the beds were double size (queen is common), and the beds were very uncomfortable. The place advertises that it provides breakfast. We went for the breakfast and found that ONLY Fruit Loops cereal was offered. NOTHING ELSE!. Coffee was not good. We asked the desk attendant about the breakfast. He stated, "We only offer Fruit Loops". Very misleading advertisement. We went to another hotel on the same street the next day (Holiday Inn Express). That one was also rated in the 8 range on Hotels.com. That one was exceptional compared to this property. I cannot help but question the credibility of the ratings for this property.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Responded Oct 16, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review! We're sorry to hear that you didn't receive the level of service we strive to provide to all of our guests. Please know that we are taking this feedback very seriously, and we will be addressing it with our team. We hope you will give us another chance in the future! Sincerely, Hotel Manager
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An0nyMs wrote a review Oct 2023
Tucson, Arizona1451 contributions466 helpful votes
I hope my single room costs less than $115 during the week (I was here Saturday night) because this place isn't worth the price. The room itself was comfortable. The bed was great: firm but with a soft top. The Wi-Fi was strong though not particularly fast. The location, up a hill from the highway, was quiet. One problem was the two staff members I "interacted" with. The woman who checked me in never smiled or welcomed me; she was almost mechanical. At breakfast, a man in a t-shirt and baseball cap was standing by the coffee machine. I said good morning to him and he just stared at me. The breakfast was the skimpiest I've ever seen: two kinds of airy cold cereal (fruit loops and oat o's, milk, juice and coffee. I've included a photo of my complete meal... pathetic! Unless you need to stay in Dandridge, I'd bet there are better places somewhere else along I-40.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Responded Oct 2, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay. We appreciate your comments about the comfort of the room, the quality of the bed, and the quiet location. However, we apologize for the issues you encountered with the staff's unfriendliness during check-in and breakfast. Providing warm and welcoming service is essential to us, and we regret that your experience did not reflect this. We also apologize for the limited breakfast options and any inconvenience this caused. We will use your input to improve our offerings and guest experience. We hope you might consider staying with us again in the future, and we will strive to provide a more pleasant and satisfying visit. Sincerely, Hotel Manager
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Brittany S wrote a review Jul 2023
Emmaus, Pennsylvania53 contributions23 helpful votes
Not bad for a short stay. Big dog friendly and staff was very nice and helpful. Rooms were clean but dated a little. We just stayed tone night as a pit stop but would come back if we travel that way again.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Responded Jul 21, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience during your short stay with us. We appreciate your feedback about the cleanliness and the friendly staff. Rest assured, we take guest comments seriously, and we are continuously working on updates to improve our rooms. We hope to welcome you back again if your travels bring you our way. Thank you for choosing our hotel! Sincerely, Hotel Manager.
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Sue A wrote a review Jul 2023
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina2 contributions
Got excellent prices through Booking.com Stayed at Jefferson Inn in Dandridge. It was clean, comfortable and quiet. Registration attendants were helpful and friendly. Limited breakfast available. Very busy motel.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Jul 4, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for your recent stay at our property. It's great to hear you liked our amenities and services. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the hospitality and appreciated the staff. We appreciate your positive overall observations.This will undoubtedly motivate us to provide even better service to our guests. We hope to see you soon for your next stay. Sincerely, Hotel Manager
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Thomas P wrote a review Mar 2023
1 contribution1 helpful vote
This hotel was very messy and dirty. The sheets and towels were crusty and tough. There were stains all over the place-on blankets, walls, and floors. There were holes in the walls. Also, very sketchy. The back door was always unlocked or wide open. We had a non-smoking room but it reeked of weed and cigarettes. The whole hotel did. Definitely don’t ever recommend going and definitely will never be going again
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Mar 22, 2023
Dear Thomas, I want to sincerely apologize about the inconvenience during your recent stay with us. Let us assure you we take these matters very seriously and are addressing them on priority. We truly value your business and hope that you will give us another chance the next time you are here. Sincerely, Hotel Manager
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Don E wrote a review May 2022
26 contributions4 helpful votes
We stayed here on our way back to NC. It's an older, but well maintained property. The room was clean & quiet. The continental breakfast was a bit sparse, but OK . We would stay here again if the opportunity arises.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Responded May 20, 2022
Hello Guest , Thanks for your stay at our property. Appreciate your feedback and telling us what you liked and also the areas where we can improve. We shall work further to improve the amenities and hospitality based on your observations.Hope to welcome you again soon, Sincerely, Hotel Manager.
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Carolyn Z wrote a review Apr 2022
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Jefferson Inn in Dandridge is just awful. Drive to the next exit to look for a night's rest. There is no elevator to get to the 2nd floor. Our rooms bedding was worn and dirty. The vent was loud and smelly air came out of it. The grassy area to walk our little dog was littered with garbage, plastic, cans and cigarette butts. Breakfast was substandard. Stale cold cereal was to be served using a common scoop. Milk also was served in a common pitcher. Disgusting.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Responded Apr 4, 2022
Dear Carolyn, I am distressed to see your comments. My apologies for the bad experience. We never want our guests to go back with an unpleasant experience. The entire points will be investigated and necessary actions will be taken. We are taking ample steps to ensure the comfort of our guests. You can be sure about a fine stay with us. Please visit us again. Sincerely, Hotel Manager
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$66 - $100 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesTennesseeDandridge
NUMBER OF ROOMS
42
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Inn
What are some of the property amenities at Jefferson Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Jefferson Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Jefferson Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Jefferson Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Jefferson Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Taste of Dandridge, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, and Captain's Galley Seafood.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Jefferson Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Jefferson Inn?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Jefferson Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Revolutionary War Graveyard (2.0 miles).
Is Jefferson Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.