The Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Downtown is one of three hotels along Henley Street in the central part of town, located just one block south of the Knoxville Convention Center.
Hampton Inn Hotel near World’s Fair Park
Proximity to the convention center means the hotel is also very convenient for anyone headed to events at the World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, performances at the outdoor Tennessee Amphitheater or any of the annual festivals held at the World’s Fair Performance Lawn. .
Despite being on the southwest corner of central downtown Knoxville, the Hampton Inn and Suites is still within walking distance of major downtown attractions, about a 15-minute stroll to the restaurants of Market Square or performances at the Tennessee Theatre.

Nothing Fancy, But All You Really Need
As you’d expect from the brand, there’s nothing fancy about the Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Downtown, but it consistently gets great reviews from previous guests. The hotel has 85 guest rooms, including 30 “Studio Suites” that have a bit more space and a sofa bed. On-site amenities include a fitness room, indoor pool and daily buffet breakfast. Free waffles for everybody!
Within Walking Distance
Here’s a list of the Knoxville attractions most “walkable” from the Hampton Inn and Suites Knoxville Downtown, with approximate walking times:
- Knoxville Convention Center (0.2 miles to the entrance, 5-10 minutes)
- World’s Fair Exhibition Hall (0.5 miles to the entrance on the park side of the building)
- World’s Fair Performance Lawn (0.4 miles, 10 minutes)
- Tennessee Amphitheater (0.4 miles)