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Mountain Empire Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers find mountain tranquility at this accessible retreat where staff are ready to help at any hour and scenic views come standard

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The Mountain Empire Motel offers a genuine mountain escape with practical amenities for a comfortable stay. Enjoy free self-parking, 24/7 front desk service, and stunning natural mountain scenery.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$92
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Room

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Mountain City is home to Mountain Empire Motel. Red Tail Mountain Golf Club and Red Tail Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tater Hill Plant Preserve and Elk Knob Gameland. Visit our Mountain City travel guide
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Map
1537 S Shady St, Mountain City, TN, 37683

What's nearby

  • Johnson County Community Hospital
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Johnson County Welcome Center and Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Roan Valley Commons
    1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Baseball Field
    1 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Heritage Hall Theater
    2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Poblano's Mexican Grill
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Burger King
    2 min drive
  • Bizzies Drive Thru Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive

About this property

Mountain Empire Motel

Property highlights
Mountain Empire Motel provides everything that you need.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
Room features
All guest rooms at Mountain Empire Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and shampoo

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Mountain Empire Motel Motel
Mountain Empire Motel Mountain City
Mountain Empire Motel Motel Mountain City

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Empire Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain Empire Motel?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Empire Motel on 14 Mar 2026 start from NZ$92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mountain Empire Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Empire Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mountain Empire Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Empire Motel located?

Situated in Mountain City, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Johnson County Community Hospital, Johnson County Welcome Center and Museum and Roan Valley Commons. Doe Mountain Recreation Area and Johnson County Public Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Mountain Empire Motel Reviews

4.8

4.0

Cleanliness

5.0

Amenities

4.8

Staff & service

4.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This isn't no fancy vacation stay hotel. But I knew that when I rented it. This town has two hotels and I promise you this is the better choice. I have reviews for both. Don't waste your time, money, or safety to try the other. Hands down all around to the staff here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Will try a different location next trip

The room was filthy. There was something sticky all over the table, there were lot's of long dark hairs all over the bathroom floor. The tub was dirty and the comforter had burn holes and was torn and older than I am probably and I am 61 years old. The bathroom counter had what appeared to be dried boogers on it. I did not expect a 3 or 4 star hotel and I have stayed at this location one time previously and it was not as bad, but this room was atrocious. The bed was pretty comfortable, the TV had a good selection of channels and the fridge and microwave worked as expected so there are positive things. The price is fair if the room had been cleaned properly. All of the furniture, lighting decor etc. is extremely outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled bad an was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quang Nhan

Good price!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Austin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eh
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marjorie

We were there for my brother in laws funeral. I wasn't up to staying so we drove home. The motel mgr said we needed to contact Expedia for a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, outdated but clean. Has semi truck parking that's out of the way [even though did not drive a truck here good to know].
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Phil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The desk attendant was very rude,he had to call multiple people to approve our reservation. After inside the roomit reeked of stink,the bedding was old and torn . I hope i never need to stay there agian.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dirty, especially bathroom. Hope sheets were clean. Terrible tv, did not work at all last night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danyar

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air didn't work in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Look elsewhere

It was very under par , the curtains to the outside didn’t cover the windows , so people could look in as well as the lights. The door didn’t lock very well. The bathroom was filthy and not upkeep. The person who works the front doesn’t show up till 10am so nobody to help you out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedspreads stained. Bathroom floor not clean. No bedside lighting, Had to ask for clean towels, more soap and cups. A friend two doors down found bedbugs in his bed. But it was cheap!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms Denied Upon Arrival

When we arrived, they told us our credit card had declined. We looked at our account on our app and it had gone thru. Now two days later the charge is still there on our account. I called the hotel and they said they never received the funds. I called Hotels.com and it looked like to them it had gone thru. They are contacting the manager at the hotel to get an explanation and refund. It was a low cost room, but the closest to our job. What a hassle for no room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Leslee D

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We received an email telling us to reach this motel bf reservation day. Several days before, we called 6x, each time a man answered phone just “hello”,& mgr will call you back”. No return call. We arrived at 3pm on day of reserv to be told our reservation was CANCELED. Mgr said he tried 1x to call, but left no message. Then he claimed I’m a NO SHOW? UNTRUE. Also, place was disgusting and looked nothing like photo.Upon mgr telling me he canceled, we left.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weird, dirty room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Christy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Non
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

ross

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024