The Econo Lodge Sweetwater is located in the rolling hills of East Tennessee, between Knoxville and Chattanooga, and approximately 40 miles from McGhee Tyson Airport. The Econo Lodge is two miles from Tennessee Meiji Gakuin, three miles from Fleas Unlimited and Lost Sea, and four miles from Orr Mountain Winery. Watts Bar Lake is 17 miles away, Cherokee National Park and Oakridge Atomic Museum are 30 miles, and Knoxville Zoo and South Belle Riverboat are 45 miles from the hotel.

The hotel has an outdoor pool and wading pool, picnic area, and lake. Guests can enjoy a free continental breakfast, USA Today, local calls, and 24-hour coffee in the lobby. Laundry and valet services are available as well.

All rooms are furnished with microwaves, refrigerators, full-size irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, shower massage heads, clock radios, direct-dial dataport phones, cable television, and electronic door locks. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel.