The 44-room Riverhouse Motor Lodge is a comfortable two-pearl property on a peaceful tree-lined stream with fishing, two blocks from downtown Gatlinburg’s main strip. Old-fashioned rooms are clean with stone fireplaces, mini-fridges, microwaves, and some have balconies on the stream and two-person whirlpool tubs. Unfortunately rooms also have dim lighting. There are a clean outdoor pool and a kids' pool and a ramp leading to the second floor for travelers with children in strollers or those with limited mobility. A continental breakfast featuring homemade donuts and fresh coffee is delivered to rooms every morning, but rooms lack coffeemakers.
The 44-room Riverhouse Motor Lodge is a comfortable two-pearl property on a peaceful tree-lined stream with fishing, two blocks from downtown Gatlinburg’s main strip. Old-fashioned rooms are clean with stone fireplaces, mini-fridges, microwaves, and some have balconies on the stream and two-person whirlpool tubs. Unfortunately rooms also have dim lighting. There are a clean outdoor pool and a kids' pool and a ramp leading to the second floor for travelers with children in strollers or those with limited mobility. A continental breakfast featuring homemade donuts and fresh coffee is delivered to rooms every morning, but rooms lack coffeemakers.
Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown is a three-pearl chain hotel with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop. It's less than a five-minute walk from both the Gatlinburg Convention Center and the Gatlinburg Space Needle. The 113 guest rooms are spacious and contemporary with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Rates include a free buffet breakfast with hot and cold options, though no full on-site restaurant is available. Standout features for families are the indoor waterslides and heated indoor swimming pool. Business travelers can make use of the meeting rooms, business center, and fitness center. Travelers looking for more adult-focused features should check out Sleep Inn & Suites for an indoor pool, lazy river, hot tubs, and bigger meeting rooms for lower rates.
Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown is a three-pearl chain hotel with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop. It's less than a five-minute walk from both the Gatlinburg Convention Center and the Gatlinburg Space Needle. The 113 guest rooms are spacious and contemporary with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Rates include a free buffet breakfast with hot and cold options, though no full on-site restaurant is available. Standout features for families are the indoor waterslides and heated indoor swimming pool. Business travelers can make use of the meeting rooms, business center, and fitness center. Travelers looking for more adult-focused features should check out Sleep Inn & Suites for an indoor pool, lazy river, hot tubs, and bigger meeting rooms for lower rates.
The three-pearl Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg Downtown is a modern and comfortable hotel in a relatively quiet setting that’s just one block off Gatlinburg’s main drag. Its 118 guest rooms are contemporary and nicely outfitted with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges, but they're a bit dark. Amenities are a big plus here, with a restaurant -- though breakfast isn't free and there's no lunch service -- a lobby bar, indoor/outdoor pool, and a well-equipped fitness center. The hotel also has a business center, guest laundry room, a 24-hour minimart, and freebies include afternoon cookies and iced tea, Wi-Fi throughout, and on-site parking. The property is a smart choice for any traveler seeking a central location, but those looking for a stay that includes breakfast can consider Edgewater Hotel.
The three-pearl Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg Downtown is a modern and comfortable hotel in a relatively quiet setting that’s just one block off Gatlinburg’s main drag. Its 118 guest rooms are contemporary and nicely outfitted with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges, but they're a bit dark. Amenities are a big plus here, with a restaurant -- though breakfast isn't free and there's no lunch service -- a lobby bar, indoor/outdoor pool, and a well-equipped fitness center. The hotel also has a business center, guest laundry room, a 24-hour minimart, and freebies include afternoon cookies and iced tea, Wi-Fi throughout, and on-site parking. The property is a smart choice for any traveler seeking a central location, but those looking for a stay that includes breakfast can consider Edgewater Hotel.
Riverhouse at the Park is a proudly old-fashioned, well-maintained budget property on Little Pigeon River, an easy walk to downtown, and beside the national park’s entrance. Free homemade donuts and coffee are delivered in the mornings to the property's 50 retro cabin-style rooms with stone fireplaces, mini-fridges, microwaves, and whirlpool tubs -- many with riverfront balconies. There are a clean outdoor pool and hot tub, a laundry room, and coffee in the lobby, but no in-room coffeemakers or on-site gym. Travelers looking for a hotel with a fitness center may want to check out the Brookside Resort on the other side of downtown.
Riverhouse at the Park is a proudly old-fashioned, well-maintained budget property on Little Pigeon River, an easy walk to downtown, and beside the national park’s entrance. Free homemade donuts and coffee are delivered in the mornings to the property's 50 retro cabin-style rooms with stone fireplaces, mini-fridges, microwaves, and whirlpool tubs -- many with riverfront balconies. There are a clean outdoor pool and hot tub, a laundry room, and coffee in the lobby, but no in-room coffeemakers or on-site gym. Travelers looking for a hotel with a fitness center may want to check out the Brookside Resort on the other side of downtown.
The 78-room Crossroads Inn and Suites is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel located at the junction of two busy roads right in downtown Gatlinburg. Attractions, shops, and restaurants are all within a five- to 15-minute walk. Pleasant, modern rooms have mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and microwaves; some have jetted whirlpool tubs and stone fireplaces. One property highlight is the outdoor pool with plenty of lounge chairs, though it is next to the parking lot. There is a free hot breakfast that gets good reviews and is served in a bright room with high ceilings. The property also offers a 24-hour computer station in the lobby, a fitness center, guest laundry, and free outdoor parking. Wi-Fi is free, but can be unreliable. The Sleep Inn & Suites has an indoor pool and slightly lower rates, but is a bit further from town.
The 78-room Crossroads Inn and Suites is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel located at the junction of two busy roads right in downtown Gatlinburg. Attractions, shops, and restaurants are all within a five- to 15-minute walk. Pleasant, modern rooms have mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and microwaves; some have jetted whirlpool tubs and stone fireplaces. One property highlight is the outdoor pool with plenty of lounge chairs, though it is next to the parking lot. There is a free hot breakfast that gets good reviews and is served in a bright room with high ceilings. The property also offers a 24-hour computer station in the lobby, a fitness center, guest laundry, and free outdoor parking. Wi-Fi is free, but can be unreliable. The Sleep Inn & Suites has an indoor pool and slightly lower rates, but is a bit further from town.
The three-pearl Bent Creek Golf Village is a time-share property situated on an 18-hole golf course set in a forested landscape. Features include indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a gym, a game room, barbecues, and basketball and volleyball courts. The hotel offers 84 apartment-style units and cabins with flat-screen TVs, fireplaces, kitchens, and forest views from balconies or screened porches. Some also have whirlpool tubs. Note that daily housekeeping isn’t included and cell phone service can be spotty, as can the property's free Wi-Fi. The Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort or Holiday Inn Club Vacations Gatlinburg-Smoky Mountain may be suitable alternatives.
The three-pearl Bent Creek Golf Village is a time-share property situated on an 18-hole golf course set in a forested landscape. Features include indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a gym, a game room, barbecues, and basketball and volleyball courts. The hotel offers 84 apartment-style units and cabins with flat-screen TVs, fireplaces, kitchens, and forest views from balconies or screened porches. Some also have whirlpool tubs. Note that daily housekeeping isn’t included and cell phone service can be spotty, as can the property's free Wi-Fi. The Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort or Holiday Inn Club Vacations Gatlinburg-Smoky Mountain may be suitable alternatives.
The Lodge at Buckberry Creek was tragically impacted by the November 2016 wildfires. The Lodge will partially reopen summer 2017, and is currently taking limited reservations. We will update our review as soon as possible. Designed like a luxury retreat from a bygone era, this hotel is the real deal in Gatlinburg, offering an authentic mountain lodge experience without sacrificing any comforts. It's an ideal location for travelers who want rustic seclusion while remaining close to downtown Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. A car is necessary, as nothing is within walking distance, but the heart of downtown is only a few minutes' drive away. The rooms are large, with each individually decorated with a fireplace, whirlpool tub, and private balcony. Lawn games and scenic trails are the hotel's main activities. There's a renowned restaurant with regional cuisine, numerous spots to enjoy the views, and many hearths to gather round. Those who desire more familiar amenities, such as a pool, without the 19th-century atmosphere should check out the Gatlinburg Falls Resort.
The Lodge at Buckberry Creek was tragically impacted by the November 2016 wildfires. The Lodge will partially reopen summer 2017, and is currently taking limited reservations. We will update our review as soon as possible. Designed like a luxury retreat from a bygone era, this hotel is the real deal in Gatlinburg, offering an authentic mountain lodge experience without sacrificing any comforts. It's an ideal location for travelers who want rustic seclusion while remaining close to downtown Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. A car is necessary, as nothing is within walking distance, but the heart of downtown is only a few minutes' drive away. The rooms are large, with each individually decorated with a fireplace, whirlpool tub, and private balcony. Lawn games and scenic trails are the hotel's main activities. There's a renowned restaurant with regional cuisine, numerous spots to enjoy the views, and many hearths to gather round. Those who desire more familiar amenities, such as a pool, without the 19th-century atmosphere should check out the Gatlinburg Falls Resort.
Location is everything at the mid-range Old Creek Lodge. It might be short on amenities, but it's convenient to downtown Gatlinburg yet still feels tucked away, thanks to the views of the mountain creek behind the hotel. Just off the parkway, it's on the trolley route and is within walking distance of all the main tourist attractions, including Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the convention center. The rooms are large with nice bathrooms, and each has a gas fireplace and private balcony. The same independent owners run several other hotels in the area, including the The Bearskin Lodge down the road -- which is closer to the national park and has almost identical rooms, but the views are better at the Old Creek Lodge.
Location is everything at the mid-range Old Creek Lodge. It might be short on amenities, but it's convenient to downtown Gatlinburg yet still feels tucked away, thanks to the views of the mountain creek behind the hotel. Just off the parkway, it's on the trolley route and is within walking distance of all the main tourist attractions, including Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the convention center. The rooms are large with nice bathrooms, and each has a gas fireplace and private balcony. The same independent owners run several other hotels in the area, including the The Bearskin Lodge down the road -- which is closer to the national park and has almost identical rooms, but the views are better at the Old Creek Lodge.
The hotel is on the outskirts of the busy Gatlinburg Parkway, so while it's a bit removed from the heart of town, it's also quieter, and guests can avoid some of the traffic that plagues the main strip during tourist season. Most of the town's action is just outside of walking distance of the hotel, but there are a few restaurants nearby. There's also a convenient trolley stop at the hotel and mini-golf right next door. The two pools and water slide make this a family-friendly spot, though the average rooms may not be large enough for groups. The quiet location and business-friendly amenities, such as comfortable work chairs and meeting space, are perks for traveling professionals. While the Hampton Inn and Clarion Inn chains are much more centrally located, the rates are a bit lower at the Fairfield Inn & Suites.
The hotel is on the outskirts of the busy Gatlinburg Parkway, so while it's a bit removed from the heart of town, it's also quieter, and guests can avoid some of the traffic that plagues the main strip during tourist season. Most of the town's action is just outside of walking distance of the hotel, but there are a few restaurants nearby. There's also a convenient trolley stop at the hotel and mini-golf right next door. The two pools and water slide make this a family-friendly spot, though the average rooms may not be large enough for groups. The quiet location and business-friendly amenities, such as comfortable work chairs and meeting space, are perks for traveling professionals. While the Hampton Inn and Clarion Inn chains are much more centrally located, the rates are a bit lower at the Fairfield Inn & Suites.
This secluded hotel is set high up in the hills of Gatlinburg, close to area attractions and with great views of the Smoky Mountains. The Park Vista’s 312 rooms are spacious with elegant, contemporary decor and narrow private balconies. The venue offers many amenities, including a unique indoor pool, restaurant, gift shop, fitness center, and game room as well as meeting spaces for corporate travelers. Some rooms show wear and tear, but overall it's a solid mid-range pick.
This secluded hotel is set high up in the hills of Gatlinburg, close to area attractions and with great views of the Smoky Mountains. The Park Vista’s 312 rooms are spacious with elegant, contemporary decor and narrow private balconies. The venue offers many amenities, including a unique indoor pool, restaurant, gift shop, fitness center, and game room as well as meeting spaces for corporate travelers. Some rooms show wear and tear, but overall it's a solid mid-range pick.