635 River Road, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States | (618) 248-8274
Modern hotel with solid amenities and a downtown location
Within walking distance of restaurants and sights
Contemporary guest rooms with Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges
Restaurant/bar with a breakfast buffet and happy hour specials
Indoor saltwater pool and outdoor whirlpool
Well-equipped gym with Precor cardio and weight-training equipment
Business center with multiple computers and printers
Free afternoon cookies, water, and iced tea in the lobby
24-hour minimart that sells frozen entrees, beer, and wine
Guest laundry room and valet dry cleaning and laundry services
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Free on-site parking
Guest rooms are a bit dark
No free breakfast
The restaurant doesn’t serve lunch
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.
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Scene
A modern hotel with an outdoorsy atmosphere for leisure and business travelers
The property's spacious lobby has an outdoorsy ambiance that’s highlighted by a massive stone fireplace. High ceilings and handsome butterscotch leather chairs give the space a cheerful energy, and free afternoon cookies, water, and iced tea entice guests to relax in the lobby after a day of sightseeing or hiking. The small lobby bar is a popular place in the afternoons, too, with half-price drinks during happy hour. This hotel attracts mostly sightseeing couples and families, but with the convention center within walking distance, it also draws business travelers attending conferences and trade shows.
Location
In the heart of downtown Gatlinburg, a short walk to restaurants and attractions
The Hilton Garden Inn is located on a relatively quiet stretch of River Road, just one block off the main drag in downtown Gatlinburg. It’s a central location with a several restaurants within about a five-minute walk. It’s also close to many top attractions; Gatlinburg Convention Center and World of Illusions is 10 minutes away on foot, and the Hollywood Star Cars Museum and Gatlinburg Sky Lift is a seven-minute walk. It’s a six-minute drive to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park headquarters, and the Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge is a 25-minute drive. The nearest major airport is in Knoxville, which is about one hour away.
Rooms
Contemporary with Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi
Guest rooms are contemporary, but despite bright, lime-green accent walls behind beds and white duvets, they feel a bit dark. Expect dark brown drapes, olive-striped carpet, and espresso-finish furniture. Vintage black-and-white photos of Gatlinburg do little to add pizzaz. Still, rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped, with desks and ergonomic chairs, side armchairs with ottomans, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and free Wi-Fi. Some units have gas fireplaces framed by natural stone, and Suites inlcude balconies. Bathrooms are spacious, with wide vanities, shower/tub combos, and Neutrogena toiletries, and Suites boast whirlpool tubs. Units are tidy and quiet, and come in King and Double Queen options.
Features
An indoor pool, patio with a fire pit, and a restaurant/bar, but fee for breakfast
This Hilton Garden Inn features amenities geared toward leisure and business travelers alike. The Garden Grille offers a buffet and a la carte breakfast (fee), and American classics for dinner. The Pavilion Lounge has daily happy hour specials, and there's a lovely patio with comfortable seating around a fire pit that's a good place to relax and enjoy drinks. Free cookies and iced tea are offered in the lobby each afternoon. The large indoor saltwater pool is set in a pleasant space with loungers and plants, and there's a whirlpool on the patio. For wellness, there's a fitness center with several pieces of Precor cardio and weight-training equipment, including treadmills and ellipticals with video screens. The business center has multiple computers and printers, and the hotel can accommodate up to 130 people in its meeting space. Other amenities include room service, a guest laundry room, valet dry cleaning and laundry services, and a 24-hour minimart that sells sundries, snacks, microwaveable entrees, and beverages including beer and wine. Wi-Fi throughout is free, as is on-site parking.
