The Parkman Great Smoky Mountains - Cades Cove

Was a nice stay. Breakfast was ok. The owner told us about the updated rooms for our next stay. Would definitely recommend

Room did not have refrigerator or microwave. Bathroom very small, no exhaust fan, and sink drain stopper did not work. No outlet for hair dryer Room is functional but way over priced. Breakfast was minimal.

Very quiet and old school hotel. Townsend is where we stay when we ride down to eastern Tennessee. Close enough to everything but far enough away from the tourist areas. The only complaint I have of my room was there wasn’t a fridge or microwave. But the bed was comfortable and the view was great. The bathroom was small and the shower is tiny. But it was overall a very nice hotel.

We had a great stay at The Parkman in charming Townsend. We came to explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and after spending earlier in the week in Sevierville/Pigeon Forge, we much preferred Townsend's "Peaceful Side." The hotel was a great base for exploring Cades Cove — just note it's a bit of a drive to sites like Alum Cave, Kuwohi, and Newfound Gap. Still, the town itself is a nice change of pace from the busier Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. One thing worth mentioning: we had requested a second-floor room, but that request wasn't honored. This was disappointing since we'd paid extra for a room with a "balcony" - but because we ended up on the ground floor, it was really more of a patio. Clearer wording around what that upgrade actually includes would be helpful. We also noticed a lot of motorcycle traffic during our stay, which comes with the territory in this area but isn't ideal when you're hoping for a peaceful visit. We're a small family and had requested a quiet room, but we were placed near the back of the property, right by the motorcyclists passing through. Since the property clearly had vacancies elsewhere, it would have been nice if guests weren't all grouped together in that section. That said, we were only there for one night, had a pleasant stay overall, and would consider returning - with a request to be placed away from the motorcycle traffic next time.

Room was great, nice view of the water & property from the balcony. Shining star was the restaurant Haven- excellent and a MUST for farm to table, local ingredients, , chef driven dishes. Absolutely delicious.