Name: Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
Address: 635 River Road, Downtown Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States of America, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, US
Price range: $127–$303 per night
Rating: 8.9

What guests think

Travellers describe Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg as a clean, comfortable base with a highly walkable, quiet location just off the main strip, friendly staff, and popular in-room touches like fireplaces, jetted tubs, and balconies.

Common facilities feedback notes an inviting lobby and patio with fire pit, but inconsistent pool and hot tub temperature or closures, occasional elevator problems, and paid or limited parking. Rooms earn praise for fireplaces, balconies and some views, yet several reviews mention dated decor, thin walls, broken features like blinds or tub jets, and mixed bed and pillow comfort. Service is often friendly and accommodating, though a few guests reported slow or impersonal interactions and poor communication during disruptions; breakfast and other dining are not complimentary and quality varies. Overall, expect a convenient base with welcoming staff and uneven facilities and room upkeep.

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Facilities

Guests enjoy the lobby and outdoor patio with fire pit and appreciate the on-site bar, but feedback on the pool and hot tub is mixed, with reports of cold water, closures, and maintenance issues. Occasional elevator problems and paid or limited parking are noted.

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Nichole

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was closed for renovations. And the pool we were told to use had glass in it. One of our kids got hurt. Definitely concerned about our safety.

8

Armando

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The pool heater was broken

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Linda

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I enjoyed the stay here, the one thing I didn’t like was the pool was FREEZING. There was no way you could go in . No heat to that water at all. The outdoor hot tub was nice but they didn’t regulate the amount of children in there with no parents in site. For the amount of $ I paid for a balcony suite , I would probably stay in a air B&b next time

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Jennifer

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and great hotel. The common areas are so nice for gathering. I enjoyed the pool and hot tub and the outdoor fire pit daily. The in room fireplace was a nice touch and room was clean and comfortable. There was a place on carpet that needed repaired and the fireplace did make a loud noise when the timer went off but minor inconveniences. I highly recommend this location.

8

RICHARD

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location walking distance to downtown area. Didn't try the food. There was a barking dog in someone's room that was very annoying. Be prepared to pay $15 night for self parking, not well advertised on the website.

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David B.

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The TV would not work properly and the pool took a couple of days to clean and refill. We only had 1 day to use it.

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James

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No air conditioning downstairs in lobby. 1 of 2 elevators was broken causing major delays going up and down to/from the room. The one elevator that was working was very hot. Digital key on Honors app never did unlock the room door (worked on all others) - front desk just said “yeah we have problems with the app”. Very unlike Hilton in all my stays across the southeast. Very surprised during this stay.

10

Lester

Mar 16, 2023

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Everything was perfect EXCEPT for the "heated" pool. 😁

10

Robert

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This place was so conveniently located the whole entire. Staff was very nice great bartender in the little bar. The food was above average. But compared to everywhere else that was a win all around. I will stay there again.

8

Amy

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, close to everything but not directly in the middle of all the bustle. Hotel was clean and in decent shape. Two complaints were the pool didn’t look too clean, filter didn’t appear to be working so bummer we didn’t use. Air conditioning unit was louder than most hotel ACs. Staff was friendly, parking was easy and overall a good stay.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe clean rooms and public areas, but several report issues such as stained or worn linens, odors, and maintenance-related grime in bathrooms. Housekeeping can be inconsistent, with some missed cleanings or request-only service.

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Moira

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location. Clean and comfortable.

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Melvin

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel is in great location. Cleaning was not up to par, dirty mens underwear left on floor and blood on bathroom floor and door (319), moved to (305) worse shape. Stayed in 319 and cleaned it ourselves, gave us breakfast for 2 days. Hotel is pet friendly so do expect some barking. Will stay elsewhere upon a return visit.

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James

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We thought the listing said free breakfast, but we had to pay for buffet. There was a few hair on our bathroom towels on arrival and hard dog food and bobby pins on the floor in our room, so i dont think it was cleaned very well. The rest of the grounds were clean. Our bathroom sink was clogged, and the vent fan didnt work. Bathroom ceiling paint was falling off and pieces of wallpaper were missing(probably from no vent fan). We didnt interact with staff much, but check in was easy and the waitress was nice for breakfast. Patio area was pretty nice.

10

Sarah

Mar 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exactly the kind of stay I would expect from Hilton. Exceptionally clean room, quiet atmosphere for bed time, looked like a great continental breakfast was provided (even though we were going someplace else for breakfast). Staff were congenial and helpful. Great experience overall!

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Michele

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The fan in the bathroom did not appear to work, most likely causing the dampness and smell of urine in the room

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Justin

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They clearly purchased an old, existing hotel and just slapped the Hilton name on it. The room was extremely dated and the conditions in the bathroom were awful. Mold, chipped paint falling off ceiling, grime. The staff were all wonderful, the lobby and 'community' areas fine. But the rooms are nowhere near the Hilton standard and certainly not worth $250a night.

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Dionna

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the location and the dark room. I didnt like the stained blanket at all. Everything else was really nice

6

Paula

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We booked a room with a balcony and fireplace which was really nice. Room could have been cleaner. There was hair in the shower/on the shower curtain when we got there, and some of the towels looked dirty and also had hair on them. Most places are about a 10-15 minute walk so it’s convenient, and it has its own parking lot which is a nice plus.

10

Christy

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent stay downtown Gatlinburg. Friendly staff and clean rooms!

10

Gina

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean

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Rooms

Rooms are appreciated for fireplaces, jetted tubs, balconies and some views, yet multiple reviews mention dated decor, thin walls/noise, broken features (e.g., blinds or tub jets), and mixed bed and pillow comfort.

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Iryna

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, close to dining, shopping. Property is outdated, rooms are dull. Time for upgrades

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MARY

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and comfortable. Bring your own pillow because theirs sucked!

10

Jermaine

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I absolutely LOVED the fireplace, hot tub an open door balcony with patio chairs.. will DEFINITELY stay again.. 5Stars

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sammy

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay was fantastic the staff was great real friendly. Only small if any issue was you could hear the neighbors next door. Oh the bed frames, kept knocking the s--- out of our shins and knees. But everything else was great, balcony had view of the mountains. Real quiet peaceful, walking distance to the strip. Shower and bathroom was clean.

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Angie

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was not the room we booked and paid for from Expedia! We had a view of a balcony instead of the actual balcony pictured! Then our tv was messed up and we had to call for service. Finally, our room was not serviced/cleaned and we had to go get towels from the front desk at 8pm! Overall bad experience!

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Kristi

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are outdated. Beds are very uncomfortable. We could feel and hear springs in the bed. Bedding was old and looked very worn.

10

Richard

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great facility, comfortable beds, balcony was highly enjoyable. Jacuzzi tub was a nice addition. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. This will be our new go to place.

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Chris

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the room having a jacuzzi and fireplace in the room

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Gani

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy

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Tabitha

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Jacuzzi didn’t work in room . The blind would not go up either . The room was clean and spacious. Nice place

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, including thoughtful gestures and quick issue resolution. A few guests reported slow check-in, impersonal interactions, or poor communication during disruptions.

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Patricia

Jan 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was my husband birthdays and I mentioned it to Robin at the receptionist. Immediately she said she will do something. We got out and when we come back to the room it was 2 cupcakes with 2 water glasses nice decoration in plate and a beautiful card. Thank you Robin !!! Because of this we decided to stay longer. We also like Tony and the kitchen personal. They were amazing. Thank you everybody ‘nn

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Donna

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff advised I walk my dog in the grass behind the parking lot, but it escaped their mind to mention a medium size bear frequented a route through that area. After getting the daylights scared out of me by nearly walking right into the path of this bear walking my dog, I went back and reported the incident to management only to be told how that bear has been hanging around the area the last 5-6 months, but the loose bear has not injured anybody yet. Turns out staff did not think it prudent to warn other guests who had similar scary experiences during my stay. 😳😳

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Jose

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

excellent service!

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Judy

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff friendly and knowledgeable. Suggested a different restaurant than the one I had in mind, and we had a delicious dinner.

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Lisa

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Kurtis was extremely helpful, they were cleaning the carpets and he was able to get our room done quickly so we could get in without much delay. The property was clean and quiet. Walkable to the Main Street.

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Tamira

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

The hotel was clean and in convenient location. Did not like the fact that request needed to be made to front desk for the room to be cleaned daily. That is the reason we choose hotel over getting a cabin. Also, on Saturday there was about a 10 to 15 minute black out in the morning around the time we were leaving for the day. The front desk clerk was rude and snappy as I was asking for my daily room cleaning. I will not stay there again and would not recommend. For the money we could have got a cabin and been a lot less irritated and more comfortable.

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Tiffany

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is my third time staying at this hotel. The staff is always amazingly sweet. They always do their best to get me an early check-in and always welcome our late checkout.

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Lindsay

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff was amazing!!

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MATTHEW

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately check in staff was new or did not have enough experience to work the check in computer system so it took 20 minutes to check into just one of our two rooms. The second room was not ready for some time but eventually that check in was very smooth. Staff was very nice and apologetic but still not ideal check in after a 7 hour drive. Everything else has been just fine. Very nice accommodations.

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Trena

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fire alarm went off at 2 A.M. Hotel didn't even acknowledge inconvenience.

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Location

Consistently praised location just off the main strip with easy walking access to restaurants, attractions, and the park, and a quieter setting by the river. Some guests disliked the route through a parking garage or found walks longer than expected.

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Lauren

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Love coming here! Great place! Everything is walking distance. Park once and walk the rest for shopping and entertainment.

10

Tara

Oct 20, 2024

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Gatlinburg is a very busy town. I loved that this hotel was so well located. After a day of exploring Great Smoky Mountains NP, it was perfect to park the car in the hotel lot and walk to any dining or entertainment experience in Gatlinburg. The hotel was very clean and the staff provided excellent service. I would definitely recommend staying here.

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Ma

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was very nice, clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly & accomoding and The location was perfect! We didn’t need to worry about driving anywhere or parking because it is walking distance to everything downtown gatlinburg had to offer. We will definitely stay here again!

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gabino

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Perfectly located in Gatlinburg

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Jonathan

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great Hotel on the River Road below the main strip.

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Edgar Alfonso

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place to stay!! 2 min walk to OBER and Downtown

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Dayna

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a nice view of the courtyard with the firepit and seating area. The jacuzzi tub and fireplace in the room was awesome. The ease of the location was great! We could just walk out of the hotel and walk directly on the strip where all the shops and restaurants were located. I would definitely stay here again.

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DOMINIC

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This is the only place we stay at when visiting Gatlinburg, TN. The location is the best! Everything is within walking distance. The rooms are spacious and very clean. People at the front desk were polite and helpful. Definitely will be back!

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David

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Location was very convenient and walkable to downtown. Room was very comfortable and would definitely stay there again.

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Michael

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel with a great location near restaurants and shops.

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Dining

Breakfast and on-site dining are available but not complimentary; quality ranges from very good to poor, and some found dinner options frozen or overpriced. Policies and communication (e.g., kids' pricing) and service at breakfast were occasionally inconsistent.

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Joseph

Jan 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and comfortable. Fireplace worked great.... almost too great since it got the room hot, quickly. Lobby has a big beautiful fireplace. Outside was in great shape. There was ample parking. Breakfast was convenient, but rather mediocre for the price.

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Alan

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A very good hotel in Gatlinburg that is close to the major attractions. Very clean and comfortable room. Good breakfast and a very friendly staff.

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Evelio

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and breakfast buffet. Female host was not personable.

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Mark

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was good, breakfast was not so good no eggs at breakfast buffet and was told that the bacon was not included, went to the bar for happy hour and was told whatever mixed drinks you want we can make, my wife asked for like 3 different drinks and she didn’t have the stuff to make it.

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Alina

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We w Ere very happy with everything the hotel Offered except for the food. We ordered dinner one night and we were served frozen food that was mediocre and overpriced. We did not expect a gourmet meal but something fresher and more appealing would not be so hard to make, even if it was just sandwiches or good quality pre-made food. The other thing we disliked was having to walk through a public parking garage to get to the Main Street - otherwise it’s a very long walk around the block. The staff at the desk were very friendly and helpful, and our room was impecable.

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Betty

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The first day we arrived at the hotel, we had a terrible recepcionista, rude, unfriendly and bad manners. This was on August, May 13th, about 5PM. That was unacceptable!!! She doesn’t deserve this job! Friendly people only please. The guy in the bar, name Byron, and David, wore wonderful!! Really nice and friendly, we went everyday and had a ball chatting and drinking. Great experience. The breakfast food was terrible! Charge more and bring better food.

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Heather

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our short stay at the Hilton Garden Inn! We loved that it was in walking distance of the parkway but still away from the busy traffic. I will say the breakfast buffet was not up to par but it was nice having that option. We will definitely be staying here again!

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yunhua

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a newer hotel in the area. Although not located in the center of the main street, it's sort of walkable to downtown area. The parking is easy and about $17 per night. Breakfast buffet was simple and it's $12 for adult, $7 for kids. If you have Hilton membership, you can apply your daily credits to this buffet. Ask them because restaurant staffs won't remind you. And their "policies" on kids' breakfast fee are inconsistent. Swimming pool is cool, which is awesome after a daytime activity outdoor in hot weather. Laundry room is very clean and dryer is extremely efficient. The lobby area has a natural gas smell during our entire stay. Staffs are friendly.

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Todd

Nov 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

My husband and I just stayed here for our 30th wedding anniversary weekend & thoroughly enjoyed our cozy, clean & comfy stay! Great conveniently located hotel by local attractions & chef prepared meals. Clean & comfy bedding with cozy fireplace. Nice staff! Will stay again

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Jenna

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was very clean. Wish the pool area was better planned out. No breakfast included, which was a bummer. Overall very nice hotel located in the heart of Gatlinburg. Everything within walking distance.

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Month	Average price
January	$135
February	$143
March	$195
April	$182
May	$165
June	$176
July	$180
August	$168
September	$161
October	$228
November	$212
December	$246

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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $191	16 $208	17 $188	18 $212	19 $212
20 $156	21 $133	22 $160	23 $132	24 $159	25	26 $181
27 $127	28 $158	29 $225	30 $131

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $174	2	3
4 $181	5 $185	6 $185	7 $185	8 $185	9	10
11 $271	12 $276	13 $303	14 $260	15 $278	16	17
18 $239	19 $279	20 $276	21 $278	22 $277	23	24
25 $211	26 $255	27 $262	28 $233	29 $212	30 $246	31 $285

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Double Queens, Accessible Suite, Pullout, Roll-In Shower

Single King Bed, Accessible Suite, Whirlpool, Sectional

Single Queen, Junior Suite, Pullout, Roll-In Shower

Double Queens

Single King Bed, Fireplace, Whirlpool, Balcony

Single King Bed, Fireplace

Double Queens, Accessible Suite, Pullout

Single King Bed, Whirlpool, Sectional

Double Queens, Junior Suite, Pullout, Balcony

Single Queen, Accessible Suite, Pullout

Single King Bed

Single King Bed, Junior Suite, Pullout, Balcony

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