Name: Gatlinburg Inn
Address: 755 Parkway, Downtown Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States of America, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, US
Price range: US$115–US$207 per night
Rating: 8.97

What guests think

At Gatlinburg Inn, travelers consistently praise the unbeatable central location, warm, friendly staff, and a standout hot breakfast, while noting the historic, nostalgic atmosphere with porches and fireplaces that many find charming for a simple, walk-everywhere stay.

Common downsides include dated, small rooms with limited outlets, no in-room fridge or microwave, and occasional musty odors. Noise carries through thin walls and nearby construction at times, and parking can be tight; the pool has also been closed intermittently. Expect a historic, no-frills base in the heart of town.

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Facilities

Historic common areas like the front porch with rocking chairs and fireplaces are highlights, and parking is included but can be tight. Some reviews report the pool closed for repairs and occasional construction noise nearby.

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Steven

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Neat old hotel. Very clean and helpful staff. Id stay here again but parking is very tight and if you go at the wrong time of day/season it will take you a long time because of the busy strip

10

Cassie

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Centrally located, easy in & out parking, wonderful hospitality, the fireplaces inside and out.

10

Debbie

31 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the front porch and the fireplace.

8

Mary

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place is historic and maintains that atmosphere. Everyone is friendly, breakfast was great. The beds were extremely comfortable. My only reservation about staying there in the near future is the construction noise that begins at 7am. If you are staying soon ask for a room on the pool side opposite of the construction area.

8

Wendy

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is like taking a step back in time! It really is charming! Unfortunately, the pool is currently closed due to a leak. And the pull out bed was not at all comfortable. The hotel itself was clean, quiet, the staff is very friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was very good. I believe everything was made from scratch (gravy & biscuits especially). We loved hanging out on the front “porch” area in the rocking chairs in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine at night. It was the perfect way to wind down after a busy day.

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Dalia

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Swimming pool was not working

10

Laura

8 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely experience - a step back in time with modern amenities. We enjoyed the rockers by the fireplace on the porch. The full southern breakfast was especially good. Walkable to virtually everything in Gatlinburg and an easy drive into the National Park. Included parking was a huge benefit! We'll definitely be back!

10

Maria

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Have been to Gatlinburg so many times and always wanted to stay here due to the location and how cute it looked! Only issue was I wish we would have known major work was being done on 2nd floor was quite loud when u wanted to sleep in.

10

Nancy

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great time here. The location was central to everything. Also we enjoyed having the parking included with our stay and walk everywhere. The room was clean and lobby was nice

10

lawrence

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

great location. clean, great staff and fabulous brkfast. no frills hotel with areas for relaxing/reading/games. we will be back.

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms and public areas clean, but recurring comments mention musty odors and worn or dirty carpets, with occasional housekeeping lapses. Overall cleanliness feels mixed across stays.

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Priscilla

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel have the best staff, they are so kind, hard working, and attentive. The breakfast is amazing! The hotel is exceptionally clean, however the smell/odor is just too strong. It is an old house, musky smell that hits you as soon as you walk in the lobby and into your room then even home with you. It’s very strong and can be aggravating, especially when the hotel is so well kept and cozy. We would love to stay here again but we know we will never be able to due to being sensitive with allergies etc that the “old musky” smelll is just too much.

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Nilene

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean, bed was comfortable, staff was friendly, breakfast was delicious. The only down side was probably to be expected in an older hotel: limited parking, room smelled musty, carpet was old.

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Karen

30 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet in Room 107 was disgusting. It was so dirty that a residue needed to be washed from our feet and stained socks. The remaining property was fine. Courteous and friendly staff. Nice breakfast.

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Marla

21 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to everything. Room clean but had a bit of a musty smell.

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William

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We spoke to the personnel upon leaving. There was obvious debris on the floor behind the telephone table & debris behind the door in the bathroom. Dusting was lacking. We will not return.

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Heather

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very nice. The breakfast provided was good. They had a good selection. The beds were hard as a rock. I expected rustic, but this was beyond. The carpet did not appear to have ever been changed from the opening of the hotel. It definitely was not vacuumed prior to us getting there as there were candy wrappers and loose change in the floor. The floors were not level. The furniture leaned because of the unlevel floors. The bathroom was the only part of the room that appears to have been updated at all. There were very limited electrical outlets. Only 2 I found in the main room and the one by the bed was behind the bed and not easily accessible. The rooms around the reception desk were rustic but decorated nicely. The best part of the hotel was the location. Walk out the front door and onto the main strip of shops in downtown. I’m sorry to say I would not recommend this hotel as I definitely would not stay here again.

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Jennifer

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I always check every place I stay for bugs. And this hotel was COVERED with stink bugs. It was so disgusting. They had their maintenance guy come in and clean them. They offered no compensation and honestly did not care one bit. They just said they didn't have other rooms. And even their maintenance guy said he'd never seen so many bugs. Thankfully I didn't find bedbugs. If I had, we would have left regardless. But we only needed to sleep a few hours before heading to our next destination. On top of that, it looks like this place hasn't been updated in 30 or 40 years. Whatever you do, pay more and stay somewhere else!!!

8

Anja

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location right on the strip in Gatlinburg. To us personally there is no hotel in a better spot than this! The inside of the hotel really does need some work/renovation done badly. Calling it "historic" is just putting glace on the old, outdated and obsoleted inside. It was super clean but by the smell you can clearly tell that everything was not "historic" but just super old

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Paula

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everyone was very friendly and always ready to assist. Breakfast was excellent. Room and hotel in general was very clean.

6

Gretchen

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location but it’s an old place. Smells old in the rooms, musty. Very nice staff.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and dated with dark wood paneling and limited outlets; bathrooms are often updated. Expect thin walls and occasional noise, firm or aging mattresses, and frequent lack of in-room fridges or microwaves.

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Jeffrey

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of this hotel on the strip cannot be discounted, however the rooms are in need of renovation. The bed was uncomfortable and the four foot fluorescent light over the headboard of the bed was so bright and jarring. Only stay here if you want the location.

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Erika

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was clean, but very small did not have a real place to sit but on the bed.

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Cheryl

29 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location; comfortable bed; nice breakfast. Really liked the balcony & rocking chairs. Having a fridge in the room would have been really helpful also having screens on the patio sliders to keep out bugs would be good.

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Steven

1 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, we had a decent two night stay at the Gatlinburg Inn. Our room was on the small side, the bed was a bit too soft for your tastes and the room was dark, in large part because of the dark paneling and electrical outlets were at a premium. On the plus side, it was clean, the bathroom had been updated and the room came with a balcony. The walls are filled with history of the hotel and there are several nice sitting areas if you want to get out of your room, including a front porch. The breakfast provided was a bit below average as hotel breakfasts go. If you want a hotel centrally located in the heart of Gatlinburg with some history, The Historic Gatlinburg Inn is if for you. If you want a modern hotel with large comfortable rooms and the latest convenience, you might want to look elsewhere.

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Alisha

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved being right in the middle of the parkway and walking distance from everything! Great Breakfast, plentiful and filling. Facility is well maintained except when you walk in the hallway the floor feels uneven and the way the ceiling is throughout is kinda creepy. I do wish that there could be 2 particular improvements to the rooms which is to add a mini fridge and the beds are as hard a rock! We enjoyed our stay for the most part but did not aleep well at all due to how hard the bed were.

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Janelle

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the historic nature of the hotel. The staff were very nice and professional. The breakfast area is large and the food is good. The bathrooms have been remodeled and are very nice. There isn’t much counter space, though. The room was musty smelling. There are no lamps. Only an overhead light and a light above the bed. The rooms have actual keys and ours was hard to open.

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David

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were very friendly. The rooms are outdated except for the bathrooms and a fridge would have been nice to have had. I would stay there again due to the price and location.

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Elwood

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location and breakfast is the best part. The actual hotel is older and the rooms are small but the front porch makes up for that.

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Victor

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Please remember that this is a historic hotel built in 1937. Location is everything here, however this is NOT a soundproof hotel. You can hear literally everything. So, if you are a light sleeper like me, you will not rest here! But staff was amazing, breakfast, and location great!!!!

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jennifer

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and staff but the hotel is dated and the mattress in our room was horrible. You can definitely tell the mattress was old and it needs to be replaced.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and welcoming, especially at breakfast and from housekeeping. A minority reported unhelpful front-desk responses and difficulties with refunds or noise issues.

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Kylie

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was perfect for the entrance to the Smokies! Enjoyed restaurants like Calhoun’s, as well as the Smoky Mountain Brewery that were walkable from the inn. The breakfast that was included was great (eggs, bacon, biscuits, homefries, coffee, juice, etc.). Room was very clean with a comfortable bed and clean bathroom. What is keeping me from giving a five star review was that the younger male employees at the desks were not the most friendly upon check-in and walking into the inn later at evening/night (5 -10pm). The women running the desk in the daytime hours were delightful. Overall, would stay again due to proximity to the park.

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James

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Im in the hospital following a heart attack. Hotel would not refund my payment. Will never do business with you again.

10

Tara

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Everyone we encountered was friendly. Breakfast was excellent! Would definitely stay here again.

10

Joelene

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, comfortable bed and staff were fantastic

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Megan

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast and that staff was fantastic! However the front desk staff was useless. Had a child run back and forth above us for 4 mornings and they wouldn’t do anything about it. Absolutely miserable to be woke up at 5am everyday.

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Daniel

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Stayed here for a week in early February, and I’m a fan. It’s old and historic, as advertised, and though my room looked like a scene from a 1970s movie (possibly A Walk in the Spring Rain), it was comfortable and clean – cleaned every day, in fact, which is more than I get with my Marriott Platinum membership. I stayed here because of its history and proximity to the park, but as a first-time visitor to Gatlinburg, I came to really appreciate its central location on the strip, which gets choked with cars and crowds on the weekend, even in winter. Friendly staff, generous breakfast spread, and rocking chairs on my balcony reinforced the sense of southern comfort.

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Al

29 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Its history is interesting, but that was about the only thing. The front desk staff (except for the older lady) was lazy and totally disinterested in the guests. The Inn was built in 1937 - so was the carpet. Dark and dank premises. Needs some color and liveliness. Felt like a morgue. Excellent location for the shopping strip.

10

S Lyle

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful staff, fantastic location. Really happy we choose this Inn.

10

Pedro

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff and Location are #1!

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Christopher

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

So my wife and I booked on Expedia for our vacation. We stayed from April 24 through April 28 and I can tell you that I was not impressed at all. Our room 261 was right where the char lifts up the mountain was and people yelling until 10 at night is not cool. When we got here on the 24th and checked in the receptionist was too busy on her phone to even greet us. She was more worried about her conversation than she was with us. The whole time we stayed we never was greeted by staff and no staff member ever said hello or good morning to us. Another thing the beating and hammering from the construction guys below us was annoying as well. The breakfast was cold and you were only allowed one plate and the staff that was in charge of it watched how much you took. I will say the only good thing about this hotel was walk ability around Gatlinburg. It’s right in the middle of everything and that was great. I would not recommend this hotel if you want peace and quiet or if you want friendly staff. The price I paid I would have been better off at another hotel

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Location

Right in the center of Gatlinburg, guests love being able to park once and walk to shops, dining, and the SkyLift. Some note occasional noise or nearby construction, but most value the convenience.

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Julia

26 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location Historic BUT Construction on both sides...

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christy

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of this property makes it a standout amongst all others. Can’t wait to return!

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Robert Stephen

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The Gatlingburg inn was a lovely hotel in a prime location in gatlingburg, the decor was dated and added to the hole experience. Very clean and the staff were very friendly. Would definitely stay there again.

10

William

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love the location right in the middle of downtown Gatlinburg. Room was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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Tracy

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast. Convenient and central to everything. Free parking. Fantastic. Will be hour destination the next time we visit Gatlinburg.

10

Nick

22 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location and very nice staff. Hotel is historic, so it does not have fancy amenities, but we loved it. It is clean and the breakfast was excellent.

10

Danielle

1 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location if you want to stay in town.

10

Travis

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Best hotel breakfast I’ve had in many years. Excellent location for walking around Gatlinburg.

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Karen

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go.

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Paul

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay and convenient to everything downtown. We only moved our car to go into the National Park.

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Dining

Breakfast earns strong, repeated praise for hot, home-style options and variety; some mention cookies or pastries later in the day. A few noted food temperature or TV-channel issues, but overall sentiment is very positive.

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Caroline

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast and classic hotel.

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Saint

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Our family stayed here for the first time and absolutley loved it . Staff was super friendly , the look and feel of the hotel was like being wrapped in a warm blanket. The Complimentary breakfast is the best we've ever had! Eating breakfast with a mountain view every morning just can't be beat ! Thanks to all of the staff of the Gatlinburg Inn.

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Eddie

26 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was great and the afternoon cookies was good. Sitting on front porch relaxing

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Kari

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location! Old hotel with updates. No refrigerator, microwave or hair blower in the rooms! Clean room! Comfortable bed! Spacious room! No view from our room (balcony)! Complimentary breakfast every morning but not kept at proper temp - eggs were always cool!

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Tara

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Everyone we encountered was friendly. Breakfast was excellent! Would definitely stay here again.

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Karen

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic Hotel! Clean, Friendly, Nostalgic. Breakfast included in stay and it is great! Middle of town convenient to everything.

10

Courtney

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was absolutely amazing every morning, it was right in the middle of town next to Sky Bridge so it was easy to get to different things why walking.

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Keith

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast and friendly staff.

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Travis

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Best hotel breakfast I’ve had in many years. Excellent location for walking around Gatlinburg.

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Paul

28 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing historic hotel close to everything. Great breakfast buffet. Clean rooms and modern bathrooms. Loved the porch! Only bad is they blast FOX and Friends at max volume in the dining area at breakfast.

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Month	Average price
January	US$132
February	US$126
March	US$139
April	US$153
May	US$160
June	US$154
July	US$173
August	US$135
September	US$155
October	US$206
November	US$166
December	US$177

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14	15 $130	16 $133	17 $117	18 $151	19 $130
20 $115	21 $123	22 $123	23 $130	24 $122	25	26
27 $127	28	29	30 $137

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $137	2	3 $207
4 $179	5 $185	6 $187	7 $179	8 $193	9	10
11 $178	12 $179	13	14 $168	15 $199	16 $197	17 $199
18 $178	19 $171	20 $174	21 $170	22	23	24
25 $178	26 $174	27 $178	28 $182	29 $178	30 $199	31

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

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