When you stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from SkyPark and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Gatlinburg Space Needle.
What's nearby
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Anakeesta - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
SkyPark - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
Cliff Top Grill & Bar - 4 min walk
Tennessee Cider Company - 4 min walk
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 8 min walk
Subway - 4 min walk
Ole Red - 7 min walk
About this property
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
On-site parking includes off-street options
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Fridge
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Outdoors
Firepit
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille signage
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Property is also known as
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I asked for a room on the top floor and was told they put me down for one the day before and when I got there they didn’t have a room on the top floor. I called at 3:30 pm I called the front desk and asked for 2 more to towels he said he would send them right up at 7:30 pm I went to the office and picked up the towels. But other than that it was nice and clean.
Staying at Howard Johnson was SUCH a great experience. We had some trouble with booking because online it says you only need to be 18 to book but over the phone I was told differing numbers. Thankfully after talking to the manager Omar, we were able to book and check in with ease. The hotel was in a perfect area just a few minutes walk to the main strip and for the price point we loved it!
The hotel is in a great location with great amenities. Easy walk to all the attractions. The only downside is the mattress is uncomfortable, however we are older so that could be part of it. Hotel is kept clean and you will see many bears while staying here.
Sharon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Karen
Travelled with family, Travelled with group
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed here at least 2X a year for the past 7 years. Its location to the town of Gatlinburg is excellent and convenient & walkable. Short drive to SMNP, Dollywood & Soaky Mtn WP. Reasonably priced & never had any issues. Our typical stay is usually 3 to 4 nights usually in July or Aug and of course mid to late October.
My only gripe is that it has one of those ACs which is supposed to be climate controlled but actually just switches off after 15 mins and you wake up in the middle of the night feeling hot, annoying for people who are sensitive to heat but other than that it's a great place with good staff!
Shashank
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Robert
15 Aug 2024
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty for it to be renovated there were concerns. Dirty in corners, fruit flys , spiders.
Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the area
Rooms are neat and clean
Two swimming pool areas
jennice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Courtney
Travelled with family
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Light was shining in our room all night long, it was brighter inside our room then it was outside. Was told our check in was fine for until we left but then the next morning found out it wasn’t. The floors were so dirty our feet were black in minutes
We love this motel and make a habit of always trying to book it on our trips to Gatlinburg. Love the location. Very clean spacious rooms. Very nice atmosphere outside. Beautiful views and landscape.
Had no complaints other than the local neighbors being a little loud (bears getting into the trash). Room was clean, staff was friendly, and everything is in walking distance.
Room was dirty. Hair in the sink. Pulled back covers and there was hair on the bed. Called front desk and they said they had no other rooms and we should have called earlier. We didn’t walk in the room and immediately pull back the covers. Also room was next to pool and it was to close at 10. People still out at midnight talking loud. Will not stay here again.
Our stay was great. The room was very clean and nice. We enjoyed the pool and the kids loved that there was a slide. The hotel was quiet and the decor was nice. Only issue was that the tv had a crack in the corner of the screen, which we told the front desk about. But the tv did work. We would definitely stay here again.