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 Gatlinburg SkyPark and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Gatlinburg Convention Center.
What's nearby
Anakeesta - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Gatlinburg SkyPark - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
Puckers Sports Bar - 9 min walk
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 8 min walk
Subway - 3 min walk
Tennessee Cider Company - 4 min walk
Ole Red - 7 min walk
About this property
Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg
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. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Firepit
Garden
In a national park
In the mountains
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Local culture and ecosystem education
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
LED lighting
Recycling
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 807 out of 1537 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 413 out of 1537 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1537 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1537 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1537 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Tiffany
21 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tiffany
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Dawn
Travelled with partner
19 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was great, Although it several minutes for the water to get hot almost thought there was no hot water. Breakfast was supposed to be included and it was just muffins and coffee. Staff was great and room spotless. The fire pit is an exceptional plus.... loved it
Dawn
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
2/10 Terrible
Steven
19 Jan 2026
Disliked: Amenities
Eh
Steven
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Erin Jennifer
Travelled with partner
18 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Have stayed here many times no issues… the room we had was under renovation. While the renovations looked like they would be amazing it wasn’t safe in current condition. The balcony railing was not attached to the wall outside on the top edges as they had painted very scary….. luckily I didn’t lean on it. Also scrapped up the bottoms of my foot good as the tile they put in although beautiful it was not even close to even with carpet as you walk into the bathroom area. There was a metal strip pit on the gap but there was still a big enough gap to cut up my foot a bit so had to be ver careful
Erin Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Caitlin
18 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great. Clean and plenty of room. Staff was nice. Only problem was our room door only closed if you slammed it, like put all your weight into it and slammed it shut.
We had a clean newly renovated room with a comfortable king bed. The staff was friendly and were available 24 hours. This location is within easy walking distance to all that Gatlinburg has to offer. They no longer offer a free breakfast, but there are so many wonderful breakfast restaurants in Gatlinburg why would you want a motel meal. We would stay here again.
Breakfast consisted of a packaged muffin and coffee. Otherwise the place was great and ina great location
Margene
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Debra
Travelled with family
29 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The reception staff could smile.
The maintenance staff was excellent. We had an issue with our door and they promptly fixed it.
The room was clean and updated. Was comfortable
Liked the location to the town.