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 transport
Free self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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
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
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
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
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
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 717 out of 1451 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 1451 reviews
8 - Good
407
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1451 reviews
6 - Okay
197
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1451 reviews
4 - Poor
63
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1451 reviews
2 - Terrible
67
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Dawn
2 Jan 2025
Dawn
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Alicia, Jonesborough
Travelled with partner
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property has all the potential, but failed in cleanliness. Stayed here one night between Christmas and New Years for a quick getaway.
The room had been renovated, but the aesthetic just didn't match the location or lobby.
Pros:
Lobby was clean and very inviting
Staff was super friendly / even allowed me to park there a few hours before check in
You can't beat the location in downtown Gburg
Very quiet and safe
Public firepit area
Private balconies with nice chairs
Large shower
Cons:
Requested new bedding after finding a reddish/brown stain on the sheets and piece at the bottom of the bed.
King bed initially had two very unkept pillows thrown on the bed.
Headboard was absolutely disgusting/peeling.
AC/Heat unit was extremely loud and sounded like it was about to give out. It also had a build up of black dust on the vents.
The light switches in the bathroom were exposed and did not have a plate on them.
The lower power outlet by the sink had been melted and was black/burnt.
The walls had stains on them by the toilet paper holder and by the main entry door.
I really wanted to like this property based on the staff and location, but for $175/nightly on a weeknight I found the cleanliness and upkeep to be unacceptable. The cons were all easy fixes. I cannot recommend staying here until those are fixed or the price reflects as such.
Alicia
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Joel
Travelled with family
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Muy buena ubicación, el personal es muy amable y servicial. Habitaciones amplias. Mejoraría la limpieza, es muy superficial.
Location is very convenient. Can walk to just about anywhere in Gatlinburg. A few small problems with the room. Safety catch on the door was missing and the tub faucet leaked. Completed self checkout and indicated I would be leaving at 11:00am. Left to do some shopping, when I got back a little after 10:00am, house keeping was in my room, had torn everything apart getting the room ready for the next guess I suppose. I had the do not disturb sign on the door and that was ignored. She spoke zero English, I showed her my room keys, she just shrugged her shoulders. I was planning on relaxing for a few minutes before I got on the road. Not the end of the world but fairly annoying. Overall I probably would stay here again.
Its a decent place to stay with it being a very short walk to all the action in Gatlinburg. This is our second stay at this property and will likely stay again in the furture.
Room was ok, wasn't the cleanest it was a place to lay my head. However the worst part of the experience I used my credit card to pay for the room,the only place I used it was for this room within hours of this my card was hit for a fraudulent charge of $1400 ...weird I've had this card for years don't use it and the first time I use it here.... hmmm
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Kim
Travelled with group
20 Dec 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Girls getaway
The location was great. A little noisy inside and out.
The room was Great for what we needed. The bathtub was dripping and should be looked at. The in room coffee pot was missing a piece so couldn't use it, although the coffee in the lobby was very good. The water pressure was Amazing and Hot water was plentiful. Loved being able to park close to our room.
The only thing i would suggest would be to address the hot water on the 3rd floor. Took about 10-15 minutes to go from room temp to hot. But other than that, a fantastic stay.
I enjoyed my stay at this property. Rooms were large, clean, nice TV. Cute lil ceramic bears with Santa hats on the building exterior:)
Park in front type of motel just a short block or less from the main drag. Even had a shortcut into a shopping village. School next door with church bells ringing periodically during school hours. I could see the lit Anakeesta mountain chalet from my door. My room 217 the shower ?? water noise from nearby super loud thankfully never was late or early. I would stay here again if the price was kept reasonable.