Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg

2.5 star property

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Land view from property
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Lobby
Interior entrance
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
242 Bishop Lane, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gatlinburg

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

  • 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

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

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
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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 1453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 410 out of 1453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1453 reviews

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

8/10 Good

glenn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

clean

This is a very clean hotel located close to the parkway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2nd visit highly recommended

Great location for exploring downtown on foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay here anytime we can beds are comfortable and rooms are clean and very walkable to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hunter

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was kinda dirty and the elevator made super unsafe noises
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

german

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, and the location was conveniently close to everything. Check-in was smooth, and the staff member who assisted us was very friendly, though I didn’t catch his name. We stayed for just one night, and overall, it was a good experience. However, during check-out, the staff member on duty seemed preoccupied, possibly with her phone, and her customer service wasn’t as friendly. Aside from that, everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Alicia, Jonesborough

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Muy buena ubicación, el personal es muy amable y servicial. Habitaciones amplias. Mejoraría la limpieza, es muy superficial.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really nice price & location

Great price. Clean. Older hotel but well kept. Location is close to main strip. Convenient parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property for price point. Walking distance to downtown gatlinburg. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lino

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The reception people are very bad-tempered.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

christie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shower was not so good. Not very hot water and low pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, is near too many places and you don't need use cars
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scotty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Room comfort

Last-minute stay

It was OK
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marvin S Haddix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Howard Johnson Gatlinburg

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Delbert

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024