With a stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center, you'll be centrally located in Gatlinburg, within a 5-minute walk of Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
What's nearby
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Gatlinburg SkyPark - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Anakeesta - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
Ole Smoky Distillery - 4 min walk
Sugarlands Distilling Co. - 3 min walk
Puckers Sports Bar - 3 min walk
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 4 min walk
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - 6 min walk
About this property
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Gatlinburg Space Needle
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center offers 57 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 57 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 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 parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Pool hoist on site
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
4 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
LED TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Property is also known as
Econo Lodge Convention
Econo Lodge Inn Convention Center Gatlinburg
Econo Lodge Inn Convention
Econo Lodge Inn Convention Center
Econo Lodge Convention Center Gatlinburg
Econo Lodge Gatlinburg
Econo Lodge Inn Suites at the Convention Center
Reviews
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center Reviews
8.4
Very good
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we were right under the fireworks which was amazing. The check in was easy and the staff was great. The room was basic and outdated, with little to no amenities for the price.
The lodge is an older property. Despite the age, it was clean and did not have a meldew smell. I took a gamble on this brand as I am a hotel snob, but this was the only option available.
The iron and ironing board were clean and it had a large fridge. The bed was large and the TV was nice. It had no carpet and the AC unit kept the room cool in 98 degree weather. The bathroom has been upgraded. There is one sink with little counter space.
Staff was friendly and only interacted with them at check in.
Ande
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Balashiva
Travelled with family
19 Jul 2025
Balashiva
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Amanda
Travelled with family
19 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needing Updates
We have stayed multiple times at this property. It’s starting to show its age. It could use some updates.
When i arrived, i seen the setup and felt like it was a homeless shelter..i felt like i was in a MOTEL. I walk out my front door and everybody's sitting right outside my door smoking.and you can smell the smoke because the area is so small..i checked out 30 mins later. It just felt unsafe.and they refused to give me a refund
The front desk worker was not very helpful or nice. We were confused about parking because there is limited space and also confused where our room was because she failed to tell us the building next to the main one was also theirs. Our room was in the parking garage…very weird, not even upstairs, no right in the parking garage on ground level. I guess you get what you pay for. Wouldn’t stay here again but was fine for one night before our other property was available.
I was woken up at 1 in the morning with a bug crawling on my leg. Not sure what type, but I had a hard time sleeping after that. The was also a huge spider and web in the bathtub. The room had not been cleaned well.