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
Anakeesta - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
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
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. 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.
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
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
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
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. 737 out of 1465 reviews
10 - Excellent
737
Rating 8 - Good. 414 out of 1465 reviews
8 - Good
414
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1465 reviews
6 - Okay
185
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1465 reviews
4 - Poor
63
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 1465 reviews
2 - Terrible
66
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nathan
Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
We would definitely come back there it’s very clean area I would highly recommend my family and friends to stay there very clean rooms and the staff were very friendly and helpful thank u all for having me and my husband there we really appreciate it we hope u all have a wonderful and safe weekend
The only good thing about this hotel is the location. Perfect walking distance to all the shops downtown. The room was not clean, and even the overnight cleans were not done well. The front desk guy hung up the phone on me when I asked for clean bedding and clean towels. Mold in the bathroom and exposed pipes under the sink.
We had a great stay at this hotel. Everything was within walking distance. The bathroom was really clean. The bed's and floors were clean. Overall the entire room was clean. We would definitely stay here again. Oh and don't let the no free breakfast scare you away. They offer muffins, fruit bars, juice (orange and apple) coffee with different creamers and sugars. It's enough to get your day started.
Staff was amazing. Room was large and clean. Beds were very comfortable. My ONLY complaint was there were no bath towels. Only towels were just bigger than hand towels. Other then that, amazing stay!
Stephen
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Lisa
Travelled with family
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Room comfort
Housekeeping
The girl who checked me in, did not mention housekeeping choices, issues. I assumed we would have housekeeping daily. No one ever came.we checked in on Friday March 7 th and left Monday March 10 th. I am fine if they don’t come . I know things have been difficult/ different since Covid. I just think we should be told… put your trash outside the door, we’ll leave more bad, call down for more towels, etc. are normally informed. Room was clean. The check in girl was polite.
This hotel is located within a few minutes walk of Parkway (the main street) and only about two minutes from the back entrance to The Village. This will allow you to not have to pay for parking in town.
The property has a breakfast which consists of a selection of Nutragrain bars and orange and apple juice in the office. Coffee is available all day.
There are two fire pits running outside in the evenings and an outdoor pool not open during the winter.
Our room was large and clean… except the lid to the ice bucket which was just nasty.
The bathroom was fairly nice with a large tub and plenty of hot water.
The beds were just garbage. I’m pretty sure the mattresses were purchased at the dollar tree.
There were plenty of good chairs for sitting when not in bed.
I would stay here again, but it wouldn’t be my first choice due to my back issues and the poor quality of the mattresses.
Its convenience to explore downtown Gatlinburg, on foot, where commercial parking cost $20 flat rate. (Hotel is free parking and has a lot of space) Clean and spacious room. Water pressure is not strong enough as common as other hotels. No breakfast service that it isn’t problem to us. Overall, great stay.