Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg

2.5 star property

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Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by lush plants and shrubs, along a meandering stone pathway.
Cozy space with a stone fireplace, large window, and comfortable seating area.
Relax in a cabin-style room with a large arched window offering views of the surrounding greenery, a wooden reception desk, and a cozy seating area.
Two single beds with white linens and throw blankets, accompanied by nightstands and lamps.
Stroll through a tranquil garden area surrounded by lush plants and a meandering stream.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(272 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(59 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 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

  • 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

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 1496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1496 reviews

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

James

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

Great stay

Enjoyed it very much, great location, very clean. Easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect to walk around downtown or make a quick trip into Pigeon Forge for more activities. Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the rooms and the upkeep of the facility have gone considerably downhill in the last couple of years. There was a half drunk alcoholic beverage still in our fridge when we checked into our room, and the floors and bed frame were filthy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

GWEN

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

Nice

We stay here every time we head to Gatlinburg. Close to everything walking and trolleys
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

On the positives, the location is excellent for the main drag in Gatlinburg. The guy on reception was very helpful and friendly. The bed was comfortable and clean. The bathroom was fine. On the downside, the property is very tired and in need of an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service,and staff was very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danellie

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very clean room, it was close to everything in Gatlinburgh. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ick.

Sink and counter hadn't been wiped off in the bathroom. Fortunately, my wife carries Lysol wipes.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within walking to downtown Gatlinburg. Beautiful property by mountain stream. Fantastic balcony with fabulous deck chairs! Quaint office with friendly, helpful staff. This was our 3rd stay in 4 years at this wonderful place! Room was huge! Trolly stop in front of office. Short walk to the village. Have stayed at 12 other properties in last 20 years and this is our favorite!! Pricing is great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All fine
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a great price. Super convenient as well. We only had to use our car when driving into Pigeon Forge. This is our go-to hotel when visiting the smokies!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon, KITTANNING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property is very convenient for walking to downtown and for traveling to the smoky mountains in minutes by car. The hotel rooms itself are in fair condition, nothing extravagant and have small issues like our toilet not being sturdy and the patio door not staying closed unless locked. The room has the bare essentials which is okay for the price you pay. Would stay again if traveling to gatlinburg or the national park on a budget. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

AIME

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

Spring break

Extremely convenient to all of downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Out go to when staying in town!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel is located within walking distance to the Pancake Pantry. My wife and I stayed in room 234 and it appeared to have been recently redone. The price is right if booked early and via one of the usual booking services.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Smokys day trip

One day visit to the mountains so early check in online saved time, foom was clean and stocked mattress seemed worn or possibly broke down but was able to sleep on it. Fro t desk personal nice and friendly. A good stay was enjoyed by us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bottom floor on the "office side" could be a little loud at times from the upstairs. But no other complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good value and easy walking distance to downtown dining and entertainment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

terry

Close to downtown Gatlinburg
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025