Best 10 Hotels Near Knoxville Zoo from USD 53/Night-Gatlinburg for 2023 | Trip.com (2023)

Situated within 10 km of Dolly Parton's Stampede and 15 km of The Grand Majestic Theater, Bear Creek Inn Gatlinburg, TN provides rooms in Gatlinburg. The property is around 16 km from Country Tonite Theatre, 16 km from Smoky Mountain Opry and 17 km from Dollywood. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a balcony with a river view. At Bear Creek Inn Gatlinburg, TN, each room has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 69 km from the accommodation.

So first off let me say that this hotel is still an ok place to stay. I would however also say that by charging 300+ a night for a room you have certain expectations, and those were not met this trip. From the outside, the hotel was lovely as always. The lobby seemed clean but had a few minor issues, and the furniture seemed like it could use a refresh. So my initial impression was favorable. We got to the room and at first glance, things seemed ok, but when you started looking around that's when the issues started. First, the chair had a fabric piping that was half torn off. The carpet seemed to be really worn in spots and could have used a cleaning. The shower had a patch job that looked like someone with no experience slapped calk around the edge of the shower and the drain; it was seriously an eyesore. Then when my daughter went to take a bath she told us it looked like something black was on the walls. Sure enough, there was something black on the wall. I am no mold expert, but it appeared to be black mold although I have no way of confirming that. Then we went to look at the beds before we got in and one bed had a blood spot on the mattress cover that lined up perfectly with the mattress itself so I know that no one even attempted to clean it; all they did was slap a clean fitted sheet on the bed. The mattresses on the beds are so bad that my wife and I woke up with sore backs every morning; I never used to have a problem with their beds in the past so I can only assume that the mattresses are in need of replacing. Also on the balcony when the HVAC unit is running it sounds like you are sitting next to a jet engine. I have stayed at this hotel at least 5 times in the past and do not remember the HVAC being so loud on the balcony. Also, they claim to be short-staffed on housekeeping so they only offer room cleanings once every 3 days during your stay. That means if you need towels, toilet paper, or the trash taken out you have to call them which is not great for what you are paying for this room; I can see every other day, but seriously every 3 days is ridiculous! The hot tub had tiles missing and water was leaking through the opening of the backer board which I cannot imagine is good for the hot tub. Also on all 4 nights of our stay, it looked like the hot tub got cleaned 1 time. When you are charging 300-500 a night for a ”standard room” depending on the time of year you have expectations that things will be taken care of, and that your room will be clean and well-kept. I used to pay 150-200 a night for this hotel and the hotel was immaculate, so clearly someone is taking the money and not reinvesting in the property. I stay here to escape the bad experiences that I've had at other Gatlinburg hotels, and that used to work until this trip. I really hope they reinvest in this property and gut all the rooms to do a complete makeover because otherwise there is no way this hotel is worth the price they are charging current

The view from the from side is super cool. But the shower is falling apart and the water barely does get hot. The beds are clean. But this is where anything good I have to say about this place ends. The parking is super difficult to maneuver and inconvenient and I didn’t feel remotely safe. The gaps around the exterior door are so big when people smoke outside or drifts in. And you can hear ALL the traffic. Did I mention how janky the shower is? I wish I could have stayed anywhere else and am super embarrassed I brought my family here. Did I mention how awful and small the bathroom is? The toilet wobbles, there’s hair and dirt on the floor, and if you are over five feet tall don’t even bother with the shower.

The hotel was good to stay in. Staff were good and so was the breakfast. We enjoyed the outside balcony with the mountains in the background. The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Gatlinburg and walking distance to the Gatlinburg strip. Housekeeping comes every three days. I would like to have fresh towels daily.

The location is on the outer edge of Gatlinburg town, about 20 minutes walk to the town center, the town center is very lively, restaurants and shops are numerous, suitable for leisure. Hotel facilities are slightly older, but the price is cheaper than the hotel in the town centre, standard American breakfast. Parking is free. Overall good, recommended stay.

The service was great! After checking in Ginger sent a text to ask if everything was good with the room. We had a light out in the bathroom and it was fixed the next morning. The only other thing is the water pressure was low and the heat didn't shut off after it got to the temperature we had it set on it just ran all night and it was so hot even when we turned it all the way down. We couldn't sleep it was so hot! We just cut it off at night and we stayed comfortable all night. Other than that it was a fare stay.

Nestled in the natural wonder and breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains, Holiday Inn Express in Downtown Gatlinburg offers guests an opportunity to stop and smell the pine trees. From 6:30 am to 9:30 am, we offer complimentary hot and cold breakfast items in our lobby. After, splash around in our water feature and enjoy waterslides, a heated indoor pool and an interactive children's splash zone. We offer free Wi-Fi and parking. On select nights, guests are invited to join in our evening attractions.

This Gatlinburg, Tennessee motel is 10 minutes' drive from Dollywood theme park. An outdoor seasonal pool is available, and the spacious rooms include free WiFi and a balcony. A microwave, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities are offered in all rooms at the Gatlinburg River Inn. A cable TV is included. An outdoor hot tub is available to all guests throughout their stay at the Gatlinburg River Inn. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is on site. Ripley’s Aquarium-Smokies is 1.6 km from the Gatlinburg River Inn. The Gatlinburg Convention Center is 2 km away.

I really wanted to love this place. The location is perfect to quickly get to the attractions in Gatlinburg without fighting traffic and the views are incredible. The food from vista grille is surprisingly delicious for hotel food and the welcome cookie was so good. The front desk staff and restaurant staff are the best. So polite and friendly each and every time. But this place is busy. It is a convention center and there was an event every day during our stay. There is not ample parking to accommodate a packed hotel during peak season and daily events. Allowing guests to park in the fire lane seems like a major safety issue. The rooms are a decent size however, the beds are not great unless you like sleeping on a worn out extra firm mattress. The rooms also need a deep cleaning. I understand that there is a quick turnover between guests but these rooms haven’t had a good cleaning in years. There was hair left behind from a previous guest in the bathroom and years of dust behind the couch. For almost $300/night, I expected more.

Offering a seasonal, outdoor pool, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites on the River is located in Gatlinburg. Free WiFi access is available. Rooms at the Econo Lodge Inn include air conditioning, ironing facilities, and cable TV. The dining area features a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee-making facilities. Private bathrooms come complete with a hairdryer and a bath or shower. Guests can enjoy a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast or go fishing onsite. Fax and photocopying services are provided. Free parking is included. Nearby attractions include Gatlinburg Convention Centre, 800 metres away, and Ripley's Haunted Adventure is 500 metres. Dollywood is located 17.5 km away.