Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg

2.5 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Interior entrance
Lobby

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

  • City view
  • 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 this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-out and free newspapers are on-site.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the shopping around Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and concierge services are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, laundry facilities and a lift
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Gatlinburg hotel is smoke free.

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

  • 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

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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in 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 1456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1456 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was ok, wasn't the cleanest it was a place to lay my head. However the worst part of the experience I used my credit card to pay for the room,the only place I used it was for this room within hours of this my card was hit for a fraudulent charge of $1400 ...weird I've had this card for years don't use it and the first time I use it here.... hmmm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Girls getaway
The location was great. A little noisy inside and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome location to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend at Christmas.
The room was Great for what we needed. The bathtub was dripping and should be looked at. The in room coffee pot was missing a piece so couldn't use it, although the coffee in the lobby was very good. The water pressure was Amazing and Hot water was plentiful. Loved being able to park close to our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing i would suggest would be to address the hot water on the 3rd floor. Took about 10-15 minutes to go from room temp to hot. But other than that, a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location - great value.
I enjoyed my stay at this property. Rooms were large, clean, nice TV. Cute lil ceramic bears with Santa hats on the building exterior:) Park in front type of motel just a short block or less from the main drag. Even had a shortcut into a shopping village. School next door with church bells ringing periodically during school hours. I could see the lit Anakeesta mountain chalet from my door. My room 217 the shower ?? water noise from nearby super loud thankfully never was late or early. I would stay here again if the price was kept reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a bear encounter in the parking lot. richt in town so great for shopping and fodd
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024