Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Photo gallery for Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg

Land view from property
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Interior entrance
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$91
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Gatlinburg

At Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Gatlinburg hotel include SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle.

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Anakeesta - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • SkyPark - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville 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 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.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking 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.

Languages

English

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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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg?

As of 2 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg on 13 Apr 2025 start from NZ$91.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg?

Yep, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg has a free self car park.

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg have a pool?

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to September).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg?

No, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg?

No, pets are not allowed.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 445 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1565 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

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

8/10 Good

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LOCATION, LOCATION , LOCATION
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everone was really nice. Close to everything. Clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Warren

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024