There are many hotels in the downtown area of Gatlinburg, many of which are close to attractions like Ripley's Aquarium, Ober Gatlinburg, Dollywood, major outlet malls and the famous Gatlinburg Sky Lift. Nearby is the Gatlinburg Golf Course, where you can play 18 holes of golf while enjoying the breathtaking views of the mountains.
Best Western Twin Islands
This hotel is just miles from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and other family attractions in the Gatlinburg area. The Best Western offers conference rooms, wireless internet access, lobby fireplace and complimentary coffee in the lobby.
Best Western Twin Islands
539 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5121
http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=43006
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center
The River Terrace Resort is just across from the Ripley's Aquarium and within blocks of the Gatlinburg Convention Center. This hotel overlooks the Little Pigeon River and offers meeting facilities, catering and many business services. River Terrace offers an outdoor pool and views of the river or mountain from the balcony. Some rooms will have microwave ovens and refrigerators.
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center
240 River Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(800) 251-2040
www.riverterrace.com
Best Western Crossroads Inn
The Best Western Crossroads Inn in within walking distance of the Hard Rock Cafe and the aquarium. It is also a very short driving distance from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The business services include high-speed internet access. Coffee is served in the lobby daily.
Best Western Crossroads Inn
440 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5661
www.bestwesterntennessee.com/hotels/best-western-crossroads-inn-gatlinburg
Rodeway Inn Skyland Gatlinburg
The Roadway Inn is very closely located to the aquarium and the shopping areas. This hotel offers a great view of the mountains and downtown Gatlinburg. There is a great continental breakfast daily. All the rooms have a microwave, refrigerator and coffee pot in the room. You can choose from rooms with a king-size bed, queen-size bed or full-size bed as well as a hot tub.
Rodeway Inn Skyland Gatlinburg
223 East Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5821
www.rodewayinngatlinburg.com
Sleep Inn & Suites
This sleep-in hotel is conveniently located about a block from the Hard Rock Cafe, Ripley's Aquarium and just a short drive from the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. Every booking comes with a continental breakfast, coffee and a newspaper. This hotel also has all your business needs covered, with meeting rooms and high-speed internet. An indoor pool and fitness room are onsite for your convenience. Every room comes with jetted tubs, complimentary high-speed internet, coffeemakers and cable television.
Sleep Inn & Suites
335 East Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-9945
www.sleepinn.com/hotel-gatlinburg-tennessee-TN347?promo=gglocal
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