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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg

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

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
242 Bishop Lane, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • SkyPark - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

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 near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Anakeesta and Gatlinburg Space Needle are located near Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg, which provides a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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

Property 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
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mountain Mall, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Anakeesta. SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 15 minutes.

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 731 out of 1463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 417 out of 1463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1463 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

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We enjoyed our stay. Perfect location and the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and great check in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

The rooms were clean and the desk was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always our go to spot in Gatlinburg. Great for walkers because it’s at the first light in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ladonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our place to go when we visit Gatlinburg. Great walking distance to I everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how it's right in the heart of Gatlinburg and everything is walking distance, very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Sarah J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and close to the strip! The location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Our room was very clean enjoyed our stay definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed it being close to the gatlinburg strip. Also was quiet even with being a busy weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

terry

Close to downtown Gatlinburg
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The most amazing location easy walking distance to every place you would want to go.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

DIANE D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel itself wasw very nice. The problem was that I was not informed o the maid service or lack of. Had to go the ofice for clean towels the first day of our stay. Gliders in front of rooms were a big plus.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

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

10/10 Excellent

Geraldyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very convenient to attractions and shopping. Clean affordable stay.along with comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in good condition, everything was working perfectly and the staff at the main office was super nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, rooms were wonderful and clean. Outside area a little rough but overall very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, clean rooms and great location. Thermostat in the room could have been better
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sloane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. We always pick this place for a short trip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024