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The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Gatlinburg SkyPark

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Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool
Hallway
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room
Property grounds
In the heart of Gatlinburg, The Historic Gatlinburg Inn offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and cozy fireplace in the lobby. Guests can unwind by the outdoor pool or explore nearby SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle. With amenities like laundry facilities, luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance and an elevator this hotel has been praised by guests for its central location and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(105 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
755 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anakeesta - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Hotel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Near Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle, The Historic Gatlinburg Inn provides a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1937
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Gatlinburg Historic
Gatlinburg Historic Inn
Gatlinburg Inn Historic
Historic Gatlinburg
Historic Gatlinburg Inn
Historic Inn Gatlinburg
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn Hotel
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn Gatlinburg
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn Hotel Gatlinburg

Frequently asked questions

Does The Historic Gatlinburg Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Historic Gatlinburg Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Historic Gatlinburg Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Gatlinburg Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Gatlinburg Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Historic Gatlinburg Inn located?

Located in Downtown Gatlinburg, this hotel is steps from Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are also within 10 minutes.

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The Historic Gatlinburg Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 683 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1025 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the on site parking. The front porch had rocking chairs and live musicians. Breakfast was amazing and the staff were so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay and will return again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is perfectly located to walk anywhere in downtown Gatlinburg or even nearby walking trails. The breakfast is wonderful and the hotel is very quiet and calm.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely property, and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Amenities
Very easy stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the breakfast is good. So convenient to be right downtown, everything is walkable from here. Just a couple of outlets in the room, no safe and no frig in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Nice clean and peaceful. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent experience the staff was nice the room was nice and will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hospitality and the unique appeal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay inn is beautiful inside and outside clean pool very friendly staff rooms were clean comfortable bed loved the pillows breakfast was delicious every morning will stay again
Pool area
Delicious breakfast
Very unique historical
Loved the piano
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and the hotel is in a great location on the main strip. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying in this historic property. Centrally located on the strip right next to the Skywalk. Wonderful people with an amazing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For being an older building, it has been well-maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff and cleanliness were EXCELLENT. The building and room are extremely dated and not necessarily in a charmi g or quaint way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like where the property was located, kind of central to many different things. I loved the large porch where you could sit in the rockers and I loved the entertainment that they provided on the front porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location with the nicest people!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very convenient place to stay. Had no issues, all staff we encountered were very nice. Included breakfast had quite a few options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very nice staff. Hotel is historic, so it does not have fancy amenities, but we loved it. It is clean and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Location was fantastic, staff was great and friendly, breakfast was nice and pool was clean. Only bad thing I can say is no fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy hotel, in the center of all the attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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