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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg

2 1/2 star hotel
8.4/10 Very Good
(1421 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (34)

About the hotel

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 onsite.

Nearby attractions

Located in Gatlinburg, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg is in the mountains and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Dollywood. Anakeesta and Earthquake the Ride are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Guests appreciate the hotel's central and quiet location.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Microwave
Refrigerator
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Seasonal outdoor pool

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Braille signage
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Things to do

Seasonal outdoor pool

Outdoor

Firepit
Garden

Conveniences

Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby

More

Smoke-free property

Nearest Airports

Airplane
McGhee Tyson Airport
44 km from this hotel
Asheville Regional Airport
93 km from this hotel
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Family Reviews

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3.5 out of 5 stars

34 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

32%

4 star reviews

32%

3 star reviews

18%

2 star reviews

12%

1 star reviews

6%

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Latest reviews (34)

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Heidi

7 Jun 2024 - 9 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

My children an I really enjoyed our stay here. It was quiet and of walking distance to everything in downtown Gatlinburg. We’ll definitely be returning for our next trip there!
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Mandy

9 Jun 2024 - 13 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

3 out of 5 stars

Good: Close to downtown Gatlinburg. Good size room. Nice (small) pools with waterslide. Affordable. Safe. Friendly staff. Bad: Musty smell. Didn't feel clean. Floors were filthy. My family and I had to wear shoes at all times otherwise our feet/socks were black. Will not be staying here again due to cleanliness.
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Anthony

1 Apr 2024 - 4 Apr 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Great stay with family. Only down side was the bed wasn’t comfortable at all. Felt worn out
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Amanda

28 Mar 2024 - 30 Mar 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Great location for walking around Gatlinberg!! Staff was great! Very kind and helpful. It served its purpose for us. Felt safe with kids and we didnt have to drive anywhere for 3 days. A lil more TLC in some areas in the room and building but nothing to really complain about. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks!!
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Robert

20 Mar 2024 - 21 Mar 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

The Gatlinburg Howard Johnson is always a good choice. Good location and quite comfortable, it's much better and family friendly than a lot of the 'tourist-grade' motels that abound in the area.
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Marquis

4 Jan 2024 - 6 Jan 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Great location! Perfect family getaway
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Jennifer

Invalid Date - Invalid Date
reviewed on expedia

2 out of 5 stars

I don’t know how this hotel has so many good reviews. I came into the room with dirty towels still on the sink, young children running up and down the hallway all night, and my door card stopped working after my first night. The room seemed sketchy and not very secure. I won’t be returning.
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Melanie

3 Dec 2023 - 4 Dec 2023
reviewed on hcom

1 out of 5 stars

I can’t rate our stay because our friend’s mom was sent to hospital. She had been battling COVID and other health problems. Her oxygen level had dropped and sent to the hospital. Her family was told she may not make it through the night. So we had to leave. We were at Skyland Ranch when our friend received the call. So I called the hotel and explained the situation to the lady. She said she would cancel our reservations. We had every intention of keeping our reservations but this happened. It would have been nice if the lady at the hotel would have showed some more compassion.
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Rosa Maria

20 Nov 2023 - 24 Nov 2023
reviewed on orbitz

2 out of 5 stars

The first day, the housekeeper didn't make our room. When I got to the room that evening and called the front desk, they told me that if I didn't request my room to be made, the housekeeper wouldn't make it (?) So I asked them to please make my room every day...still they only made the beds and put new towrls, but they didn't change sheets nor did they vacuum the room, it was so dirty I was so sorry to had stayed there., when I looked at the hotel in the website it said they offered free breakfast, after I booked the room a little message came up in the screen reading that they weren't offering breakfast any longer...the edge of the beds were broken and had some screws sticking out (a real hazard specially with kids)...I must say beds were comfortable and the location was good too. But that is it.
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Elizabeth

29 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2023
reviewed on orbitz

3 out of 5 stars

The property are walking distance to town, the costumer service are poor. I checked in And they give me a room that not what I paid for. I went to complain and to be fair they give me an exact room I booked.inside the room is ok clean but just don’t know why have a baby cockroaches..
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