The Great Smoky Mountains are a massive mountain range that span a large portion of both North Carolina and Tennessee. Tourist locations such as Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and Asheville, North Carolina, are located in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains. Hundreds of lodgings are available along this long mountain range, in dozens of different cities.
The Bearskin Lodge is located in the foothills of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, just on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains. This hotel offers free wired Internet access, parking, local calls and wake- up calls. A small picnic area is available to those who wish to picnic on the lush lawns, or grill dinner under the stars. The picnic area is only open to hotel guests when weather permits and is seasonally closed from the first snowfall until early March. The front desk is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Check in is at 3 p.m.; check out is at noon.
Bearskin Lodge
840 River Rd.
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-430-4330
thebearskinlodge.com
The Bluegreen MountainLoft resort is located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, on the very edges of the city. This property is situated against The Great Smoky Mountains national park. This resort does not operate as a traditional hotel, instead offering apartment-like hotel rooms and full-sized cabins. Apartment-like hotels and cabins come complete with up to three bedrooms, full-sized kitchen, up to two bathrooms, and living room. Cabins feature decks while apartments have full-sized balconies. Handicapped-accessible rooms are available with prior notice to this establishment. Call ahead to find out the current policy on pets, since this changes with seasons and availability of pet-friendly cabins and rooms.
Bluegreen MountainLoft Resort
110 Mountainloft Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-4367
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The Mountain Magnolia Inn, Suites & Retreat is located in Hot Springs, North Carolina, on the eastern side of the Great Smoky Mountains. A full breakfast is provided every day for guests staying at the Inn, with evening dining available at a surcharge on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Reservations are suggested. Rooms with a fireplace are available. Extra large cabins and suites are available for reservation by contacting the property.
Mountain Magnolia Inn, Suites & Retreat
204 Lawson St.
Hot Springs, NC 28743
828-622-3543
mountainmagnoliainn.com
The Swag Country Inn is a roomy bed and breakfast hotel located in Waynesville, North Carolina, a short drive from the Great Smoky Mountains. Breakfast is fully provided every day from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Afternoon tea, dessert, fruits, wine, cheese and trail mix are all available from the front desk at any time. Each room is equipped with a fireplace, king-sized bed, free high speed wireless Internet and cable television. Those in need of a handicapped accessible room must contact the hotel before reserving a room online.
The Swag Country Inn
2300 Swag Rd.
Waynesville, NC 28785
800-789-7672
theswag.com
