Gatlinburg is a small city in eastern Tennessee, approximately 37 miles southwest of Knoxville. As of the 2008 census, the population of Gatlinburg was approximately 3,500 people. Area attractions include the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Dollywood. Budget-conscious travelers will find several motel-style accommodations in Gatlinburg.
The Best Western Twin Islands is in the heart of Gatlinburg within walking distance from Ripley's Aquarium, and approximately one mile from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The motel features an outdoor heated swimming pool, a kids' playground, a 24-hour front desk, a coin-operated guest laundry, a business center and free parking. Guestrooms offer satellite television, a direct-dial telephone with free local and long distance calling, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer, a refrigerator and high-speed Internet access. As of September 2010, guestrooms start at $109 per night.
Best Western Twin Islands
539 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
865-436-5121
bestwestern.com
Econo Lodge Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg is within walking distance from the Space Needle and approximately three miles form the Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort. The motel features truck and bus parking, a daily complimentary continental breakfast, a business center, an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk. Guestrooms offer satellite television, a direct-dial telephone with free local calling, a hair dryer, a coffeemaker, a microwave, a refrigerator, a small sitting area and high-speed Internet access. As of September 2010, guestrooms start at $74 per night.
Econo Lodge Inn and Suites
135 Reagan Drive
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-7991
econolodge.com
The Super 8 Gatlinburg/East is just off Interstate 40, less than two miles from the Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Believe It or Not. The motel features a daily complimentary continental breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, free parking, an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub and a business center. Guestrooms offer satellite television, a direct-dial telephone with free local calling, a work desk with a lamp, a microwave, a refrigerator, a hair dyer and high-speed Internet access. As of September 2010, guestrooms start at $50 per night.
Super 8 - Gatlinburg/East
523 E. Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-9750
super8.com