The Fryemont Inn overlooks Bryson City. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the inn has been in operation since 1923. The lodge features a stone fireplace large enough to burn logs 8 feet long, a porch with Smoky Mountain views and wood-paneled guest rooms decorated in rustic cabin style. Guests can swim in the inn's seasonal outdoor pool, relax with a cocktail by the fireside bar or take a short walk down the hill to downtown Bryson City.
The Ridge Top Motel and Campground offers 30 motel rooms, many with mountain views. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or use the motel's complimentary Wi-Fi. The motel is within driving distance of a casino, downtown Bryson City, recreational opportunities on the Nantahala River and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Located in the heart of Bryson City, the Historic Calhoun House has been a boarding house and hotel since the early 1900s. Rooms feature original wood floors, steam radiators and period antiques. Guests receive a hot breakfast each morning.