Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Anakeesta - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
SkyPark - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
Cliff Top Grill & Bar - 4 min walk
Tennessee Cider Company - 4 min walk
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 8 min walk
Subway - 4 min walk
Ole Red - 7 min walk
About this property
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg
When you stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Skiing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Pool loungers
Facilities
Garden
Seasonal outdoor pool
Firepit
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from May to September
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
Also known as
Johnson's Inn
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Frequently asked questions
Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.
What's the area around Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg like?
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg is a short 19-minute walk from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 5 minutes' walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
November 28, 2024
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
November 27, 2024
Older Updated Hotel Convenient to Downtown
Older updated hotel, convenient to all things so we could walk and not have to drive in terrible traffic. Our remote to tv was missing the back and a battery so we manually changed channels the whole time. We made them aware on first night but told them not to worry about it that night and assumed they would fix the next day, but it never happened. We didnt use it much anyway, just kept it on same channel most of the time. Floor was pretty dirty! Grandsons white socks were black after only a few hours. For convenience of location and price, we would definitely stay again.
Janet
Janet, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good
November 27, 2024
Melissa
Melissa, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 26, 2024
Good location. Clean rooms. helpful staff
Justin
Justin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 25, 2024
Loved location and the fire pit!
Great location! Walking distance to the parkway!
Louis
Louis, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 22, 2024
Lady
Lady, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
November 21, 2024
Convenient location
Lorraine
Lorraine, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
November 19, 2024
Jerry
Jerry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
November 17, 2024
Old but clean.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 17, 2024
Nicole
Nicole, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
November 15, 2024
We enjoyed staying here. It was close enough to walk to the things in Gatlinburg.
Tina
Tina, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 14, 2024
Wonderful
Go to this HoJo once a year and we love it always a great stay
Matt
Matt, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
November 11, 2024
Sean
Sean, 4-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
November 3, 2024
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
October 25, 2024
James
James, 1-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair
October 20, 2024
Convenient but that's about it...
This hotel is very close to all the shops at Gatlinburg. So it's convenient. But room service and customer service were the worst I've ever experienced in 45 years of traveling.
David
David, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
October 20, 2024
Dale
Dale, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
October 16, 2024
Highly Recommend
Very clean, great price, walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Gail
Gail, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
October 15, 2024
Pleasant but could be cleaner
The good: The staff was friendly and coffee supplies were replenished daily. It is located a convenient walking distance from the strip. The not so good: The room could have used a deep cleaning. There was what appeared to be a hair ball on the exposed pipe under the bathroom sink. The platforms under the mattresses were both dusty with hairs and miscellaneous bits of trash in the gaps in the wood. On the first night, our feet were black and gritty after walking on the floors. The window was very dirty. We also had to ask for towels every day because housekeeping would only leave 3 towels for the 4 of us. (We usually try to reuse towels more than once if there are towel hooks available to hang them but there was no such accommodation in the room.) This was our second stay here and I’m sorry to say that things have definitely gone down hill from what we recall from last year’s visit.
Dan
Dan, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
October 15, 2024
LEIBNIZ ORLANDO
LEIBNIZ ORLANDO, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
October 14, 2024
Fall break vacations
Large room, very clean, excellent pools, terrace with super comfortable chairs and all Gatlinburg attractions very close, just 3 or 4 minutes walking. This hotel is in excellent condition, very well decorated inside and outside the hotel... I recommend it with 5 stars.
Raul
Raul, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
October 7, 2024
Great place to stay in Gatlinburg
Great place to stay in Gatlinburg. Nice clean hotel in a central location. Friendly staff and comfortable room. Good value!
Rhett
Rhett, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
October 3, 2024
Place to stay at
Very nice and wonderful scenery
David
David, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
October 2, 2024
Clayton
Clayton, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
September 27, 2024
It rained when I was staying there and my room started leaking, the front desk clerk brought me towels and said she’d put in a request for “them” to look at it tomorrow. When I was checking in, she didn’t say but maybe 5 words to me the entire time, and seemed like I was bothering her