"The rates were reasonable. The motel room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was professional and courteous. I'd definitely stay here again.2020-02-17"
"Plenty of restaurants and gas stations nearby. I was pleased with the room and the cleanliness of the motel. I liked the remodeled bathroom. The front desk clerks were friendly, but the breakfast buffet wasn't the best and the eating area needed cleaning. Good stopover for travelers.2017-01-05"
"Awesome motel. The room was updated and beautiful, and the front desk clerk was wonderfully friendly and courteous. We were extremely pleased with our stay.2016-08-23"
"The hotel room was clean, comfortable, and reasonably priced. The staff was pleasant. I'll stay here again.2018-10-24"
"The hotel room was clean, but the AC was noisy, and there were no markings for settings on the wall unit. The staff was fantastic.2017-09-22"
"Convenient to Big Creek, and close to access to Newport, Cosby, and Gatlinburg. Nice, clean room. The staff was friendly and helpful with questions we had. The hotel met our needs perfectly.2015-05-01"
"Great location by a creek. Good rates. The motel was older, but it was a good place to stay. The employees were nice and helpful.2017-04-26"
"The accommodations were nice, but we had trouble with the motel management's handling of an issue we had our last night. There were people being loud in the hallway, and they ignored our request to quiet down. We called the front desk repeatedly about it, but nothing was done until we threatened to call 911.2016-06-09"
"Great location, but the rates seemed too high. Older, dreary motel, but the room was clean and well-maintained. The front desk clerks were polite. Small pool, but the workout room was appreciated. Adequate breakfast and nice dining room staff. I was extremely disappointed that there was no elevator.2016-06-07"
"A cool motel in a beautiful area. The rates were reasonable. There were towels for the bikers, and the amenities were good considering Covid-19. The only issue I had was that the sink and bathtub didn't drain well. It was nice having rocking chairs outside the rooms. The employees were pleasant and professional.2020-08-11"
"The motel room was large and well-maintained, and the towels and washcloths were soft and fluffy. Excellent housekeeping. Breakfast was delicious and well-stocked, and there was a good selection of food.2018-05-20"
"The housekeepers treated us like royalty, and provided clean towels and bed service daily. The hotel staff was professional and accommodating. Enjoyed the breakfast. Go for it.2016-05-22"
"Conveniently located. My room was excellent, and had been recently renovated. Friendly staff. Enjoy it as I did.2015-07-05"
"The hotel room was clean, and the location was perfect since I just needed a day of rest. There was no security, though, and only one clerk on duty at night. The clerks were phenomenal, but I feared for their safety. Breakfast was good. Limited snacks and beverages available for a reasonable price. Some restaurants delivered, but many were closed on Monday.2019-04-22"
"Our room was more than sufficient for our needs. We were pleased with the amenities. We accidentally left our car lights on and drained the battery, but the front desk clerk came to our rescue and gave us a jump. She was very pleasant and didn't hesitate to help. I recommend this hotel.2015-06-13"
"The hotel room was great, but the rates were pretty high. Despite a sign on the side door to keep it closed and locked, it was repeatedly propped open and left that way. The restaurant was closed, and there were no quick meal options in the area. The continental breakfast was just a bottle of water, packaged muffins, and a granola bar.2022-09-25"
"I had a relaxing hotel stay. Everything was comfortable, and the employees were friendly. Don't eat at the fast-food pizza restaurant; the food wasn't that good, and it was expensive.2022-06-16"
"The traffic noise was loud, but the hotel was a nice place to stay.2021-05-24"
"We had a king room with a fireplace on the 4th floor. The balcony overlooked the brook behind the building. Traffic was noisy during the day, and there was construction underway at the hotel. No extra blankets in the room.There was an indoor pool, but we didn't have time to swim. The breakfast room was crowded, but hot food was available.2016-03-18"
"Good rates. Our room wasn't ready when we arrived, so we were given an upgrade. The beds were comfortable. Average housekeeping. I'd stay at this hotel again.2023-05-13"
"I really liked this hotel. The room and upgrades were nice.2022-04-16"
"The room was nice and clean, with pretty views. The hotel staff was friendly, and breakfast was good.2022-02-22"
"The hotel was quite clean apart from a bit of dust behind the furniture.2016-06-02"
"The condo was dark with dingy carpeting. Everything needed remodeling. There were holes in the bathroom wall. The office didn't open until 9 AM. We stayed 3 nights, and housekeeping never cleaned our room; there were dead bugs on the floor and there was hair in the bathtub. Don't recommend.2016-05-31"
"Located off the main highway, but within walking distance of Gatlinburg. The hotel needed updating, but it was clean. So was the room, and the towels were soft. I'd stay here again.2015-07-29"
"I didn't like that the hotel didn't provide any breakfast at all.2021-03-13"
"Convenient to Main Street. The hotel was nice, clean, and updated, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The only negative was that there wasn't enough parking; I had to park on the street behind the property. Good place to stay.2020-02-24"
"Nice, clean hotel with friendly, helpful personnel. Good place to stay if you want to be close to downtown activities.2017-12-07"
"The motel was clean and conveniently located. The hair dryer in my room didn't work, so we had to borrow one from the front desk. Parking was limited.2021-08-03"
"The bathroom door dragged on the floor, and there was mold on the walls around the bathtub. The window was so dirty I could hardly see out of it. Don't stay at this motel.2021-03-23"
"The room was clean and comfortable, and the motel clerks were friendly and helpful.2018-10-16"
"Nice hotel. I'll stay again and recommend it.2017-10-30"
"Great location and relaxing hotel. The room was clean, and the courtyard was beautiful. Friendly personnel.2016-10-25"
"We had a wonderful hotel experience. There were charging stations in the room. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the Bistro was a lifesaver. Great place to stay; I definitely recommend it.2016-05-23"
"The hotel was clean, and if you just want a place to sleep, it's fine. No coffee pot in the room, and the hot water faucet in the bathtub wasn't secured to the fixture. 2023-07-18"
"Good location and rates. The room was clean, and the staff was great. Breakfast was just coffee and some pastries.2022-08-08"
"Good rates. The hotel staff was helpful. Not much for breakfast.2022-08-06"
"The motel wasn't as close as I'd hoped to downtown shops and the Christmas parade.2022-12-06"
"Affordable and convenient to everything. Nice room, but the bathroom was small. My only complaint was the noisy people in the next room. The motel clerk was exceptional.2019-01-22"
"Good heating and cooling system. The staff was hospitable. Appreciated the good breakfast and coffee. Not a lot of parking, but we'd stay at this motel again.2015-10-21"
"The accommodations were first-class. The hotel room was clean, the service was great, and the breakfast bar was wonderful. I'd definitely book here again.2017-09-25"
"The hotel was wonderful, and I enjoyed my stay.2017-09-13"
"Great experience. The hotel was nice and clean, and the employees were friendly.2017-01-05"
"The hotel room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. Breakfast was good.2022-10-12"
"The hotel staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Absolutely stay here.2021-10-28"
"The hotel was in the heart of it all, with easy access to everything. Short walk to the Sky Bridge and restaurants. My room was clean and had a balcony with a great view of the creek. Hit breakfast early or make alternative plans. Be prepared to walk.2021-10-19"
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Hotel Booking Tips
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