Gatlinburg Mountain Inn

Hotels
7.9 (1929 reviews)
390 East Pkwy , Gatlinburg , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Private parking
First aid kit available
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff/owners
Great location close to downtown/main strip
Excellent value/low price
Comfortable beds/rooms often described as clean
Convenient parking
Bear sightings on property (memorable experience)
Cons:
Musty/musky odors reported in some rooms
Cleanliness issues: hair on sheets, dirty bathtubs
Maintenance problems: TV or shower failures reported
Amenities lacking: no ice machine, no vending
Intermittent or weak Wi‑Fi
Rooms are older and need updating

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Mixed reports: many guests said rooms were clean and beds comfortable, but multiple reviews noted hair on sheets, dirty bathtubs and a strong musty/musky odor in some rooms.
Service
9
Consistently praised: staff and owners repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and accommodating (unlocking doors, prompt responses, helpful manager recommendations).
Location
9
Very positive: many guests highlighted proximity to downtown/main strip, convenient parking and easy access to restaurants and activities; several mentions of bear sightings on property. One guest noted it may not be within easy walking distance to the main strip.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed: comfortable beds and working AC were noted, but rooms are described as older and in need of updating (old carpet, dated bathtubs), with occasional maintenance issues (TV or shower problems).
Amenities
6.5
Some shortcomings: guests mentioned no ice machine/vending, intermittent or poor Wi‑Fi, inconsistent in‑room coffee and occasional in-room TV/shower failures.
Value for Money
9
Strong positives: multiple guests said the price can’t be beat and described the hotel as great value for location and price.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Limited mentions: breakfast was generally not used by reviewers; the only specific comment was that in‑room coffee is not great. No consistent food service praise or major complaints.
Overall Experience
9
Generally positive overall: friendly staff/owners, good value, convenient location and memorable bear sightings lead many guests to return despite some cleanliness and maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-05 22:21

Property Description

Gatlinburg Mountain Inn features free WiFi and views of the mountain in Gatlinburg. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. It is a 9-minute walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 0.8 miles from Gatlinburg Space Needle. Rooms come with a balcony and a microwave.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. Cots are not available.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Parking

    Free parking is available on site.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1929 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 9
M
marilyn
8
Nice place to stay. Staff extremely helpful
Pros:

Yes

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Linda
10
Pros:

It was wonderful stay got to see 🐻

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
J
joey
10
Pros:

Super nice operators, Thank you!

The world is a mess please visit

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
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Steven • partner
8
Pros:

Very accommodating for our purpose.
Each morning saw a bear roaming the facilities.
Staff friendly and accommodated our 1 day early checkout.

2025-09-23 • via Nuitee
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Latisha
4
Pros:

Our room was okay. It did have a smell of mold to it. And the shower walls had mildew in the corners. And the bed were like sleeping on the floor.
We’ve stayed here before and never had any issues. So we was very disappointed when we came back a second time and had these issues.
My bedsheet looked like it had dried blood on the sheets and we did contact the office and then did come up and make it right and change everything for us. They were very friendly. But unfortunately we won’t be returning.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Stuart
2
Smelly room.
Pros:

The smell in the room was overwhelming on the first night so my wife left to sleep at another hotel. The next morning we packed up and left. We wasted our money in a room that we couldn’t even sleep in. Of course they never even mentioned a refund

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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robert
10
Pros:

The is hotel is a great location from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The staff are super friendly and the rooms are cleaned daily. You will have the occasional bear sighting at the back end of the property.

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
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Joseph
2
Terrible stay
Pros:

Was given a key to a room that was dirty. Then worker re-directed me to a clean room, but couldn’t get a key right away. I was told i would get one later. I left and got dinner and was gone for 2 hours. Came back and worker stated still not able to give me room key. It was inconvenient to pay upfront for a room, then be given a dirty room. Then not having access to a contracted room i paid for without a key is absolutely ridiculous and unprofessional. Will never be back. You get what you pay for.

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sandy
8
Modest clean hotel
Pros:

It is an older hotel, clean, no frills, beds are ok, could use an upgrade in pillows, at the base of the parkway not right on.. they have a bear that visits, we did get to see him..staff are very friendly..would stay here again

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
J
Joseph
10
Beds
Pros:

The room are in great condition but could use new mattresses and pillows

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
D
David
10
Bargain for our quick trip
Pros:

The beds were very comfortable for our one night stay. There was an issue with our ac unit, the staff was quick to exchange us to a neighboring room. Staff was very friendly, some of the best I’ve experienced in gatlinburg. Note that the location is somewhat of a walk to the strip, but being said, some awesome dining locations are located across the street from hotel.

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
K
Kimberly
6
Last minute Anniversary trip
Pros:

It does not offer many amenities, but it is close to downtown Gatlinburg and it has on sight free parking. The rooms were clean but the shampoos and travel sizes were not replenished daily. There is a convenience store across the street and the flapjack breakfast 1/2 block away was awesome! It has a free trolley stop across the street as well, however given the traffic and time of year, walking is recommended. We would definitely stay there again. Those looking for a higher end motel/hotel probably would be disappointed.

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • family
10
Pros:

Well maintained property, super nice staff, always good natured, always first with a good morning and smile, nice quiet property close to to downtown Gatlinburg

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
M
Marie
8
Nice for the price
Pros:

Staff was super friendly, hotel was easy to find and a convenient location to downtown for walking. The room was clean. But there is a weird smell in the room almost like its moisture building up or the room hasnt been used in a while but its manageable. Prices are affordable for a quick weekend trip.

2025-08-26 • via Nuitee
W
wade
8
Pros:

Great place.

2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
M
maria • family
8
Pros:

Good prices

2025-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Brie
10
Cozy and quite getaway
Pros:

The bed comfort was quite nice and staff was friendly and polite. I will recommend this place to family and friends

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
B
Brandon
10
Great staff
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Property could use an upgrade, but overall a great stay for price and location

2025-08-06 • via Nuitee
T
Tony
6
Just for sleeping
Pros:

No amenities but that goes with the price. Good to just get sleep and back on the road. Saw a bear in the parking lot.

2025-07-29 • via Nuitee
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Pintu • family
2
Pros:

The property is marked in google as 4 star. It’s not 1 star- it’s a motel . Ants in the bathroom. Very unhygienic. The girl in the check in has rude attitude. The overall cleanliness is horrible. The room smells like high dose of phenyl. No telephones, the towels are not clean.

2025-07-27 • via Nuitee