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What Makes Our Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel A Home Away From Home

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August 23, 2024

If you need quality lodging for your next Gatlinburg vacation, you've come to the right place. This is because we love providing visitors with a home away from home that is close to the action in the city! If you want to learn more about what we offer, just keep reading! Explore this list of 4 things that make our downtown Gatlinburg hotel a home away from home:

Spacious Rooms

Our downtown Gatlinburg hotel has spacious rooms that you can relax in. The smallest ones have 1 bed that can sleep 2 guests along with other great amenities, such as a Jacuzzi tub and fireplace. It is the perfect place to book your next romantic getaway. If you need more space, our biggest rooms have 2 beds that can sleep up to 4 guests. Get one with a private balcony to enjoy fresh mountain air and views anytime.

Pet-Friendly Accommodations

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We know that you love having your fur babies walk around the house, so it should be no different on vacation. You’ll be glad to know that we offer pet-friendly accommodations. This way, you won’t worry about finding a trusted pet sitter. This allows you to save money and make more fond memories with your pet.

Relaxing Amenities

Your room is always a great place to relax. However, if you want a change of scenery, take advantage of our on-site amenities! Go for a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or indoor pool. You can also sit in the lounge chairs on the pool deck and read your favorite book. Before you go back up to the room, take a relaxing soak in our hot tub. Other notable features include a scenic picnic area! Visitors love admiring up-close views of our mountain stream.

Lots of Options for Good Food Nearby

Cafe dining area

Another thing that makes you feel at home is delicious food. You’ll have plenty of great options when you stay at our downtown Gatlinburg hotel. Our Poolside Cafe is one of them. The menu has meals, drinks, and snacks for any time of day. For breakfast, get a plate or a sandwich. For lunch, pick up a Hiker’s Sack to eat on the go. For dinner, eat a delicious burger and fries. Have your meal in the cafe, take it up to your room, or order room service. There are also restaurants close to our hotel, and you don’t have to drive to get to them. Rather, you can catch the trolley to nearby restaurants like the Log Cabin Pancake House. For breakfast, order the Sugar Cured Ham with a side of buttermilk pancakes. For lunch, get a fresh pizza with all your favorite toppings at Big Daddy’s Pizzeria. End the day with a nice sit-down dinner at The Peddler Steakhouse. Each of the delicious entrees, such as Prime Rib and Grilled Salmon, comes with both a hot side and salad bar!

Now that you’ve found your home away from home in Gatlinburg, it’s time to book your trip. Start by exploring all of our downtown Gatlinburg hotel rooms to find the right one!