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It is in a convenient location, the staff was friendly but the facility needs to updated. The bathroom had a strong humid smell. The whole room smelled bad

Location was perfect, large comfortable room, We had a very pleasant stay.

This is one of our favorite places to stay and the first one we check on for availability. Large fire pits for cooler weather and a pool (with slide) for warmer weather. Adorable bear accents outside and around the buildings. Easy "back door" access to the Village practically across the street. Close enough to walk, far enough away to avoid the noise if the parkway. Perfect!

Wish I knew how to buy the stools out by the firepit. Very comfortable. Definitely will stay again and look into other properties.

Howard Johnson’s was clean and had everything we wanted in a hotel and the price was right. It is easily within walking distance of all of the local shops and attractions. We were not in the hotel in the main part of the day because we were busy walking to all of the attractions like Ober Mountain.

My brother got bug bites all over his body.

CHECKING IN WAS QUICK & EASY- THE GUY WORKING THERE WAS VERY POLITE. THE BUILDING BEHIND THE HOTEL, WAS A LITTLE SKETCHY, HAD SOME HOLLERING & UNKIND THINGS BEING SAID FROM PEOPLE IN THE BLDG. OTHERWISE IT WAS GOOD. I WOULD JUST REQUEST A ROOM FACING THE FRONT NEXT TIME.

The property is in walking distance from the main street, quiet, nice pool, nice balconies, very reasonably priced.

Location is perfect. No need to move the car in gatlinburg. Hotel is fine. It is a Howard Johnson, not a Hilton. We stayed here for the location. Staff was nice. Room was already cold. It but noisy but to be expected in an exterior corridor hotel. I would stay again

Very close to the Main Street. People were nice.

The good: great location, we were able to walk everywhere we needed to go. Beds we decent, bathroom was nice, and front desk staff was amazing. The Bad: the railing (wood) on our balcony was rotting away, the toilet seat in the bathroom was very wobbly. The table between the beds and another side table was dirty and dusty. The towels were not very clean. Had hair and dirt on them from the dirty side table they were stored in. The room and hallways smelled bad. We had to buy an air freshener for our room.

This is such a convenient location to the main shopping and dining in Gatlinburg. The room was clean and spacious. The beds were comfortable. My daughter absolutely loved all the wooden carved bears around the property and was so excited there was one hanging on our balcony. It was lovely having a balcony to our room! Our room was right across from the elevator so it could be noisy in the morning and at night as you could hear all the suitcases being rolled down the outside corridor. There was some sensor on the wall right under the smoke detector and the power light (green) and the alarm light (red) blinked on and off alternatingly constantly. I called the front desk but they did not seem concerned nor did they know what was wrong. I asked if maintenance could look at it the next day and and they said yes. When we got back in the room the following evening, nothing had changed. I don't know if anyone looked at it or if my concern was ignored but the issue was not resolved.

Large rooms. Comfortable beds.

Love the bears decorating the property and the fire pits. This is our go-to hotel, for both family and couples getaways.

Bishop Lane Gatlinburg TN

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking
  • Concierge services

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is a short stroll from Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg, and other popular attractions like Great Smoky Mountains National Park are within a mile (2 km). The 50 rooms at this hotel include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.


Rooms

Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.


Property features

Guests of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and express check-out. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a garden.

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg

Everyone (15) Couples (6) Family (18)
5
Everyone

By on Feb 26, 2024

Review comment responded on Mar 1, 2024

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2
Family

It is in a convenient location, the staff was friendly but the facility needs to updated. The bathroom had a strong humid smell. The whole room smelled bad

By on Feb 18, 2024

Review comment responded on Feb 19, 2024

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5
Family

Location was perfect, large comfortable room, We had a very pleasant stay.

By on Jan 30, 2024

Review comment responded on Jan 31, 2024

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5
Partner Couples

This is one of our favorite places to stay and the first one we check on for availability. Large fire pits for cooler weather and a pool (with slide) for warmer weather. Adorable bear accents outside and around the buildings. Easy "back door" access to the Village practically across the street. Close enough to walk, far enough away to avoid the noise if the parkway. Perfect!

By on Dec 16, 2023

Review comment responded on Dec 16, 2023

Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

3
Everyone

By on Dec 1, 2023

Review comment responded on Dec 5, 2023

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5
Everyone

Wish I knew how to buy the stools out by the firepit. Very comfortable. Definitely will stay again and look into other properties.

By on Nov 25, 2023

Review comment responded on Nov 29, 2023

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5
Everyone

Howard Johnson’s was clean and had everything we wanted in a hotel and the price was right. It is easily within walking distance of all of the local shops and attractions. We were not in the hotel in the main part of the day because we were busy walking to all of the attractions like Ober Mountain.

By on Nov 6, 2023

Review comment responded on Nov 7, 2023

Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

1
Family

My brother got bug bites all over his body.

By on Oct 30, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 31, 2023

Thanks for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

5
Everyone

CHECKING IN WAS QUICK & EASY- THE GUY WORKING THERE WAS VERY POLITE. THE BUILDING BEHIND THE HOTEL, WAS A LITTLE SKETCHY, HAD SOME HOLLERING & UNKIND THINGS BEING SAID FROM PEOPLE IN THE BLDG. OTHERWISE IT WAS GOOD. I WOULD JUST REQUEST A ROOM FACING THE FRONT NEXT TIME.

By on Oct 19, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 21, 2023

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5
Friends

The property is in walking distance from the main street, quiet, nice pool, nice balconies, very reasonably priced.

By on Sep 20, 2023

Review comment responded on Sep 20, 2023

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg

242 Bishop Lane, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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