By Stephanie Mojica
Gatlinburg, Tennessee offers mountain scenery, a backdrop for
romance, and activities suitable for families. The community is located in the historic Smoky Mountains and features both Southern hospitality and modern conveniences. There are a number of hotels in Gatlinburg, and some of them offer both clean and cheap accommodations suitable for both leisure and business travelers.
Days Inn Gatlinburg on the River
Days Inn Gatlinburg on the River is a clean and cheap hotel choice and part of a national budget chain. As of July 2009, room rates started at about $58 per night. Accommodations include microwaves, 27-inch televisions with both cable access and a VCR, refrigerators, and private balconies overlooking the river. Days Inn Gatlinburg on the River also offers a free daily breakfast, a swimming pool, a hot tub, and free high-speed Internet access. The property is within walking distance of an aquarium and several restaurants.
Days Inn Gatlinburg on the River
304 Hemlock Street
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
865-436-7861
http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/check_avail?areaType=1&destination=Gatlinburg&state=TN&country=US&variant=&id=13872&propBrandId=DI&force_nostay=false&tab=tab1
Econo Lodge Gatlinburg
Econo Lodge Gatlinburg is another clean and cheap hotel choice that is part of a national budget chain. As of July 2009, room rates started at about $60 per night. The hotel is within walking distance of Gatlinburg Convention Center and less than a mile from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. All Econo Lodge Gatlinburg rooms come with a refrigerator and cable television, and some rooms can include a whirlpool bathtub or a VCR. There is also an outdoor swimming pool and an on-site news stand.
Econo Lodge Gatlinburg
405 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
865-436-5836
http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-gatlinburg-tennessee-TN147?promo=gglocal
Red Roof Inn Gatlinburg
Red Roof Inn Gatlinburg is a renovated property part of a national budget hotel chain. As of July 2009, room rates started at about $60 per night. The hotel does allow pets in rooms, and children under 17 accompanied by an adult can stay free. Rooms include fireplaces or private balconies, cable television, microwaves, and refrigerators. Red Roof Inn Gatlinburg is within walking distance of a number of casual, fast food, and fine dining restaurants. On-site amenities include free high-speed Internet, an outdoor swimming pool, free continental breakfast, and a variety of coffee drinks available around the clock.
Red Roof Inn Gatlinburg
309 Ownby Street
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
865-436-7813
http://redroofgatlinburg.com/
About the Author:
Stephanie Mojica has been a journalist since 1997. Her articles have appeared in newspapers such as "The Philadelphia Inquirer" and "The Virginian-Pilot," as well as several online publications. Mojica earned a Bachelor of General Studies, Arts and Science degree from Athabasca University in 2005 and is a certified weight-loss coach.
