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Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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An indoor water park with various water features including slides and water jets.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.
A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.
A lobby with a stone fireplace, blue chairs, and a wooden bench.
A hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and illuminated signage.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $156
$138 nightly
$156 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

Explore the area

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322 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Space Needle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, an air conditioner, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, a chair, and a small table.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(86 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, and kitchenette.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small seating area with a table.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small seating area with a table.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small seating area with a table.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, a chair, and a small table.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG in Gatlinburg, you'll be in a shopping district, a 3-minute walk from Gatlinburg Convention Center and 14 minutes by foot from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gatlinburg SkyPark.

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG offers 113 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 113 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional amenities at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands and a fireplace in the lobby. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Splash pad
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Splash pad

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (90 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 22.55 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1012 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and me love this place ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and the kids loved the waterpark
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Satish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a night stay on our way to Florida and this was very clean, BF was very good. Liked the place. Bit pricey but felt good staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were well maintained, had plenty of towels and soaps.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Izaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, the breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was perfect with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having the indoor water park for my kids, very convenient location so we could walk to most of the places we wanted to go, and loved waking up to a nice breakfast buffet every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suite was very roomy and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I've stayed in. Excellent for kids and teens who enjoy indoor waterparks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, great location, excellent amenities very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds and room, friendly staff, great swimming pool and water park
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room could use improvement pool area was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful staff, and the Splash Hollow (indoor water feature) great for the kids/grandkids!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great bed, great breakfast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, spacious rooms, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this hotel. The whole family has fun on the water slides and pool. It is great to keep the kids satisfied when we are exhausted and don’t want to be out shopping and sightseeing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean room breakfast, okay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Imonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the indoor splash pad! And it was so close to the strip
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Room was clean, the property was close to attraction, Staff was friendly and answered all questions
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay clean, friendly, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms was very nice amd clean, the staff was always nice and pleasant. The guys at the front counter was great. Very well recommended and pleasure to be there. My next trip will be here with you all
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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