Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

2.5 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Exterior
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily on-the-go breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $73
$65 nightly
$73 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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242 Bishop Lane, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

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

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

When you stay at Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gatlinburg SkyPark and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Gatlinburg Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 797 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1518 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

awilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk--EXCELLENT SERVICE DANIELLE VERY FRIENDLY Room--NICE AND CLEAN Location--EXCELLENT
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, great room that was recently upgraded. Amazing location within walking distance of downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was so helpful and kind. Also the location was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for a few hours to get some rest before heading back to NJ. Check-in staff was quick, welcoming and friendly. The room was clean and the beds comfortable. Had a great stay and will stay here again next visit. Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, great location. Was my second time there and would stay again next time in Gatlinburg. For the price you can’t beat it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean the staff was friendly the location was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and staff friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

CULLEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, location, room was great. Construction going on so it was loud. Will stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to be able to walk to every thing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, as always, staff was nice and easy access to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All of the above, we have coming to this location for 4 yrs. now and have always experienced exceptional service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, staff was quick and efficient during check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Torres air

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was good, but the hotel couldn't offer breakfast because they don't have it; they only offered coffee and juice with a horrible pre-packaged cake mix.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KARTHIK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room suitable for families
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Tejal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and get to see black bears on property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good staff, great location near attractions, restaurants, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes the rooms was clean and the staff where kind
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spacious, the staff was helpful and friendly. I would stay here again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac was good, no breakfast, surrounding area was shopping accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luis E

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to everything Gatlinburg....Can walk to Aquarium in 2-3 minutes...😊💗Nice Balcony in room 💗Breakfast is Coffee or Tea or Hot Chocolate or Juice and Muffins and it is in the office No place to sit and eat ...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean close to downtown easy walk to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025