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Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

2.5 star property

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A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a reception desk, and a bear statue.
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs and tables.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a wooden ceiling.
A small building with a sign reading 'Best Western.'

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $67
$59 nightly
$67 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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 Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking

A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a large abstract painting, and a wooden floor.

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a TV, a small desk, and a chair.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door.

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 (0.9 km) from Gatlinburg Space Needle.

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 10 min walk - 0.6 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

  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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
  • 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

Property is also known as

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Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 806 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1510 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Aime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, have stayed multiple times
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room location, Awesome staff !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, good breakfast. Great value. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and location of the room. Hot breakfast and the staff were very helpful and fruendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice rooms, even with the construction- it was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was newly renovated with new flooring paint and beds that were incredibly comfortable, clean , close to everything. Would highly recommend and if I was in the area again would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, just behind Anakeesta. Great price, clean rooms and friendly staff..would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

haylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was helpful and nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zeke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here for several trips now, they are very accommodating. Renovations look great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable , great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved the location , very clean and spacious room and great price. we will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is free and location is convenient. Rooms are newly renovated and the property is clean considering all of the renovations
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous and super nice staff. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly decorated rooms are great. Beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Clean big rooms! Convenient location! Not far from the strip and everything else! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,,perfect spit for in and out going downtown .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room at a good price. Older building but renovated recently.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well sound proof from outside noise. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, friendly staff, convenient to downtown strip as very close walk, easy parking. Chairs to sit in outside door to enjoy, fire pit area and more chairs to sit by the stream! Wonderful place! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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