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Upscale riverfront hotel, walk to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

When you stay at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel in Gatlinburg, you'll be on the Strip, within a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. This upscale hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies. 65-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This Tudor hotel also features wedding services and a fireplace in the lobby.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Heirloom Room serving guests of Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle during limited hours is offered to guests. This Tudor hotel also offers a terrace, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2024.

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Walkway to water
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Public winery tours
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Covered parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Express check-out
  • Year Built - 1935
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Terrace
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Fully fenced
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Total number of rooms - 36
  • Television in common areas
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Gated community
  • No accessible airport shuttle
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Wedding services
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Balcony
  • Espresso maker
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size: 65
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 3
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • High pile carpet in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

The Heirloom Room - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 2:00 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

One child stays free

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Guests must register online prior to arrival

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures

No elevators

Children stay free

Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10–25 for adults, and USD 10–25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 250 (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out 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.

Hotel Names

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We should mention

One child 17 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Alcohol is not served at this property.

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