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The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

3.0 star property

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A man walking two dogs on a paved path in front of a large, stone building with a prominent tower.
Reception
A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A covered porch with wooden beams, a row of chairs, and a door marked with the number 208.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $145
$123 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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8314 Tennessee 73, Townsend, TN, 37882
  • Place, River Rage Go-Kart Track
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, two bedside lamps, and a window.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

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

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

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

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a fireplace, a desk with a chair, and a lamp.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Townsend

With a stay at The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains in Townsend, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 5-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and River Rage Go-Kart Track. .This hotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Cades Cove and 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge.

What's nearby

  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tube Junction - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Heavenly Roast - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains offers 46 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Townsend hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Stay in one of 46 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per stay

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 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 fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Tally Ho Inn
Talley Ho Inn Hotel
Talley Ho Inn Townsend
Talley Ho Inn Hotel Townsend

The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 167 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very quiet stay. Easy walk to several places of interest.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing….
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful well maintained property. Really appreciate the fast check in out process and keyless entry.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed over night! Rita was very helpful. The room was very nice and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the updated modern feel in the country setting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with a large, comfortable, clean room. Loved the location in Townsend, the peaceful side of the Great Smokey Mountains! Access to the national park was quick and convenient. We loved our stay here and enjoyed excellent coffee at the Artistic Bean and dinners at The Abbey and Peaceful Side Social, all within walking distance from the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, big, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes they were all was a great stay for us all
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice, the room was great and clean, the whole stay was a real pleasure. I will definitely stay there again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean room loved the experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff and very comfortable stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazingly quiet and comfortable rooms with clean bathrooms. We loved the accessibility to national park and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place for a quick stop
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very cute, the location is convenient and the view on the mountains is nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice place away from tourists traps.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Nice area super quiet only negative was hard bed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a nice experience for my parents.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and everything was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet spot with easy access to the park
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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