The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

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A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows.
A room with a large window, a round table, two chairs, and a view of a green landscape with trees and hills.
A stone house with a garage, a convertible car parked in front, and a well-maintained lawn.
A modern two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a bicycle parked outside.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $200
$170 nightly
$200 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

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

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

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

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Soaking Tub, Fireplace, Mountain View

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Mountain View

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • 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
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

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

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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).
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 separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers.
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

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

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)
  • 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 25.0 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 25.0 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

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. 128 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 197 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place! Great views, pickle ball court, room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming rustic motel close to the national park. If you’re looking for a summer camp vibe, this is the place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quaint place to stay if headed to the Smokey Mountains. Right at the entrance. Older motel but very clean and bed slept well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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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10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Very quaint and peaceful. Beautiful grounds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms close to festival
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property. Staff was very accommodating. We just stayed overnight because it was close to the smoky Mountains and Cades Cove would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location. Room waa large, seperate bathroom, separate kitchenette area, with mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Clost to SMNP and good resturants.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and well apportioned. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice! Loved being in the very back of property. Large field behind us and they had PB courts as well. Very relaxing area and close to everything in Townsend and Cades Cove!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael Karen

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

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

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
Verified review

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

Douglas

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