Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Jana Taylor

I have mixed feelings here. I think all the hotels in town are priced about the same, and are about the same quality, which is to say more expensive than the room quality would lead you to believe. The room we got (#129) was a river view room and the view was suburb. We had a balcony and chairs even - but you are facing another wall of windows from the hotel directly across the river. Being on the river with the balcony and chairs is what made it worth the price. The main area of the room was also very nicely done. The room was actually quite spacious. The bathroom was a train wreck - not updated, old and a bit gross. We did stay on a Saturday night which I bet is the most expensive day you can stay so our room was I think about $180 without tax. The room itself had ample outlets by the bed. The desk area had one outlet but it was not directly by the desk, but my laptop cord did reach. There is a fridge and a microwave. Wifi was awful. Could not connect, went to the office and they told me to connect there, and it did - but then once back to the room - would not connect anymore. Location is great. Off the main strip by a couple blocks, you can't hear the chaos there, all you hear is the river... but close enough to walk to wear everything is. They offer a meager breakfast from 7-10. They have a small pool area. No laundry, but I was told I could use a sister properties facilities which was nearby. I didn't end up doing that, but it was nice they had the option. They have ice and vending machines. Exterior doors, this is like a older style motel but seems to be the norm in this area, many of the hotels I saw in town were set up like this. Staff was super nice.

Anonymous

The hotel is located in a great area of Gatlinburg. You can walk to the main areas in just minutes. We have stayed at this location before, that is hat brought us back. We were glad to see several improvements had been made to the property. Our room was ground level and over looking a beautiful stream. We will be back….

Ashley Blankenship

The good: Quick grab and go/heat up breakfast. Location is amazing! Close enough to walk to things but far enough to be away from the crowd. The river and the geese Friendly staff No parking issues Clean floors and bathroom. Plenty of towels! No bed bugs! I look everywhere I go! The things that I wish were better: Dingy sheets 😫 The beds, yes they are terrible. Felt every spring in my back and didn’t rest well.

Sharon Soligny

Excellent, excellent, excellent!!! Loved our 2 night stay. The view from the room was AMAZING, couldn't get any better. Asked for another blanket during our stay and asked them to take a look at the shower to make it drain better. Done, fixed and fast! Glad they had pancakes and breakfast sandwiches that you could warm up. Was nice to have more than just cereal. Very friendly staff, clean room, nice deck. Loved the location, tucked back off the main street and close to the Smokey Mtn park where we spent most of our time.