Motel 6-Gatlinburg, TN - Smoky Mountains

Location is great; proximity to trolley stop, trails, and the strip was awesome! We also saw bears every night. Both terrifying and exciting. They aren’t looking for a fight, just a snack. The jetted tub was a wonderful way to end a day of walking. Much needed relaxing touch. The room stayed warm even when the unit was off; I can see where some may be too warm but it got cold fast during our stay and coming in to a warm room was welcome. Cozy but spacious. Mini fridge and microwave. Lots of plugs, usb and standard. Tv had easy access to console hookup if you were to bring video games. Access to office from the top floor; definitely came in handy when a curious bear came upstairs ha! Staff is very friendly! Our room has a pretty view of part of the river. We absolutely loved that.

The staff was so friendly and accommodating! I had one issue that I had to go to them with, and they handled it so kindly without hesitation and didn't make me feel like I was a burden in anyway about it. Thats definitely not normal with motel staff. Rest assured you can feel appreciated and welcome here. They do daily housekeeping, which is such a great bonus. I never had to go without a clean towel, and everything I had in the room was put back exactly how I had it neatly after they changed the sheets or wiped everything down. We got to encounter a bear as well, he wasn't even phased nor even tried to come near us. He just wanted in the dumpster he had his eye on.

We've stayed here once or twice a year for about 4 years. The rooms are newly renovated, clean and nice for the price. The location is fantastic, walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants, while still overlooking the river from the balcony.

I loved the setting. Tucked away behind downtown but close enough to walk to the stores. Small enough for what my intentions were as I was only staying 1 night. Staff was friendly, and so were the guests. Also, I got to see wild bears while there. Don't worry, I kept my distance, didn't feed them and showed them respect. Loved being surrounded by the mountains and the creek running behind was a beautiful bonus!

Location! besides the affordability location is probably the best thing I like about this hotel we stayed at a lot of hotels in Gatlinburg but this one is the quietest the strip it’s just right down the street and around the corner from the gas station at the end of the strip before you get into the national park this hotel backs up to the national park there’s a stream out back a lot of the rooms have balconies that face the stream they’re very quiet and peaceful to sit out there and have your morning coffee so if you want a quiet clean affordable and close to the strip here you go. during our stay they were updating the property doing a lot of renovations. And we saw a huge bear in the dog potty area just a heads up take a peek out your door and before you get out of your car take a look around a good minute!