Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center

2.0 star property
Hotel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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135 Reagan Dr, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Space Needle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(149 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Gatlinburg

Heart of Gatlinburg.Within a 5-minute walk of this well-placed hotel, you'll find Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg SkyPark. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anakeesta - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center

Hotel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and an elevator are also featured at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gatlinburg hotel.

  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center offers 57 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Convention
Econo Lodge Inn Convention Center Gatlinburg
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Econo Lodge Inn Suites at the Convention Center

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Gatlinburg at the Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service. Room was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a less expensive option to access all of Gatlinburg’s fun! But it is clean, quiet, easy parking and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Great staff clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was what i expected for Econo Lodge. It was clean, nothing fancy, & a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lucretia, Atlanta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was warm at best (eggs & sausage). Only two tables for seating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Air conditioning was not working correctly and the parking garage was hard to get in and out of. Overall the stay this time was better.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast friendly stall and the room, it was great!! And very close to shops…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Weber City

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, handy location, courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelent in every way. Loved it. Third time staying there. 5 star hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Przemyslaw

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine, good location, balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not pet friendly as stated on website. Lady at front desk who said she was the manager was not the manager and was very rude and took cash from me when she was not supposed too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Travelled with group
Comfortable beds and pillows, staff was okay nothing extra, prob wouldn’t stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Room smelled musty and water pressure was poor, but very convenient location and hot breakfast every day
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim, Cleveland

It was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Edwardsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was just what we wanted. 1 block from town and so many attractions, restaurants, bars and music. The room was basic, clean, dated decor but very roomy and ok. Note that there is no elevator if you need one request a room on the first level.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ranjith, Concord

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judy, Monroe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great! Short walking distance to shops and restaurants. Parking was easy and convenient. The room was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ethan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very convenient, nothing special, was clean and a valuable cheap option compared to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sathish Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy, lutz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff - both at check in and check out were super friendly! What a pleasure. Room was dated but clean. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025