GATLINBURG RIVER INN - Gatlinburg TN 324 Hemlock Street 37738

324 Hemlock St., Gatlinburg, TN 37738 United States

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The cool thing about Gatlinburg River Inn is its location on a river, offering beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere.

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Free WiFi

Free continental breakfast

Parking (limited spaces)

Pets allowed

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Reviews

"Nice and relaxing"

Love your place and will stay here every time I come to town.

Faye M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Oct 12 to Tue Oct 14 2025 at a $204.97 average nightly rate.

"First Stay"

Staff members were great, the location was great for walking around.

Barbara H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 23 to Tue Aug 26 2025 at a $132.32 average nightly rate.

"Very clean hotel and great staff."

Great hotel and staff! Very clean place.

Stacey B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 13 to Thu Jul 17 2025 at a $131.24 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

Located in Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg River Inn is in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Gatlinburg SkyPark.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre - 0.3 mi
Hard Rock Cafe - 0.4 mi
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 0.5 mi
Mysterious Mansion - 0.6 mi
Gatlinburg Space Needle and Family Fun Center - 0.8 mi
Downtown Gatlinburg - 0.8 mi
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 0.8 mi
Amazing Mirror Maze - 0.9 mi
Star Cars Museum - 0.9 mi
Ripley's Haunted Adventure - 0.9 mi
Hollywood Wax Museum - 0.9 mi
Ober Gatlinburg - 1.0 mi
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 2.8 mi
Apple Tree Gallery - 2.9 mi
Don Ringstrom Gallery - 2.9 mi
Posey Gallery - 2.9 mi
Lagniappe Gallery and Gifts - 2.9 mi
Smoky Mountain Zoological Park - 3.0 mi
Mc Cord Gallery - 3.2 mi
Henry Parker Gallery - 3.2 mi
Brush and Pen Bobi Art Studio - 3.2 mi
Mountain Vision Gallery - 3.2 mi
Church Mouse Gallery - 3.4 mi
Appalachian Gallery and Frame - 3.5 mi
Cooter's Place - 3.5 mi
Alice Moore Gallery - 3.5 mi
Gatlinburg-Pittman High School - 3.7 mi
Smoky Mountain Convention Center - 4.3 mi
Fireside Gallery - 4.7 mi
G Webb Gallery - 4.8 mi
Arnold Mc Dowell Art Gallery - 4.8 mi
Dollywood Theme Park & Splash Country - 5.3 mi
Downtown Pigeon Forge - 5.3 mi
Patriot Park - 5.3 mi
Carbos Police Museum - 5.4 mi
Pigeon Forge Municipal Parking Lot - 5.6 mi
The Miracle Theater - 5.7 mi
LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 6.1 mi
Convention and Visitors Bureau - 6.4 mi
Tennessee Shindig - 7.3 mi

Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.

Enjoy staying at downtown Gatlinburg's nostalgic riverfront retreat located at Traffic Light #2, Gatlinburg River Inn offers the ideal location for easy access to many attractions. We also offer convenient access to the trolley stop trail for those who do not wish to stroll the streets of Gatlinburg. Gatlinburg River Inn not only features affordable rooms and a stunning location, but tons of amenities your group will enjoy. All rooms feature riverfront balconies providing relaxation from the beautiful sounds of the churning waters and beautiful Smoky Mountains. All rooms have coffee makers, refrigerators, microwaves and cable TV, and complimentary wireless internet. We also offer fireplaces in select units. A delicious hot breakfast featuring our famous waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage, hot and cold cereals with fresh fruit and yogurt is available each morning. Best of all. our friendly staff is the key to making your mountain getaway a success with exceptional service and attention!

Local Attractions

Gatlinburg is celebrating its 75th anniversary as one of America's favorite vacation spots. Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains you can enjoy nature's treat of babbling river waters and serene beautiful views complete with the glimpse of local wildlife such as bear and deer. For the more adventurous spirited guests there is plenty to do! With over 70 acres of breathtaking views, Anakeesta offers access to the Northeast's longest tree-based sky walk, the only single rail mountain rollercoaster, an award winning dual-zipline course, shopping and dining. Ripley's Aquarium, features an up close look at 12 foot sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, and a fabulous collection of other creatures who call the water home. Ripley's Moving Theatre, Believe It or Not Museum, Haunted Adventures offer endless hours of unique and unusual entertainment. Ride the Ober Gatlinburg tram to the top of the mountains to enjoy snow skiing, summer tubing, the Alpine Slide, dining and shopping.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 4:00 PM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2018

Floors: 4

Rooms: 58

Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 58

Handicap Rooms: 5

Suites: 20

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 1

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 2.0 Mi

Ownership: Mission Hospitality

Nightly Parking: $0

Total Taxes: 12.75%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: Cancellation for entire group is 30 days prior to arrival date with no penalty. Group reservations with individually made reservations is 48 hours

Check-In Instructions:

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Children's pool
Daily
Elevator
Express check-out
Fence around pool
Firepit
Firewood (free)
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free continental breakfast
Free newspapers in lobby
Free self parking
Horse riding nearby
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Number of hot tubs - 1
Off-street parking
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor seasonal pool
Parking (limited spaces)
Parking height restrictions apply
Pets allowed
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Professional property host/manager
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Snowboarding nearby
Television in common areas
Terrace
Vending machine
Walkway to water
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Airport & Shuttle Info

McGhee Tyson Airport Knoxville, TN 43 miles

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary trolley shuttle throughout city. Airport shuttle is provided by guest

Breakfast Information

Complimentary hot breakfast featuring eggs, bacon, sausage, made to order waffles, sweet breads, hot and cold cereal, and fresh fruit

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

No pets

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Complimentary parking

Internet / WiFi

Complimentary Wi-Fi

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Destination fee: USD 13.17 per accommodation, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Pet fee: USD 82.31 per pet, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Parking height restrictions apply.
Contactless check-out is available.

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Crockett's Breakfast Camp - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this unique camp-themed restaurant located 0.3 miles from Gatlinburg River Inn.

Lunch The Donut Friar - Grab a quick and tasty lunch at this charming bakery located 0.2 miles from Gatlinburg River Inn.

Dinner The Peddler Steakhouse - Enjoy a delicious steak dinner at this popular restaurant located 0.5 miles from Gatlinburg River Inn.

Activity Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Spend the day exploring the beautiful trails and scenic views of this national park located 2.5 miles from Gatlinburg River Inn.

Day 2

Breakfast Crockett's Breakfast Camp - Start your day with another hearty breakfast at this unique camp-themed restaurant located 0.3 miles from Gatlinburg River Inn.

Lunch The Donut Friar - Grab another quick and tasty lunch at this charming bakery located 0.2 miles from Gatlinburg River Inn.

Dinner The Peddler Steakhouse - Enjoy another delicious steak dinner at this popular restaurant located 0.5 miles from Gatlinburg River Inn.

Activity Ober Gatlinburg - Have a fun-filled day skiing, snowboarding, or ice skating at this mountain resort located 3.2 miles from Gatlinburg River Inn.

Day 3

Breakfast Crockett's Breakfast Camp - Start your day with one last hearty breakfast at this unique camp-themed restaurant located 0.3 miles from Gatlinburg River Inn.

Lunch The Donut Friar - Grab one last quick and tasty lunch at this charming bakery located 0.2 miles from Gatlinburg River Inn.

Dinner The Peddler Steakhouse - Enjoy a final delicious steak dinner at this popular restaurant located 0.5 miles from Gatlinburg River Inn.

Activity Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - Explore the fascinating underwater world at this popular aquarium located 0.7 miles from Gatlinburg River Inn.

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