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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

2.0 star property

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
310 Cottage Dr, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • SkyPark
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, River View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, River View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg (Downtown Gatlinburg), Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River is within a 10-minute walk of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Space Needle. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gatlinburg Convention Center and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from SkyPark.

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • SkyPark - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Anakeesta - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Inn River Gatlinburg
Econo Lodge Inn River
Econo Lodge River Gatlinburg
Econo Lodge River
Econo & Suites On The River
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River Hotel
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River Gatlinburg
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River Hotel Gatlinburg

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 761 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location, close to everything, peaceful hearing the river, and we had a bear outside which was cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Off the main. Amenities are lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like totally!! Had great experience got to see a bear walking by our room, it was real friendly just like the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't believe negative reviews. Updated rooms!!!
This is the first time I have stayed here although I have seen it numerous time on my trips to G'burg. The room was clean, the beds fairly comfortable and the staff was so friendly and helpful. We had reserved a 1 queen bed room with a fireplace through hotels.com, but we decided we wanted to go a day early. There were no rooms through hotels.com, so I called the hotel and they had a room. I asked if we could just get the room we were going to be in and not have to move and the young man (Dev) said "yes". We got there tuesday night and when I checked in I made sure we could stay in the same room. Well, evidently there was a change and I was told we would have to leave the room the next morning. When I told them what Dev told me, the young man at the desk immediately made the change and we were able to stay in the room. Because of the trouble, we got the 2 queen bed with a balcony. I couldn't ask for a nicer group of people at this hotel. The ONLY negative is the water pressure in the shower. It is not good. I don't understand any hotel these days that doesn't have good water pressure, but we survived. (LOL) The light in the bathroom isn't bright, but that didn't bother me. The water was good and hot to take a shower and they have fans in the bathroom, which are unheard of these days. They even have a heater for the bathroom. Really cool. All in all...great stay. It's also close to Crockett's breakfast restaurant...where we eat every time. We also saw a bear our last morning.
view from room
queen beds
Bathroom
tv, frig, microwave
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bahia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtenay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon in heaven
As this was a destination for our honeymoon, the staff treated us very well and assisted us with any and all things
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Delbert

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
good price and location. old room smell, AC too noisy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lance

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Area was nice and quiet, yet close to town, in walking distance. Heater did not work properly, knobs were broken, had to work with it a lot to get heat to come on
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hidden jem
Hotel was absolutely amazing… comfortable beds ..big and spacious suite … staff went over and above for us … wouldn’t stay anywhere else anymore
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Horelys

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bueno y bonito no tan económico, pero bien , lo malo tienen que advertirte más acerca de los osos tuvimos una terrible experiencia con uno ya que en la madrugada un oso rompió el cover de mi Jeep para sacar algo de comida enlatada y no pudimos hacer nada también se ve muy inseguro las ventanas de la habitación no tienen protección si el oso quisiera entrar la rompe y ya , en la recepción no me ayudaron con alguna alarma o algo deberían tener algún sistema para que los osos se asusten y se vayan no volvería a quedarme alli
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great location! We were able to walk to everywhere we wanted to go and even got to see some bears up close at the motel. Great trip
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for what it is. Walking distance to attractions. Get the second floor creekside place or the geese will get ya! For the price, you can’t beat it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The area was just far enough away from the downtown rush but close enough to easily walk to every where. The river was visible behind our room and the gondola out the front. Perfect for us to enjoy a weekend in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The views were good, and I absolutely loved the convenience of walking everywhere! The only thing I was upset about were the covers on the bed. They were too thin for my liking but not a make or break situation. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Black mold in shower. Drain was slow and water backed up.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

altin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
River view and sound is the most valuable point during my stay. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024