Howard Johnson - Gatlinburg, GatlinburgHoward Johnson - Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg, United States has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 23 of 35 hotels we score in Gatlinburg. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 2.6.Howard Johnson Gatlinburg is a family-operated hotel situated off US-441. It sits within walking distance of the Gatlinburg Strip, local shops, restaurants, and the aquarium. The property features air-conditioned rooms, some of which include private balconies or Jacuzzi facilities. Guests can use the seasonal heated outdoor pool, the garden area, or the outdoor firepit. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, a business center, and on-site parking. It suits travellers looking for an affordable base near downtown entertainment. While the rooms are spacious, some guests find the bed comfort to be lacking.What stands out

Close to downtown shops and dining

Seasonal heated outdoor pool

On-site firepit and garden

Affordable rates

Watch out for

Low bed comfort

Some small rooms

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