Laurel Point Resort, GatlinburgLaurel Point Resort in Gatlinburg, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 15 of 35 hotels we score in Gatlinburg. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction.Laurel Point Resort is a three-star, smoke-free aparthotel on Ski Mountain Road in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, set on a mountaintop with views over the town and close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, roughly ten minutes away by car. It has 50 rental suites, each with a fully equipped kitchen, plus free WiFi, free parking, a fitness centre and a sauna. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is about 1.5 miles away. The property suits travellers who want self-catering space with mountain scenery rather than a full-service hotel. One limitation: the office operates only on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which may complicate late arrivals. Reviews are strong, with a 94% recommendation rate from 399 guests.What stands out

Mountain views over Gatlinburg

Kitchens in every suite

Free WiFi and parking

Sauna and fitness centre

Watch out for

Office open weekdays 8:30 to 5 only

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