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Affordable Hotels in Gatlinburg TN

Paris Hilton probably will probably never have to pay for a hotel room in Gatlinburg or anywhere else for that matter. You see, Paris is 1) rich and 2) a Hilton. If you happen to fit into one of those two categories, you may not need to read further. But, if you are rich and want to stay that way, or if you fit into that category called “the rest of us,” read on.

Here are a few things to consider when looking for affordable rooms in Gatlinburg, TN:

Remember the Basics of Affordable Hotel Hunting

From online searches to booking on weeknights to being flexible, there are a number of tips for finding cheap hotels that you should keep in mind when making hotel reservations for all of your trips.

Gatlinburg Is a Weekend Destination

Because of its accessibility and its proximity to popular attractions such as Dollywood and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Gatlinburg, TN is very popular with families as a weekend getaway destination. That means that weeknight prices will be cheaper than weekend rates, regardless of whether you choose a lower-priced hotel such as the Best Western Crossroads Inn or a higher-priced hotel such as the Ramada.

Know What You Want in Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg can offer everything from cheap, no-frills motel rooms to luxuriously appointed higher-end hotel rooms. It is possible to find great deals across the spectrum. If you and the kids are going to spend so much time at the Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park or Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini Golf that you just need a simple place to crash at the end of the day, a budget motel will probably be best for you. If this is your honeymoon, and you don’t plan on even leaving the hotel room, something a little more accommodating might be a better choice. Here are a few Gatlinburg hotel options in a couple different price categories.

Economically Priced Hotels in Gatlinburg

·Best Western Crossroads Inn -- Walking distance from all of Gatlinburg’s attractions. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a mile away.

·Abbott’s River Edge Mountain Lodge -- Close enough to all the Gatlinburg attractions, but tucked away a bit to allow for a quiet mountain experience. Very reasonably priced with special vacation packages available.

·Rodeway Inn Skyland -- Offers competitive rates and mountain views. Just a one block walk to downtown Gatlinburg and the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.

Affordable Higher End Hotels in Gatlinburg

·The Park Vista Hotel and Convention Center -- A full service hotel with reasonably priced rooms. The hotel has a fitness center, a swimming pool and provides trolley transportation to downtown Gatlinburg.

·The Ramada Inn – Located in downtown Gatlinburg, close to all attractions. The hotel offers affordable rooms and many services.

If your budget doesn’t allow for any of the hotels that you run across in Gatlinburg, you can always try one of the campgrounds. Camping in the Smokies and Twin Creek RV Resort cater to RVs while Leconte Vista RV Resort and Campground allows both RVs and tents. You could also look at pricing for Gatlinburg cabin rentals.

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