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  • Hotel class: 1 of 5
  • Rooms: 57
  • Address: 247 Newton Lane, (formerly Econo Lodge Downtown) Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Property Type: Motel
  • Small hotel conveniently located near a major roadway; limited staff and amenities; normally guest rooms open to the car park.
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Mountain House Motor Inn Downtown

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2 of 5 stars
leftylady
7 Feb 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We stayed here last year along with our 8 year old grand daughter. The place was in great need of a remodeling!! Our air conditioner was not working well - was loud and moldy smelling. The bathroom was very tiny, tub was nasty. The carpet really needed to be vacuumed. Location was OK. Grand daughter loved the pool. We did have one interesting moment. Woke up one morning and looked out the back door onto the balcony.
There was a little scared raccoon looking back at me, and we were on the second floor. We called the manager and eventually someone came and got him. Wouldn't stay here again - too outdated and not very clean.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — grand daughter like pool
    • Disliked — cleanliness
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leftylady's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 07 February 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Get what you pay for”

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2 of 5 stars
sherwood ar
17 Oct 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

Three women on a road trip. We had picked up a coupon book and called ahead. We wanted queen beds. We were given a room on the second floor far from the office. It had not been cleaned. The cooffe pot had moldy grounds in it and when we truned down the bed, the sheets had obviously been slept on. Since we had already called about the coffee pot, the desk personnel (after the guy had hung up on us; the woman was friendly and helpful), offered to move us next door. We moved but there was a single, hollow wood door that connected to the other room. We did not feel very secure. Also, when we checked in, with our coupon, we were told the original room was the only one available. We had planned to stay 3 nights but only stayed one. The property is in a good location, though. That is the only good thing I can say about it. Very disappointed, but I think it is a case of getting what you pay for. It was inexpensive and the place is definitely cheap!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The price
    • Disliked — Not clean
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nolenfam's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 02 April 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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“do not stay here”

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1 of 5 stars
grenada, ms
1 Aug 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I was suppose to stay in this motel from July 22-26 and I called the desk to cancel my reservations. I was told that it would be cancelled so I booked somewhere else. A couple of days later I checked my bank account and it was overdrawn because Kendall the manager had sent my cancelled reservations through my bank. I have been trying to get in contact with him and all I get is the run around about my refund. I would not recommend staying here at all. They seem like they want to keep the money that is not owed to the person that should get the refund because of their neglegance.

Tammy Jordan

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tammyjordan's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 01 August 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: £51 (year-round)
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“inexpensive and close to the main strip of Gatlinburg”

Mountain House Motor Inn Downtown

9 May 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

We were on our way to North Carolina and were just going to stay in Gatlinburg one night. I found this hotel on line and called to make reservations over the phone. I found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. It was pretty much what we expected. The room size was nice (we had two queen beds), however the bathroom was VERY tiny. It was a little inconvenient for changing clothes because my 15 year old son was with us and the bathroom was almost too small to dress in. Also, a previous review mentioned the low shower head and fluctuating water temperature. I am 5'8 and thought the shower head was extremely low (maybe for a 5'5 person?). The water pressure is good, but it takes a while to get the temperature right and the hot water is SCALDING hot, so be careful. Other than some super thin towels, I can't complain much. It was as clean as most hotels rooms. We had no problems with cooling off the room as the other reviewer did. We actually liked the AC unit being near the bathroom so it was not blowing directly on us and making a bunch of racket. I would stay there again for the price and for a night or two.

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ChrissyMel123's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 31 May 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Shopping, Other
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Average price*: £51 (year-round)
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“Just OK”

Mountain House Motor Inn Downtown

7 Oct 2006
5/6 found this review helpful

After days of searching for a cheap, family owned motel we chose this one. We had a coupon that made it $39 a night and we were not charged for the 3rd adult staying in the room. The employees were very friendly and gave excellent restaurant reccomendations. The room was a basic motel room with 2 double beds and a small table and chairs. The tv was larger than you normally see in a motel room and appeared to be fairly new. The bathroom and sink area both really needed some attention. The tub had dirt streaks and hair in it. The ceiling in the bathroom was a little mold and the floor needed swept and mopped. There was dirt in the sink and it kind of smelled. The walls are thin and you can hear everything going on in the parking lot and the rooms next to you. There is no free breakfast here but that really was not a big deal for us as we would rather go to the pancake places anyway. There were alot of people hanging around outside on the balcony but they really seemed like they were just relaxing and trying to enjoy their vacation-most were elderly.
The price is great if you don't mind doing a little cleaning yourself.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The price and location.
    • Disliked — The lack of attention to cleanliness.
    • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — Grab some books at the visitor's center for coupons.
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izeesmom's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2006
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 20 February 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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Average price*: £51 (year-round)
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247 Newton Lane, (formerly Econo Lodge Downtown), Gatlinburg, TN 37738