The Gillette

2.0 star property
Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg

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A multi-story hotel with a prominent American flag, balconies, and a sign for the Gillette brand.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a TV, and a dining area with a chair and table.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.
A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area, and a sofa with decorative pillows.
A lodge with a stone facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a parking area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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235 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Space Needle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 332 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Gallery Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 321 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Single Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 630 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 332 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 673 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

  • 329 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Grand Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 345 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

City center stay.With a stay at this Gatlinburg hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Myron Mixon Bbq Co - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Gillette

Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg
The Gillette offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and pool umbrellas. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gatlinburg hotel.

  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Gillette offers 80 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open April 01 and close October 31.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Gillette to the airport?

The Gillette is 44.7 mi (69-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gillette?

As of Jul 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gillette on Aug 1, 2026 start from $154, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Gillette have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Gillette.

Does The Gillette offer free breakfast?

The Gillette does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Gillette?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Gillette?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Gillette?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Gillette have a pool?

The Gillette features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

Does The Gillette have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Gillette to downtown Gatlinburg?

The Gillette is 0.3 mi away from Gatlinburg.

The Gillette Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 278 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, great location and awesome staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great place to stay very clean, staff was also amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Clean and close to attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are always so welcoming and it’s in the perfect location. Definitely a must stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, old building in good shape.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

krishnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very cordial, plenty of parking area, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for all Gatlinburg has to offer. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EASY access to downtown, newly redone rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!! Location is great. Shopping, restaurants and Convention Center close by. I’ll definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was really clean, staff was friendly parking was easy. Conveniently located walking distance to all the main attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location - the pool was just perfect for the kids - clean and gives you a vibe of a time we kind of lost with family owned friendliness - for example making an extra pot of coffee past the 10am time because we slept in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Patricia

This place is awesome definetly going back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RAMONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to walk down to Gatlinburg strip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Starla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room close but away from main thoroughfare. I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very comfortable beds! Enjoyed the experience here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the cleanest places I’ve stayed at. The staff were nice and friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff friendly, air conditioner not so good, within walking distance of downtown and restaurant's. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Yes parking was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bendik

Very nice place 😸
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large, beautifully decorated and very clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Location is a very short walk to the main strip in Gatlinburg. We were very pleased with our stay and will definitely book there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice updated hotel. Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything by about this hotel the closeness to everything downtown the ease of parking 10/10 would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025