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River Edge Motor Lodge

2.0 of 5
655 River Rd., Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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Ranked #54 of 91 hotels in Gatlinburg
3.0 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
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thomas451
McDonough, Georgia
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18 reviews
69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011
3
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my husband and i just returned from Gatlingburg and this was our first visit to the River Edge. I have read reviews on this site and another travel site and i was concerned due to the many negitive comments. We decided to go ahead and reserve a room as we got a good rate (15% for 3+ days). Upon arrival,... More

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Harold R
Huntsville, Alabama
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

The motel is quite old and not very comfortable. The main problem we had was having water come into the room, either from our shower or from somewhere on the floors above. I stepped out of the bed onto a soaked carpet. When I informed the management that I wanted my money back on the remaining two days of our... More

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Walter F
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2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011
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Very disappointing choice. . .we selected the hotel by it's appearance on the website. . what a crock!. . It is an old (patched up) motel (if one wants to call it that), the rooms are small, dumpy, cheap linens, bedding; no where near the $114. a night we paid for. . one towel rack was falling off the wall,... More

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clt1702
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11 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011

Stayed here in September in a regular 2 queen room for $45.00. Location of hotel is off the main strip but very close to the tram. This is an old hotel that needs some updates but was clean except for the pubic hairs in the bath tube. Bathrooms are very small with old fixtures but plenty of hot water. Beds... More

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MicheleWade
LaFayette, Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011
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PRO-Advertised as close to the aquarium. CON-Was on opposite end of strip as the aquarium.PRO-Had a fireplace. CON-The gas had not been turned on. PRO-It had a jacuzzi tub.CON-It did not have a shower. PRO-It had a breakfast.CON-It wasn't a buffet as advertised. I don't know if it was good because I could not bring myself to eat it. This... More

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MattInTn
McMinnville, Tennessee
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16 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I've stayed at the River Edge Motor Lodge a few times now, and have received consistent, quality service there. Location is perfect in Gatlinburg, on the upper end of River Road 2 blocks from the National Park, and easy walking distance to just about anything on the parkway. The property is pretty simple. Three stories of rooms with outside corridors.... More

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Melissa6674
Vandalia, Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

I was a little bit scared to stay here after reading some of the reviews on here, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, it is an old hotel, but very clean with very friendly service. The room was large and the pool was open later than 10pm, which was great. Will definitely be back next year. More

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vintagebabe67
Burlington, KY
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
17 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Hotel old and rundown. Needs major repairs! Not convenient to anything, at the end of town. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would not recommond this hotel to a friend. You can find a better hotel for the same rate. More

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jess42437
1 review
3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
3
people found this review helpful

the hotel was extremely outdated. The photos in the reviews were probably from the day it opened. The rooms were dirty, the bed was not comfortable, the jacuzzi sprays didnt work properly, the ceiling in the bathroom was in major need of repAir as well as most of the entire suite. There is no way I would EVER suggest this... More

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Tpagirl1975
Franklin, Tennessee
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The reservation was made online through Priceline. I have gone to the Gatlinburg area for years and this was the worst hotel stay. The hotel walls, doors, and windows were as thin as paper. Could hear the party people until 3 a.m. Also, requested additional towels and tissues and they were never delivered to the room. I will say that... More

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Address: 655 River Rd., Gatlinburg, TN 37738

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