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Riverside Motor Lodge

715 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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Kingsport, Tennessee
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46 reviews 46 reviews
7 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

One of the first Motels built in Gatlinburg this quaint motel is offically closed on May 31 2013. Suggestions of other motels to stay include: River Terrace, Smokyland, Regan Resorts, And 4 Seasons. We will certainly miss them. The Chamber of commerce says no announcements have been made as to the future of the existing property.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

This motor lodge is one of the first built in Gatlinburg. It is old, but clean. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The location is superb! In the heart of Gatlinburg. One concern we had, there was mold growing on the wall above the sliding glass door. We will stay again when in the area.

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knoxville
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

Established in 1925,this motel definitely doesn't appear to have a desire to change to be modernized to present times making it a very charming older motel in gatlinburg. The motel to me seems like being in a maze with so many ways inside to manuver around the place once inside.The floors leading to the room creaked being obviously wood.Once inside... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

The hotel cost for one night was $90.00..this room was at best $30.00..why?/ cuz it is in the heart of Gatlinberg shopping. The walls are paper thin(snoring heard from the next room) and the room above us..the floor was soooooo thin sounded like the Russian army was goose stepping through the place. We could not maintain an average temp with... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

Very old / historic places can still use some maintenance / TLC from time to time - Moldy & this place is falling apart!!!!!!!! Very Sad. Been staying here since I was a kid and have been bringing my family here for years. Im not sure if we will be returning here much less Gatlinburg in the near future. At... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

We have stayed at this hotel a few times. Each time we stayed here an employee named Mark has checked us in. I have stayed in many other hotels in the Gatlinburg area, but I have yet to find anyone as nice as this guy. He makes you feel like family right from the moment you step in the hotel.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

It has only been within the last four years, the same time that I have begun to travel for business on an international level, that I have learned some very important travel facts. First, each traveler is very unique in what he or she considers the most important. Second, every traveler has a different degree of tolerance when those important... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012 via mobile

BUT if you can afford the extra money for a nicer hotel, do it!!! Very clean but outdated, dark, and tiny rooms filled with low end furniture. Went to take a shower and there wasn't even a shower head-- just a pipe with water sticking out of the wall. Two of the 5 sources of light in the bathroom and... More

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Columbia, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2012

My family has been going to Gatlinburg since the late seventies and every time we always stay here. We stayed at a couple of other places when The Riverside was full but didn't have the experience that we have there.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

I stayed 3 nights at the Lodge from May 3-5 2012. The hotel is old but they keep it clean. No continental breakfast but the do have coffee. The parking can get crowded especially on weekends. The location is very good and you can enjoy yourself without driving. Shoneys is right next door and there are many restaurants and gift... More

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Also Known As:
Riverside Motor Hotel
Riverside Motor Hotel Gatlinburg
Riverside Hotel Gatlinburg
Address: 715 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Region: United States > Tennessee > Sevier County > Gatlinburg
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Ranked #69 of 88 hotels in Gatlinburg
Price range (per night): ₹2,429 - ₹2,776
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