This is the fourth time we've stayed at the Riverhouse since our first time in the 1980's. We've never been disappointed and refuse to stay anywhere else in Gatlinburg. The hotel is a block off the main strip, but you would never know it. It's so quiet and peaceful there and every room has a balcony overlooking the river. There are only two stories so even it your on the top floor, your balcony is only a few feet from the rushing water. The rooms with fireplaces are huge and the bathrooms are nice. Everything is always clean and the staff is great. The home-made doughnuts brought to your room in the morning are to die for. Don't be lured in by the newer flashier hotels. Stay at the Riverhouse Motor Lodge. You won't be sorry.

Perfect! Very clean and comfy! Large rooms and balcony right over the river. Very peaceful and relaxing and you would never know you were so close to all of the action. We found that we could cross the street and take the elevator in the parking garage and it opened up to the moonshine place, Dick's Last Resort and the Mellow Mushroom. Awesome location! Staff was very friendly too. The do-nuts are to die for!!!

We stayed at the Riverhouse for 4 nights over the July 4th weekend. We have stayed here many times before and love the Riverhouse. As others have mentioned, it has that 70's log cabin feel with dark carpeting, wood paneling on the walls, etc... Best features for us are the location - close to downtown, but sitting back on the other side of the stream off River Rd, so noise isn't an issue. The private balconies overlooking the stream are relaxing after a long day of walking and sightseeing. The breakfast is good - limited to doughnuts, toast, and juice/coffee, but the doughnuts are homemade and quite tasty. Rooms are large in size and have a large dressing area in addition to the bathroom (which was recently updated). Even though the decor is slightly dated, the room was the cleanest we have seen in a hotel room in a long time. Housekeeping does a great job.

The kids enjoyed the pool, no issues there either. Make sure to bring your own towels unless you want to use the towels from your room.

Since the room doors are exterior, we always ask for a room on the second floor, which helps limit noise from the parking lot. It also improves the view of the stream. There are ramps to the second floor for those who might have issues with the stairs.

We will definitely stay at the Riverhouse again. While it does not have that "modern" look it is a clean, comfortable place to stay within walking distance of the Gatlinburg strip and restaurants.

We love the Riverhouse! We feel it's our home away from home. Great staff, rooms are spacious and clean, donuts delicious, location convenient. Can't wait til vacation next year.