Booked the Grand Prix Motel at $46 + tax a few days before arrival. We were traveling with 2 small dogs and were looking for cheap, pet friendly lodging and that is certainly what we got. Yes, the hotel is old and worn, but, the location across from Family Inn and 1/2 block from the Bear Skin Lodge was fine for us to walk the 2 blocks to the action of the parkway. The trolley stopped nearby every 1/2 hour or so. Owners were friendly. Hotel caters to hikers and runs a shuttle service for the backpacking guests to/from the SMNP. We have stayed in various hostels and this hotel reminded us of hosteling, but, with a private room and bath. Definitely not for those who require the finer things in life, but, if you are used to camping and hosteling, then it is just fine. Ice was free and plentiful. Washer/dryer on site. Free coffee in the morning off the office. There was a small pool for use in season, but, was drained during our stay. Looked okay, but, could use resurfacing due to staining. The pet fee was very reasonable at only $10 per dog for the entire stay. All in all it served our purpose during our 3 night stay.

This hotel was just what we needed after several days on the AT. We had mailed a resupply box to them and it was there waiting for us when we got there. Harry and Sharon are both very nice people and very helpful in every way! The washer and dryer worked great, the computer was free to use. We had a microwave and fridge in the room, kingsize bed and hot shower and tub, and a toilet that flushed, woo hoo! After being on the AT for a while you really appreciate the little things. Was it high class and fancy? No, but that just isn't what's important to hikers. We were happy to support these folks and will do so again I'm sure.

Hi people...I can't comment on what might be responsible for the negative comments on this hotel. I'm a 55 year old male from New York, curentlt hiking the Appalachian Trail. I have stayed at hotels all over the world over the past few decades, ranging from budget hotels, to La Tremoille in Paris last year at $1,200 a night. This is my third night at the Grand Prix and I am very, very comfortable here, thanks to the very helpful proprietors Harry and Sharon (I've never met either of them until three days ago.) This hotel is exactly what I expected for a BUDGET hotel. If I didn't want to stay at a budget hotel, I would have stayed at the Hilton Garden! My room is fine, no complaints at all. The pool is beautiful. The grounds and lobby are well kept. Harry and Sharon are VERY nice and quite helpful. The location is great, with a very easy walk downtown and right next to a trolley stop. The washer and dryer made my clothes smell like flowers. Excellent computer to use in lobby, coffee in the morning, strong Wi-Fi signal in the rooms, better than many hotels I've stayed at. Haven't seen any bugs. Regarding the "outdated" 1960's hotel...that s exactly what I want when I travel, a place with some history, character and personality...otherwise I'd be at the Clarion! Other guests seem quite happy here. I don't know what anyone's talking about re. price "misunderstandings," I haven't experienced, seen or heard about aything like that.

I can't help that this review might stand out compared to some of the above comments, but I'm a very experienced traveler, and I'm just trying to help anyone who's looking for an inexpensive place to stay in Gatlinburg with some honest comments.

I would give my email address but no point, since I'll be hiking the trail for 5 more months. Oh I'll give it anyway...Dana Teton...dteton@option3.biz.

PS: Re. the coment on "their" terrible English...they both speak English quite well thank you.

Watch your pocket book with these guys. Once you get by their terrible english you will find that the price they advertise is not what you will pay. They told me when confronted about their advertised price that prices change daily and my price might even be higher than quoted upon arrival but there was no disclaimer on their site. Be sure to bring air freshener because you will find that this is just another motel that has been purchased to suck the money out of with no repairs or customer service. Unfortunately; this type of owner is becoming more common in the Hotel/Motel industry.