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Location.
Location,staff
Location and staff make the place great.
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Friendly and helpful staff, very clean sheets and towels
Quiet quaint not too far from Bryson city where we going to be for th weekend
Quiet, away from the noise & bustle of city life. The bed was comfy.
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Friendly environment, great location
Cost per night was very reasonable. Staff at the front desk was very nice and helpful. Location is not too far from the casino.
Close to where we wanted to be, walking distance to some restaurants & some shopping.
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Easy check in
The location
It had a clean room with a bed.
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Location was great.
close to stores and restaurants. acivities are close by.
Quietness
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Great location, and very clean
The location was very convenient and easy to get to. It is in a well lit area and walking distance from the casino.
Location is very close proximity of Casino and other area attractions. Nice outward appearance upon arrival but the smell of interior hallways and musty smell in rooms instantly takes away first impression. Breakfast staff was clean & stocked.
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location, clean, etc.
River and elk in the back
Nothing at all, staff was rude...
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Clean, and spacious room. Jacuzzi was nice too!
The location was great and we were able to walk to eat and shop. DQ next door. The front desk was amazing. She was helpful and friendly. I've seen comments about the lack of breakfast, but she was upfront about it when we checked in. Muffins & juice :-)
The room was very clean.
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Nothing! Filty room many code violations, air was window unit through wall that only worked 5 minutes at a time before shutting off for long periods.
Nothing comes to mind.
It’s breathtakingly beautiful.. it’s so simple and very dated but so perfect!!!
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The location is great. Absolutely love it. Front desk is wonderful.
The staff was pleasant
It was located 2 mins away from the casino
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The location is great right across from the Casino
it was close to what we had planned to do.
Location close to the casino
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nice people
Hotel staff was friendly.
There was a place for my party of 4to sit And have our takeout dinner together
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Incredible value for the price. Excellent location. Walking distance to the casino, easy parking, clean rooms.
Nice comfortable clean room with large bathroom.
We got there a little early and they let us check in early, and the staff was also friendly and burst of freshness. Hit you in the face when you walked in the door.
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The restaurants
Great food at Brio
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Cleanliness
The staff the staff was absolutely incredible can?t remember the maintenance guy name. when we checked out, I didn?t get her name, but everybody was just absolutely wonderful! Very impressed ?
it was very nice everthing clean and staff polite and acted profficanl
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The staff were very friendly! I liked the size of our room & the beds were comfortable! Good breakfast!
good price for close to the location needed
The staff was kind and the hotel was clean.
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Location & Staff
Close to WCU.
The staff was very nice. This was our fourth stay here. We were dropping our son off at WCU. I did not expect a 4 star but little things should be addressed like room smell, hallway carpet and walls (dirty and marked up).
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Balcony looking at river
The bads were very comfortable, staff really nice, breakfast was amazing
I booked this hotel for the indoor pool. I DID NOT NOTICE HOURS WERE 10AM TO 10PM. Gentleman at front desk a Was so kind to let my Granddaughter and I have early access. We checked out at 9:45 am. That was so nice.
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The room looked freshly painted and the room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The Inn is roughly 30 minutes to Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The price is good. I would stay here again.
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The guy who runs it is super nice and accommodating. Great view of the river
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CLEANLINESS, location, size of room, splendid towels
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Convenient location for the purpose of the trip.
The location. Hotel employee was helpful
The hotel was very modern and nice.
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Cleanliness
Cleanless, friendly staff.
Hotel employee was super kind and professional. The room was beautiful and clean.
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Great prices
The location is right in downtown Franklin, walking distance from the Main Street.
Location and it's quiet. It has a mini fridge and microwave always a bonus. I loved the fact they had vegetables growing around. A good use of available space.
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The friendliness of staff and the location
Early check in
The price is right
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Nothing really
I always like the breakfast options at the hampton inns.
Breakfast was very nice as well as the staff. The place is clean, even smells good. Will definitely return here when visiting Franklin again.
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Staff was very friendly
Clean. The gentleman in the front office was very nice and helpful. Seeing I was in my scrubs he offered a discount and hurried, so I could go sleep.
Staff was nice and attentive.
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Amazing staff, accommodations were fantastic, great location.
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Cleaning staff was amazing!
Location and indoor pool
Staff was friendly and helpful
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That they are pet friendly and the bathroom was very nice.
Location, staff and value
Room was nice, but drafty. Great staff. Restaurant/bar was a bonus¿good food and great staff.
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Where to stay in Bryson City
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Nantahala Village
Located in Bryson City, 10 miles from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Nantahala Village has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a restaurant, as well as a bar. The property provides karaoke and an ATM. Certain rooms contain a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. The rooms will provide guests with a microwave. The resort has a grill. You can play pool, table tennis and tennis at Nantahala Village, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. Harrah's Casino is 21 miles from the accommodation, while Museum Of The Cherokee Indian is 20 miles from the property. McGhee Tyson Airport is 76 miles away.
Friendly and helpful staff, very clean sheets and towels
Quiet quaint not too far from Bryson city where we going to be for th weekend
Quiet, away from the noise & bustle of city life. The bed was comfy.
Hilltop Inn
Located in Franklin, 27 miles from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Hilltop Inn features views of the city. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms. The rooms at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests at Hilltop Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Franklin, like hiking, golfing and cycling. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Harrah's Casino is 30 miles from Hilltop Inn. Asheville Regional Airport is 73 miles from the property.
Great prices
The location is right in downtown Franklin, walking distance from the Main Street.
Location and it's quiet. It has a mini fridge and microwave always a bonus. I loved the fact they had vegetables growing around. A good use of available space.
Fontana Village Resort & Marina
Fontana Village Resort & Marina features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Fontana Village. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can use a bar. The hotel offers an à la carte or American breakfast. You can play tennis at Fontana Village Resort & Marina. McGhee Tyson Airport is 52 miles away.
Amazing staff, accommodations were fantastic, great location.
Bay Mountain Inn Cherokee Smoky Mountains
Located 1.9 mi from Harrah's Casino, Bay Mountain Inn Cherokee Smoky Mountains is set in Cherokee and features air-conditioned rooms. This hotel features free WiFi and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. A continental breakfast is available daily. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave are provided as well. Select rooms feature a full kitchen and separate dining area. Museum of the Cherokee Indian is 1.1 mi away. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 43 mi from the property.
Friendly environment, great location
Cost per night was very reasonable. Staff at the front desk was very nice and helpful. Location is not too far from the casino.
Close to where we wanted to be, walking distance to some restaurants & some shopping.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cherokee
Located in Cherokee, within a 3-minute walk of Harrah's Casino and 13 miles of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cherokee provides accommodations with a fitness center and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Rooms come complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower and a hairdryer, while certain units at Fairfield Inn & Suites Cherokee also provide guests with a seating area. Guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at the accommodation. Asheville Regional Airport is 56 miles away.
Easy check in
The location
It had a clean room with a bed.
Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee
Located just off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee is located 1 mi from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park Guests can take a refreshing plunge in the outdoor seasonal pool or take a hike around one of the several local mountain trails. All guest rooms feature a cable TV and coffee-making facilities. A private bathroom and hairdryer are provided. Ironing facilities are also included. A 24-hour reception and free on-site parking are provided for added convenience. Guests will be less than 2 mi from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and 3 mi from Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel. The Oconaluftee Indian Village is 2 mi away.
Location was great.
close to stores and restaurants. acivities are close by.
Quietness
Stonebrook Lodge
This Cherokee Stonebrook Lodge is opposite Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and is 3.5 mi from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Features include a continental breakfast and free WiFi in common areas. A refrigerator, cable TV, and en suite with a bath or shower are standard in each room. A desk and hairdryer are also provided at Stonebrook Lodge. In addition to a 24-hour reception, guests can enjoy free parking on site. A vending machine is offered as well. Whittier city center is 6.6 mi away. The hotel is also 2 minutes’ drive from Cherokee city center and 42 minutes’ drive from Mount Le Conte.
Great location, and very clean
The location was very convenient and easy to get to. It is in a well lit area and walking distance from the casino.
Location is very close proximity of Casino and other area attractions. Nice outward appearance upon arrival but the smell of interior hallways and musty smell in rooms instantly takes away first impression. Breakfast staff was clean & stocked.
Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River
Located in Cherokee, 2.2 miles from Harrah's Casino, Rodeway Inn & Suites Cherokee On the River has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is 10 miles from the hotel. Asheville Regional Airport is 58 miles from the property.
location, clean, etc.
River and elk in the back
Nothing at all, staff was rude...
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
Nestled in the heart of Cherokee, the Super 8 Cherokee is less than one mile from the entrances to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Super 8 Cherokee is conveniently located close to many attractions, including Harrah's Cherokee Casino, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Oconaluftee Indian Village and Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama. The hotel is within walking distance from a river, where visitors will enjoy trout fishing. A variety of restaurants is located in the surrounding area. Enjoy our free grab and go breakfast! Guests of this Super 8 Cherokee are invited to enjoy many superior amenities, including free local calls . Guests will also enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, sundeck and hot tub. Business travelers to this North Carolina hotel will especially appreciate free wireless high-speed Internet access and access to copy and fax services. The on-site meeting room can be reserved upon request. All guest rooms come equipped with coffee makers, hair dryers, , microwaves and refrigerators. Guest laundry facilities are located on the property.
Clean, and spacious room. Jacuzzi was nice too!
The location was great and we were able to walk to eat and shop. DQ next door. The front desk was amazing. She was helpful and friendly. I've seen comments about the lack of breakfast, but she was upfront about it when we checked in. Muffins & juice :-)
The room was very clean.
Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC
Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC is located in Waynesville, within 24 miles of Harrah's Casino and 30 miles of Biltmore Estate. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville is 27 miles from the hotel and North Carolina Arboretum is 27 miles away. The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Botanical Gardens at Asheville is 28 miles from Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC, while Museum Of The Cherokee Indian is 26 miles away. Asheville Regional Airport is 32 miles from the property.
They very friendly
Everything comfortable convenient excellent service.
Very clean room, great view.
Clarion Hotel Conference Center Maggie Valley
Located in Maggie Valley, 19 miles from Harrah's Casino, Clarion Hotel Conference Center Maggie Valley provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a business center and free WiFi. Guests can use a bar. A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel. Clarion Hotel Conference Center Maggie Valley has a sun terrace. Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville is 31 miles from the accommodation, while North Carolina Arboretum is 31 miles away. Asheville Regional Airport is 37 miles from the property.
Mexican Restaurant attached has good food and drink at a good price.
Awesome shower/bath area remodel. Comfy bed and soft sheets. The room even had a night lite in the bathroom. Well worth the price. Well Done
Location which isn't hard because it's nothing but hotels.
The Historic Herren House
Located within 24 miles of Harrah's Casino and 28 miles of North Carolina Arboretum, The Historic Herren House has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Waynesville. The property is around 29 miles from Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, 31 miles from Botanical Gardens at Asheville and 26 miles from Museum Of The Cherokee Indian. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Basilica of Saint Lawrence is 29 miles from the hotel, while Lexington Glassworks is 30 miles from the property. Asheville Regional Airport is 34 miles away.
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area
Located off the scenic Great Smokey Mountain Expressway, this North Carolina motel features free Wi-Fi and rooms with a mountain view. Downtown Dillsboro is a 3-minute drive away. Cable TV, small refrigerator, and microwave are also featured in all rooms. Extras include a dining area and a hairdryer at this Dillsboro Sylva Microtel Inn and Suites. Guests can relax in the shared lounge and have the 24-hour front desk schedule a free shuttle service. Free parking and luggage storage are provided by Microtel Inn and Suites Dillsboro Sylva as well. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is 1.5 miles away. The motel is within a 15-minute drive from Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Cleanliness
The staff the staff was absolutely incredible can?t remember the maintenance guy name. when we checked out, I didn?t get her name, but everybody was just absolutely wonderful! Very impressed ?
it was very nice everthing clean and staff polite and acted profficanl
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area By IHG
This Dillsboro hotel is located in the Western North Carolina Mountains. Only 3 minutes' drive from the historic Dillsboro city center, this hotel features an indoor pool and free WiFi. Western Carolina University and Harrah's Cherokee Casino are within 20 minutes' drive. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is within 30 minutes' drive of this Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva / Dillsboro hotel. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva / Dillsboro's rooms are equipped with a Keurig® coffeemaker and a 42-inch TV including HBO® film channels. Rooms offer a microwave and refrigerator as well as an private bathroom. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva / Dillsboro offers a hot breakfast buffet every morning. A business center is available for guests' convenience. The property is also nonsmoking.
The staff were very friendly! I liked the size of our room & the beds were comfortable! Good breakfast!
good price for close to the location needed
The staff was kind and the hotel was clean.
Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area
Located in Dillsboro and with Harrah's Casino reachable within 17 miles, Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. At Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area all rooms come with a seating area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is 20 miles from Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area, while Museum Of The Cherokee Indian is 19 miles away. Asheville Regional Airport is 50 miles from the property.
Location & Staff
Close to WCU.
The staff was very nice. This was our fourth stay here. We were dropping our son off at WCU. I did not expect a 4 star but little things should be addressed like room smell, hallway carpet and walls (dirty and marked up).
Price by Week Day
Prices peak on Fridays at just over $125.
In Bryson City, hotel prices fluctuate throughout the week, with Mondays and Thursdays at around $90, while Fridays rise significantly to just over $125. Weekend rates are typically lower, with Sundays costing around $90 and Saturdays at about $110.
Price by Month
Lowest in January just over $100, highest in October around $140–$150.
In Bryson City, hotel prices fluctuate throughout the year, with the lowest average in January at just over $100 and peaking in October at around $140–$150. February also sees a rise, maintaining prices around $120.
How far in advance should I book?
Same-day bookings may offer prices around $140.
In Bryson City, hotel prices tend to increase as the check-in date approaches, largely due to the dwindling availability of top-quality hotels, which are frequently fully booked three weeks prior. Lower quality hotels may reduce prices last minute, making same-day bookings potentially more affordable.
Price by Hotel Class
2* hotels are priced just over $100.
In Bryson City, the distribution of hotels shows a clear trend of increasing prices with higher star ratings. The most common category is 2*, priced just over $100, while 3* hotels show a noticeable increase, around $140.
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Top Tips
- Book hotels 6-8 or more weeks ahead for October weekend stays in Bryson City. During peak leaf season and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad excursions, occupancy can reach 95 percent and nightly rates rise 20-50 percent. Reserve early to secure a preferred location and avoid last-minute surcharges.
- Choose lodging within 0.1-0.3 miles (2-7 minutes walking) of 45 Depot St to reach the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, restaurants, and visitor services on foot, minimizing the need to drive or park downtown. Confirm walkability on hotel amenity details.
- Download offline maps and bring a fully charged power bank before heading into the Smokies, as mobile service can drop to zero along major park roads and trailheads. Hotels offering in-room charging or a business center can help keep devices ready for day trips.
- Expect cleaning and service fees between $75-$250 per stay at cabins and vacation rentals; review the itemized price breakdown when comparing to hotel bookings. Most hotels include all standard housekeeping and resort fees in the nightly rate.
- Request step-free or accessible room options when booking historic downtown hotels, as many buildings include stairs or narrow doorways. Call properties directly to verify ramp access and ADA-compliant features if you require accessibility.
- Pack clothing layers for spring and fall trips. Bryson City daytime highs average 50-65°F, with nights dropping to 30-45°F and a 20-30°F temperature swing. Many hotels loan extra blankets or will advise about local weather patterns at check-in.
- Always secure food in vehicles or hard containers and do not leave it on porches at wooded cabins. Bear activity is routine here; many hotels provide bear-safe bins to help reduce wildlife encounters by following park service guidelines.
- Ask for a recent Wi-Fi speed test (download/upload Mbps) before booking smaller motels or cabins, or check at check-in. For stable video calls, a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps is recommended. Major chain hotels usually display this at the front desk or in the guest room packet.
- Downtown Bryson City parking is generally walkable, with a few paid garage options during events. Most hotels offer complimentary on-site parking, but delays are common during festivals or peak Great Smoky Mountains Railroad departures. If attending a major event, confirm alternate parking arrangements with your hotel.
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