Gillette Motel, Gatlinburg

We arrived and checked in and found out that the shower would not adjust easily between cold and hot you either got warm or scalding hot ! We complained and were told that they were booked and could move us, but we would have to move the next day and the day after , from sunday too thursday . Funny half the rooms stayed empty the whole week and they told us they would call a plumbler ,but sorry no plumber the next day ! Wednesday we decided to sleep in and at 9:00 the cleaning crews decide we have long enough and decide to pound on the door until we get out of bed . We packed and left within the hour.

The people that work here are wonderful. The room is very clean and comfortable. After a long day exploring the Park, you can walk to many great restaurants and shopping.

the Gillette motel was a very clean hotel.The staff had been very helpful and thoughtful.When we had asked for extra pillows and tolws we had gotin them.The best thing was the price was afortable.The balcony had a great veiw and very nice chairs to enjoy it in.Their was no (indoor pool) but my kids did not want to swim anyway they spent most of there time in the great location around the hotel.

This motel was great! The price was affordable and was within walking distance to downtown. The rooms were very spacious and very clean. We can't wait to go back!

Always clean and fresh smelling. Not stuffy or damp.Far enough away from town for privacy but close enough to the main attractions.A good place to go to relax. Always clean fresh sheets and towels.Excellent service from the staff.Just a little expensive for the distance from the main parkway.

It had a fridge and a lot of room. The carpet was beginning to show it's age and felt course to the touch. Great location and price!

**NOTE: My family and I stayed in 3 different Gatlinburg hotels (in this order: Gillette Motel, Glenstone Lodge, Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort) in the same one week (mid-January 2007). The reason we kept moving is because of the need for a clean indoor pool and personal preferences, not necessarily because there was anything horribly wrong with the rooms. Take a look at all my reviews of Gatlinburg to get an idea of our experiences with these particular accomodations.** SERVICE: Never talked to the folks at the front desk since my hubby handled the room rental, so I really don't have a say either way. There was a man at the desk who would occasionally stare (but it felt like a glare?) at our comings and goings. Apparently the owner(s) live on the top floor. ROOMS: We were located on the third floor. The rooms themselves are unassuming, sparsely decorated, worn around the edges and strictly utilitarian; you won't find any particular decor theme or details that stand out. That said, the first thing I noticed walking into the room was the "clean" smell. It honestly smelled like the carpet had just been cleaned and the room thoroughly sanitized. Perhaps it was just some room deoderizer they spritzed around, but I like to think that because we were there in the off-season and mid-week to boot, they put extra effort into their cleaning. Either way, I was impressed. Having the plastic patio chairs on the balcony was nice; our room faced east so we were able to get some morning sun (I personally love morning sunlight pouring into a room). LOCATION: The motel is located on a side street from the main Parkway, so it's a super short walk to all the tourist shops and restaurants. Right across the street is the Gatlinburg Conference Center (convenient for us because my hubby and his crew was doing video work at the conference center). Great little mexican restaurant next door if you're in the mood for a little food south of the border. VALUE: Good value for what you get. No indoor pool if that's important to you. We needed one for my two little boys, so we checked into Glenstone Lodge the next night...

We have stayed there for the last three or four years, the location is great.. and safe..we walk everywhere in town. We go in October leaf looking and when the craft show is going on at the convention center. I walk and can come and go as I please. My husband like to go but not to stay as long as I do so he goes back to the room and watches tv and rests. There is lot of parking in well lite areas, the people are a lot like us, just leaf looking, enjoying the beauty of nature, we will sit on the balony at night and talk to so many. Roaring fork is located on the same road. So many restaurant, and never have to crank the car expect to go to Cades cove and up the hill to Raring forks nature trail. Love this place, hope we get to stay there next month.

The rooms were fresh and clean. Plus they were roomy and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It is very convenient to downtown and all the shops, eating places, and attractions are within walking distance.

The Gillette is the greatest. The staff are the best. The rooms are very, very clean and comfortable. The location is close to the Parkway without the traffic of the Parkway.