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The Gear Head Inn

4.3 (4 reviews)
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Open • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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The Everett Boutique Hotel

The Everett Boutique Hotel

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Such a beautiful building and great people! The location is excellent with parking on-site so you…read morecan walk right into downtown Bryson City! We came in after a day at Dollywood and the clean room, hot large shower and AC was a perfect end to the day. I also had such a delicious vanilla latte at breakfast, I might just have to book a night for another one!

BLUF: Historic building, friendly staff, interesting rooms and a convenient location…read more My husband and I really enjoyed our one night stay at The Everett Hotel inclusive of a delicious dinner at The Bistro. We would have loved to have stayed longer but we considered ourselves lucky to get a room at all during the peak Fall season. We stayed in Room 9 which is on the third floor loft with an interesting pitched ceiling but no windows. The room was great for afternoon napping and it was just footsteps away from the rooftop deck. For a longer stay we would have probably preferred a room on the second floor with windows. I love American history, architecture and Americana so staying in this old circa 1904 bank was fabulous. We even took a peak at the old bank vault that is now used as a wine cellar and pantry inside the restaurant. The hotel staff here is top notch. Everyone was so welcoming and I appreciate that the hotel called before our stay to see if we wanted to make a reservation in The Bistro. The Bistro is a small, quaint, refined restaurant that books full for its dinner service so it's nice that they make sure hotel guests have an opportunity to book first. Our dinner in the Bistro was fabulous - I had the filet while my husband had the Ettouffee. We also had breakfast at The Bistro the following morning which was also very good. In addition to the five-star staff and cozy room, we loved the location of The Everett Hotel. It was walking distance to everything in town including shops, restaurants and the train station. It was also a short drive to Smoky Mountain National Park. As an added bonus, it is right next door to the Swain County Heritage Museum. We were conveniently able to park behind the hotel. Other conveniences we appreciated were the filtered water and coffee in the hallway. A special shoutout to Daniel who made us feel so welcomed.

Hemlock Inn

Hemlock Inn

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A few weeks ago we stayed at Hemlock Inn for the first time and it was a lovely stay! The views are…read moreincredible and this bed & breakfast took us back to a simpler time where you can be present with your loved ones. Cozy up next to the fireplace, dive into a good book on a rocking chair, grab a board game to play with your spouse or kids, or just take a little nap while you listen to the rain showers. I highly recommend a stay here if you'd like a weekend retreat in the mountains of Western North Carolina and quality time with family and friends. Hemlock Inn is conveniently located a short drive from downtown Bryson City and the Cherokee side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hemlock Inn is a nice little place in the woods with quaint rooms, limited technology, and good Southern food. I loved that they rang a dinner bell and had a blessing before each meal, served family style. We traveled with our 1 year old and I was glad I packed some of his favorite foods from home to bring with us (we as moms know our little ones can be picky). Hemlock Inn will gladly provide you with ice to keep items cold and some rooms even have a small refrigerator. The staff here at Hemlock Inn are so attentive and welcoming. Mort and the entire team truly embody Christian hospitality which is a breath of fresh air. We enjoyed everything about our stay at Hemlock Inn and will return!

Great family! Mort and the staff were very friendly and funny! It is a family friendly Inn…read more Breakfast and dinner was so good and delicious. One of the best parts - Mort picks children to ring the "bell" to call everyone to meals. The kids love it! This was our first time and we will definitely be back! We stayed at the Inn November 11-15, 2022. Thank you Mort & staff for making us feel so welcome!

Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By Oyo

Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By Oyo

(33 reviews)

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This place is 100% about expectations…read more If you expect a nice hotel on a river, you're going to be disappointed. If you expect a quiet old-school MOTEL with character on the river, you're going to like it. It's great if you're traveling alone because you won't have to listen to anyone else complain. This place is also 11 miles from the tourist area of Cherokee, so it's very quiet. It's ideal for a poker player, but don't tell anyone! Bright Spots... The porch behind your room that faces the river (make sure you get a river-side room) Air Conditioning that works and makes just the right amount of background noise while you sleep. Not Bright Spots... Needs a lot of updates. You almost have to shower against the wall because the shower-head doesn't stay straight. Showering requires some maneuvering. At least that was the case in my room. Only recommended for the right person. If you wear Cole Haan, definitely not for you.

We did our research and trying to find a decent and clean place to stay in Bryson. What we got to…read morewas a very old never updated motel. The room smelled musty. So musty that we had to buy Lysol. No there weren't bugs which was very important, but the musty smell was horrible. I didn't like the feel of the blanket and more, my jeans and a sweatshirt to bed. The place doesn't even have Kleenex in the room. You get towels, toilet paper, and very small bars of soap. We carry our own soap and toiletries, but to not even have tissue?

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination - Meeting Room

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

(656 reviews)

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I enjoyed staying here but it's a bit of an ordeal.The Gordon Ramsey food court is a great…read moreaccessory and we used it two nights in a row. The rooms are nice , no complaint . Complaints: you park no where near where you have access to your room . No problem if you are here for a night of gambling. However, we were on a two week road trip and had to , to use the traditional Southern word ,schlep our luggage and accessories from garage to room . No big deal , you might think . Wrong! Big Deal! You get no cart and no assistance and the distance from garage to elevator to room is great and taxing. The showers have no safety bars and the floor is slippery. Would it cost too much to put a glass in the bathroom? You get hit with a $38 fee for a use of the extra special facilities they provide, which of course is a complete con job. That's just , we're charging you additional money. Guess what I actually enjoyed staying here but if you're seriously on the road, stay at one of the motels across then street . You have easy access to the casino and the food court.

I strongly advise anyone thinking of staying at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort to…read morereconsider--especially if you are traveling with a pet. If you bring a dog, you will be automatically placed in a smoking room, regardless of whether you have smoke allergies or health conditions. The smoke smell was so overwhelming that I felt like I couldn't breathe. When I complained, front desk management informed me that all pet-friendly rooms are strictly designated as smoking rooms. I have a heart condition and other medical issues that severely flared up because of the poor air quality in this room. Furthermore, because every single pet room is crowded down the exact same hallway, the entire floor felt and sounded like a kennel. My dog was constantly stressed by the other animals. For the expensive pet fees I paid, I could have easily hired a pet sitter at home and spared us both the misery. The room itself was completely devoid of comfort. While I understand why there are no carpets in pet rooms, they didn't even provide washable area rugs. The floors were freezing, there were barely any pillows, and the room felt entirely uninviting. I really wish I had stayed anywhere else. This was hands-down the worst hotel stay of my life. If I could leave negative stars, I would.

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

(40 reviews)

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Update: This doesn't work for a poker player because I get in very late and the housekeeping crew…read moreconstantly slams doors all morning and early afternoon. For hours! Can't sleep. I will not stay here again. If you're an early riser, it should work for you. I booked this place because it's one mile from a gym and about 18 minutes to Harrah's for WSOP in Cherokee. I had no idea what to expect. This joint is clean and comfortable, which is all I need. It's also a great price and I love the concept. I don't mind tiny rooms, but you might. When I walked into the room for the first time, I felt like a Smurf and thought I had been transported to another world. I imagined Smurfette knocking on the door, me answering it, and Smurfette asking if she thought I was pretty. I said, "Yes, but I don't think you should come in." She fumed, moved a few steps into my room, then started smacking and kicking me while yelling, "You don't think I'm pretty?! You don't think I'm pretty?!!!" Papa Smurf walked down the hall due to the commotion and asked why Smurfette was in my room. I tried to explain, but he just put his hands on his hips and looked disappointed in me. That didn't really happen, and in real life, Smurfs live in mushrooms, but I did imagine it. Another way to say it: these rooms are really small. But that's the point. It's why you pay less. Recommended. If anything changes throughout trip (good or bad), I'll update this review.

Filthy floors and shower curtain in the bathroom. Seating area in the room had a cracked and torn…read moreplastic covering. Even the tissue box had someone else's hair on the top of it.

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