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A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a blue and yellow striped rug, and a variety of potted plants.

A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and a water slide.

A bar area with a 'License to Chill' sign, multiple TVs, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

A hotel with a large blue sculpture in front, a covered entrance, and multiple balconies.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1 km from Traffic Light #1

Dale

₩240,146

₩270,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

A cozy, rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a bar area with hanging lights.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a round table.

A wooden double door with glass panels and a keypad lock, flanked by two wall-mounted lanterns.

2. The Timber at Holly Branch

2.3 km from Traffic Light #1

Dayren

₩116,719

₩184,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a city view.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountainous landscape.

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Traffic Light #1

Stephanie

₩212,884

₩269,851 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a wooden pergola.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'E' on the facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

A modern bar area with bar stools, a long counter, and a television screen. There are seating areas with tables and chairs, and a sign indicating the location of restrooms.

4. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

2.3 km from Traffic Light #1

Regina

₩273,928

₩308,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a black fence, with lounge chairs and picnic tables on the deck.

A commercial kitchen with a coffee station, including a coffee machine, various coffee cups, and condiment dispensers.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden panel wall, a television, and a wardrobe.

A reception desk with a map, framed artwork, and a security camera.

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.3 km from Traffic Light #1

Corey

₩103,303

₩116,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

A swimming pool with a fence, a motel sign, and a small stream.

A sign for 'Marshalls Creek Rest Motel' with a small stream and flowers in the foreground.

A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a green roof.

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

1.6 km from Traffic Light #1

Jacqueline

₩119,536

₩134,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A lodge with a stone facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a parking area.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a TV, and a dining area with a chair and table.

7. The Gillette

1.9 km from Traffic Light #1

Tracie

₩181,116

₩204,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

A stone wall with a wooden log ceiling and a sign reading "Bearskin Lodge on the River".

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and two paintings on the wall.

8. Bearskin Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 2.2 km from Traffic Light #1

Colleen

₩255,038

₩287,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a view of the river.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a round coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a countertop and cabinets.

A dining area with a wooden bench, a table set for two, and a view of a stream through large windows.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

9. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Traffic Light #1

Walter

₩307,226

₩368,481 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.

A rustic lodge interior with wooden floors, stone walls, and a central fireplace. Tables and chairs are arranged around the room, and there are framed pictures on the walls.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a river and a bridge.

A cozy hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

10. Old Creek Lodge

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.9 km from Traffic Light #1

Bingxin

₩212,295

₩239,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, brick pathway, and a parked SUV.

A restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including high tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

2.3 km from Traffic Light #1

Tracie

₩152,942

₩172,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

A lodge with a stone facade, multiple roof styles, and a covered entrance.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

12. The Greystone Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.1 km from Traffic Light #1

JUAN MANUEL

₩207,774

₩234,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

A lodge with a ski lift, a parking area, and a prominent sign for The Abundance Lodge.

A reception area with two wooden counters, a stone wall, and a circular sign above the counters.

A swimming pool with a water feature, a slide, and a staircase.

13. The Appy Lodge

< 0.1 km from Traffic Light #1

Tyler

₩192,345

₩216,869 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a blue ceiling.

14. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

1.8 km from Traffic Light #1

Nalia

₩141,431

₩159,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A MainStay Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and built-in wardrobes.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

15. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.1 km from Traffic Light #1

Kassidy

₩75,979

₩85,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating the address 322.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a sign indicating the address 322.

16. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

2 km from Traffic Light #1

Kiranveer

₩186,482

₩240,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, several balconies, and a parking area with cars.

A pool area with chairs and a sign indicating a 3-foot depth limit.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a welcome sign, a minibar, and a seating area with patterned carpet.

17. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

2.4 km from Traffic Light #1

Jamie

₩145,832

₩164,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a television, and a stone wall.

An indoor pool with a waterfall, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden deck.

A covered pavilion with stone pillars, a metal roof, and outdoor seating.

18. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

2 km from Traffic Light #1

Sigita

₩158,416

₩178,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hot tub area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by a patio with a view of a forested hillside.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a covered area with a sign reading "Cliffhouse 1st".

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, surrounded by wooden-framed windows and potted plants.

A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, flanked by two wall sconces.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.8 km from Traffic Light #1

James

₩185,919

₩209,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, lounge chairs, and a fire feature.

A patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the building's exterior.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and overhead lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a small round table.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.9 km from Traffic Light #1

Ramona

₩164,413

₩185,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Traffic Light #1

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 2053 2,053 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 259 259 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 690 690 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 1053 1,053 reviews	View
Sleepy Bear Motel	9.4 424 424 reviews	View

Top Traffic Light #1 Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing day. Friendly stuff. Always a great vacation spot."

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

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Crossroads Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"We booked the loft room with a jetted tub for our weekend get away. The room itself was an amazing layout and the price was decent. We enjoyed the jetted tub, but the water would spit out of the back of the faucet when you turned the water on. When we entered the room the first thing we noticed was the uneven carpet that didn’t match up to the tile, there were noticeable spots all over the room where the walls were damaged, and there were quite a few stains on the carpets and the walls. There were also quite a few things that didn’t work including the hairdryer, outlets throughout the room, and both of our tv remotes wouldn’t work. Fortunately, we spent the majority of our trip outside of our room, so none of these issues really bothered us. The room was decently clean and housekeeping did a nice job keeping up with the towels and garbage. We did not get to use the pool, but it looked well maintained and looked great for younger children. The location was perfect as it is right by the main drag of tourist attractions, food, and activities. We ended up walking everywhere we went!"

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Ro: They do not provide a breakfast, but restaurant is available along with a coffee bar in the morning time. Nice pool, shuttle available to town. Con: The room furniture was very outdated, needs update."

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"This property was very clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. Would definitely stay here again."

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff. Shuttle service very helpful. Spacious room."

The Appy Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great stay and exceeded our expectations! If you don’t mind some walking, you can walk to downtown Gatlinburg and not worry about parking!"

Brookside Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel. Far enough away from downtown Gatlinburg to miss the noise but close enough to walk to the excitement."

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and staff. Location is perfect to get to downtown. A/C units in the rooms could use to be updated,but still work well. Location is perfect with the river view on the balcony of each room. Really enjoyed our stay, highly reccomend."

Other attractions near Traffic Light #1

Hillbilly Golf

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

Ride a cable railway to a mountaintop and tackle the unusual and exciting obstacles of two 18-hole miniature golf courses.

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Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre during your trip to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this romantic area.

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Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf during your travels to Gatlinburg. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this romantic area.

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Ripley's Super Fun Zone

10.0/10 (1 review)

Take the family on an outing to Ripley's Super Fun Zone during your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this romantic area.

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Herbert Holt Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Herbert Holt Park, a lovely green space in Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

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Traffic Light #2

Find out about the history of Gatlinburg when you spend time at Traffic Light #2. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Moonshine Mountain Coaster

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Moonshine Mountain Coaster as part of your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

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Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Bring the kiddos to Ripley's Mountain Coaster and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Traffic Light #1?

Traffic Light #1 is located in Gatlinburg. This scenic area is known for its must-see aquarium and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 273 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Traffic Light #1?

Adjacent to Traffic Light #1, Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg and Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG.

How many hotels are there close to Traffic Light #1?

Expedia has 273 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Traffic Light #1.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Traffic Light #1, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Traffic Light #1.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Traffic Light #1?

To access more information about updating your stay near Traffic Light #1 or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Traffic Light #1?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Hollywood Star Cars Museum, or Cooter's Place. Sights like Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Noah Ogle Place highlight some of the local culture. You can catch a show at Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction, Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre, and Iris Theater.

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Our top choices for Traffic Light #1 hotels

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. The Timber at Holly Branch

3. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

4. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

6. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

7. The Gillette

8. Bearskin Lodge on the River

9. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

10. Old Creek Lodge

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

12. The Greystone Lodge on the River

13. The Appy Lodge

14. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

15. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

16. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

17. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

18. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

19. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

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Top Traffic Light #1 Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Crossroads Inn & Suites

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

The Appy Lodge

Brookside Lodge

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

Other attractions near Traffic Light #1

Hillbilly Golf

Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre

Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf

Ripley's Super Fun Zone

Herbert Holt Park

Traffic Light #2

Moonshine Mountain Coaster

Ripley's Mountain Coaster

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