Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Located in Townsend, The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains is in the mountains and on the boardwalk/promenade. Island at Pigeon Forge and Christmas Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. Ober Mountain and Anakeesta are not to be missed. Visit our Townsend travel guide
8314 Tennessee 73, Townsend, TN, 37882
What's nearby
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
19 min walk - 1.0 mile
River Rage Go-Kart Track
1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Townsend Visitor Center
2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail
2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
32 min drive
Restaurants
Sloppy Hog Saloon
13 min drive
Peaceful Side Social
2 min drive
The Townsend Abbey
3 min drive
Burgermaster Drive-in
12 min walk
The Heavenly Roast
11 min drive
About this property
The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains
Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
At The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and a fireplace in the lobby are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self parking
Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and luggage storage
A water dispenser, a front-desk safe, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
43-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers, and heating
Does The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains on Nov 23, 2026 start from $140, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).
Where is The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains located?
Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of River Rage Go-Kart Track and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Reviews
The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Everything was good ! Location to Cades Cove was excellent! Room was nice but bathroom was small and needed updating . Outlets on night tables didn’t work . Breakfast was simple but good selections - no hot food . overall it was a good stay for a long weekend.
The staff was very friendly, kind, helpful. They LOVED interacting with our Beagle Theodore. They showed him so much love. We had a great view of the mountains. We did unfortunately miss breakfast during our stay, so I can not leave a review for that.
The hotel was also quiet & in sections of different buildings making it more personal. We had a nice large private balcony that is separate from the main entrance of our room. Also the parking was not in front of anyone's bedroom window.
Fantastic retro hotel. Very comfortable beds and lovely pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Hyunmi
Sep 7, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We booked this place at the last minute. We really loved that they had a pickleball court! The area was also very quiet, which we really enjoyed.
However, we did see two large spiders in the room, and the bedding had a slightly musty smell, which was not very pleasant. Overall, though, we had a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
tanya
Aug 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was in a good location. The pillows were very hard.
I enjoyed my stay at The Parkman Hotel. The room is spacious and clean and it had a balcony. The staff is very friendly and helpful! It is a quiet environment.
The balcony had spider webs and dried berries all over the patio. I requested it be cleaned, but all they did was put it all into one bunch still on the patio.
Breakfast didn’t offer much.
Nice motel with a great view. People very nice. Big open lots for your dogs. We paid $120 for two nights just to cover our dogs being able to come. Kinda pricey.
Overall, enjoyed the location and staff was nice.
I wish I had known the room didn’t include a hair dryer, a small refrigerator, or a microwave. The chest of drawers was so old the room smelled like pure mustiness that old furniture possess. I had to go buy a room deoderizer to make the two days tolerable.
The pool was great after a bike ride around Cades Cove that was conveniently located near The Parkman. The air conditioner was good.
We had to go ask the front dek for clean towels for our 2nd day stay.
My recommendation is if you make sure your accomodations smell fresh and clean and that will go along way toward better reviews.
Excellent property with a large, comfortable, clean room. Loved the location in Townsend, the peaceful side of the Great Smokey Mountains! Access to the national park was quick and convenient. We loved our stay here and enjoyed excellent coffee at the Artistic Bean and dinners at The Abbey and Peaceful Side Social, all within walking distance from the property.