We discovered the Townsend Gateway Inn through the many favorable comments on TripAdvisor. We were not disappointed. Although it is an older property the owners have worked hard at restoring it to a very comfortable hotel. The room was clean and everything was in working order. The goodie basket was great for our early morning departure to Cades Cove. There... More

Owners are doing a great job of restoring and rehabing this older motel. Stayed in #9 - large, clean, two double beds. Welcome basket was very nice surprise. Owners will provide discount coupons for Black Bear Cafe(very good for dinner) and AJ's(very good breakfast buffet). Would stay here again. More

The Townsend Gateway Inn is everything mentioned in the title. If you are looking for a quiet place to sit on the porch after a long day, a CLEAN room to sleep in, friendly owners who greet you upon arrival, ask you during the week how your stay has been and what have you been doing and convenient to the... More

This trip was a VERY last minute decision & the place hosting the event we were attending (down the street) was booked-up, so we depended on TripAdvisor (again) and were VERY satisfied. From the comments made by folks who stayed at the "fancy place down the street", we were the lucky ones for once. Our late night call to book... More

I needed one night in Townsend so that I could be at Cade's Cove at sunrise the next morning. Townsend Gateway Inn was clean and quiet, and the hospitality was top-notch. The welcome baskets are great touch and include choice of coffee or tea, muffin, and other snacks. My family of 12 (parents, siblings and their families) has already booked... More

My wife and I spent one night at the the Gateway Inn while attending a wedding in Townsend. The motel took me back in time, in a good way, to my childhood days in the 70's when we went on vacation. Our room was very clean and comfortable. The motel has kept it's charm by not making everything ultra modern.... More

Just returned from a 3 night stay at the TGI. This stay was just as nice and relaxing as our previous stay at this location back last October. We absolutely love the friendliness of the owners and the feel of this small hotel. We were able to stay in the exact same room (Room 6) that we stayed in before... More

If you are looking for a nice, quiet place to stay.....you have arrived. Motel is extremely clean....my husband's socks were as clean as when he put them on after walking aound in our room. The rooms have been remodeled and reflect the motel as it was in the past...very tasteully done. The owners are extremely friendly and accommodating. You can... More

We stayed at the Gateway Inn while hiking in the Smokies. It makes up for it's size with over sized friendliness and attention to details. When we arrived they wanted to know what kind of muffin we liked for breakfast and made sure our favorites were in the basket of goodies they give you when you check in. This is... More