| So, you are going to Gatlinburg, Tennessee - a | | | | - Local or Chain. When deciding on where to stay in |
| fabulous small town located at the base of the Smoky | | | | Gatlinburg, you can choose between a local hotel (i.e. |
| Mountains. Boasting a small population of around 4,000 | | | | one that is locally owned) and a chain hotel (i.e. a |
| people, but amazing attractions such as Ripley's | | | | franchise-owned or nationally owned). With each |
| Believe It Or Not and the Smoky Mountain National | | | | option you get an entirely different experience. The |
| Park - Gatlinburg is an ideal place to vacation. Let's | | | | local hotels tend to be quainter with a real feel for the |
| help you choose a hotel in Gatlinburg. | | | | Gatlinburg culture and ambience. The chains tend to |
| - Type of Hotel. First, you want to consider the type of | | | | offer a more reliable experience - especially if you |
| hotel you desire. Whether it is a simple motel, a bed | | | | have stayed in the chain before. For example, if you |
| and breakfast, a full service condo, or a high-end | | | | have previously stayed in a chain hotel, you will have |
| resort - there are options in each of these areas in | | | | specific expectations of the accommodations, |
| Gatlinburg. So, based on the type of hotel you desire, | | | | amenities, and chain branding. Some chains, for |
| you can start considering your options. | | | | instance, have branded their sheets and shower heads |
| - Price Range. In today's economy, price is a | | | | - so you expect to experience something similar no |
| consideration. You need to select accommodations | | | | matter what the location of the chain hotel. However, |
| that will suit your needs and your budget. That being | | | | just because the chain hotel has branded itself does |
| said, there are deals out there - you just have to know | | | | not guarantee that that same hotel in Gatlinburg will |
| where to find them. Where, you ask? The Internet! | | | | provide similar amenities or accommodations. So, your |
| There are a plethora of amazing Internet web sites | | | | best bet is to surf the web, check out the chain hotel's |
| available at a click of a mouse and a stroke of a key - | | | | web site, and see for yourself. Most chain hotels offer |
| all waiting to help you find the right hotel, at the right | | | | numerous pictures of their hotels in Gatlinburg, and |
| price in Gatlinburg. Simply do a search, and be sure to | | | | some even offer reviews from actual customers. To |
| check multiple web sites, so that you receive the best | | | | make the most informed and best decision for you - |
| price possible. There are even web sites out there that | | | | read the reviews, view the pictures, and |
| offer a price assurance or money-back guarantee, so | | | | double-confirm the amenities and accommodations |
| if you find a lower price on the same hotel, you will get | | | | you desire. |
| refunded the difference. The Internet is such an | | | | - Whatever you do - do your research to ensure an |
| amazing tool - and something you can use right now | | | | enjoyable stay in Gatlinburg. |
| to plan your trip to Gatlinburg. | | | | |