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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 of 5
Highway 441 N & Aquoni Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 (Formerly Best Western )
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Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Ranked #25 of 28 hotels in Cherokee
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georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

We were given a nights stay from Harrahs. We have stayed in several of the area hotels and this is the worst one so far. The rooms were clean and we didn't mind the TV not being a flat screen but the beds were very uncomfortable. The outside notice was bad. People were leaving in the morning early and you... More

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Chattanooga, TN
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28 reviews 28 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

I hate to give them such a bad review because I really liked the room. It was clean, the mattress was nice and firm, the TV was Hi-Def and had good cable service, the bathroom fixtures were in very good shape (one of my pet peeves), and my 6'+ husband liked the high shower head and bowed shower curtain. My... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012 via mobile

Room was very clean and pleasant and location, though beside a busy street, was very quiet. Room rate was good relative to competition. Pet friendly was a must for us. Be aware that your pet must be no more than 25 pounds (not a problem for us). We were very pleased to learn that the hotel is "native American owned".... More

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De Pere, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2012

My husband and I were on a bike trip with friends of ours from WI and this was our second stop of the trip and we ended up going through the Smoky Mountains at night on bikes and were literally frazzled when we got there at 10:30 pm. The clerk there was super nice and he genuinely felt bad that... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2012

My husband and I were going on a last minute July 4th trip with our 2 small dogs to rent a boat on Fontana Lake. We decided to go the night before to spend the night, as it is about a 3 hour drive. We wanted to stay in Cherokee and hit up the casino. We looked on trip advisor... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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10 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

staff at check-in had nasty attitude rude , room was okay clean , breakfast was just okay , continental self serve not really a good value at all. upon checkout really rude clerk and it was early in the morning, complained to bw corporate got an apology and gift card for future bw stay and then letter of apology from... More

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Tega Cay, South Carolina
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011

Making last minute plans to see the foliage along the Blue Ridge Highway, we found this hotel online for $99 a night with an additional $25 for each pet. A former Best Western, now owned by Magnuson Hotels, we got great value for our money. The rooms were clean, the beds were comfortable, the heat worked great and the thick... More

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Orlando, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

Booked the stay on Expedia. Many problems and the hotel staff would not take ownership of the situation. They just started yelling at myself and wife and complaining that the problems were not their fault. 1. Myrtle's Table Restaurant: very long wait with no customers. Wait staff apparently not trained. They walked around a lot, but were not assigned tables.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011

We made reservations thru Cheap-o Stays. Canceled our reservations the same day but they charged me $ 109.81 after cheap-o hotels canceled the reservations. I am getting hold of my Charge Card Company and filing Fraud Charges against them as they will not return the fees charged to my card. We have talked to the hotel and got no satisfaction.... More

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Stephanie A, Public Relations Manager at Great Smokies Inn Cherokee, responded to this review
2 September 2011

While we appreciate each and every guest response, we feel this guest was not ripped off by our hotel. The guest purchased their reservation through a 3rd party site and the hotel is bound by the policies of that 3rd party site. We are not able to cancel a reservation that was purchased elsewhere. All 3rd party sites such as... More

Georgia
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011

The room was very clean with a simple decor and wonderful beds. No complaint there. The location felt safe, which is important to me as a solo traveler. Check-in and check-out were VERY fast and efficient (I had a reservation) and the staff was friendly and professional. However, the WiFi did not work in my room (which was in the... More

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Additional Information about Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Also Known As:
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Hotel
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee Hotel Cherokee
Best Western Cherokee
Cherokee Best Western
Address: Highway 441 N & Aquoni Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 (Formerly Best Western )
Region: United States > North Carolina > Cherokee
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #25 of 28 hotels in Cherokee
Price range (per night): 83 AUD - 147 AUD
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This Magnuson Hotels affiliate is driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, Cherokee Bear Zoo and Exotic Animals, and many restaurants, museums, and is the closest hotel to the Oconaluftee River - Cherokee's Trophy Fishing Waters. Guests can also enjoy white water rafting and tubing in the area. Guests will enjoy free wireless internet, an outdoor pool, business center, local cuisine at Myrtles Table, free shuttle to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, and pets are welcome with additional charges and restrictions. Spacious rooms with a choice of one king bed or two queen beds, in-room hairdryer, free local calls, iron and board and microwave and mini-fridges in select rooms. ... more   less 
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