SIDNEY JAMES MOUNTAIN LODGE, Gatlinburg – Your ideal downtown stay

Sidney James Mountain Lodge - Pet-friendly downtown hotel with mountain stream near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Located in downtown Gatlinburg with a Gatlinburg trolley stop at the entrance. The property features an indoor pool, outdoor pool, children's pool, hot tub, and sauna. On-site dining is available at the Poolside Cafe, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Amenities include a scenic outdoor picnic area by a mountain stream, free parking, free WiFi, elevators, and a guest laundry room. The hotel has a meeting room that accommodates 100-150 guests. Family-owned and operating since 1958.

Additional perks of the hotel

Pet-friendly accommodations

Poolside Cafe with to-go ordering available

Exercise room

Access to cabin rentals with hotel amenities

Proximity to Gatlinburg Trail (dog-friendly) and Twin Creeks Trail

Free trolley access to downtown attractions

Accommodation Options

The hotel offers various room types including Creekside Jacuzzi Rooms with private balconies overlooking the mountain stream, Double Bed Creekside rooms with balconies, and standard hotel rooms. Two cabin rentals are available: The Owl's Nest (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) and Maple's Cottage (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom), both located near downtown Gatlinburg. All accommodations provide access to hotel amenities including pools and the cafe.

Other conveniences

Mini-fridge and coffee maker in all rooms

Flat-screen television with remote

Hair dryer and clock radio

Telephone and smoke alarm

Iron and ironing board available upon request

Private balconies in select rooms

Jetted Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms