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Reviews of Black Bear Inn & Suites 3 stars

1100 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, United States

#351 of 541 hotels in Gatlinburg

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Review score

Based on 1290 hotel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.3

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  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    7.0
    Would love to stay again after a much needed remodel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I booked an accessible (only thing available online) balcony room with a fireplace. The first room we were assigned was a handicap accessible room at the end of a long hall. The only window in the room opened up into a hallway, and the room's balcony was across the hall, shared with other rooms. There was no privacy at all. The room was very dark and drab and really needed to be remodeled. The front desk was very helpful in getting us moved to another room, but also charged us more. Only one elevator was working, and from what I have read, the elevator has been broken for many months. There was a couple of men working on it, but it was not fixed during our stay. The whole place needs to be updated. The carpet in the hall was stained and the walls are pretty beat up. This hotel has the potential to be a wonderful place with some work.

    We liked the second room we were assigned. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. We had a balcony overlooking the strip, but the paint was peeling on the railing, and music from the strip was loud until late at night, so keep that in mind. We enjoyed being able to look and sit outside and see the town's activity. The breakfast was very good, and had options like sausage, scrambled eggs, cereal, waffles, grits, oatmeal, etc. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate were available all the time. The location is great for walking in downtown Gatlinburg, and is directly across the street from Crockett's. We enjoyed breakfast there.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little outdated and disappointing that the hot tub was broken, also the oool was very dark at night- needs more lights

    Great location and great full breakfast!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Suite with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice staff. Complimentary breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Disability Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was super friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    8.0
    Will stay here again, Thanks Black Bear Inn
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough parking, if you get in later in the evening it’s hard to find a spot to park.

    I was skeptical about the hotel after reading many bad reviews but was so relieved when I got there. It was clean and perfect location. Yes it could use some updates and the carpets in the hallway did need replaced but me and my son were perfectly comfortable here.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    Nice walk to downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The balcony was awesome

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elevator out. Front desk not so friendly at times. Areas need some update.

    Area

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    6.0
    Paying the price for the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In need of a revamp. Take the stairs if able.

    Location on the strip

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great it was a great location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got wrong room after booking.com messed up booking got wrong room. Was supposed to be a front room with balcony

    Clean and convenient

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    8.0
    I felt there had been upgrades to the cleanliness of the facility which I was glad.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Love the convince of the location and that you can walk to restaurants for a vending meals

    Excellent. I hated that they had quit serving the omelettes

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    7.0
    This is a $100 hotel which was priced at $225 festive season. Not Value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom could be better. bathrom lock was not working, i changed the room immediatley. Another room has same problem. Elevators are very slow.

    Location and in hotel parking . Breakfast is good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sofa Bed - Disability Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Desperately needs updated. Cleaning people had their small children with them at work and I think that prevented the rooms from being cleaned properly. There was candy and nuts on the carpet and dryer vomit next to the bed.

    Good location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    8.0
    We had fun, the staff was wonderful, it was a perfect location, but sure could use some updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Building is worn and dated, needs upgrading badly.

    Great location! Great staff, especially the breakfast crew!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    6.0
    Beside the elevator, we really liked it . It was a little pricey ..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was 2 elevators. 1 only worked. We waited over 5 minutes for that elevator and just walked the stairs .

    Breakfast was good , loved the location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The breakfast was good. Staff was great.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit dated. Understood it was a handicap accessible room, but could use a refresh.

    Wonderful location on the main strip...close to shopping, restaurants, etc. Hotel staff were awesome!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    7.0
    We still enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Curtains don’t close had to use a hair tie to tie it somewhat closed. The shower was either scalding hot or cold. Found an empty beet bootle by the safe when we arrived. Elevators were messed up.

    Location,clean,very friendly

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    8.0
    Nice place would stay with them again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold water in bathroom and not able to regulate the water temperature in the bathtub.

    Ease of being able to walk to where we wanted to go.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    7.0
    It was great for a weekend getaway for my hi and
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The refrigerator was broke and the condo could use some updating.

    The room was clean, with enough space for two people.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    6.0
    It was ok for the time spent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast! Location of the indoor pool too cold to walk from the hotel to the pool. Beds were hard not comfortable at all. The floors had cardboard laying on the way to the elevator. Needs to be updated.

    Location of the stay was decent. Room was clean.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    Nice too
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn’t get in the pool. Parking is small

    The breakfast was ok The location is great

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    6.0
    In all the stay was 4/10 . They staff was nice and greeted us with smiles and conversation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The blind in our room was broken, the bathroom had hair from previous guests, the toilet kept running and though we called for maintenance and they came, while we were starting our day, I stopped at the front desk to tell them we were out for the day and returned to the toilet still singing. We just turned it off at night because it was very loud. Lastly, the refrigerator had spills from previous guests.

    The location is on the Gatlinburg strip, it was perfect for walking and close to restaurants.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 1 elevator working took forever to get to lobby

    Quiet atmosphere

    Stayed in October 2023

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