You'll be centrally located in Gatlinburg with a stay at Sidney James Mountain Lodge, within a 15-minute walk of Gatlinburg Space Needle and SkyPark. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge.
What's nearby
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 8 min walk
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 10 min walk
SkyPark - 12 min walk
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 18 min walk
Anakeesta - 18 min walk
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive
Restaurants
Ole Smoky Distillery - 11 min walk
Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - 12 min walk
Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - 10 min walk
Mellow Mushroom - 11 min walk
Crockett's Breakfast Camp - 17 min walk
About this property
Sidney James Mountain Lodge
Riverfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a sauna
Sidney James Mountain Lodge offers 186 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a spa tub, a sauna, and a children's pool.
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 186 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
You can enjoy a meal at Poolside Cafe serving the guests of Sidney James Mountain Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Gatlinburg? This hotel has 1600 square feet (149 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Poolside Cafe - Onsite café.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
On-site parking includes off-street options
Local area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: USD 6-12 per person
1 restaurant
Restaurants on site
Poolside Cafe
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Fishing
Indoor pool
Sauna
A hot tub
Steam room
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Free cots/infant beds
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Fridge
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Business services
Conference space (1600 square feet)
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Terrace
Spa
Hydrotherapy
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Thin carpet in room
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Designated smoking areas
Shared microwave
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free cots/infant beds
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
Premium channels
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
LED light bulbs
Phone
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to March 15:
One of the swimming pools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 12 per person
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa tub
Property is also known as
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Sidney James Mountain Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The staff was very friendly during checkin and throughout our stay. They always greeted us when walking thought the lobby. The rooms were clean and the price was very reasonable. The room was a little outdated but we would stay here again!
The lady who helped me was lovely, but nothing was updated at the hotel nor on the Expedia app for this hotel. She told me to stay out of sight with my dog-made me nervous. I tried to call Expedia to say they don’t allow dogs my pet’s size and the fees were not clearly written on there and they do not include breakfast at this hotel. The phone didn’t work in my room and the bathroom faucet leaked. The carpet was brown dirty to the touch and a bear got on my car (and I traveled with 2 little children). Not cool.
The room that we received was very spacious. I loved the layout with the bedroom being an upstairs loft. I looked clean and quaint with an old fashioned look to it. However, we booked a three night stay. We didn’t return until after 10 pm nightly. The upstairs toilet had issues with the tank not refilling. Then, we saw a roach on night one while watching television. On night two, we saw seven roaches throughout the room. Needless to say, we cut our trip short and checked out the following morning. The management refunded my money without any issues. If it hadn’t been for the roaches, that room would have been a nice place to stay since it was quiet.
Vincent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Robert
Business traveller
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Not recommended
Room smelled heavily of mildew. No additional pillows were available. Staff was not very caring. Food was decent in cafe. Main bldg seemed to be in better shape, but the bldg across the street (ours) needs a lot of attention.
Our trip was absolutely wonderful, felt welcome comfortable. It was like a dream , complete bliss, my husband and I had a great time and will return.. thanks to Sidney James we have a fairytale to tell our grandbabies
It was an affordable, clean place to stay that allowed our pug to stay with us. My kids and I loved the pools and hot tub. The room was basic, exactly as described, but all we needed. The breakfast at the poolside cafe was delicious. We will definitely be staying here anytime we bring our doggy.