Such a beautiful building and great people! The location is excellent with parking on-site so you…read morecan walk right into downtown Bryson City! We came in after a day at Dollywood and the clean room, hot large shower and AC was a perfect end to the day. I also had such a delicious vanilla latte at breakfast, I might just have to book a night for another one!

BLUF: Historic building, friendly staff, interesting rooms and a convenient location…read more My husband and I really enjoyed our one night stay at The Everett Hotel inclusive of a delicious dinner at The Bistro. We would have loved to have stayed longer but we considered ourselves lucky to get a room at all during the peak Fall season. We stayed in Room 9 which is on the third floor loft with an interesting pitched ceiling but no windows. The room was great for afternoon napping and it was just footsteps away from the rooftop deck. For a longer stay we would have probably preferred a room on the second floor with windows. I love American history, architecture and Americana so staying in this old circa 1904 bank was fabulous. We even took a peak at the old bank vault that is now used as a wine cellar and pantry inside the restaurant. The hotel staff here is top notch. Everyone was so welcoming and I appreciate that the hotel called before our stay to see if we wanted to make a reservation in The Bistro. The Bistro is a small, quaint, refined restaurant that books full for its dinner service so it's nice that they make sure hotel guests have an opportunity to book first. Our dinner in the Bistro was fabulous - I had the filet while my husband had the Ettouffee. We also had breakfast at The Bistro the following morning which was also very good. In addition to the five-star staff and cozy room, we loved the location of The Everett Hotel. It was walking distance to everything in town including shops, restaurants and the train station. It was also a short drive to Smoky Mountain National Park. As an added bonus, it is right next door to the Swain County Heritage Museum. We were conveniently able to park behind the hotel. Other conveniences we appreciated were the filtered water and coffee in the hallway. A special shoutout to Daniel who made us feel so welcomed.

A few weeks ago we stayed at Hemlock Inn for the first time and it was a lovely stay! The views are…read moreincredible and this bed & breakfast took us back to a simpler time where you can be present with your loved ones. Cozy up next to the fireplace, dive into a good book on a rocking chair, grab a board game to play with your spouse or kids, or just take a little nap while you listen to the rain showers. I highly recommend a stay here if you'd like a weekend retreat in the mountains of Western North Carolina and quality time with family and friends. Hemlock Inn is conveniently located a short drive from downtown Bryson City and the Cherokee side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hemlock Inn is a nice little place in the woods with quaint rooms, limited technology, and good Southern food. I loved that they rang a dinner bell and had a blessing before each meal, served family style. We traveled with our 1 year old and I was glad I packed some of his favorite foods from home to bring with us (we as moms know our little ones can be picky). Hemlock Inn will gladly provide you with ice to keep items cold and some rooms even have a small refrigerator. The staff here at Hemlock Inn are so attentive and welcoming. Mort and the entire team truly embody Christian hospitality which is a breath of fresh air. We enjoyed everything about our stay at Hemlock Inn and will return!

Great family! Mort and the staff were very friendly and funny! It is a family friendly Inn…read more Breakfast and dinner was so good and delicious. One of the best parts - Mort picks children to ring the "bell" to call everyone to meals. The kids love it! This was our first time and we will definitely be back! We stayed at the Inn November 11-15, 2022. Thank you Mort & staff for making us feel so welcome!

We did our research and trying to find a decent and clean place to stay in Bryson. What we got to…read morewas a very old never updated motel. The room smelled musty. So musty that we had to buy Lysol. No there weren't bugs which was very important, but the musty smell was horrible. I didn't like the feel of the blanket and more, my jeans and a sweatshirt to bed. The place doesn't even have Kleenex in the room. You get towels, toilet paper, and very small bars of soap. We carry our own soap and toiletries, but to not even have tissue?

This hotel is Not as advertised in the pictures. The rooms/bathrooms are very old, outdated, and…read morefilthy! The outside doors are Not secure and very leaky. Conditions of room not worth the 127 dollar price.

Last time we were here in Cherokee, my husband and I vowed to stay at this hotel-casino next…read moretime... So our latest excursion to Cherokee (mainly to resupply our stock of THC lol), we stayed overnight at the hotel. First of all, the positives! The hotel-casino is quite unique in many ways. It's definitely NOT The Venetian or the Mandalay...with its Vegas-style loft and splendor. It's a MUCH more subdued, modest version of a hotel casino...much smaller. In fact, you can walk from one of the hotel-casino within 15 minutes. Still large...but not Vegas Large. The hotel is also very senior-friendly...with its lush carpeting throughout. Walking on these carpets make you feel as if you're roller skating. Very easy on the joints...so for someone like my husband, with knee issues, and me with my sporadic ankle issues (a long life in heels!), this had to be a lush walk in the park! The hotel also has a rustic style...almost a ranch housing style...complete with a rustic creek right outside. It really matched the Cherokee vibe. Despite the size, the hotel-casino houses plenty of eats and drinks, including a Gordon Ramsey food court...an upscaled food court with chef-inspired street foods. The foods were pretty good (for a food court especially!), but my repeat complaint is that the place is understaffed...and possibly under-managed. Also, the online-screen ordering system is NOT senior-friendly. They also have nicer restaurants on site, like the Guy Fieri's Kitchen + Bar, Ruth Cris, Soco Smokehouse, Amici's, etc.etc. Now the disappointing parts. Again, the entire hotel-casino seems understaffed. Even during busy check-in hours, there were only 2 reps working the hotel reception desks! We stayed in the Mountain Tower, the newer buidling...so newer rooms! As expected, the room was quite nice upon entering. Seemed very new...and clean. However, as you look closer, you'll see and feel all the cracks. The room and bathroom amenities were quite weak (not even water bottles offered in the rooms, for one)...yet you pay nearly 40 bucks a night on resort fees! The bath amenities were also cheap! As new as the room was, the the toilet lever and the tissue holder was already looking like it was cracking. The mattresses on the bed were super soft and super cheap...and ridiculously creaky! Possibly the creakiest mattress I've experienced in decades!!! The A/C was also very weak (felt 72 at 67 degrees)...and you can hear this fairly loud noise (almost like a mini helicopter flying over your bed?) the whole time! You can just tell that the hotel management did a ton of cost cutting within these rooms...even the newer additions! On top of these substandard room amenities, the worst part?!? Their check-in time is 4 pm! I know more and more hotels are going toward later check-in times, but I feel this is a huge scam. Guests are expected to pay more for less hours in a room...one that isn't even being cleaned on a daily basis (but every few days). Not sure how often they cleaned these rooms, however, since we only stayed 1 night. Overall, we still managed to enjoy the stay...walking around the plush carpeted hotel, doing some minor league gambling (slot machines), and eating-drinking in (without having to drive out of the hotel). However, be warned...this is NOT the Vegas quality you might come to expect from hotel-casinos.

Had a great visit to Harrah's Cherokee Casino while staying nearby at Days Inn. The casino is neat,…read morespacious, and well organized, which made it easy to move around and enjoy the experience. The service desk was very helpful, and as a newcomer, I received a $25 table coupon, which was a nice bonus. The food court had several fast food options--quick, convenient, and satisfying between games. Roulette is my go-to, and luckily, I had a good run and even won some money, which definitely made the trip more fun. Overall, it's a solid casino experience with good service and a comfortable atmosphere. It may not have the scale or energy of Las Vegas, but it's still a great spot for a fun getaway.

Nostalgia.... This is the place... it's not a fancy schmancy hoidy toidy place. It's your basic…read moremotel along the road.... But then again.... It's not.... I am so glad we found this place, even if it was for one night only. It was so worth it. The owners live on site, so they take care of this place and they are super nice and helpful with everything. We even sat with them at night down by the river at the covered fire pit. Wow! It was like sitting with family or old friends. The service is great... towels and soap for the shower... you have an ice bucket, a mini fridge, coffee maker and a microwave. The TV is on the wall and has DISH network. You see a lot of nature by the river. The elk are HUGE... and just take over... LOL. If you don't need a fancy place to stay, but want a down home friendly motel... this is the place. And the pool.... Super clean. The owners take pride in their establishment and it shows. We would stay again.

This is a great mom and pop retro motel very close to Bryson City. There are two rivers that…read moreconverge (hence the name) that is so beautiful to sit and watch. They have a covered outdoor area with a fire pit that you can use. The rooms are simple but very comfortable. We met some other guests which is something that you seldom do in a hotel setting,

Locally owned. Clean. Quiet. Sitting by the river was so relaxing. We have stayed here several…read moretimes in the last 7 years and always come back. The gift certificate to Everett Street Diner was an unexpected and welcomed surprise because that is our go to place for breakfast.

We made a same-day booking and called shortly after 9pm after we got out of the mountains -- well…read morewithin their posted office hours (open until 10pm)--to confirm if we could check in after hours. No one answered despite multiple calls. We left a voicemail, and instead of any apology, we were told next day they "couldn't understand the message" and blamed us for not being clear enough. As they posted multiple, conflicting instructions, how were we supposed to know which rules to follow? When no one even bothered to pick up the phone or return a call for a simple explanation of the rules? And blaming customers for having bad reception in voicemail? We were left completely in the dark, unsure if we'd be able to check in at all. We booked here hoping to support a local business, but were met with poor communication, a lack of basic courtesy, and ZERO accountability. Extremely disappointing, and we would not recommend staying here.

What a beautiful little gem in such a beautiful location. Staff are the most polite gracious hosts…read moreyou would ever want. We arrived late and we only stayed one night, but it was a great experience. Breakfast was amazing and the room and amenities were fantastic, so were the grounds. Our only complaint was that you could hear the footsteps of the people staying above us quite loudly.

We really enjoyed our stay here. It's an old building and it shows in some hidden corners, but it's…read morebeautifully decorated, cozy, and clean. We were greeted in the most friendly way imaginable, given a tour of the property, and walked to our spacious room. There was a heater in the bathroom ceiling! The breakfast was plentiful with one hot item and various fruits and bread, yogurt, coffee and juice. The owner greeted me by name every time he saw me. It may not be the fanciest spot I've ever seen, but it's truly operated with love and I felt welcome and at home. The beds were amazing! One thing I'll recommend, which wasn't even an issue with me since I started doing this long ago.. if you're a light sleeper, bring ear plugs. You can faintly hear noise outside or in adjoining rooms, so if you're a super light sleeper like me, you'll appreciate having them. It wasn't loud or rowdy, I'm just awakened by a change in temperature.

The room was nice enough on first inspection, however it took me too long to realize that the door…read moreto my room would not lock when I closed the door behind me from the outside! Anyone could push the door and be able to come into my room! The tv also did not work and I tried every button to try to make it turn on and it simply wouldn't. An additional way this place could improve is the lack of breakfast options. No protein options. This made me feel as though I HAD to go to another establishment to get a full breakfast. Will not be returning.

Update: This doesn't work for a poker player because I get in very late and the housekeeping crew…read moreconstantly slams doors all morning and early afternoon. For hours! Can't sleep. I will not stay here again. If you're an early riser, it should work for you. I booked this place because it's one mile from a gym and about 18 minutes to Harrah's for WSOP in Cherokee. I had no idea what to expect. This joint is clean and comfortable, which is all I need. It's also a great price and I love the concept. I don't mind tiny rooms, but you might. When I walked into the room for the first time, I felt like a Smurf and thought I had been transported to another world. I imagined Smurfette knocking on the door, me answering it, and Smurfette asking if she thought I was pretty. I said, "Yes, but I don't think you should come in." She fumed, moved a few steps into my room, then started smacking and kicking me while yelling, "You don't think I'm pretty?! You don't think I'm pretty?!!!" Papa Smurf walked down the hall due to the commotion and asked why Smurfette was in my room. I tried to explain, but he just put his hands on his hips and looked disappointed in me. That didn't really happen, and in real life, Smurfs live in mushrooms, but I did imagine it. Another way to say it: these rooms are really small. But that's the point. It's why you pay less. Recommended. If anything changes throughout trip (good or bad), I'll update this review.

Highly recommend! We were tubing and I manged to lose my keys in the river (dumb). I had to walk…read moredown to the lodge and asked if they knew of a taxi service of some sort to take me back to our place to get our other key. Instead, they offered to give me a ride, took me all the way to my place and back to get into my car. Really great customer service and a really great spot to grab your tube, hit the snack bar or even throw an axe! Owned by locals so be sure to go here for all your Deep Creek fun needs!!

My grandparents (Dave & Margie Tyson) built the Original Deep Creek Lodge, the snack bar and the…read morelog cabin that sits on the river across the street. I have been going there since the early 80s. So many memories going up and down that river on the original semi truck tire tubes. It has been bought and sold a few times and fully renovated but still going strong. I will be bringing my kiddos up with me next week for a week of camping and tubing. Cannot wait.

We booked an excursion on the GSMR and needed a place to stay and am super happy we decided upon…read morethe Calhoun House Inn & Suites. We stayed in the Prairie Edge Suite the weekend of March 20. We loved the room, decorated like you were staying in a cabin/lodge in the middle of the forest. The goodies and supplies that awaited us were a really nice touch - thank you! Location? A very quick walk to anything and everything in the central area of Bryson City. Make sure to give little Eva the kitty some love if you happen upon her, a very sweet cat. We'll be back!

If you have an opportunity to stay here, take it! The owners are so incredible and the Inn is…read morewonderful. We had a girl's weekend (4 of us) and stayed in the Treehouse Suite. The suite was so clean and perfect in size. Fortunately the weather was great and we were able to take advantage of the rocking chairs on the enormous front porch. One of our party is gluten free and the owners provided some gluten free snacks for our stay. I look forward to booking another stay here.