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    Econo Lodge Cherokee

    262 reviews
    #6 of 28 Hotels in Cherokee
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    20 River Rd, US Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC 28719-9771
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    Guests 1 room, 2 adults, 0 childrenGuests 12
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      The Econo Lodge nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains is a conveniently located hotel in the downtown area on the Cherokee Indian Reservation adjacent to the Oconaluftee River and is minutes from most of the areas popular attractions like Harrahs Casino, Paula Deen's resturant, The Cherokee Indian Museum, Oconaluftee Indian Village, Unto These Hills a powerful outdoor drama that brings to life the tragic history of the Cherokee people, Oconaluftee Island Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Other points of interest include: Santa's Land. Cherokee Bear Zoo. Cherokee Fun Park Tubing on the River. Fontana Dam, Deals Gap (Tail of the Dragon), Cataloochee Ski Area, Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, Great Smoky Mountain Railway. Come stay with us and enjoy being in walking distance to restaurants and many shops with a theater complex just across the street from the Econo Lodge. Activities include tubing, world class trout fishing, bonfires and picnicking on the river. The Econo Lodge is also just 30 minutes away from Western Carolina University. Guests of this Cherokee, NC hotel are invited to enjoy many great amenities like free fresh coffee, free wifi, free local calls and a free deluxe continental breakfast. Business travelers will appreciate the access to copy/fax services and free wifi. Traveling families will enjoy our larger family suites. All of our spacious guest rooms come equipped with coffee makers, hair dryers, cable television with free Showtime and refrigerators. Handicapped accessible, smoking and non smoking rooms are available. Whether traveling for business or pleasure the Econo Lodge hotel offers a convenient location, relaxing accommodations and affordable rates to everyone visiting the Cherokee area. Our friendly staff looks forward to seeing you soon.
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      Property amenities
      Wheelchair Access
      Free Parking
      Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
      Breakfast included
      Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
      Golf Course
      Non-Smoking Hotel
      Breakfast Available
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      Non-Smoking Rooms
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      Centrally Located
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      68Somewhat walkable
      Grade: 68 out of 100
      14Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
      13Attractionswithin 0.5 km
      Contact
      20 River Rd US Hwy 19, Cherokee, NC 28719-9771
      Getting there
      Mc Ghee Tyson Airport71 km
      Asheville Regional Airport71 km
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      Nearby restaurants
      Front Porch Cakery & Deli
      2 minAmerican
      Chef's Stage Buffet
      10 minMexican
      Cherokee Fudge & More
      13 min
      Qualla Java Cafe
      4 minCafe
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      Nearby attractions
      Museum of the Cherokee Indian
      13 minSpeciality Museums
      Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual
      13 minArt Galleries
      Unto These Hills
      14 minTheatre & Performances
      Cherokee Heritage Museum and Gallery
      11 minArt Museums
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      All reviews room was clean continental breakfast rocking chairs air freshener within walking distance yogurt bryson city short drive front desk staff an older hotel definitely stay here again non smoking room stayed one night easy access convenient location we've stayed casino
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      Reviewed 29 October 2018
      Close to everything

      ,Welcoming office and breakfast room. Clean and comfortable room, with table and chairs, fridge but no microwave. Walking distance to many shops. Park across the street. Lots of Cherokee culture to experience in the area. Great price for a fall foliage trip.

      Date of stay: October 2018
      Thank BackPacker820106
      Reviewed 28 October 2018
      Good night easy access

      Oct 26th, 2018. We arrived a little early, we stopped in on our way to Bryson City, but was allowed to do paper work so we could be ready to go to our room when we got back. Staff was very friendly and room was...More

      Date of stay: October 2018
      Thank Timbercreek3399
      Reviewed 24 October 2018 via mobile
      Vacation

      It was very clean and close to everything. The staff is very friendly, and they recommended several great places to eat. You can walk to all the shops and the park. They also have free breakfast for all guests. I will stay here again!

      Date of stay: October 2018
      Thank Sue B
      Reviewed 14 October 2018
      Great Stay

      Very nice place to stay when you can afford it. Would love to stay more but you can only get price you can afford certain times of the year. Close to every thing n town and places to eat. Not to far from the Casino.

      Date of stay: June 2018
      Thank littlewolfgriffith
      Reviewed 9 October 2018
      Great location

      My daughter and I stopped for a night on our recent motorcycle trip. This was a clean, quiet, and comfortable place to be. The town of Cherokee absolutely shuts down after 7 so we enjoyed just sitting on the second floor rockers and munching some...More

      Date of stay: October 2018
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      26 May 2017|
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      Response from karofl1 | Reviewed this property |
      My room, a first floor end unit with three beds, had a fridge.
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      Response from LADY3824 | Reviewed this property |
      I do not know BUT would stay somewhere else!!!
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      "No elavators if walking limited ask dor first floor."
      Timbercreek3399
      28 Oct 2018
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      "We loved the rooms facing the river."
      littlewolfgriffith
      13 Oct 2018
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      "top floor has access to rocking chairs"
      GregP325
      8 Oct 2018
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      "rooms near desk are great very quite"
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      29 Sep 2017
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      PRICE RANGE
      US$75 - US$142 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      LOCATION
      United StatesNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina MountainsCherokee
      NUMBER OF ROOMS
      45
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