Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area  

Tucked at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains in Bryson City, this hotel sits minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and a short drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Outdoor draws are all around — the Tuckasegee and Nantahala rivers, Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Tsali Recreation Area and nearby Cherokee attractions.

Fifty air-conditioned, smoke-free rooms keep things simple and practical with refrigerators, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, irons and hair dryers. Accessible and non-smoking rooms are available, and travelers often use the hotel as a base for hiking the nearby Appalachian Trail or rafting on local rivers.

Start mornings with a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast and free coffee, stay connected with complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi, and cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool. There’s a picnic area, on-site safe and free self-parking — perfect for gear-loaded road trips and river days.

A 24-hour business center and a meeting room support events and work trips, with express check-in/check-out, copy/fax services and computer hookups. High-speed internet is available throughout the property.

Daily complimentary hot breakfast and free coffee get you ready for mountain mornings. A variety of local restaurants are within walking distance, including nearby Nantahala Brewing Company and spots serving Southern Appalachian flavors.