AIRPORTS & HOST HOTELS
2023 Greystone Lodge on the River
Reservations by phone only: (865) 436-5621
Mention: "NAIL TECH EVENT" for Group rates.
BEST ROOM LOCATION: REQUEST A BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE STREAM & CLOSER TO THE LOBBY or POOL.
Rates good for: July 6th - 11th, 2023
Reservation deadline: June 8th, 2023
Reservation Requirement: Equal to the 1st nights stay is required at the time of booking; additional tax is 12.75%.
Cancelation Policy: All parties must contact the lodge prior to 48 hours of their scheduled check in day to cancel without charge. Once parties are within the 48 hours of check in they will be charged the first night’s lodging with tax to cancel.
Located in the center of town at Traffic light #5 & is in walking distance to many shops, attractions & restaurants (No Way, Jose's Mexican Cantina is next door; Blake Shelton's Ole Red, the Landshark Grill, the Trout House, Chesapeake's Seafood & the Pancake Pantry are nearby).
It's 1/4 mile from the GCC & is located across from the main Trolley hub at the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
Executive Queen or Queen Non Smoking (4 ppl. max):
Friday/Saturday = $171
Sunday - Thursday = $157
*12.75% tax additional
1 parking space per room strictly enforced; no RV's or trailers; paid parking lots nearby
Includes: free wireless internet, deluxe continental breakfast featuring biscuits & gravy every morning in the big breakfast room by the lobby, outdoor pool, + some hotel balconies overlooking the stream, too!
2023 The Gillette Motel
235 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN. 37738
Phone reservations only: (800) 437 - 0815
MENTION: "Nail Tech Event" for Group rates. ONLY 34 ROOMS AVAILABLE!
This family owned motel is across from the Gatlinburg Convention Center & has the friendliest staff that always takes care of our nail techs. Located a short walk up from the Space Needle & only 1 block downhill to Traffic light #8 (Bubba Gump's) & all the Parkway action!
Deposit requirement: First night's lodging payment at the time of reservations.
Cancellation requirement: A 3-day notice of cancellation or change of arrival for refund (less $5 service charge per room).
Reservation deadline: June 8th, 2023.
Rates good for: July 6th - 11th, 2023
A total of 34 rooms are available for our group.
2 Double Beds or 1 King bed (4ppl max) = $160 + 12.75% tax
2 Queen Beds (4ppl max) = $170 + 12.75% tax
2023 Zoder's Inn & Suites
402 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN. 37738
Zoder's is located downtown near Traffic light #3, within walking distance to many shops, restaurants & attractions. It's 1/2 mile from the GCC with a back exit shortcut that keeps you off the busy Parkway traffic (get to the GCC in under 5 minutes). A Trolley stop is also nearby & checkout is until Noon.
Includes: free Wifi, coffee & breakfast bars in the lobby for light breakfast, indoor pool & 24 hour outdoor pool, too!
Reservations by phone only: (800) 720-5228 or (865) 436-5681 Mention: "NAIL TECH EVENT" for Group rates.
Rates good for: July 6th - 12th, 2023 (+ 3 days before/after if available)
Reservation deadline: June 30th, 2023
Reservation Requirement: Equal to the 1st nights stay at the time of booking; additional tax is 12.75%
Cancelation Policy: If the booking is canceled within 0 to 13 days of the arrival date, Zoder’s cancellation policy is the 1st nights stay revenue will be forfeited & will not be refunded.
2 DOUBLE BEDS (accommodates 4 ppl) = $140 + 12.75% TAX
Executive Suites (accommodates 4 ppl) $160 (+ 12.75% tax)
Features a living room with seasonal gas fireplace, sleeper sofa & private bedroom with a king bed, plus balcony overlooking the stream. All executive suites have a small refrigerator & coffee maker.
Tower Suites (accommodates 6 ppl) $250 (+ 12.75% tax)
Features a living room with seasonal gas fireplace, Murphy bed in LR, balcony overlooking the stream & 2 private bedrooms. MBR has a King bed & the other BR has 2 Double beds; covered parking. Located at the back of the property near the picnic pavilion & exit to Rte. 321 for the shortcut to the GCC.
2023 Glenstone Lodge
504 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN. 37738
The Glenstone Lodge is located 2 blocks uphill from the GCC & is within walking distance to downtown at Traffic Light #8 (by Bubba Gump's) where all the action is; Trolley stops in front.
Reservations: mention "NAIL TECH EVENT" for Group rates. (800) 362-9522
Online reservations: CLICK HERE
Rates good for: July 6th - July 11th, 2023
Reservation deadline: June 6th, 2023
Reservation Requirement: Equal to the 1st nights stay is required at the time of booking; additional tax is 12.75%.
Cancellations: may be made 72 hours prior to arrival date. Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival date forfeits the first night’s room/tax.
The Glenstone Lodge features complimentary WiFi, multi level indoor atrium pool w/waterfall & hot tub, large outdoor pool, plus a huge picnic pavilion by the stream. For breakfast or lunch visit the nearby Log Cabin Pancake House.
Please note: The rates showing on the website may be averaged over several days & include 12.75% tax. The rate will change dependent on your dates, so be sure to:
1) update your dates
2) update number of nights
3) update “search availability”.
Interior & exterior rooms:
Standard Exterior King (weekdays) = $99
Standard Exterior King (weekends Fri/Sat) = $159
Double Queen Exterior or Interior (weekdays) = $99
Double Queen Exterior or Interior (weekends Fri/Sat) = $159
Double Queen Front Balcony (weekdays)= $119
Double Queen Front Balcony (weekends Fri/Sat) = $179
*all rooms are up to 4 ppl max + 12.75% tax
Airport & Travel Info
GPS for the Gatlinburg Convention Center:
SHUTTLES for the TYS Knoxville Airport to Gatlinburg
Airport car rental agencies are NOT open 24/7 - schedule your flight (factoring in any delays) with enough time to arrive before the rentals close; see airport website for closing hours.
*****
Uber driver Mark Nichols came highly recommended by a nail tech.
Needs 48 hours notice for pickup; Knoxville airport to Gatlinburg is $80. Call or text (352) 484-7051.
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Taxi's require advanced reservations & most have non-refundable deposits. One-way from the airport to G-burg starts at $100+. Most take credit cards, Venmo, Cash App & Cash (click pink link for website).
Angel's Taxi: (865) 771-1936 * All female drivers; Angie answers calls/texts
Shults Taxi: (865) 315-6317 *cancelations up to 72 hours minus processing fee
Driverz Taxi Service: (865) 323-9708 *Jodi answers calls & drives
Hitch-a-Ride: (865) 296-9518 * Owner Brandon Pruitt
Benz-Taxi: (865) 202-0690 *12 Mercedes vehicles; Square invoice
Cruise Cab: (865) 306-4551
United Airport Taxi: (865) 356-9845
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), Tennessee - CLICK HERE
43.2 miles = 1 hour via US-321 N (with traffic thru Pigeon Forge).
*car rental agencies are NOT open 24 hours - schedule your flight to arrive before closing; see airport web site for more info.
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), North Carolina - CLICK HERE
1 hour 46 min. (86.7 miles) via I-40 (entering Gatlinburg on Rte. 321 at Cosby; least amount of traffic; scenic back roads)
Greenville Spartanburg Airport (GSP), South Carolina - CLICK HERE
2 hour 47 min. (150.9 miles) via I-26 W and I-40 W (entering Gatlinburg on Rte. 321 at Cosby; least amount of traffic; scenic back roads)
Charlotte Douglas Int. Airport (CLT), North Carolina - CLICK HERE
3 hours 34 min. (190.3 miles) via I-40 W (entering Gatlinburg on Rte. 321 at Cosby; least amount of traffic; scenic back roads)
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