AIRPORTS & HOST HOTELS

2024 The Gillette Motel

235 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN. 37738

Phone reservations only: (800) 437 - 0815
MENTION: "Nail Tech Event" for Group rates. ONLY 40 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 $10 service charge per room).

Reservation deadline: June 12th, 2024.
Rates good for: July 11th - 15th, 2024

A total of 40 rooms are available for our group. Only 1 parking place per each room.

2 Double Beds or 1 King bed (4ppl max) = $170 + 12.75% tax

2 Queen Beds (4ppl max) = $180 + 12.75% tax

2024 Glenstone Lodge

504 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN. 37738

The Glenstone Lodge is located 1 block uphill from the GCC & is within walking distance to downtown at Traffic Light #8 by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant where all the action is. A Trolley stops in front of hotel but only 30 rooms available in our nail tech block!

​Reservations: mention "NAIL TECH EVENT" for Group rates. (800) 362-9522​
Online reservations: CLICK HERE

​Rates good for: July 11th - July 15th, 2024

Reservation deadline: June 11th, 2024

Reservation Requirement: Equal to the 1st nights stay is required at the time of booking; additional tax is 12.75%. Only 1 parking spot per each room.

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. Onsite restaurant with limited hours; 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”.

King Exterior (weekdays) = $104
​King Exterior (weekends Fri/Sat) = $164

 

QQ1 Exterior or QQ2 Interior (weekdays) =$104 

QQ1 Exterior or QQ2 Interior (weekends Fri/Sat) = $164                                                                                                                                                           

DD2 Front Balcony (weekdays) = $124                                                    

DD2 Front Balcony (weekends Fri/Sat) = $184

*all rooms are up to 4 ppl max + 12.75% tax

2024 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: every room features a balcony overlooking the stream, free Wifi, coffee & breakfast bars in the lobby, plus an indoor pool with hot tub & 24 hour outdoor pool, too!

Reservations by phone only: ‭(800) 720-5228‬ or ‭(865) 436-5681‬

​Mention: "NTE-24" for Group rates.

Rates good for: July 10th - 17th, 2023 (+ 3 days before/after if available)

Reservation deadline: June 10th, 2024

Reservation Requirement: Equal to the 1st nights stay at the time of booking; additional tax is 12.75%; only 1 parking spot per each room.

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

King Bed = $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 AKA condos (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.

2024 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 11th - 16th, 2024
Reservation deadline: June 11th, 2024

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 & 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 = $175
Sunday - Thursday = $162

*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!

2024 The Edgewater Hotel

402 River Rd
Gatlinburg, TN. 37738

Reservations by phone only: ‭‭(865) 436-4151‬
​Mention: "NAIL TECH EVENT of the SMOKIES 2024" for Group rates.​

BEST ROOM LOCATION: REQUEST A BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE RIVER & DOWNTOWN!

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​The Edgewater Hotel is proudly a NON-SMOKING HOTEL. At no time is smoking permitted on the grounds of the property. Should evidence suggest that this policy has been ignored or the results of smoking in any sleeping room, balcony or common area be identifiable, a penalty of up to $200.00 will be assessed to the bill without exception.

Rates good for: July 11th - 15th, 2024
Reservation deadline: June 11th, 2024

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 72 hours of their scheduled check in day to cancel without being charged a penalty equal to the first night's room & tax.

Located on River Rd (1 block parallel to the Parkway) in walking distance to many shops, attractions, distilleries & restaurants (Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill, Jason Aldean's Kitchen & Rooftop Bar, The Chicken Guy, The Peddler, Bennett's Pit BBQ & the Pancake Pantry are nearby).

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It's a few blocks walk to the GCC & is located next to the Mysterious Mansion; a Trolley stops in front of the hotel. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is also a short walk down River Rd, as is the Mountain Mall.

Standard Rooms (4 ppl. max):
Friday/Saturday = $189
Sunday - Thursday = $164

*12.75% tax additional

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1 parking space per room strictly enforced - 6'6" clearance for underground garage (narrow parking not conducive to large vehicles); no RV's or trailers & paid parking lots nearby (call ahead to inquire).

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Includes: free wireless internet, continental breakfast 7:00am - 10:00am each morning in the big breakfast room by the lobby, indoor & outdoor pool, hot tubs & fire pit; front balconies overlook the river while the back of the hotel balconies overlook the outdoor pool & the base of a mountain.

Airport & Travel Info

GPS for the Gatlinburg Convention Center:

234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN. 37738.

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.

Nail Tech Event of the Smokies

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)

Nail Tech Event of the Smokies

​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)

Nail Tech Event of the Smokies

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)

Nail Tech Event of the Smokies