McKay Motel

Stayed here many years ago at the McKay motel. What has happened to it? It was perfect location for us. Any suggestion on where to stay close to this location for an older couple with easy walk to downtown..

thanks,

Mike

McKay Motel

McKays%26#39;s was torn down a while back. There was rumor that they were going to build something in its place but I don%26#39;t think they ever did. As for as I know it%26#39;s just a vacant lot. Midtown Lodge is just about in that general area. It%26#39;s pretty nice and it would be close for you. The Clarion is a new hotel its on the far end of town just before you head into the park. It%26#39;s kind of expensive but it%26#39;s close. On River Road there are several hotels within walking distance of the parkway. When are you planning on going?

McKay Motel

they are building some type of shopping center on the location, maybe a new motel also. The artist%26#39;s rendering they have on the site shows the McKay%26#39;s sign as part of the new.

We will be going the first week after thanksgiving..love the christmas lights.

Hampton Inn is a smaller hotel and is close to that location. As someone else mentioned, the Clarion is closer to the park entrance and is a bit more expensive than some, but my husband and I stay there with my parents who are in their mid 70%26#39;s and our granddaughter who is 7 every time we are in Gatlinburg. It is convenient for everyone since it is close to many good restaurants, the convention center and is very clean. They offer a large free breakfast buffet each morning also. This helps make the cost more reasonable.

I read in the Mountain Press several weeks ago that Lineberger%26#39;s had bought the hotel and tore it down. They are going to enlarge their eating facility and and build an underground parking facility and some shops.