How Axel worksAxel $93 a night vs $106 on Expedia at Brookside Lodge, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $13 a night less (13%). Seen Oct 9.
3-star hotel · 463 E Parkway, Gatlinburg
Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Ticket assistance · Gift shop · Garden · Television in lobby · Terrace · Express check-out
Hotels in GatlinburgAn older, budget-friendly 3-star creekside lodge near downtown Gatlinburg
7.8/10
Creekside balconies and welcoming staff outweigh dated finishes, but check elevator access.
Brookside Lodge is an older, budget-friendly 3-star with a quieter creekside setting than Gatlinburg’s main strip. It’s a good pick for travelers who value spacious rooms, outdoor space and friendly service over polished interiors. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the balconies overlooking Roaring Fork Creek and helpful staff. Downtown is roughly a 15-minute walk away, with a trolley stop outside; two seasonal outdoor pools and included breakfast add family appeal.
The hotel says its renovation finished in 2022, but recent guests still describe worn bathrooms and uneven upkeep. Cleanliness feedback is mostly positive, though not uniform, and breakfast opinions vary. Multiple September 2026 Expedia guests reported a broken elevator: confirm repairs or request a ground-floor room if stairs are difficult. Expedia also lists paid parking. We’d skip it for sleek rooms or dependable step-free access.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$93 a night with Axel against $106 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $13 a night less (13%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$13/night less than Expedia (13%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$104 a night with Axel against $118 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $14 a night less (11%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$14/night less than Expedia (11%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$174 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $160 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$81 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $76 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$81 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $76 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$150 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $143 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$111 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 30 to Dec 5, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$127 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 18 to Dec 26, 2026 · 8 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Axel $93 a night vs $106 on Expedia at Brookside Lodge, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $13 a night less (13%). Seen Oct 9.
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Creekside balconies and welcoming staff outweigh dated finishes, but check elevator access. An older, budget-friendly 3-star creekside lodge near downtown Gatlinburg, scored for what it is.
Brookside Lodge is an older, budget-friendly 3-star with a quieter creekside setting than Gatlinburg’s main strip. It’s a good pick for travelers who value spacious rooms, outdoor space and friendly service over polished interiors. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the balconies overlooking Roaring Fork Creek and helpful staff. Downtown is roughly a 15-minute walk away, with a trolley stop outside; two seasonal outdoor pools and included breakfast add family appeal.
The hotel says its renovation finished in 2022, but recent guests still describe worn bathrooms and uneven upkeep. Cleanliness feedback is mostly positive, though not uniform, and breakfast opinions vary. Multiple September 2026 Expedia guests reported a broken elevator: confirm repairs or request a ground-floor room if stairs are difficult. Expedia also lists paid parking. We’d skip it for sleek rooms or dependable step-free access.
Best for: Budget-conscious families; Couples wanting a creekside balcony; Smokies visitors comfortable with a downtown walk
Watch out for: Recent elevator outages; confirm repairs; Dated bathrooms and uneven upkeep; Parking charge listed by Expedia
Location: Quieter East Parkway setting beside Roaring Fork Creek, roughly 15 minutes from downtown on foot.
Rooms: Generally spacious, with creek-facing balconies or patios; rustic furnishings and some worn finishes.
Cleanliness: Mostly praised in recent Expedia reviews, with some contrasting reports on Tripadvisor.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across recent reviews.
Amenities: Two seasonal outdoor pools, breakfast, fitness center, laundry and outdoor firepit; breakfast reviews vary.
Fees and surprises: Expedia lists paid parking; September 2026 guests reported elevator outages, so confirm access before booking.
Axel's opinion of Brookside Lodge, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Brookside Lodge within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $93 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $106 a night on Expedia | $13 a night less (13%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $104 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $118 a night on Expedia | $14 a night less (11%) | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $174 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $160 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $81 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $76 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $81 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $76 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $150 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $143 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 30 to Dec 5, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $111 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 18 to Dec 26, 2026 · 8 nights · 2 adults | $127 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
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