The Howard Johnson Express Inn - Gatlinburg offers affordable accommodations for budget-conscious travelers. The hotel is located one block from the center of town and Ripleys Aquarium. For onsite recreation, enjoy the hotels outdoor pool and indoor whirlpool. p The hotels casual restaurant is a convenient, affordable destination for meals during your visit. There are many restaurants nearby. Within one block, guests will find the Hard Rock Cafe, Applebees, Smokey Mountain Trout House, Atrium Pancake House, Veranda Restaurant at the Aquarium, and more. To suit guests needs, the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, laundry services, a safe deposit box, and complimentary parking. p There are 103 rooms at the hotel. Non-smoking rooms and rooms equipped for the physically challenged are available upon request. Standard amenities include an alarm clock radio, cable television, coffeemaker, dataport, hairdryer, in-room safe, iron, ironing board, voicemail, and a telephone. p