My best friend and I recently stayed 3 days and 2 nights and Terrace on the Water and we both loved it! The first thing I noticed about the Terrace is the friendly owners who made me feel comfortable from the moment I checked in. There was always a friendly wave when we'd exit or enter the property. I'd like to thank them for such an enjoyable and stress-free stay.
I have been to Gatlinburg several times during my childhood and have stayed at most of the hotels on the parkway and the Terrace surpasses them all without question. Upon entering the room we found the a/c already turned on, which was a relief, considering the hot and humid temps. The room smelled fresh and clean and I was surprised by how spacious it appeared. There were 2 queen sized beds and they were both covered in a nice country-style quilt that made the room seem more home-like than the standard (and ugly) floral motel comforters. All of the bedding and towels were very clean. There was a table and 2 chairs and a full-length mirror which was very useful and unexpected
One of the best parts of the room was the balcony with the view of the creek which was included at no extra charge, a great deal. The mini fridge was a good size and were able to fill it with several drinks and snacks and it kept them nice and chilled. There was also a small coffee maker, however, we did not use that as neither of us drinks coffee. There was a trash can and coke machine located right outside our door which was very convenient. The bathroom was small but clean and the sink and vanity are actually separate from the bathroom which was kind of nice since there were 2 of us getting ready. The room was very quiet at night, especially with the a/c on. We were never bothered by the noise of traffic and/or other guests.
The ice machine located by the office was always filled with ice and it looked very clean. There was also a handy display of maps and brochures that we took advantage of. The hotel is in a great location and its easy to walk to everything on the strip so there is no need to bring the car. The pool was an adequate size for the number of rooms and it was never crowded but the water is really, really cold!
I do believe that the Terrace is a Gatlinburg gem, its a wonderful place to relax and just enjoy your vacation.