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A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a blue and yellow striped rug, and a variety of potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a large flat-screen TV, a fireplace, wicker furniture, and a patterned carpet.

A bar area with a 'License to Chill' sign, multiple TVs, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and a water slide.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.8 km from Iris Theater

Dale

￥27,643

￥31,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a city view.

2. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1 km from Iris Theater

Fabiola

￥34,749

￥42,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

A lodge with multiple buildings, a well-maintained lawn, and a sign indicating its name.

A stone wall with a wooden log ceiling and a sign reading "Bearskin Lodge on the River".

3. Bearskin Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.6 km from Iris Theater

lawrence

￥36,713

￥41,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

Two stacked front-loading washers in a corner with a wall-mounted sign indicating cycle times.

A lodge with a ski lift, a parking area, and a prominent sign for The Abundance Lodge.

A rustic-themed store with wooden shelves displaying snacks, beverages, and souvenirs.

4. The Appy Lodge

1.7 km from Iris Theater

Tyler

￥23,469

￥26,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a sign indicating the address 322.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

5. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

0.4 km from Iris Theater

Wayne

￥31,412

￥38,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

A covered outdoor area with a fireplace, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

6. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

0.4 km from Iris Theater

esaul

￥20,666

￥23,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a television, and a stone wall.

A covered pavilion with stone pillars, a metal roof, and outdoor seating.

An indoor pool with a waterfall, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden deck.

7. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

0.7 km from Iris Theater

Stephanie

￥20,663

￥23,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a forested area with tall trees and a clear sky.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dining table with chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A bedroom with a wooden vanity, a large mirror, a bathtub, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a mounted TV, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

8. Laurel Inn Condominium

0.5 km from Iris Theater

Shailesh

￥15,201

￥32,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, balconies with plants, and seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a chair, and a lamp.

9. Glenstone Lodge

0.6 km from Iris Theater

Dayna

￥11,933

￥13,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a waterfall, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A view of a river flowing through a forested area with rocks and trees.

A multi-story building with balconies overlooking a rocky stream.

A multi-story hotel with balconies overlooking a flowing river.

10. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

0.9 km from Iris Theater

Erin

￥10,960

￥13,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating a Gold Award Winner.

11. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.5 km from Iris Theater

Patricia

￥11,806

￥13,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with a central water feature and a palm tree sculpture.

A stone fireplace with a clock above it, surrounded by shelves with decorative items and a mounted picture.

A modern living room with a staircase, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet.

A modern living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

12. Crossroads Inn & Suites

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Iris Theater

Julia

￥10,940

￥13,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A riverside view from a balcony with red chairs, a wooden deck, and a bridge in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, metal railings, and a roof structure.

A wooden reception area with a stone counter, a TV, and a sign that reads "Baymont."

A river running through a lush green area with a building on the right side.

13. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

1.4 km from Iris Theater

Martin

￥18,650

￥21,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a reception desk, and a bear statue.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a wooden ceiling.

A small building with a sign reading 'Best Western.'

14. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

0.5 km from Iris Theater

Rafael Santiago

￥12,319

￥13,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a riverside location, and outdoor seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a blue patterned throw. There is a wall-mounted lamp between the beds and a framed picture of a waterfall on the wall.

A hotel with multiple balconies, a river in front, and lush greenery.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

15. Gatlinburg River Inn

1.2 km from Iris Theater

Matthew

￥11,022

￥14,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden coffee table with a basket of items, a beige sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a curved island, bar stools, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towel rack. The room has a stone wall and a wooden floor.

16. River Edge Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.3 km from Iris Theater

JOSEPH

￥17,810

￥20,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall backdrop, a poolside chair, and a clear blue pool.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Country Inn & Suites by Radisson."

A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

0.2 km from Iris Theater

Todd

￥13,354

￥15,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a stone fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a glass-walled lobby, and a river running alongside.

18. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.6 km from Iris Theater

Kaden

￥10,656

￥12,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

A dining area with a round wooden table, four chairs, a chandelier, and a three-tiered serving tray with food and a sign.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a television on a black stand, and a Christmas tree.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

19. Olde Gatlinburg Rentals

0.4 km from Iris Theater

Stephanie

￥13,740

￥30,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a sunlit patio area with outdoor seating.

A LEGONTE VIEW MOTOR LODGE with a stone facade, large windows, and a welcoming entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with a view of a tower, parking lot, and mountains.

20. The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.1 km from Iris Theater

Ramanjaneyulu

￥10,655

￥12,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Iris Theater

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 Exceptional 2,061 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 738 reviews	View
Bearskin Lodge on the River	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Appy Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Iris Theater Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Very large room, plenty of room for storage and to move around. Breakfast was OK. Best feature was its location. Just cross through a parking lot, and you were in the heart of the main street with all the action"

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"It was an amazing visit. Highly recommended"

Reagan Resorts Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room was nice, bed was comfy..close to the downtown things to do..shower head worked awesome"

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

8/10 Good

"The outdoor pool was right across from our room! It was very nice and the perfect temp!"

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean neat, my balcony faced the main street, and mountains . Staff was really nice and helpful, Breakfast was good, you have a variety of food . I will be staying there again ."

The Gillette

10/10 Excellent

"We had car trouble staff went above and beyond to help us"

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The location and the view were both awesome. Parking was somewhat congested, but otherwise fine. I am sure this is not a common occurrence but there was a woman in the room next to us beating on her door at 3am trying to wake up her roommate. This was a not so welcome end to a pleasant trip."

Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"I chose this hotel mainly due to the fact that I wanted a room with a balcony that I could look at the Smoky Mountains. As for location and parking, it excels in that it’s close to the Parkway and the parking is convenient to the lobby, so check in and check out was easy, peasy. The staff was super nice and accommodating as well. I’d definitely choose to stay here again when I’m in the area."

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"We had such a great stay at this hotel! The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We especially loved how dog-friendly the hotel was, which made our stay even better. We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again! !"

Other attractions near Iris Theater

A bright green sports car with sponsor logos and decals, parked indoors.

Hollywood Star Cars Museum

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Relive your television and movie memories at this museum dedicated to Hollywood’s most celebrated vehicles and then sit in the cars and meet famous actors.

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! sign, a red vintage car, and a treehouse-like structure.

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

8.6/10 (1,942 reviews)

Get ready to be astounded by unique artifacts from all corners of the globe at this museum dedicated to astonishing people and events.

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Gatlinburg Ziplines

8.6/10 (17 reviews)

Aerial zip lines, rope climbing, freefalls, trapeze swings and treetop bridges make this attraction a great day for all the family.

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Ripley's Moving Theater

You can enjoy a show at Ripley's Moving Theater on your trip to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Traffic Light #8

8.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Gatlinburg when you take a trip to Traffic Light #8.

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Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck

You can find out about the history of Gatlinburg with a visit to Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Circus Golf

You can take time to visit Circus Golf during your travels to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Sugarlands Distilling Company

You can take time to visit Sugarlands Distilling Company during your travels to Gatlinburg.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Iris Theater?

Iris Theater is located in a family-friendly area of Gatlinburg known for its magnificent mountain views and must-see aquarium. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 347 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Iris Theater?

Adjacent to Iris Theater, Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg and The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Iris Theater?

Expedia has 347 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Iris Theater.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Iris Theater, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Iris Theater.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Iris Theater?

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What can I see and do near Iris Theater?

Study the collections at Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Guinness World Records Museum, or Hollywood Star Cars Museum. Sights like Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Noah Ogle Place highlight some of the local culture. Enjoy the outdoors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mynatt Park, or Baskins Creek Falls.

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Our top choices for Iris Theater hotels

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

3. Bearskin Lodge on the River

4. The Appy Lodge

5. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

6. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

7. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

8. Laurel Inn Condominium

9. Glenstone Lodge

10. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

11. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

12. Crossroads Inn & Suites

13. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

14. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

15. Gatlinburg River Inn

16. River Edge Inn

17. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gatlinburg, TN

18. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

19. Olde Gatlinburg Rentals

20. The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

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Top Iris Theater Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Glenstone Lodge

Reagan Resorts Inn

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

The Gillette

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Other attractions near Iris Theater

Hollywood Star Cars Museum

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Gatlinburg Ziplines

Ripley's Moving Theater

Traffic Light #8

Linebergers Plaza Observation Deck

Circus Golf

Sugarlands Distilling Company

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