How To Make Your Stay Comfortable In A Gatlinburg Hotel

Most hotels in Gatlinburg allow you to check in online. Upon checking in, you have the option of choosing your room. If the online check-in option isn’t available, you call the hotel and discuss your options with the hotel manager. Typically, rooms on higher floors are quieter, while rooms near elevator shafts and ice machines are noisier. However, Gatlinburg is a tourist destination, and if you’re visiting during peak season, most hotels will already be booked, so picking the perfect room can be challenging. In that case, you need to make the most of your available situation and make the hotel room comfortable.

 

There are many ways to make a hotel room more comfortable. Come prepared with the essentials, such as snacks, hygiene products, and some entertainment options. We also recommend packing earplugs and sleep masks if you’re a light sleeper.  Below, we’ve listed some tips for making your stay at Gatlinburg hotels more comfortable and hence, enjoyable.

Make your own comfort

Make room for some home-washed linens and pillows (or pillowcases) in your suitcase so you can get a great night’s sleep on your trip. Even though hotel rooms have pillows and linens, it is not uncommon for people to catch allergies. The smell of your freshly washed laundry will create a homely vibe for you and help you to fall asleep more easily.

Distract yourself from noise and light

Even though most Gatlinburg TN hotels are located near the Parkway, you will have no trouble finding the amenities and gorgeous views from the room. However, even with many amenities in place, travelling doesn’t guarantee the same level of comfort as staying at home.

Wearing your eye mask when sleeping will block out the light. Plus, if you are sensitive to noise, one way or another, a loud environment is going to be a problem. To solve that problem, take noise-cancelling earplugs so you won’t be disturbed by outside noise or noise. Earplugs can block the sound of 60 decibels or higher. In particular, these are important if you share a bedroom with someone who snores or has a different bedtime from you.

Pack an air mattress 

When travelling with kids or if you need an extra bed in your hotel room, you can purchase or borrow an air bed. When deflated, air beds take up very little space and can easily fit into your traveling bag.

If the hotel does not have a rollaway, you can sleep on the king beds, while the other party can use the air beds.

Additionally, if your room doesn’t have extra sheets, blankets, or pillows for the air bed, you can always ask the housekeeping staff to bring them.

Keep a few small luxuries with you

For a room to feel your personal energy, you need to create an atmosphere that makes you feel relaxed and reminds you of home. Try using smudge sticks, essential oil sprays, scented candles, or an oil diffuser that you typically use at home and give your hotel room a home-like feel.

Nothing creates a more cozy atmosphere than bringing something from home into a hotel room. Comfortable slippers are a great choice for the bedroom and are perfect for the floors and cold nights in Gatlinburg.

In hotel rooms and on airplanes, a soft throw can provide you with additional warmth and keep you from getting cold. It also takes up a very small amount of space in your suitcase.

Traveling with your own shampoo, soap, and other toiletries is another way to pamper yourself while on vacation. It will allow your senses to be stimulated by familiar scents while you’re away from home.

Keep the pantry stocked

Ensure that you keep your normal eating schedule by packing snacks and convenience foods in your suitcase. It is easy to travel with protein bars, soup cups with a “just add hot water” label, as well as individual servings of cereals and oatmeal. The coffee maker in your hotel room can be used to heat water.

Additionally, the tops on carry-on bags are a great storage solution if you want to pack some fruit. You may want to consider bringing your favorite coffee or tea from home as well; package ground coffee beans in disposable little plastic zip-top bags and bring some filters along. Also, don’t forget to pack some plastic utensils with you so that you can relish your food to the fullest extent.

Comfortable Plug-Ins

Nothing makes a stay more uncomfortable than not being able to charge your electronics. While some hotel rooms have plenty of electrical outlets, others only have two or three. Occasionally, lamp base outlets in some rooms are not properly installed, so some of your chargers will not work properly.

If you want to charge your electronic devices more easily, bring a small power strip or an extension cord with a 3-outlet power strip at the end. Before packing an extension cord, check with the front desk at your hotel to make sure it’s allowed.

Secure Your Door and Light Your Room

Take some small safety devices with you, such as a nightlight, a door alarm, and a doorstop, to give yourself some peace of mind during your trip.

Besides the nightlight that will help you navigate your hotel room, the door stop and the door alarm will provide you with added security against intruders in your hotel room. Having a sense of security will allow you to sleep better at night.

Conclusion

While the majority of hotel rooms are pleasant to sleep in if truth be told, having to sleep in a hotel room is less comfortable than sleeping in your own bed. If you plan ahead and bring a few essential items along with you, you will be able to customize your hotel room and make your stay more comfortable. Keep checking this list of items above to ensure you haven’t missed out on anything.