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$70 Penthouse Suite Gatlinburg River View | Blacklight Test + Honest Review 2026

Rays on the Road
Rays on the Road
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm very impressed with this place. Very impressed with it here in a minute once it gets a little dark.

Pretty pleased. Was it perfect? No. But, uh, given this price point in the economy segment, uh, pretty good, actually.

I definitely want to stay here again. I think this is that suite.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Bring your own pillows if planning to use the fold-out couch due to pillow shortage.
✓Be aware that the shower water can get extremely hot to avoid burns.
✓Consider this suite for a peaceful, river-view stay in Gatlinburg.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Room cleanliness — Blacklight test showed mostly clean results; minor issues are acceptable for the price.
Noise levels — This location is peaceful and quiet, unlike the party scene in other parts of Gatlinburg.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the $70 penthouse suite in Gatlinburg worth your time and money?
QIs the hotel clean based on a blacklight test?
QWhat is the check-in experience and room readiness?
QWhat are the noise levels and location walkability?
QWould the creators stay here again?

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YouTube Video Description↓

$70 Penthouse Suite in Gatlinburg with a river view! We stayed at the SureStay Plus by Best Western and put it to the test — including a full blacklight cleanliness check. Was it actually clean and peaceful like the photos promised? Here's our honest review. In this video we cover: • Check-in experience & room readiness • Full room tour of the penthouse suite • River view balcony • Blacklight test results • Free hot breakfast • Noise levels & location walkability • Final verdict — would we stay again? This riverside penthouse gave us a surprisingly peaceful stay in Gatlinburg, right on the West Prong Little Pigeon River. Great value if you're looking for something nicer than a basic hotel room without spending a fortune. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Why We Booked This 01:12 - Arrival & Check-in Experience 03:45 - Penthouse Suite Tour 08:20 - River View Balcony 10:55 - Blacklight Cleanliness Test 15:30 - Bathroom & Walk-in Shower 18:10 - Free Hot Breakfast Review 21:40 - Pros & Cons 24:15 - Final Thoughts & Would We Stay Again? Thanks for watching! If you're planning a trip to Gatlinburg or the Smoky Mountains, drop your questions below 👇 📬 Send us mail: Matt & Staci P.O. Box 9262 Louisville, KY 40209 👍 Like & Subscribe for more honest hotel reviews, blacklight tests & Smoky Mountain travel! #Gatlinburg #GatlinburgHotel #SmokyMountains #HotelReview #BlacklightTest #GatlinburgTN #PenthouseSuite Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCauhHwp-vxnMy26iA2ck3Fg/join Facebook: https://facebook.com/raysontheroad ​ X (Formerly Known as Twitter): https://x.com/raysontheroad1