The "Lodge at Tellico" is a great place to stay.
Mom & Pop operation, VERY biker friendly.
Key coded garage for bikes!

If you do stay there, here is a nice little route that takes you on the Cherohala Skyway via Joyce Kilmer Pkwy to the Dragon, do the Dragon up and back, then follow 28 down to Stecoah, cut over to Robbinsville, then follow the Cherohala back to the Lodge.

I know it says 4.5 hours, but I've spent 8 on this route with pull offs, pics, gas, food etc.

Enjoy.
https://goo.gl/maps/NPhMeYvJ1sT2

Cheers,
Steve