We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Great Smoky Mountains, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Delightful property. Charming. Superb breakfast. The Bavarian-inspired The Inn at Christmas Place is opposite Christmas Place holiday store and 1.3 km from The Island in Pigeon Forge family entertainment centre. An outdoor pool with a 29-metre waterslide and large garden are on site. The daily breakfast buffet includes made-to-order omelets, fresh Belgian waffles, and breakfast meats like sausage and ham. Pastries, fresh fruits, and hot/cold cereals are offered as well as fresh coffee. Santa Claus sings Christmas songs and tells holiday stories from Summer through December, and a glockenspiel art installation with bronze bells is on display in the lobby. Extras include a fitness centre and concierge services. A flat-screen TV with a DVD player, microwave, and refrigerator are standard in every room as well as a coffee machine. Suites include a gas fireplace, 2-person spa bath, and private balcony. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is 5 minutes’ drive from this Pigeon Forge Inn at The Christmas Place, while Dollywood theme park is 8.6 km away. The inn is 20.1 km from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Show full description
The theme hotel with a beautiful lobby and stylish rooms. The outside pool is amazing, and it's open 24/7. The free lemonade & free coffee in the lobby is a great bonus, isn't it?
Newly opened, July 2023. Snowbird Mountain Lodge features free bikes, garden, a terrace and bar in Robbinsville. With a tennis court, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Every room has a coffee machine, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with mountain views. At Snowbird Mountain Lodge each room comes with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at Snowbird Mountain Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Robbinsville, like hiking, fishing and canoeing. Free private parking and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 96 km from the hotel.Show full description
Situated in Pigeon Forge, 3.8 km from Dollywood, Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The hotel provides an indoor pool, hot tub, evening entertainment and room service. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms have a safety deposit box, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. The hotel offers a children's playground. Dolly Parton’s Stampede is 4.4 km from Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort, while The Grand Majestic Theater is 7.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 56 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Historic property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Set in Gatlinburg, 300 metres from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Greystone Lodge on the River offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 10 km from Dolly Parton’s Stampede. At the resort, each room is fitted with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Greystone Lodge on the River have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms also offer a seating area. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels. The Grand Majestic Theater is 15 km from Greystone Lodge on the River, while Country Tonite Theatre is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 69 km from the resort.Show full description
Absolutely lovely property, with a beautiful room and balcony overlooking the river. The pool is nice, with a slide for the children and a small section for mothers with little infants. This resort has a great location in Gatlinburg.
Relaxing atmosphere. Charming. Great interior design. Popular among women. Featuring a spa, lazy river and indoor pool, RiverStone Condo Resort & Spa offers accommodation in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee adjacent to Gatlinburg Golf and Country Club and Little Pigeon River. Each furnished condo offers a private balcony with outdoor seating, a spa bath and gas fireplace. The luxury spa at RiverStone Resort offers massage therapy and body treatments. The fully-equipped kitchen includes kitchenware, a microwave and coffee maker. A flat-screen TV and sofa are included along with a washing machine and dryer. Manicures, facials and other beauty services are also available. The on-site activity centre provides guests with a variety of events throughout their stay. A children’s playground is available. There is also a fitness centre and business centre. Dolly Parton’s Stampede is less than 1 km from the resort. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 40 km from the property.Show full description
Elegant. Romantic. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Relax in the outdoor pool at Margaritaville Island Hotel. Located in Pigeon Forge, this hotel provides free WiFi access to guests and offers two electric car charging stations on site. Step out onto the balcony at this home away from home. The dining area comes complete with a microwave and a refrigerator while the private bathroom features a shower, bath, or spa bath. Cosy rooms include a TV and a fireplace. A number of facilities are offered at Margaritaville Island Hotel, including a restaurant, bar, snack bar, and fitness centre. A 24-hour reception is available and free parking is provided. Private cabanas are available for hire at the rooftop pool. Nearby attractions include The Comedy Barn (320 m), Country Tonite Theatre (2.2 km), and Old Mill (2.6 km). McGhee Tyson Airport is 52.2 km away.Show full description
Charming property ideally located to enjoy the stores and activities around the Island. Spacious rooms with balconies and tranquil views. This hotel has a popular rooftop bar and a unique rooftop pool!
Highly elegant. Nice style. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Situated in Gatlinburg, Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg offers amenities including a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 300 metres from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, 700 metres from Gatlinburg Space Needle and a 1-minute walk from Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre. Free WiFi is at guests' disposal. All rooms in the resort are equipped with a TV and a private bathroom that is fitted with either a bath or shower and complimentary toiletries. All units include a wardrobe. There is an on-site restaurant, which serves a variety of American dishes. Access to the indoor pool and business centre is provided to all guests of the accommodation. Staff at Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg are always available to provide information at the reception. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 45 km from Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg.Show full description
This is likely one of the most ELEGANT resorts in Great Smoky Mountains.
Opened February 2023. Situated in Cherokee, North Carolina region, Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort is set 300 metres from Harrah's Casino. With a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy American and Chinese dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. All rooms in Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. The accommodation offers an indoor pool. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 90 km from the hotel.Show full description
Lovely property. Trendy. Great views. Situated right outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this hotel is located in Gatlinburg and features a multi-level indoor pool and a full-service convention centre. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Every room at The Park Vista – A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Gatlinburg features a balcony, along with a 42-inch flat-screen HDTV with premium cable channels. A small refrigerator and a coffee maker are also included. The Vista Grill offers southern-inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks and appetizers at Firefly’s Patio Lounge. Guests can work out at the on-site fitness centre. Over 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space is available at the hotel. A 24-hour snack shop and laundry facilities are also available for guest convenience. Dollywood is 10 miles away. The hotel is located on the Gatlinburg Trolley Route, offering easy access to downtown Gatlinburg.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Popular among women. The Ramsey in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee offers accommodations with breakfast and indoor pool, less than 1 km from Old Mill. LeConte Events Center, Dixie Stampede and Ripken Adventure are within 2 km of the property while Dollywood and Splash Country are within 6 km. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 13.6 km away. Guest rooms feature, linens and bath towels, LCD TVs, glass fiber WiFi, Keurig coffee makers, mini-fridges, microwaves, hair dryers, iron and ironing boards plus Bath & Body bath amenities. A complimentary buffet breakfast is available each morning at The Ramsey. There is a 24 hour indoor waterfall heated pool, fire pit patio with nightly family movies on a movie screen and free fresh popped popcorn. Guests can make use of the fitness centre, hot tub and business centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Staff at the reception can provide guidance on what to do in the area. The Ramsey now welcomes small dogs under 50lbs. See fine print for further information about the Ramsey's small dog policy. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 39 km from the hotel.Show full description
The property is right in the middle of everything, so the location is great! The pool is open 24/7. The outside and the lobby of the hotel are super nice. However, the best bonus is the spa tub in the room!
Beautiful. Popular among women. Situated just 14 km from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Black Fox Lodge is located in Pigeon Forge and offers a seasonal outdoor pool with waterslide and free WiFi. Every room at Black Fox Lodge provides a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. A flat-screen cable TV with satellite channels is also included. Guests can enjoy a meal at the lodge restaurant and bar, which features an on-site pizza oven. Up to 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space is also available. Dollywood and Gatlinburg Golf Course are both a 5-minute drive away from the property. LeConte Center is across the street and The Island at Pigeon Forge is just a 15-minute walk away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great value. Popular among couples.Opened November 2020. Gatlinburg Mountain Inn is situated in Gatlinburg, 1 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 10 km from Dolly Parton’s Stampede. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a mountain view. The rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the hotel have a city view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The Grand Majestic Theater is 15 km from Gatlinburg Mountain Inn, while Country Tonite Theatre is 16 km from the property. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 69 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This hotel has super comfortable beds and great affordability.
Located in Pigeon Forge, this Tennessee hotel is 16 km from Great Smoky Mountains. The hotel has rooms with free WiFi. A refrigerator is in every room at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Each room is also air-conditioned and has a cable TV and a work desk. For added convenience a coffee maker, hairdryer and telephone are provided. Guests of the Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel can buy discounted Dollywood theme park tickets at the 24-hour front desk. The hotel also has free parking. Dollywood Theme Park is 9 minutes' drive from The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The hotel is 4.8 km from Gatlinburg Golf Course. The Island in Pigeon Forge is 3 minutes' drive away from the property.Show full description
Great location. Comfortable beds. Situated in Pigeon Forge, 2.5 km from The Grand Majestic Theater, Holiday Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge Convention Center, an IHG Hotel features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and an ATM for guests. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, the rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. Guests at Holiday Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge Convention Center, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. There is an in-house snack bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Country Tonite Theatre is 2.8 km from the accommodation, while Dolly Parton’s Stampede is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 57 km from Holiday Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge Convention Center, an IHG Hotel.Show full description
Historic. Cosy rooms. Great value. Popular among women. Located in Pigeon Forge, within 1.1 km of Dolly Parton’s Stampede and 4 km of The Grand Majestic Theater, Riverside Tower provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to an indoor pool. The hotel features family rooms. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer river views. At the hotel rooms include bed linen and towels. Riverside Tower can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Country Tonite Theatre is 4.4 km from the accommodation, while Dollywood is 6 km away. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 58 km from Riverside Tower.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great location. Popular among couples.Opened November 2020. Set in Gatlinburg, 1.2 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and room service. The hotel features mountain views, a children's playground and a 24-hour front desk. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bath and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also feature a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. A business centre and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages. Dolly Parton’s Stampede is 11 km from the hotel, while The Grand Majestic Theater is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 69 km from Carr's Northside Hotel and Cottages.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most RELAXING AND ROMANTIC hotels in Great Smoky Mountains. It is the most popular luxury hotel in Great Smoky Mountains, among couples.
Newly opened, April 2024. Located in Maggie Valley, 50 km from Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, The Valley Inn features views of the river. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is set 30 km from Harrah's Casino. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a bath and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At The Valley Inn every room has bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Maggie Valley, like fishing. Museum of the Cherokee Indian is 33 km from The Valley Inn, while Basilica of Saint Lawrence is 50 km away. The nearest airport is Asheville Regional Airport, 59 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened June 2023. Set in Gatlinburg, 1.7 km from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the hotel. Dolly Parton’s Stampede is 12 km from Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort, while The Grand Majestic Theater is 17 km away. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 71 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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