“Seasoned traveler....this is better than 4 star!”
We typically stay in 3.5-4 star places and travel about once a month. However, we'd passed this one, as it's a stones throw from Bass Pro and Chop House. Expected it to be pricier than it was...and we would have paid more, gladly. The room, hallways, bathrooms, pools were all spotless. Breakfast was great. Outdoor hot tub was very private and backs to the treeline.
In the past, we've ended up staying in Knoxville at the Crown Plaza and driving in, as it seems all of the places in Gatlinburg are have just been worn out. With so many groups that come in there, we've always felt the rooms just seem overused...and dirty. This was a very pleasant surprise.
Plus, when you leave, you're less than 30 secs onto the interstate. We'll be staying here every time. Best of both worlds- a quick shot to Dollywood, yet out of the cornyness/ congestion of much of Gatlinburg.
Best value by far!
Justin