Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking for SUVs, RVs, buses, trailers, and large vehicles is not available, and height restrictions apply.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities. However, specific details regarding accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Pigeon Forge, within a 5-minute drive of the Titanic Museum and Island at Pigeon Forge. It is approximately 5.7 miles from Dollywood and 9.8 miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available, with access from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Econo Lodge Pigeon Forge Riverside - Great Food & Service

Average nightly price at Econo Lodge Pigeon Forge Riverside by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$67
February	$65
March	$79
April	$103
May	$95
June	$90
July	$95
August	$80
September	$86
October	$130
November	$97
December	$95

What guests think

Econo Lodge Pigeon Forge Riverside earns praise for its clean rooms, friendly staff, and central riverside setting that's convenient for families, with many guests enjoying the warm indoor pool, hot tub, and outdoor fire pit and seating areas.

Common tradeoffs are dated, sometimes small rooms and mixed bed comfort, plus occasional humidity or musty odors and noise from the road or pool. Breakfast is appreciated for being hot and convenient, but many note limited variety with the same items daily and no waffles or pastries. The pool can be crowded with a strong chlorine smell, and there are scattered maintenance issues and a few reports of late-night fire evacuations. Expect a budget-friendly, family-oriented stay with practical comforts and tradeoffs.

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Facilities

Guests like the warm indoor pool, hot tub, and family-friendly kiddie pool, plus a pleasant riverside area with seating, grills, and a fire pit. Downsides include a small, sometimes crowded pool and a strong chlorine smell.

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Mariah

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hot tub was nice and hot very relaxing. Our room was clean and comfy. Very spacious and quiet. The pool was ok although I do think it had a bit too much chlorine in the pool only because you could smell it very strongly and my son’s eyes were burning. Other than that everything was excellent. The breakfast was great as well.

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Dawn

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was great the stream behind the hotel was relaxing they had benches and firepit to enjoy and hot tub was good and hot

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Christopher

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent place for the price, good location and walkable to many activities and shops. Good pool and hot tub area, layout of the property isn’t ideal but that wasn’t really a big deal, the river behind the parking lot was nice to go and enjoy being outdoors at. Would absolutely stay again.

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Delores

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It seemed numerous things were not in working condition such as laundry facilities and vending machines.

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john

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was wonderful. Eggs, sausage, hot and cold biscuits, gravy, etc.. The pool area inside was wonderful too. A great hot tub, and indoor pool with lots of room for the kids and adults. And to top this all off this place is on the pigeon River where you can go out and sit and watch the ducks and the geese and the burbling water. This place has it all.

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David

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All was really good except for pool area. The wall area needs railing in a couple areas to stop small and preteens from jumping off into 5' deep water. Small ones are influenced by bigger kids and the area needs to be blocked to avoid a serious accident that will happen. Many parents and grandparents at the pool yesterday were in total agreement. Small ones can get away for just a second and it's too late. Please address this

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Tonia

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking is spacious.. room was clean. Anyone with smell sensitivity cannot swim in the indoor pool. The chlorine smell was sooo strong. Breakfast was okay.

10

Danny

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice affordable river side place with a nice pool area and recreational area to enjoy next to the river.

10

Tiffany

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

My family and i stayed here for a week. Very nice hot breakfast, very clean dining area. Room was very spacious and clean. Pool options were great my daughter is 5 and just learning to swim and this hotel offered a toddler pool as well as the big pool and hot tub. The game room was great. Laundry room worked well washers and dryers are alittle old but they worked well. Customer service was excellent anytime we needed anything like towels or toilet tissue they were really quick with getting the items to us. Hotel was very quiet even when they was packed with people you never heard any noise. I would recommend this hotel to anyone and my family and I will definitely be staying here again.

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Kristin

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Strong chemicals in pool and hot tub

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Cleanliness

Many reviews call the property clean, but there are recurring comments about musty or damp rooms, dirty carpets or hair, and occasional pests. Housekeeping can be limited to towel and trash service.

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Thomas

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Honestly, was a good stay. Unfortunately the only reason we will not return is because the breakfast, while edible, was terrible. The eggs were liquid, dry biscuits, and no waffles (to me, an essential hotel breakfast). Quiet rooms, other than the occasional loud car. Our 3 and 1 year olds loved the kiddy pool! We noticed the carpet turned our feet black, and thankfully my husband said something to the front desk. They cleaned it once we left and didnt have a problem!

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Lawrence

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I found a cockroach going across the floor. I called front desk. They just wanted to give me a different room. I just wanted my money back and they still haven’t gave me my money back. Also, I have pictures. Be safe.

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Marie

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was large, very clean. Every staff member I met was helpful, kind. Will definitely stay there again!

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Scott

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Outside is nice. Room was very dated and smelled musty. House keeping replaced towels but did not make the bed. Staff was friendly. Room was clean Time to get rid of the bath tubs!

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Jennifer

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room could have been cleaned avlittle better. Hair in bathroom floor

10

Boyd

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff. Enjoyed breakfast. Clean, safe and quiet.

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Megan

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel appears to be clean but then I found bed bugs in the bathroom. Hotel refuses to refund my money. I absolutely would not stay here!!

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Coy

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was okay. My biggest complaint was the room was damp. Nothing ever felt dry.

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Michelle

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, comfortable bed, clean bathroom.

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Sarah

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was friendly and room was nice and clean. Great value for the price. Right in the middle of town.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated, with some small bathrooms; river views are a highlight. Noise from the road or pool and thin walls are noted, bed comfort varies, and some experience humidity or weak Wi-Fi.

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Rachel

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful - clean room, great location with a view of the river. Will stay here again!

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Christine

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the river behind the hotel. Hated the location of our hotel room because by the pool, too noisy. But the room was clean and nice.

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Timothy

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room size was adequate for my wife and I, we stayed in a standard king room (217) above the pool area. With the pool open until 10 pm, the noise can carry up to room, so if you are an early riser this may not be the right area for you. Our stay included a continental breakfast which I would call typical for most hotels. By the last day we were there (4days) the breakfast seemed too routine as they had biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage, as well as yogurt, bread for toast and cereal every morning. Butler for a budget minded getaway for a couple, we made it work.

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Monica

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is clean and nice, only downfall is loud traffic noise if room is at the front of hotel. Also, beds are not very comfortable and bedding is lacking, very thin covers. Good place to stay if looking for a cheaper option that is close to attractions.

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Jessica

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room and amenities were nice and clean. The pool and hot tub areas were very nice! My only complaint would be that the walls are a little thin and the bed could have been more comfortable. I would definitely recommend this hotel. It was in the heart of all the attractions.

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Heath

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures are VERY misleading. This place is EXTREMELY out of date… I felt like I had time warped back into the early 80s. I was not happy at all

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VICTORIA

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the idea of later hours for swimming pool. The river walk area was relaxing, area to sit. Plenty of elevators to get you anywhere in hotel area. Room was clean. Pillows were small but firm. TV had a channel guide. Location of hotel easy to get to. Kerps you out of the huge lines in town. Learn all the back roads to get ahead of traffic. Walkable to nice restaurants and attractions. The lay out of hotel is a bit confusing. Internet didn't work well in my room.

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David

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My only complaint was the size of the room. There was not enough room to put our suitcases and sitting situation was not good. The bathroom also was very small.

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Stephen

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Biggest issue was the air conditioner in our hotel room was not efficient enough. Even running at 60 F the room was stuffy during the day and could get hot at night requiring sleeping with minimal covers.

10

Yvonne

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay except for your internet services.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful with smooth check-in and quick assistance. There are a few reports of rude interactions and a notable staff incident.

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Ashley

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I left my wallet at the front desk with a good amount of cash the man working the front desk brought it back to me safe and sound. Thankful for that! Everyone was nice and helpful!

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Sarah

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel and property were extremely clean and the staff were quick to respond to questions and extremely friendly.

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Marie

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was large, very clean. Every staff member I met was helpful, kind. Will definitely stay there again!

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Kerry

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The front desk staff went above and beyond to be helpful, wonderful attitudes, beds were comfortable, very nice grounds, pool was warm, breakfast was good. Will stay again.

10

Bryan

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very nice and clean. Check in staff was super nice too and it went smoothly and quickly. Love staying at this location.

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Benjamin

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Give one star gm Courtney is not nice and Ron a employee that works there will cuss u for n reason and Courtney don't do nothing

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Nicole

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I absolutely love staying at this hotel! It's always clean and the staff is always friendly. It is in a great location and you can walk to pretty much anything.

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Brie

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff - amazing! Breakfast was good, and they were quick to accommodate an early check in. However, our room was MUSTY and that’s still an understatement. I suspect it was mold or mildew in the AC unit but it was headache inducing. Beds were clean and the room served its purpose.

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Benjamin

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A employee name Ron McCarter cussed my wife with bad word and Courtney the gm did nothing but write him u. And everything is on video in lobby. Yes hotel com knows everything. I have been staying at this hotel for over 15 years and never been treated this way. Ron McCarter got up in my face because my baby granddaughter put a little flag in the flower and Laura at the office said it was ok. Ron McCarter was giving my wife look that was not very nice so my wife said if u have something to say tell me or stop staring at u and that is when I called office and they said it was ok for little flag. And about 15 min later is when Ron McCarter told my wife she was a bad word and a liar video in office because he came to off after my wife said Ron she was a lier and put his finger in my face tell me that my wife was a lier and Courtney the GM and Laura seen everything. Courtney did nothing and Laura made him leave but he was going to come back in and Laura moved head for him to not come back in. There is one person that is awesome that works at this place and his name is Randy he is amazing. But he was not here when all of this happened. I think that Randy needs Courtney job because Ron got nothing basic but a pat on the back for cussing my wife and putting fingers in my face and getting up in my wife face and calling her a bad word had to stay because our room was non refundable so two days later Courtney got a little smart with wife about Ron McCarter still working there .

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Amanda

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property on the outside was nice, the rooms were outdated and the beds were awful. There were awful staff at the desk, very rude. We won’t be back.

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Location

Central, walkable location by the river, convenient to attractions and dining. Parkway-facing rooms may get traffic noise, and busy traffic can slow entry and exit.

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Cady

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Beautiful property. We stayed for 5 nights and it was so convenient to so many things. Would absolutely stay here again in the future!

8

Travis

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for the price. Google was off on the address. Lots of traffic. If you miss the driveway, It's 20 minutes turning around and then turning around to get back. Decent rooms. Nice pool area. Decent breakfast. Needs a TV upgrade. Definitely would stay again.

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Brian

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quiet, next to the river, close to restaurants and shopping

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Monica

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is clean and nice, only downfall is loud traffic noise if room is at the front of hotel. Also, beds are not very comfortable and bedding is lacking, very thin covers. Good place to stay if looking for a cheaper option that is close to attractions.

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Joyce

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved location, great breakfast and dining experience. Also loved the creek running behind it with the ducks and geese. Room was clean and very nice.

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Melissa

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Econo Lodge Pigeon Forge is our go to hotel when in the Pigeon Forge area. It's always clean. The beds are comfortable and it is one of the nicest hotels in the area for the cost. The indoor pool area is large and always clean. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants and just a few short minutes away from The Island that so many love to visit. May want to bring your own pillow.

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Marlena

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is great to be near so much without having to travel far.

8

Michael

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice hotel on the river in Pigeon Forge. Great for families with the pools and the river with Canadian geese. All good location for all of attractions.

10

Joseph

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Location

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paula

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the location

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Dining

Hot breakfast is convenient, but variety is limited and often repeats daily, with several mentions of missing waffles or pastries and tight seating. Overall quality ranges from fine to disappointing.

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Thomas

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Honestly, was a good stay. Unfortunately the only reason we will not return is because the breakfast, while edible, was terrible. The eggs were liquid, dry biscuits, and no waffles (to me, an essential hotel breakfast). Quiet rooms, other than the occasional loud car. Our 3 and 1 year olds loved the kiddy pool! We noticed the carpet turned our feet black, and thankfully my husband said something to the front desk. They cleaned it once we left and didnt have a problem!

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Darryl

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

did not use the hot tub, did not like the fact the everyone parked in the handicap parking spots even though they had no handicap tag. persons with a tag had to park in the regular lot. had issues with the lock on our door had to have maintenance work on it several times. stayed 3 days and served same exact breakfast all 3 days link sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy.

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Brooklyn

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed for 3 nights with my husband and our young son. The hotel was clean, breakfast was hot and had a great variety, and the pool and hot tub were wonderful! We stay in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area at least twice a year and have found a new favorite spot! We already booked another trip in June for us and the rest of our family at the Econo Lodge!

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William

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Breakfast was good, food was always stocked, pool was good, hot tub was tiny. Beds could use some updating, but it was a good price for a good room

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Riquel

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, quiet stay. Good breakfast.

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Margie

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is literally the cutest little place. We were only there for 3 nights and we had a pretty packed schedule so we did not get to use the hot tub or pool but both looked clean and safe. The room was clean and very comfy. It had everything that we needed. Didn't care for the breakfast but in a town with a million breakfast options, who cares. It wasn't bad, just not my taste in food. It would have been nice to have bagels or muffins and more fruit possibly. It was pretty much sausage, eggs, gravy, biscuits, toast, or fruit cup, but I didn't expect a 5 star meal for the price. I would definitely stay again. Very convenient to attractions, restaurants, and shopping.

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Brandon

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Pretty decent overall. Breakfast was a let down (especially for the kids). Not enough seating for guests in dining hall

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Boyd

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff. Enjoyed breakfast. Clean, safe and quiet.

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Dana

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were happy with our stay. Nothing special but decent place to stay. Hotel staff was excellent. Breakfast the same everyday nothing more nothing less.

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Nicole

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

hotel was ok. Not really anything special about it, the room was decent and a bit out dated. The bathroom was small and sink and mirror were separate from the shower and toilet so it wasnt one big bathroom. Towels and trash were taken out each day but they didn’t make the beds or place new sheets. The pool area is decent. The breakfast was horrible. Absolutely the worst part of the hotel.

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