New Hotels in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, 2025
- Starlight
- Jun 23
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 31
🏨 New Hotels in Gatlinburg & PigeonForge Opening in 2025
Several exciting new hotels are open in the Smoky Mountains in 2025, offering more lodging choices near top attractions in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville:
Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort – A major new resort in Pigeon Forge, expanding the Dollywood experience with Smoky Mountain theming and premium amenities.
Staybridge Suites Pigeon Forge – A new extended-stay hotel with modern suites, free breakfast, and easy access to The Island and LeConte Center.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pigeon Forge – Family-friendly suites opening in 2025 with kitchens, workspace, and outdoor amenities.
Cambria, Pigeon Forge – Great family hotel, Near everything, pet friendly and outdoor pool (See Below)
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville, in Pigeon Forge – A carefree resort style hotel that Margaritaville is known for, fun for everyone, convenient to the Parkway, The Island, Dollywood and more.
Tru by Hilton in Sevierville – Affordable and vibrant new lodging option near Tanger Outlets, ideal for shopping trips or quick getaways.
Hotel Indigo - A New Boutique Hotel in Downtown Gatlinburg (Opening 2025 TBA) – Several smaller boutique-style accommodations are in development in 2025 to enhance the walkable downtown experience.
Embassy Suites in Pigeon Forge – Close to all the entertainment with both indoor and outdoor pools, Near Ripken Experience, Dollywood and The Island. Fitness center and pet friendly rooms.
Drury Plaza Hotel in Pigeon Forge – Right next to LeConte Center and free hot breakfast!
Courtyard by Marriott – Affordable and vibrant new lodging option near Tanger Outlets, ideal for shopping trips or quick getaways.
👉 For photos, updates, and opening dates, see the full guide below.
(in no particular order)
1.) Hotel Indigo
229 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg
OPENING SOON
Upscale, boutique style hotel with 136 rooms, right in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg!
You will be staying at the crossroads of Gatlinburg, the perfect spot to walk everywhere and anywhere.
-Rooftop bar and lounge
-Swim up pool with infinity edge
-Unmatched downtown views and mountain views as well!
Onsite Starbucks and firepits
2.) Staybridge Suites
385 Jake Thomas Rd., Pigeon Forge
Great for extended stays!
-Balconies that overlook Pigeon Forge, the mountains and city lights on 1 side of this hotel
-Pet Friendly
-Outdoor swimming pool
-Onsite eatery with drinks and appetizers.
-Right next to The Ripken Experience and The Island, The Mountain Mile
-Less than 2 miles to Dollywood too!
-Meeting room available
-Free hot breakfast buffet
-Fitness Center
3.) Cambria
375 Jake Thomas Rd., Pigeon Forge
-Right next to Staybridge Suites (above), is Cambria Hotel.
-Pet Friendly
-Right next to The Ripken Experience and The Island, The Mountain Mile and less than 2 miles to Dollywood too!
-Outdoor pool, great for kids!
-Fitness Center
-Prime location, nice views, boutique style hotel
-Meeting Room available
-Restaurant and bar
4.) Compass by Margaritaville
125 Music Mountain Drive, Pigeon Forge
-Close to the Parkway and The Island!
-Pet Friendly
-Outdoor pool, great for kids! Including lazy river
-Indoor Water fun area
-Fitness Center
-Bar & Grill
"Welcome Cabana" with snacks
-Gift shop
-Live Music
-Just 3 Miles to Dollywood
-126 Rooms
5.) Embassy Suites by Hilton
395 Jake Thomas Rd., Pigeon Forge
-Free made to order breakfast!
-Mountain views
-Pet Friendly rooms available
-Fitness Center
-Indoor and Outdoor Pools
-Meeting Rooms
-Connecting Rooms available
-168 Room Hotel
-Onsite Restaurant
-Less than 2 miles to Dollywood!
6.) Drury Plaza Hotel
140 Jake Thomas Rd., Pigeon Forge
-Free daily breakfast buffet
-Next to LeConte Center and The Island, and 3 miles to Dollywood
-Pet Friendly
-Extended Stays Available
-Bar & Restaurant
-Fitness Center-Indoor Pools
7.) Courtyard by Marriott
1150 Gateway Blvd., Sevierville
125 room hotel, convenient to I-40 !
-Bistro and bar onsite
-Outdoor Pool
-Fitness Center
-Meeting spaces
-This hotel does not allow pets
-Ask about breakfast being included in room rate-Right by the famous Buccee's
8.) TownePlace Suites
3076 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge
-Fitness Center
-Pet Friendly
-Easy Access to LeConte Center and The Island
-Outdoor Swimming Pool
-Continental Breakfast Buffet
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