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🏨 New Hotels in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 2025

  • Writer: Starlight
    Starlight
  • Jun 23
  • 3 min read

Updated: Oct 16


an upscale hotel room with 1 bed and a view of Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Exciting new hotels have come to the Smoky Mountains in 2025! These options will provide more choices for lodging near top attractions in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:


  • Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort – This major new resort in Pigeon Forge will expand the Dollywood experience with Smoky Mountain theming and premium amenities.


  • Staybridge Suites Pigeon Forge – An extended-stay hotel featuring modern suites, free breakfast, and easy access to The Island and LeConte Center.


  • TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pigeon Forge – Family-friendly suites with kitchens, workspace, and outdoor amenities.


  • Cambria, Pigeon Forge – A fantastic family hotel that’s pet-friendly and has an outdoor pool.


  • Compass Hotel by Margaritaville, Pigeon Forge – A carefree resort-style hotel that’s fun for everyone, conveniently located near the Parkway, The Island, Dollywood, and more.


  • Homes 2 Suites by Hilton in Sevierville – An affordable and vibrant lodging option near Tanger Outlets, perfect for shopping trips or quick getaways.


  • Hotel Indigo - A New Boutique Hotel in Downtown Gatlinburg (Now Open!) – Smaller boutique-style accommodations are in development to enhance the walkable downtown experience. Excellent views and pool.


  • Embassy Suites in Pigeon Forge – Close to all the entertainment, featuring both indoor and outdoor pools, and near Ripken Experience, Dollywood, and The Island.


  • Drury Plaza Hotel in Pigeon Forge – Located right next to LeConte Center, offering free hot breakfast!


  • Courtyard by Marriott – Another affordable and vibrant lodging option near Tanger Outlets, ideal for shopping trips or quick getaways.


👉 For photos, updates, and opening dates, see the full guide below.



1.) Hotel Indigo

229 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg

interior of hotel Indigo room in Gatlinburg Tennessee, with bed and mountain views of the Smoky Mountains
Hotel Indigo outdoor roof top patio and bar, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

This upscale, boutique-style hotel features 136 rooms right in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg! You’ll be at the crossroads of Gatlinburg, making it easy to walk everywhere.


  • Rooftop bar and lounge

  • Swim-up pool with infinity edge

  • Unmatched downtown and mountain views!


Onsite, you’ll find a Starbucks and cozy firepits to enjoy.

See fireworks from the Space Needle here!



2.) Staybridge Suites

385 Jake Thomas Rd., Pigeon Forge

swimming pool outdoors with frog water feature for kids at Staybridge Suites in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Perfect for extended stays!


  • Balconies overlooking Pigeon Forge, the mountains, and city lights

  • Pet Friendly

  • Outdoor swimming pool

My photo of exterior view of Staybridge Suites in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

  • Onsite eatery with drinks and appetizers

  • Right next to The Ripken Experience and The Island, The Mountain Mile

  • Less than 2 miles to Dollywood!

  • Meeting room available

  • Free hot breakfast buffet

  • Fitness Center


3.) Cambria

375 Jake Thomas Rd., Pigeon Forge

interior of hotel room at Cambria Hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with mountain views

Located right next to Staybridge Suites, Cambria Hotel offers:


Outdoor swimming pool at Cambria Hotel in Pigeon Forge, TN

  • Pet Friendly

  • Close to The Ripken Experience and The Island, and less than 2 miles to Dollywood!

  • Outdoor pool, great for kids!

  • Fitness Center

My photo of The exterior of the Cambria Hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with mountain views

  • Prime location with nice views and boutique style

  • Meeting Room available

  • Restaurant and bar


4.) Compass by Margaritaville

125 Music Mountain Drive, Pigeon Forge

Hotel room view of the Compass Hotel with bed and city views in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

This hotel is close to the Parkway and The Island!

Green waterslide and outdoor swimming pool with water features at the Compass Hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

  • Pet Friendly

  • Outdoor pool, great for kids, including a lazy river

  • Indoor water fun area

  • Fitness Center

  • Bar & Grill

My photo that I took of the tall blue sign reads "Compass by Margaritaville" and "Gorilla Taco" beside a red "Now Open!" banner. Mountain view in background.

  • "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

My picture I took of the exterior view of Embassy Suites Hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with mountain views, new in 2025

  • Free made-to-order breakfast!

  • Mountain views

  • Pet Friendly rooms available

  • Fitness Center

  • Indoor and Outdoor Pools

fire pit on patio of Embassy Suites hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

  • 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

exterior view of the Drury Plaza Hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

  • Free daily breakfast buffet

  • Next to LeConte Center and The Island, just 3 miles to Dollywood

  • Pet Friendly

indoor swimming pool at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

  • Extended Stays Available

  • Bar & Restaurant

  • Fitness Center

  • Indoor Pools




7.) Courtyard by Marriott

1150 Gateway Blvd., Sevierville

Exterior view of Courtyard by Marriott in Kodak, Sevierville, Tennessee

This 125-room hotel is conveniently located near I-40!

outdoor swimming pool at hotel

  • 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 Buc-ee's



8.) TownePlace Suites

3076 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge

Exterior front view of Towneplace Suites in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

  • Fitness Center

  • Pet Friendly

  • Easy access to LeConte Center and The Island

inside of hotel room in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

  • Outdoor Swimming Pool

  • Continental Breakfast Buffet



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9.) Homes 2 Suites by Hilton, Sevierville

1406 Hurley Drive, Sevierville

Exterior front view of Home 2 Suites in Sevierville, Tennessee

Right next to the movie theaters, Tanger Outlets, Skyland Ranch and more!

Free Daily Buffet, pool, games, fire pits.

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