2350 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States | 865-365-0400
On the main drag in Pigeon Forge near the Titanic Museum
Beautiful riverbank area with seating, barbecue grills, and spots for swimming or fishing
Rooms
have flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and granite countertops
Free
breakfast with waffles, muffins, juice, biscuits and gravy, and fruit
Indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows and seating
Some
rooms have balconies with seating, fireplaces, and jetted tubs
Computer station and fitness center
Free
Wi-Fi throughout
Free outdoor and garage parking
Dated
decor throughout
No full restaurant or bar
Breakfast
ends early
The 84-room River Bend Inn is
a budget hotel on the Little Pigeon River with a charming riverfront that features a swimming area and barbecue grills. Homey, mismatched rooms come with microwaves,
mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs, but overall the
style is dated. Wi-Fi, garage parking, and breakfast are included with the price of a room, though there isn't a full restaurant and breakfast ends on the early side. Unexpected extra features include an indoor pool and a carpeted fitness center. The hotel is located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, with the Hollywood Wax Museum and chain restaurants within a five-minute walk. Guests looking for more contemporary rooms may want to consider Hampton Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge on the Parkway, though rooms will be more expensive.
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Scene
A homey value hotel
Tan tile, oriental rugs,
and gray banquet chairs adorn the traditional lobby, which also has a green tile
fireplace and a seating area set with leather chairs and a flat-screen TV.
Purple and brown striped chairs are arranged in an adjoining area, and
there is free coffee and tea served on tan granite countertops. The breakfast
room has a mix of brown carpet and green tile, and flowers are set on the
dark laminate tables. Wood chairs provide seating and there is bland still lives hang on the walls. Outside at the riverbank, steps lead down to the water and there is some seating on red metal picnic tables in
the shade. The hotel’s decor throughout is dated, and has a homey vibe. Families and couples are the most common visitors.
Location
On Little Pigeon River in the middle of Pigeon Forge sights and attractions
The River Bend Inn is on Pigeon Forge's main road, adjacent to the Little Pigeon River. Guests can walk behind the hotel to swim or walk five minutes to the Hollywood Wax Museum, restaurants, shops, convenience
stores, and the Grand Majestic Theater. The Titanic
Museum and The Track are a 10-minute walk from the hotel while WonderWorks and
the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show are around a 15-minute walk. A five-minute
drive away are the Tanger Outlets and a grocery store, while Dollywood, the
Dixie Stampede, and Gatlinburg Golf Course are 10 minutes by car. The McGhee Tyson
Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Garage and outdoor parking are free of charge at the hotel.
Rooms
Dated and mismatched, with microwaves, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges
Rooms at the River Bend Inn are clean and have nice extras, but look dated. Each comes with a mini-fridge, microwave, and flat-screen TV. Some have a furnished balcony and a fireplace. The decor can include olive green or red carpet with mismatched pink or blue pillows and green accent walls. Most of the furniture is made of simple light wood and a minor bit of wear is evident. Bathrooms feature tan granite counters and gray tile, cream walls, and white shower/tub combos. Generic toiletries and a wall-mounted hairdryer are standard. Some rooms have jetted tubs inside the bedroom which can come in either quaint or tacky red heart shapes depending on the perspective. Rooms in the back of the hotel overlook the river.
Features
Indoor pool and outdoor riverbank area plus free breakfast and Wi-Fi
There are some unexpected features for a budget hotel, though they vary in quality. A small indoor
pool is surrounded by green plastic seating and a tan deck, with
floor-to-ceiling windows that brighten the area. Outside, there is a fantastic
riverbank area with picnic tables, barbecue grills, and stone steps down to a
fishing and swimming space. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property and there are two computers for guests to use. A fitness center has cardio machines in a carpeted room.Waffles, muffins, biscuits and gravy, cereal, and fruit
are provided at the free breakfast, which receives mixed reviews. However, breakfast service ends earlier than some guests would like and there isn't a full restaurant or bar.
