Name: Vacation Lodge
Address: 3450 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States of America, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, US
Price range: $56–$172 per night
Rating: 8.13

What guests think

Across many reviews of Vacation Lodge, guests highlight a convenient Parkway location and solid value, frequently praising friendly staff and upgraded rooms in parts of the property, while noting older sections that feel dated and show maintenance wear.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with several compliments offset by recurring reports of dirty floors, occasional bugs, and musty or smoky odors. Amenities like indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, and a fire pit are appreciated, though some mention coin-operated ice, tight parking, smelly elevators, and the walk to pools and breakfast in another building. Breakfast is generally basic—often biscuits and gravy with eggs or sausage—and starts at 8 a.m., which some find late. A practical choice for budget-minded visitors who can accept some rough edges.

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Facilities

Guests like the indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, and fire pit. Downsides mentioned include smelly or worn elevators, coin-operated ice machines, occasional tight parking, and needing to walk outside to reach the pool and breakfast areas.

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Darryl

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The elevator needs some attention. It smells horrible.

8

Joe

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We like this place and it is an incredible value for the area its just every time we stay here there is always some kind of odd quirck. I went to the store to get drinks and then had to go back out to get some quarters so i could get ice, what kind of hotel makes you use a quarter for ice in todays world of cards? Amazingly clean, convenient and super nice people. Just always some crazy inconvenient thing pops up

10

Andrea

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean. Breakfast was nice. Had biscuits/gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, muffins, oatmeal, toast, and cereal. The whole facility was very clean. Pool area was fun. Centrally located.

8

Jeffrey

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a great size for my family of 6. The room was clean on arrival with fresh sheets and towels but the floor was dirty and needed to swept. The water pressure in the shower was terrible and it would go from hot to cold during the use. It was crowded there, so I am not sure if that had anything to do with it. The indoor pool was a great thing to have for the kids and it’s open later on the weekends.

10

Robin

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pool area nice and clean but the water was a little cold Hot tub amazing Room was nice and very clean Staff was very friendly and helpful Only negative thing to say is the elevator needed some major cleaning

8

John

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast is very basic and don't open till 8am. U have to get pool towel from the front desk which opens later and closes sooner than most hotels. Closed the pool earlier than posted however the pool is open to 11pm which was nice.

6

Kathryn

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast was good, biscuits and gravy, cereal, mini muffins daily and rotated sausage patty and eggs each day. The rooms were mostly clean. The beds were clean and comfy. The floors were very dirty, looked clean but left your feet very dirty if you walked without shoes at all. The bathroom was partially redone but had a cat like smell to it. The rest of the room smelled fine. Tv and WiFi worked great. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The balcony is shared, not private, but has a view of the main road. The pools were clean, the kids loved them. The hot tub felt nice, but it had too many chemicals and was filled with bubbles when the jets turned on. Bubbles went away after awhile after turning off the jets.

8

Terrill

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was clean and very convenient to the parkway. The staff was good and courteous. They could use more parking.

8

Wanda

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Indoor pool and fire pit outside the pool, no meat for breakfast, breakfast was lacking alot, balconies could be private balconies instead of sharing with strangers

10

Danny

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super nice place to stay,clean quiet,super nice staff,beautiful in door heated pool,

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many rooms are reported clean, but recurring complaints cite dirty floors that blacken feet, occasional bugs, musty or smoky odors, and worn or rusty fixtures.

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Kathleen

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The floors in the room are filthy. Need to be mopped. The bed was supposed to be a queen size and was just a double. The bed was very broken down and uncomfortable. The toilet paper holder was solid rust. There was a bug under the washcloth on the vanity. handle on the shower fell off. Needs to be tightened.

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Kay

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room had adequate size, but floors, countertops, and bathroom were dirty.

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Christine D

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great except the dirty shower. But once we spoke to the desk lady she immediately sent someone to clean it and get all the hair out. The floors could use a good mopping in the room. We walked in socks and turned them black within minutes

6

Kathryn

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast was good, biscuits and gravy, cereal, mini muffins daily and rotated sausage patty and eggs each day. The rooms were mostly clean. The beds were clean and comfy. The floors were very dirty, looked clean but left your feet very dirty if you walked without shoes at all. The bathroom was partially redone but had a cat like smell to it. The rest of the room smelled fine. Tv and WiFi worked great. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The balcony is shared, not private, but has a view of the main road. The pools were clean, the kids loved them. The hot tub felt nice, but it had too many chemicals and was filled with bubbles when the jets turned on. Bubbles went away after awhile after turning off the jets.

8

Ashley

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean. However it needed alot of work. The fridge was wonky and the door frame border had been ripped apart and looked terrible. The indoor pool was a pretty long walk and up on the 3rd floor. It was a nice pool though. The elevator stunk VERY bad. It was extremely nasty. You could see where someone had spit tobacco all over the walls. Continental breakfast was great. Room was very affordable! Would be willing to stay there again

6

Richard

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hardwood floor turned my feet black. Tub is slippery,no mat.Shower low pressure shut off twice in 3 days, also turned cold. Teeny weeny soap " bars". Size of a piece of a Hershey bar. Unopenable shampoo packet. One outlet covered w painters tape. Rickety coat rack crookedly hung. Very odd looking. Lots of painting boo boos. Room is an improvement over a previous visit but needs to be finished. Breakfast is convenient . Location is great altho frequent loud vehicles can be clearly heard. They did try to spruce it up. But the details are lacking . Kind of old looking. A rusty toilet paper dispenser. Lots more .

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Larry

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Employees very polite. Floor was very dirty, requested mopping, floor was still dirty. Wash cloth was black after washing my feet, from shower to the bed.

10

Alice

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and comfortable! Always enjoy staying at Vacation Lodge!

6

Quinn

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Didn't really look that much like the pictures. Killed a roach in the room, and was noisy due to being so close to the road.

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Alexis

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was so nasty. The floor made our feet/socks black like it was never vacuumed. I even showed a lady at the front desk and she was so shocked at how nasty the floor was. The tub has a film like it’s never been cleaned. The bathroom sink had a film as well like it was never cleaned. Bugs flew around in the room the whole time. The room was quiet at night although the steps were right in front of our room. The area had options walkable, easy parking. The breakfast room and pool are upstairs in a very inconvenient location especially for those with handicaps. The staff has no eating utensils available if needed. There’s no iron/ironing board in the rooms; we had to ask for it. The inside of the room door was filthy. You would’ve thought it was the outside of the door and not the inside. There’s no way this facility passed inspections. The front office has so many things wrong with it too. If you just want a cheap hotel, you’re getting what you’re paying for. Best of luck to ya.

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Rooms

Rooms vary between updated and dated; some are spacious with fireplaces or suites, while others have noise from the Parkway, shared balconies, and maintenance issues such as weak water pressure, temperature swings, or aging fittings. Wi-Fi reliability varies by room.

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10

Angela

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay very much. The beds were very comfortable, room clean. Staff was friendly, we definitely will stay here again!

8

Verlin

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Internet was really poor in my room… had to go out back of building before it would connect…

8

Amanda

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, comfy beds, heat and AC worked. Not all rooms have elevator access. Definitely older - towel bar in the bathroom was missing because it broke and didn't get replaced. You could tell because one bracket was still on the wall. New flooring, paint, etc, so some updates being made NOISY. Centrally located just off the main road, so some noise expected, but no noise mitigation. If you're a light sleeper ask for a back side room or one in the new building.

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Kathryn

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast was good, biscuits and gravy, cereal, mini muffins daily and rotated sausage patty and eggs each day. The rooms were mostly clean. The beds were clean and comfy. The floors were very dirty, looked clean but left your feet very dirty if you walked without shoes at all. The bathroom was partially redone but had a cat like smell to it. The rest of the room smelled fine. Tv and WiFi worked great. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The balcony is shared, not private, but has a view of the main road. The pools were clean, the kids loved them. The hot tub felt nice, but it had too many chemicals and was filled with bubbles when the jets turned on. Bubbles went away after awhile after turning off the jets.

8

Brenda

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was friendly and checkin was good. Very convenient to Dollywood Transit hub and Old Mill shopping area, and main drag. Room had a few cosmetic issues but was clean and large. Wifi did not work in room, but worked on the premises or on the balcony.

8

anugnu

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room is good. Staff is great. Breakfast included for this price is a deal. Note: There is an old building that is close to road where you hear car noises. Another building is a bit inside. Make sure which block you’re being assigned.

10

David

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only thing not great was the water pressure in the shower. Everything else was wxecellent!

10

Rachael

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Only issue was noise from other guest upstairs later at night, but would definitely recommend staying here . I will use this hotel in the future.

8

Pamela

Jul 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was very roomy and clean but just had no kind of view should have stayed on the front with private terrace

6

Sara

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Checkin was a breeze. Friendly and informative staff. Plenty of parking. Safe area. Clean updated room. Bed was hard. Noisy location along parkway, beside gas station and car wash. Heat didn't work, but thankfully we had a room with fireplace. Didn't eat the breakfast or use the pool. Of course a million things to do in the area.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with quick fixes and flexible check-in. However, several reviewers report limited housekeeping during stays and occasional management or staff issues.

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Terri

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Bad: Booked for 5 day. Website says they do daily housekeeping, but they only swapped out towels. Had to ask for them to take the overflowing trash. They never once made beds or swept room. Bathroom was nice except for mold on ceiling tiles. Dumpster always had trash all around it. Good: location, pool and breakfast.

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Angie

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room smelled of marijuanna and cigarette smoke. We were sick by the smell, they gave us no money back and we will not be staying here again. Moved us into another room, but too late, we were all sick. Management is terrible and doesn't care about guests and allows staff to smoke in non smoking rooms.

10

Debbie

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was very nice. Staff, especially Gail, were extremely helpful and pleasant. Our room was clean. No problem with parking. Very convenient to places to eat and some shopping. We will stay there again!

10

Ralph

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly people. Helped with anything asked. We got in town early and they helped out by letting us check in early.

6

Mary

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was in good condition, very clean though we did see ants around the sink, like the hard floors instead of carpet, I was concerned for my 27 year old daughter’s safety, she could not go out of our room without being approached or hit on by the male staff that cleaned the rooms & outside, the things they said to her were inappropriate, one even said are you going to swim, we want to watch, felt much safer locked in our room so we could not enjoy the pool amenities for this reason which was very disappointing

10

Becky

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly helpful staff, comfortable bed clean rooms. Lots of shops and tourists attractions within walking distance

10

Eva

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Gail at the front desk was awesome. Great value for the price and lots of amenities.

10

Bruce

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent staff

8

Daniel

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Quick trip to the mountains for my wife and I, great price , clean room, had a problem with our TV let the front desk know and was fixed within minutes. Would stay again

6

Michael

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location, fairly clean. Couldnt check in before 4pm. Didnt have full housekeeping, only brought towels. Ran out of toilet paper, no new rolls in room. No iron or ironing board, had to go to office to get.

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Location

Very convenient, central location on the Parkway near Old Mill and trolley stops; many attractions are walkable. Traffic and street noise can affect front-facing rooms.

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Margaret

May 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spent just one night at Vacation Lodge on a last minute trip to meet up with family & glad I chose this hotel. I had a room facing the Parkway, and there are more rooms in the back that would be quieter, but it really wasn't noisy. My room was very clean and the bathroom was spacious & clean too. The included breakfast was in a large room in the back close to the pool. The sausages, sausage gravy & biscuits were very good! I was actually surprised at how good the biscuits were. I didn't try the eggs. Coffee was good, but only powdered creamer, no 1/2 and 1/2 or milk, but that was alright. The ladies at the front desk were personable & friendly.

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Cheryl

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was right next to the road and was very noisy. A group of bikers came in and took all the parking in the garage which is where we had to park. This was right under our room and made the noise issue even worse.

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mary

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, front desk was very friendly and polite. We were on 3 Rd floor on the back. Parking is alittle tight on backside and elevator was alittle hard to find since it looked like a new section. they had built. Room was nice and beds were very comfortable. Glad it's a non smoking motel

10

Dawn

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Vacation Lodge is our go to stay when in Pigeon Forge! The location is awesome! Since it’s located directly on the strip simply walk or catch a trolley! I like that each room has 2 chairs outside to be people/car watchers!

10

Jason

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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anugnu

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room is good. Staff is great. Breakfast included for this price is a deal. Note: There is an old building that is close to road where you hear car noises. Another building is a bit inside. Make sure which block you’re being assigned.

10

William

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very convenient location to everything we wanted to do very. Friendly staff, clean rooms, very comfortable bed, and great value.

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William

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

GOOD LOCATION

10

Jacob

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If you want to be able to walk anywhere you’d like and be within a mile of 60 restaurants alone, you’re in the right place. This is the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at for the price and location. Will definitely be back.

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Juanita

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

A grear lication, convenient to both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Close to the Old Mill.

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Dining

Breakfast is basic but adequate, commonly biscuits and gravy with eggs or sausage on alternating days; variety is limited. Hours are typically 8–10 a.m., which some consider late.

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Andrea

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean. Breakfast was nice. Had biscuits/gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, muffins, oatmeal, toast, and cereal. The whole facility was very clean. Pool area was fun. Centrally located.

8

Kendra

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean. The bed was comfortable but the pillows need upgraded. They are very flat and not comfortable at all. The refrigerator froze everything. The breakfast was decent but needed some more variety. Adding a waffle maker would boost it!

10

Sheree

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, felt safe, breakfast was good!

8

John

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast is very basic and don't open till 8am. U have to get pool towel from the front desk which opens later and closes sooner than most hotels. Closed the pool earlier than posted however the pool is open to 11pm which was nice.

10

Michael

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Not much for breakfast. Front staff very friendly. Good, affordable place to stay.

10

Janeesha

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Always love to stay here. The hotel has slowly done upgrades over the years. The beds are comfortable. The breakfast is limited though.

8

Lawrence

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Motel was clean and beds were comfortable. Breakfast was biscuits and gravy, toast and coffee or juice. That was poor but kinda of expected.

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Patty

Oct 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Central location, friendly staff. Breakfast could have been better, one day you get eggs, biscuits, gravy, cereal next day you get sausage , biscuits, gravy, cereal, mini muffins, toast. coffee, orange juice and apple juice is every day. Need to have bacon or sausage with the eggs. Gravy didn’t have much taste to it.

10

Cheryl

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place to stay. Clean and easy to access. Would like more options for the breakfast. Meat daily, fruit, & yogurt would be nice.

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Alicia

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Decent rooms, comfortable beds. Breakfast was unfortunately not so good as they only serve either sausage or bacon on certain days and some days you get only eggs and gravy with biscuits.

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Month	Average price
January	$53
February	$49
March	$65
April	$80
May	$75
June	$77
July	$77
August	$73
September	$83
October	$106
November	$81
December	$84

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $68	2 $149	3 $149
4 $79	5 $82	6 $79	7 $82	8 $82	9 $168	10 $163
11 $90	12 $90	13 $90	14 $91	15 $90	16 $172	17 $155
18 $82	19 $81	20 $75	21 $78	22 $75	23 $155	24 $164
25 $68	26 $64	27 $69	28 $68	29 $66	30 $127	31 $119

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $67	16 $77	17	18	19
20 $56	21 $57	22 $57	23 $57	24 $59	25 $114	26 $120
27 $65	28 $66	29 $66	30 $65

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Junior Suite

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No Balcony

Deluxe Room

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Very good

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