Drury Hotels, a leading service-oriented hospitality company with over 150 hotels in 30 states, announces its new resort-style hotel is now open in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The new hotel is the sixth Drury Hotel in Tennessee and features 252 guest rooms, on-site dining, free parking, Drury’s award-winning customer service, and best-in-class amenities.
The Drury Plaza Hotel Pigeon Forge is located off U.S. Route 321 at 140 Jake Thomas Road, offering scenic views of the Smoky Mountains and the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River. Situated less than ten miles from the area’s top tours and attractions, the hotel is minutes from The Island Entertainment District, TITANIC Museum, Dollywood Theme Parks, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Ripken Experience, Gatlinburg, and more. The new hotel is conveniently adjacent to the LeConte Event Center, a popular entertainment venue offering more than 230,000 square feet of concert, meeting, event, and group space. With the ability to accommodate on-site bus parking, the Drury Plaza Hotel Pigeon Forge is ready to welcome tour groups.
“It’s no surprise that our guests have consistently requested Pigeon Forge as one of their top destinations for its scenery and popular attractions,” said Chuck Drury, CEO of Drury Hotels Company, LLC. “Our team is ready to ensure guests relax and enjoy Pigeon Forge, providing warm welcomes, award-winning service, and a comfortable stay.”
The new Drury Plaza Hotel features 252 guest rooms, offering queen, king, and suite accommodations. The hotel’s wide range of amenities includes free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 24-hour business and fitness centers, an indoor pool, and a splash pad. The new hotel also features an outdoor whirlpool and fire pits, set in a scenic location overlooking the Little Pigeon River. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, including a complimentary hot breakfast, dinnertime snacks and beverages at Drury’s signature 5:30 Kickback®, and an outdoor patio space as part of The Kitchen + Bar, a lunch and late-night dining option offering casual dishes, quick bites, handcrafted cocktails, and other beverages.
The hotel will employ 75 full-time and part-time team members, with General Manager Henny Baranyai leading the team.
