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The Grounds of The Inn at Christmas Place

There’s so much to say about The Inn at Christmas Place, so it’s hard to know where to begin. So, I’ll start from the outside by gushing about the beauty of the outside of the hotel and the grounds. Immediately upon arrival, you will see their amazing double doors with wreaths made into the glass windows! It’s simply gorgeous and sets the tone for the entire stay. Plus, they have a courtyard with pond so that you can walk around outside and relax. They also have an outdoor pool in addition to an indoor pool, but we didn’t get a chance to experience those on our trip. You can view pictures of the outside and some of the indoor public spaces in my Instagram post below.

Inside the Inn at Christmas Place

Once you head inside the hotel, you can really enjoy the holiday spirit. There’s so much décor around every corner! In fact, at the end of each hallway is an uniquely themed holiday display! My mom and I enjoyed taking the elevator and getting off at each floor just to view the different displays. I highly recommend it. Warning: It may put you in the mood to walk across the street to The Incredible Christmas Place store to purchase everything you see! Take a look at some of the absolutely stunning decor!

Inside a Double Queen Room

I just loved all of the little touches inside our room at The Inn at Christmas Place! For starters, take a look at the adorable “Silent Night” pillows on the bed! I thought that was a fantastic way to decorate! Plus, the small tree on top of the tv stand added even more festivity to the room! The bathroom also had some holiday touches! You can see all of these things, including the view from our room in my Instagram post below! Also, I can honestly say that I slept great in this bed! The mattress was very comfortable and the shower actually had a pretty good water pressure. Those are both things I look for in a good quality hotel room.

I think it’s obvious why The Inn at Christmas Place became one of my favorite places to stay in just one visit. I love that I can experience the holidays anytime of the year with the wonderful decorations. Plus, the hotel itself is great quality, with a comfortable bed and delicious breakfast buffet included! So, I’ll end this post by including some tips for making the most of your stay!

Tips for Staying at The Inn at Christmas Place

Check out the special hotel run channels on the television to really set the mood (think fun holiday music and stories).

Look out for the special events taking place by looking at the event calendar in the elevator. You don’t want to miss your chance to see Santa!

Grab some cookies in the lobby every night for a fun way to end the day!

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast with a great selection of food and a fun breakfast room! I also recommend trying their special Christmas blend of coffee.

Take the time to roam around the hotel and see all of the Christmas decorations, you won’t be disappointed.

Well, you may have read the I’m going to post or guessed where I was going in this post. Now, I’m back and ready to share with my lovely readers about my wonderful trip! First, I wanted to do a post about the waterpark resort that I stayed at. That’s right. I got to stay at a lovely resort that has a waterpark on site! How nice is that?

Wilderness at the Smokies

I got to stay in the portion of the resort that is connected to the indoor waterpark! The picture above is of the beds, couch and balcony of the room. I love how the room decor goes along with the wilderness theme. The wood of the beds and table are sort of rough around the edges (not rough to touch). The beds are actually pretty comfy! The couch in the background is really nice, too! It is comfortable and roomy!

Our Room

Here is a picture of the view from our balcony! It was a nice and relaxing balcony. The resort even gives you two chairs and a foot stool to relax on outside. Doesn’t that look calming and nice? It was nice to step out at night when it was cooler and just enjoy being away for the night.

This next picture shows the cute table for two in the room and the wonderful tv and stand in the room. My boyfriend went with me on my trip and we enjoyed a nice little breakfast at this adorable table. It made for a nice start to the day. The rooms also come with a flat-screen television and dvd player! We actually watched some tv on Wednesday night and the tv is really nice. Also, in this picture you can also see how the wood goes along with the wilderness theme.

Another great thing about the rooms at Wilderness at the Smokies is that each room comes with a mini-kitchen area! This area includes a mini-refrigerator, a cook top, coffee maker, microwave and sink. It is nice to have so that you don’t have to go out into Sevierville, you can just stay in and cook your meals. It’s also a great way to save money (the meals at the resort are a bit pricey and we didn’t try any of the food there). They also include a mirror with another sink for a vanity type area. That means there is two sinks in the room! I think that is a really nice touch.

Indoor Waterpark

Now, on to the waterparks! Since I stayed only one night, we hit up the Wild WaterDome Indoor Waterpark. The indoor park has 2 tube slides and 2 adventure slides under a see-thru Texlon roof that allows you to get a year-round tan! It also has a wave pool, a kiddie area Washout Mountain, the Smokies SurfRider, and a regular pool. My boyfriend and I rode two of the tube slides. Here is a picture of the 4 slides. We rode the purple and yellow ones. We went down the purple one first and it was so much fun. Then, we tried the yellow one. I’m glad we did the purple one first. The yellow one gets completely black/dark at one point and I didn’t expect that. It scared me! I was too chicken to try the Storm Chaser (the orange and white one)! My boyfriend really liked the Great Wave wave pool. He went into it two or three times. He liked trying to go against the waves. I enjoyed relaxing in the 3.5 foot regular pool.

One Complaint

As you can tell, it’s a great place for people of all ages (it also has a 36-hole golf course)! It’s a nice place for families! You can go and enjoy the park during the day and then not have to drive home. My ONLY and very tiny complaint about the whole place is the long walks. Here is a picture of the hallway that our room was on. I took this at the end of the hall to demonstrate that I’m not just being your average lazy person. Hehe! However, I definitely think if that’s the only thing I could find wrong with the place, then it is really awesome! The long halls wouldn’t stop me from visiting again (actually, I would love to go back and experience the outdoor waterpark). I just want my readers to feel like they’ve actually been there and seen the whole place. Wilderness at the Smokies provides a fun experience for the whole family and even has a friendly staff! The check-in and check-out were quick, easy, and painless! I would definitely go back there!

Disclaimer: I received a free night at the Wilderness at the Smokies. However, I was not obligated to review it. No compensation was received. The opinions expressed are my own.

The Inn at Christmas Place Review