Back in June, my mom and I stayed two nights at The Inn at Apple Valley in Sevierville. So, I thought I would write a review of it.
The Inn at Apple Valley
The Inn at Apple Valley is now a member of the Ascend Collection of Choice Hotels. This means it has extra touches that makes it nicer than a standard Choice Hotel. It’s in the same category as the Graystone Lodge I stayed at in May. Both of them have been recently updated and offer a free breakfast. This location was previously the Comfort Inn Apple Valley but the name changed after the refurbishment.
Double Queen
All of the rooms in this hotel are considered suites due to their size. We stayed in a standard room, which we preferred. This came with two chairs and ottomans in addition to the beds. We also had a view of the orchard from the balcony. The Superior rooms appear to have a sleeper sofa and a view of the parkway or outdoor pool. Personally, we preferred a view of the orchard and the chairs. However, it’s nice to have options, particularly for larger families.
You can tell that the hotel recently underwent a refurbishment as all of the furniture looks newer. However, we did have an issue with the shower not draining properly. We never did notify the front desk though. We just handled it ourselves. The free breakfast was a nice perk that we enjoyed one morning of our stay. However, it was a busy breakfast with lots of folks partaking.
Pros
- Affordable – This was a last minute trip and we encountered lots of elevated room prices. Thankfully, this was $202/night.
- Good location – It’s about middle of the strip on the main drag. It’s not far from anything in Pigeon Forge/Sevierville.
- Spacious rooms – It appears that every room here is a suite, so you get extra space compared to other hotels.
- Recently updated – The beds were pretty comfortable and the furnishings were in great shape.
- Free breakfast – We enjoyed the waffle maker that created an imprint of an apple on it.
- Extra sink – There’s an additional sink and mirror outside the bathroom. That was useful for both of us getting ready.
- Free apple cider – There’s free apple cider at breakfast and in the lobby!
Cons
- Heater in bathroom fan – I’m not sure why, but they added a heater inside the bathroom fan. Unfortunately, you can’t run one without the other. That wasn’t ideal for a hot summer day.
- Tub drainage issue – It was a slow draining tub and you ended up standing in water.
Is the Inn at Apple Valley worth it?
There’s a lot to like at The Inn at Apple Valley and it’s easy to see why it’s a popular place. It’s got affordable rooms with free breakfast. Plus, it’s been recently updated. Overall, it’s a solid choice.
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