Drury Hotels Announces New Hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Drury Hotels Announces New Hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - (January 14, 2025) - Drury Hotels, a leading, service-oriented hospitality company with more than 150 hotels in 27 states, announces its newest hotel is now under construction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The resort-style hotel is the sixth Drury Hotel in Tennessee and is now accepting reservations for September 19, 2025, and beyond.

The new Drury Plaza Hotel will offer more than 250 guest rooms, on-site dining, free parking, Drury's award-winning customer service, and best-in-class amenities. Located off U.S. Route 321 at 140 Jake Thomas Road, the hotel will provide scenic views of the Smoky Mountains and the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River. The hotel is 15 minutes from the area's top attractions, such as The Island, TITANIC Museum, Dollywood, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Ripken Experience, and Gatlinburg. It will be the closest hotel to the LeConte Event Center, which offers more than 230,000 square feet of concert, meeting, event, and group entertainment space.

"Our team is busy preparing to bring Drury's trusted service and value to travelers in Pigeon Forge," said Chuck Drury, Chief Executive Officer of Drury Hotels. "We are proud to offer guests a clean, comfortable stay with the amenities they've come to trust as they enjoy all the attractions and scenery the area offers."

The Drury Plaza Hotel Pigeon Forge will offer a wide range of amenities, including:

●Free hot breakfast daily
●Free dinnertime snacks and beverages at Drury's signature 5:30 Kickback®
● The Kitchen + Bar, a late-night dining option offering casual dishes and quick bites along with handcrafted cocktails and other beverages
●Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
●24-hour business and fitness centers
●Indoor pool and splash pad
●Outdoor spa

Drury Hotels will plan for team member recruitment and key hires in the Pigeon Forge area as construction efforts continue. Once open, the hotel will employ approximately 70 full-time and part-time team members. For information about career opportunities at Drury Hotels and to apply online, visit jobs.druryhotels.com/.
Drury Hotels has been family-owned and operated since 1973. For a complete listing of all Drury hotels or reservations, visit druryhotels.com or call 1-800-DRURYINN.

About Drury Hotels

Drury Hotels Company, LLC is a Missouri-based, family-owned and operated hotel system with more than 150 hotels in 27 states. Founded in 1973, Drury Hotels Company has been recognized for its outstanding customer service and loyalty. Drury placed highest in the brand category for hotels in the Forbes' list of the Best Customer Service 2025 and Best Customer Service 2024. The company has also been recognized on the Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers 2024 and by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024. Brands include Drury Inn & Suites®, Drury Inn®, Drury Plaza Hotel®, Pear Tree Inn by Drury®, as well as other hotels in the mid-priced hotel segment. Drury Hotels continues to provide exceptional value for business and leisure travelers with its many free amenities - Travel Happy®. For more information, visit druryhotels.com or call 1-800-DRURYINN. Follow @druryhotels on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn.

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