Tru by Hilton Pigeon Forge, TN

In the heart of Pigeon Forge, a quick walk from Pigeon River Crossing and the LeConte Center and minutes from Island at Pigeon Forge. Major draws nearby include Pigeon Forge Snow, the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel and family shows and arcades — about 5 miles from Dollywood.

This lively, family-friendly hotel has 102 guestrooms with refrigerators, LCD TVs and private bathrooms stocked with designer toiletries. Rooms also include safes, desks and phones with free local calls; accessible rooms and an elevator are available, and there’s a kids’ playroom for family stays.

Dive into both an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, keep up routines in the 24-hour fitness center, or relax at the picnic area. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, tour/ticket assistance and an area shuttle (surcharge) make getting out easy — wake up ready for Smoky Mountain mornings.

A business center plus express check-in and express check-out help streamline stays, and free self parking is available onsite.

Grab quick bites at the on-site snack bar/deli or the convenience store, and fuel up each morning with a complimentary hot/cold buffet or continental breakfast served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM; a bar and restaurant are also on the property for fuller meals.