Sliver of Paradise  

Tucked between Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, this pick puts you close to theme-park thrills and mountain air. The hotel sits in Pigeon Forge about 6 km from the city center, while the nearby vacation home in Sevierville is under a 10-minute drive from the Titanic Museum and Christmas Place, about 8 miles from Dollywood and roughly 11.3 miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Pick a straightforward hotel room with a TV and elevator access, or stay in an individually decorated vacation home with a fireplace, flat-screen TV and a private furnished patio. Kitchens in the vacation home include a refrigerator, oven and stovetop; room equipment varies by category.

Free Wi‑Fi and free on-site parking make arrival and work easy. On-property perks include a hotel restaurant, a barbecue area and gas grills, plus a vacation-home spa tub — ideal for unwinding after a day at the parks.

Taste local cuisine in the hotel restaurant or cook in the vacation home’s full kitchen; grills are available for casual alfresco meals.