The Drury Plaza Hotel Pigeon Forge is the sixth Drury location in the state, offering best-in-class accommodations and amenities for travelers and families.
ST. LOUIS, Missouri – (July 30, 2025) – Drury Hotels, a leading service-oriented hospitality company with over 150 hotels in 30 states, announces its new resort-style hotel is now open in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The new hotel is the sixth Drury Hotel in Tennessee and features 252 guest rooms, on-site dining, free parking, Drury’s award-winning customer service, and best-in-class amenities.
The Drury Plaza Hotel Pigeon Forge is located off U.S. Route 321 at 140 Jake Thomas Road, offering scenic views of the Smoky Mountains and the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River. Situated less than ten miles from the area’s top tours and attractions, the hotel is minutes from The Island Entertainment District, TITANIC Museum, Dollywood Theme Parks, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Ripken Experience, Gatlinburg, and more. The new hotel is conveniently adjacent to the LeConte Event Center, a popular entertainment venue offering more than 230,000 square feet of concert, meeting, event, and group space. With the ability to accommodate on-site bus parking, the Drury Plaza Hotel Pigeon Forge is ready to welcome tour groups.
“It’s no surprise that our guests have consistently requested Pigeon Forge as one of their top destinations for its scenery and popular attractions,” said Chuck Drury, CEO of Drury Hotels Company, LLC. “Our team is ready to ensure guests relax and enjoy Pigeon Forge, providing warm welcomes, award-winning service, and a comfortable stay.”
The new Drury Plaza Hotel features 252 guest rooms, offering queen, king, and suite accommodations. The hotel’s wide range of amenities includes free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 24-hour business and fitness centers, an indoor pool, and a splash pad. The new hotel also features an outdoor whirlpool and fire pits, set in a scenic location overlooking the Little Pigeon River. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, including a complimentary hot breakfast, dinnertime snacks and beverages at Drury’s signature 5:30 Kickback®, and an outdoor patio space as part of The Kitchen + Bar, a late-night dining option offering casual dishes, quick bites, handcrafted cocktails, and other beverages.
The hotel will employ 75 full-time and part-time team members, with General Manager Henny Baranyai leading the team.
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About Drury Hotels
Drury Hotels Company, LLC is a Missouri-based, family-owned and operated hotel system with more than 150 hotels in 30 states. Founded in 1973, Drury Hotels Company has been recognized for its outstanding customer service and loyalty. Drury was recognized on Forbes’ list of the Best Customer Service 2025 and by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025. 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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