I always thought Comfort Inn was one of the cheaper, maybe-not-so-nice chains. The Comfort Inn Apple Valley completely changed my mind. I recommend it to anyone visiting the Smokies. As a matter of fact, it's the only motel/hotel I send my friends to when they visit the Smokies. The staff is great. If you need extra towels, you'll get extra towels, not just a few hand towels. And you'll find plenty in your room. The inn has both indoor and outdoor pools. That's nice even in the summer. I found a crowd at the outdoor pool, but my husband and I had the indoor pool to ourselves. There's a jacuzzi in the same room. We usually try to get one of the first floor rooms with an in-room jacuzzi. Off season, you can get it for about $110. During the fall, it's probably more like $135. It's worth it. The room is really a suite with a sitting area. The jacuzzi is huge and there's a gas fireplace. I've always found everything to be clean. It is located on the edge of Pigeon Forge, which makes it easy to get to some places. It can be a long time if you're going to the mountains in the evening, as traffic can be barely moving on the major highway during the busy weeks. Pack a picnic and leave before noon. You'll be fine. It's easy to get to four or five restaurants and it's right across the street from Tanger Five Oaks Outlet, probably the most popular outlet mall in Sevierville/Pigeon Forge area.
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