Very honest review by everyone. The indoor pool looked fabulous, but for the price they charged, they need more than the pool to justify the price. Thank you for the review.

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching!

Back in the 80s it had a slide (still visible- it has been covered with brown rocks) and an indoor miniature golf course. It was THE place to stay!

I love this place. Friendly, attentive and absolutely clean.

Thanks for a great review! It’s always great to see new places for us tourists :) we spoiled ourselves and stayed at margaritaville and now have a tough time booking anywhere else!

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

This is a real thing! Same thing happened with us staying at the North Beach Plantation in North Myrtle. Thank as always!

Great review. Pool looked nice. Thanks for the honest review.

Thanks for the great and honest review. We just got home. We stayed at the tally ho inn over in Townsend so we could be near the balloon festival. That was on the recommendation of Jeff at vacation station to you. The last few days went by really quick. Hopefully we can be back down in October

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching! Jeff’s review of that spot seemed spot on!

@catladylife

2 жыл бұрын

@@SmokyMountainFamily we did really enjoy it. It's a little bit older but I think even Bob would approve. I didn't see dust and there was no noise and all of my aches and pains that I normally have I didn't experience laying on that bed so that says something about it. Very nice people and locally owned. Would definitely stay there again and we both enjoyed the quieter side of the Smokies

Thank you for the honest review.. Have a wonderful day..

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always!

I enjoyed your thorough review. It was really interesting to see inside this one. We have been staying at the Hampton next door since it opened in ‘17 (loved the back patio and creek there) Bears constantly roam down behind there .We had reservations and pulled up at the end of July to a construction zone out back where an Embassy Suites is being built. It was so loud that we left. With your front facing room, I gather you weren’t disturbed.

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching! No disturbances in this visit.

Great review and the pool was awesome. That's the first thing our boys look for in a hotel lol

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

I think that’s the number one amenity kids look for! Thanks again!

You give good reviews. No other gburg you tubers are as thorough in their reasoning for their reviews.

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching Trayvon!

Great review sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed we've stayed here a few times always had a pool experience

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching! The pool was great!

Nice to see Y'ALL again!!

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching!

I stayed in that place in the mid 80's as a teenager so it has been around sure enough.

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching!

Staying in the hotel right now. Looks like you stayed in the room right next to the one we are in now.

@SmokyMountainFamily

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Hope you have a great trip!

New subscriber. Enjoy your channel! You just brought back a big vacation memory for my family. 😂 Stayed there several years ago on a time share visit for free. We will never forget that visit. On the last night we ended up at Leconte Medical Center where they removed my son’s appendix while on vacation. Great hospital by the way!

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching! Glad he received good care while he was here! What a thing to happen on vacation. We appreciate you all joining us on our journey!

I agree about staffing and the price. The management is responsible for understaffed and not to happy about the cleanliness.

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Staffing is a widespread issue here but across the country at this time. It’s tough on businesses and consumers alike. People save all year for a vacation. Makes it rough for everyone. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Good video, 👍

We stay in the cabins at Hidden Mountain Resort. Compared to hotel pricing, you get way more for your money.

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Cabins are a good option for folks. We will be doing one soon based on the poll results! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the review. We were first time visitors to the area last June and stayed here. The indoor pool and lobby area were very nice. We had a room that overlooked the indoor pool. We thought the rooms and some halls were a bit dated, but there definitely should be more included for the price. We’d love to see a review of the Valley Forge Inn in Pigeon Forge. We are looking there to book our next trip maybe in late spring or September. Thanks!

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Val and we will add that to the suggestion list

@valmalukas356

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We appreciate it and love seeing reviews of all things Smoky Mountains!

Good video. I’m very surprised they advertise the breakfast and workout room and offer neither. Plus, Mgmt should be walking the hotel several times a day and spot the issues you found and housekeeping Mgmt should be checking rooms after cleanings to pickup on the sheets issues. Before becoming a firefighter paramedic I was in the hospitality industry and the things that seem to be overlooked here are actually a big thing. The pool lighting issue is actually a big one.

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

We weren't in the industry, but watched every episode of Hotel Impossible, does that count? Lol. According to what we learned there, not many hotels are actually doing it correctly. But seriously, after binge watching that show it changed how we looked at customer service. We started seeing every business that deals with the public in any way as a faction of the hospitality industry. It changed how we conduct our businesses. Anthony would always advise the managers and employees to do anything, anything within reason to make sure the guest was satisfied with their stay. Never let them leave with a bad taste in their mouth. Thats how it should be done! Boy, we can think of a place in particular in this area that could use a few hours of Anthony lol! Thanks so much for the comment, and thanks as always guys!

@SmokyMountainsCouple

2 жыл бұрын

@@SmokyMountainFamily I’ve seen all the episodes too, Anthony is very detail oriented. My minor in college was hospitality and I went to UCF where we trained with a lot of big names in the industry since we were in Orlando. I was trained to be detail oriented and it paid off, but I got burned out and went a different route after a few years. The true problem of most places that serve the public is that they see the problems that need solutions and they choose to ignore it. People have a tendency to become lazy and complacent when they notice that no one else minds the problems. It’s that old adage “no one else cares, so why should I.” The hospitality industry is a hard one to survive in these days with all the stress that comes with it.

Ah, the old Holiday Inn!

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Lol signing the song right now. Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching!

Appreciate the honest review. A bit much for what you get but Friday/Saturday night rates always seem high.

Cherish the memories… they fly by quick ,

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching! For sure we are attempting to cherish every moment!

Love your channel…we’ve been coming to the Mountains for years. It’s been fun to watch your videos and see familiar places as well as get ideas of new places to go on our upcoming trips. I heard you mention you’re a big Hotel Impossible fan…me too! Have you thought about doing a stay sometime at the Brookside Resort to see if it’s changed/improved since Anthony’s trip there? Could be a fun video and hopefully not a scary stay for you guys :) Keep up the great work and videos!

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks so much for joining us! We appreciate it. We have def thought about doing that exact thing at the Brookside!

Agree Eric, price is a little steep for what you get there, good review, thanks

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

For sure! Thanks Stl!

I have a little OCD and that coffee table between the couches not being centered is driving me nuts. This was really nice and the pool looked awesome. I love TN and as you state almost everywhere you go, everyone is so nice! It's def my fav state so far.

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Same Dee lol

Looks nice! Thanks for sharing! We prefer to stay in cabins when visiting Gatlinburg.

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

We loved getting cabins when we vacationed here we have some cabin reviews coming up soon. One being this week

@ms.tep_

2 жыл бұрын

@@SmokyMountainFamily Cool! Can't wait!!

Uou guys are growing quickly

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Marilyn. We never expected this!

Great review. A little pricey for kind of outdated. If you do more reviews you should consider Riverside Towers in Pigeon Forge.

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching! We will look into it!

Took the grandkids to PF in June and stayed at Holiday Inn express convention center. Were told there was breakfast but there wasn't. Thats a big deal with 4 of us. Returning in September but staying in a cabin. Just Grandpa and Grandma.

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching! Oh nice! Enjoy yourselves and try not to get into any trouble!

Hey guys , sorry I been mia , please all pray for me ; I been chronic kidney stone producer since 17 nothing they can do for me sadly . WTBS I'm still watching an supporting my homies . Yall crack me up , I swear Brittany an girls would love my mom an brother , we go to hotel first thing they do point out all flaws ! I'm like who goes in the closet an checks it . Oh wait you guys ! 😆. My concern is the sheets , bed bugs, air , shower, an view ! Then I'm wanting to know about the pool ! FYI I care nothing about the gym ! 😆. What I need to know why Betty White an her boyfriend was creepin on yall in the pool ? That was hysterical 🤣 I agree just because your short staff does not mean you can not do breakfast ! Waffle machine , doughnuts , coffee, juice . I would like for you to contact the hotels that you gave bad reviews an see what they do to correct the issues. I've got 20 years customer service , so I'm hard sell . (Not bashing you guys , js wanna give opportunity for their public side) Keep those videos coming . If I'm not responding I'm watching every video right now.. stay safe covid has 2,000 cases at main hospital here in the middle of west Tennessee right now , its headed for bad way here .

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

We were wondering where you were! I’ve had some of those stones myself. It’s no joke! Hope you are feeling better brother!

@ballenberkley

2 жыл бұрын

@@SmokyMountainFamily at moment im serving 3 days bc of it , im exhausted, moody, an just want to run an frolick an play . Keep those videos coming as the creepy 80s song I always feel Ike someone watching me . That be me going thru the emotions of watching your videos 😆 🤣.. mom said much better intro . My vote 3.2.1 old one , I understand why you did it , was a great decision. She loves watching yall also ..

Beats 🎧 r 🔥

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

The spongeBob one? Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching!

@AntColter

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir and the part were it says oh the crazy mf

Hello... from vacation station tv.😀

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Yourrrrrr virtual getaway…. Wait is this Joe??

@PINAYINTHESMOKYMOUNTAINS

2 жыл бұрын

This is Marie. Lol.😀😍

@PINAYINTHESMOKYMOUNTAINS

2 жыл бұрын

I watch your videos too.

I hate when hotels remodel the common areas and don't do a a full remodel on the rooms😕 Thanks for sharing

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching! Yes we agree!

We just got here today and they told us they do have 2 elevators

@SmokyMountainFamily

Жыл бұрын

That’s cool. Hope you have a great trip

The Glenstone is haunted!!!

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

We’ve heard that! Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching!

Hi guys

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching!

I’m here also

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching!

Charging station? Check.

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Catching up on comments. Thanks as always Bob!

I went to Gatlinburg a few years ago and stayed at Sydney James inn i didn't really like it

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

We’ve heard different things about that place for sure. Catching up on comments. Thanks for watching!

Tomorrow spensive

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Bobby!

I meant you.

$212 is too much for what was available.

@SmokyMountainFamily

2 жыл бұрын

We enjoyed our stay, but yes I think most would expect a little more at that price point. The pool was really nice tho! Thanks for watching KC!