Planning a Dollywood vacation? These East Tennessee inns were ranked among Tripadvisor's 'best of the best'

Liz Kellar, Knoxville News Sentinel

If you're getting ready to plan your summer getaway, chances are you'll turn to a travel site like Tripadvisor to garner some lodging ideas − although (shameless self-promotion here) Knox News did an excellent job last year of rounding up options in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

If you really want the cream of the crop from Tripadvisor, however, the travel website just released its 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards for the Best of the Best Hotels. According to the website, the picks are among the top 1% based on a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions over a 12-month period.

Two Sevierville spots named top inns in United States

There are a lot of lodging choices out there for folks heading to Dollywood or the Great Smoky Mountains. But Tripadvisor's reviewers propelled two Sevierville spots into the top 25 B&Bs or inns in the country.

Berry Springs Lodge ranked No. 12, with Tripadvisor stating, "You'll find yourself surrounded by natural beauty in a peaceful mountain setting. The well-appointed accommodations are both spacious and cozy, with large stone showers and thoughtful extras. ... With a family-friendly atmosphere, exceptional cleanliness, and accommodating staff, this unique bed and breakfast experience truly stands out."

Blue Mountain Mist Country Inn and Cottages was ranked No. 18. The "unique mountain retreat" offers "comfy accommodations ranging from cozy rooms to spacious cottages, each with charming decor and modern amenities," Tripadvisor states. "There's plenty of activities to keep you entertained, like hiking, horseback riding, or just relaxing on the wrap-around porch. ... The serene pond with a fountain adds a touch of tranquility, making this country inn a perfect spot for unwinding in style."

See which other Southern inns were ranked in top 25

Nine other Southern inns earned high "best of the best" ratings:

  • The Cedar House Inn, St. Augustine, Fla.

  • The Bayfront Westcott House B&B, St. Augustine, Fla.

  • Kona Kai Resort, Key Largo, Fla.

  • 1900 Inn on Montford, Asheville, N.C.

  • 1899 Wright Inn & Carriage House, Asheville, N.C.

  • Key West Harbor Inn, Key West, Fla.

  • Louisville Bourbon Inn, Louisville, Ky.

  • Americus Garden Inn in Americus, Ga.; and

  • Inn on Turner in Beaufort, N.C.

Liz Kellar is a Tennessee Connect reporter. Email liz.kellar@knoxnews.com.

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This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Why these East Tennessee inns are among Tripadvisor's best of the best

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