Holiday Inn Express Dandridge, An Ihg Hotel, Dandridge

Holiday Inn Express Dandridge, An Ihg Hotel - A lakeside hotel with outdoor pool, hot breakfast, and mountain views

Located across from Shoney's restaurant, this 60-room Dandridge hotel offers direct access to Douglas Lake, a 43-mile reservoir just 5 minutes away. Holiday Inn Express Dandridge features rooms equipped with 42-inch TVs, DirecTV, microwaves, refrigerators, and workspaces with USB charging ports. Each room includes a pillow menu with two soft and two firm options, plus blackout shades and complimentary WiFi. The property serves a free Express Start breakfast from 6:00 AM, featuring biscuits and gravy, made-to-order pancakes, cinnamon rolls, and fresh fruit. On-site amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool (May-September), a fitness center with free weights up to 25 lbs, and a 500-square-foot meeting room accommodating 35 people. Holiday Inn Express stands at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, 2 miles from historic downtown Dandridge on Douglas Lake's banks. Guests can access Patriot Hills Golf Club, Dandridge Golf & Country Club, and Carson Newman University's campus for concerts and lectures.

Pros

Pet-friendly rooms available for dogs with designated walking areas

ADA-compliant facilities including wheelchair-accessible rooms with roll-in showers

Well-lit parking lot with electrical hookups for boats

On-site guest laundry facilities and 24-hour front desk

Cons

49.5 miles distance from McGhee Tyson Airport

Outdoor pool operates seasonally only (May through September)