If you love Christmas this is a must-visit destination. Any time of the year.
The Inn at Christmas Place, nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is an award-winning inn that celebrates Christmas every day of the year.
The Incredible Christmas Place store is located directly across the parkway from “The Inn.” That’s why the hotel is called “The Inn at Christmas Place.” In fact, you will see Christmas decorations featured in The Inn that you can purchase at the store across the way.
Christmas Magic Set Among the Mountains
The Inn at Christmas Place is a unique, festive hotel situated in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This charming inn spreads holiday spirit all year round. Its storybook, picturesque Bavarian architecture makes for an adorable exterior amidst lush, landscaped gardens and ponds, with a mountain backdrop in the distance. It reminds me of an ornate gingerbread house or the house that Hansel and Gretel lived in.
The inn is meticulously decorated with Christmas-themed décor in just about every space you can see, providing a cozy atmosphere that immediately puts you in the Christmas spirit. The unique holiday environment plus hourly performances by a two-story glockenspiel, lobby fireplaces, unique amenities, and an impressive staff make for a memorable stay. In addition to Christmas-decorated guest rooms and suites, each floor’s hallway at the Inn is also decorated with a different Christmas theme. You will want to go up to each level to bask in the Christmas glow.
During your stay at The Inn at Christmas Place, you’ll enjoy many Christmas-themed activities to keep you and your family entertained. Or you can grab a cup of coffee and simply relax on a bench near the banks of the pond among the beautifully landscaped grounds, a peaceful oasis among colorful plants and trees.
Exclusive, Fun Amenities for Hotel Guests
The Inn at Christmas Place offers many amenities and best of all, it’s an all-inclusive stay with no additional resort fees. Guests are encouraged to stay long enough to enjoy every amenity that the Inn offers.
Enjoy these unique amenities year-round:
:: Visits and photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, or Frosty the Snowman
:: Complimentary hot breakfast daily with made to order omelets
:: Daily coffee, cider or lemonade
:: Complimentary milk and cookies at night
:: Free Internet/WI-FI
:: Free Parking
:: Fitness Center
:: Indoor/Outdoor pools
:: Seasonal outdoor firepit with marshmallow roasts
:: Hotel scavenger hunt
The décor is impressive. But it’s the friendly staff, always ready to assist, that makes each stay as exciting and comfortable as possible, while providing information about local Pigeon Forge attractions. The amenities let visitors enjoy the spirit of Christmas year-round.
Singing Santa Appearances
Since it opened in 2007, the “Singing Santa” has visited The Inn at Christmas Place throughout the year. Santa playing guitar and singing Christmas carols is an activity that guests adore, in addition to him reading books to the children. Santa performs a live concert on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings at 8:05. Following his performance, hotel guests are invited to enjoy milk and cookies.
The Glockenspiel
The magical, two story high Glockenspiel clock makes for an enormous striking wall decoration, offering a uniquely special way to hear Christmas songs every hour. “Glockenspiel” is German for “play of bells.” European Beechwood from the Black Forest region of Germany and hand-cast bronze bells from the Verdin Company in Ohio have been crafted into a distinctive carillon and clock. It plays Christmas carols and strikes the time hourly from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Complimentary Hot Breakfast
Every morning, there’s a complimentary hot breakfast for guests in a cozy dining area. Delicious, made-to-order omelets, scrambled eggs, assorted breakfast meats, biscuits and gravy, grits, breakfast potatoes, bagels, toast, pastries, donuts, fruits, cereal, yogurt, fruit juices, fresh hot coffee, and more. A few days per week, guests are treated to character visits like Rudolph or Frosty the Snowman, during breakfast.
Indoor Pool with Large Hot Tub
Open March to December, 24 hours a day, the indoor pool and hot tub allow for year-round swimming, regardless of weather. A nice treat after a busy day exploring the attractions in Pigeon Forge.
New Winter Wonder Lagoon Outdoor Pool – Summer Season
Families will appreciate the additional fun provided by the seasonal outdoor pool, complete with a waterslide. The Christmas-themed lagoon will reopen the summer of 2026 and remain heated until October 31st. Guest will love the Lazy Reindeer River, Sleigh Ride Slide, and Gumdrop Grotto. The Candy Cane Cascades feature giant candy canes that shower water down into the kid-friendly, zero entry pool.
Here’s a cool fact about the new Winter Wonder Lagoon: It was custom-designed and built by Lucas Congdon of the television show Insane Pools: Off The Deep End.
Unique, Christmas-Themed Guest Rooms and Suites
The Inn offers year-round Christmas-decorated guest rooms and suites.
Choose from:
:: Double Queen Room
:: Two Room Suite
:: King Mini Suite
:: Santa Suite
Each warm, cozy guest room is elegantly decorated with Christmas décor including the bedding and decorative pillows. Mini suites offer a full-size decorated Christmas tree, in-room whirlpool tub, and gas fireplace. The 2-room suites have two full-size decorated Christmas trees, a kitchen with full-size appliances, and a sleeper sofa in the sitting room.
In all the rooms at The Inn at Christmas Place, the beds and pillows are super comfortable making for a wonderful night’s sleep.
Room amenities:
:: Free WI-FI
:: Sleep in Heavenly Peace® bedding/Pillowtop beds
:: HD flat screen TV
:: Microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker
:: Hairdryer
:: Ironing board
:: Room options: Private balcony, courtyard view, handicap accessible
:: DVD player/Movies available at front desk
Visit The Inn At Christmas Place Year Round
The benefit of a year-round Christmas-themed inn, is that you can visit any time of year and still enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Each season at The Inn at Christmas Place offers a memorable stay and so many fun activities. If you plan to visit, be sure to make room reservations in advance, and take advantage of the reduced guest room rates by visiting during off-holiday peak months.
The weather in Pigeon Forge can be unpredictable, especially in the spring and fall months. Be sure to pack clothing that can be layered to accommodate the changing temperatures while exploring attractions in the local Smoky Mountains area.
Explore Local Pigeon Forge Attractions
The Inn at Christmas Place is conveniently located just a short distance from shopping and several major Pigeon Forge attractions like Dollywood Theme Park, The Island in Pigeon Forge, and the Titanic Museum.
Dollywood Theme Park spans 160 acres, offering 50+ rides, high-energy entertainment, award-winning dining, and the friendliest theme park atmosphere.
The Island in Pigeon Forge offers 23-acres of entertainment featuring live music, attractions, dining, shopping, and more. If you feel adventurous hop aboard the Spinning Parrots Coaster, the Great Smoky Mountain Ferris Wheel, the Island Ropes Course, Sky Fly: Soar America, Dance Party 360, and other fun rides.
After a fun-filled day, return to The Inn at Christmas Place to relax in the cozy, Christmas-themed environment.
Highly Recommended: Staying at the Inn Feels Like a Christmas Movie Setting
Everywhere you look around The Inn at Christmas Place – outdoors, indoors, the lobby, the guest rooms, you will see an enormous array of Christmas decorations. And I am not saying that decorations are simply everywhere. I am saying that the decorations are strategically placed with attention down to the last detail throughout the entire property. Looking around the lobby, I kept saying, “wow” at every display and especially appreciated the different Christmas themes featured along the hallway of every level of the inn.
Performances by a two-story glockenspiel, fireplaces in the lobby areas, outstanding amenities, and the super-friendly staff make The Inn at Christmas Place a destination to create new memories of Christmas whether you visit in the spring, summer, fall, or winter. The young and the “young at heart” find such joy watching a real-life Santa make his appearance singing and reading books.
The only way to describe the staff at The Inn at Christmas Place is incredibly accommodating and friendly. They treat everyone as if they were all family members visiting for the holidays. Of course, the free cookie and hot apple cider in the evenings were also special treats as well. And the daily complimentary breakfast with omelet bar was a delicious perk.
Our guest room was meticulously clean and comfortable, but it was also beautifully decorated with festive bedding and decorative pillows. We even had our very own Christmas tree to enjoy throughout our 3-night stay. An impressive and personal touch.