Guesthouse Clarion Inn Willow River (Sevierville, USA)

The plantation-style homestead that makes up this hotel gives guests a feeling of living in Gone With the Wind; the grounds are very charming and beautifully kept, and the river is a nice touch. Many guests note it's a very unique and scenic facility.

Staff at the hotel are always eager to chat and happy to go the extra mile to accommodate guests who need it, offering recommendations and helping out in any way they can with problems that arise with rooms and amenities.

Guests comment that while the food tends to be standard for a free hotel breakfast, there are a lot of choices and plenty of each. Others note that the staff members on duty are always making sure that items are topped up and kept hot!

Given the hotel's historic flair, guests who are used to a more modern setting feel that the décor and furnishings in the hotel could use some updating, citing that things are starting to look a little run-down and tired.

Some guests note that road noise can be heard from the rooms and that the helicopter tours that fly near the hotel during the daytime hours can be irksome. Guests looking to get in an afternoon nap may want to keep a pair of earplugs handy, just in case.

Unfortunately some guests say that the Wi-Fi signal is spotty, mainly due to the hotels location. Guests who need a steady internet connection during their stay should make sure they have plenty of cellular data available, just in case.