Hotel River Lodge South (Pigeon Forge, USA)

If you're looking for an inexpensive place to lay your head near the attractions of Pigeon Forge, this basic motel could be the place for you. Many guests were impressed by its rates and its well-appointed location in this mountain town as well as its proximity to a number of local restaurants.

As if great prices and a good location weren't enough, this hotel is also right on the banks of the Little Pigeon River. Some rooms here come with balconies and for guests lucky enough to snag one of these, the tranquil view was a delightful surprise. Additionally, this motel has a small grill and patio area, but this riverside space is also shared by local geese and ducks, which were a particular hit with young families.

In terms of its amenities and overall quality of stay, this hotel sometimes left a lot to be desired. However, its shortcomings were somewhat softened by the consistently nice, polite and welcoming attitude of the property's reception team.

Many guests felt that the interior of this motel is in urgent need of serious refurbishment. Holes in walls, broken locks and broken bathroom fixtures all seem to be common complaints at this hotel.

Recent reviews hint at a room to room variation in the standards of cleanliness here. However, dirty sheets and blankets, mold in bathrooms and hairs in bathtubs and sinks still unfortunately appear to be common complaints here.

Finally, many guests also found the Wi-Fi connection in the motel to be intermittent and inconsistent.