# Hampton Inn Compare — Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg

> An independent comparison site helping travelers choose between the three Hampton Inn hotels near the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Covers real pricing, pet policies, parking fees, amenities, and location trade-offs so visitors can find the best fit for their trip.

This site is not affiliated with Hampton Inn or Hilton Hotels.

## Pages

- [Home](https://smokymountainhamptoninncompare.com/): Overview and quick comparison of all three Hampton Inn locations in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN. Includes a side-by-side feature table, pet policies, parking fees, pool info, and expert booking tips.

- [Hampton Inn Pigeon Forge — Teaster Lane](https://smokymountainhamptoninncompare.com/hamptoninn-pigeonforge-teasterlane): Detailed page for the Pigeon Forge location. Closest Hampton to Dollywood and Splash Country. Free parking, two pools plus hot tub, in-room fireplaces, recently renovated. Best for families and Dollywood visitors. Pet fee: $75 (1–4 nights) / $125 (5+ nights), up to 2 pets, max 75 lbs each.

- [Hampton Inn Gatlinburg — Downtown](https://smokymountainhamptoninncompare.com/hamptoninn-gatlinburg-downtown): Detailed page for the Downtown Gatlinburg location. Steps from Ober Mountain Aerial Tramway and 300 yards from the National Park entrance. Creekside rooms with balcony views. $25/day parking fee. Best for walkability and the Gatlinburg strip. Same pet policy as above.

- [Hampton Inn Gatlinburg — Historic Nature Trail](https://smokymountainhamptoninncompare.com/hamptoninn-gatlinburg-historictrail): Detailed page for the Nature Trail location. Sits at the edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park forest. Direct access to Roaring Fork Motor Trail, fire pits, mountain-view rooms, trolley stop at front door. $15/day parking fee. Best for nature lovers and hikers. Same pet policy as above.

- [Full Side-by-Side Comparison](https://smokymountainhamptoninncompare.com/compare-all-hotels): Comprehensive comparison table across all three properties covering rating, nearby attractions, parking cost, pet policy, walkability, pools, room size, noise level, special features, breakfast quality, guest praise, and honest drawbacks.

- [About Us](https://smokymountainhamptoninncompare.com/about-us): Background on the site's purpose as an independent, unaffiliated travel comparison resource.

## Key Facts

- All three hotels are pet-friendly (dogs and cats, up to 2 per room, max 75 lbs each)
- Pet fee: $75 non-refundable for 1–4 nights; $125 for 5+ nights; service animals exempt
- All locations include free hot breakfast (eggs, waffles, pastries, fruit, coffee)
- All locations have pools; Pigeon Forge has the most (indoor + outdoor + hot tub)
- Free parking only at Pigeon Forge (Teaster Lane); Gatlinburg locations charge daily fees
- Minimum check-in age: 21 years old
- Check-in: 3–4 PM; Check-out: 11 AM
- All rooms include free Wi-Fi, mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker
- Trolley access available at all three locations
- Booking tip: prices can vary $50+/night between Expedia, Hotels.com, Booking.com, and Hilton.com

## Booking Partners

- Expedia: https://expedia.com/affiliates/hotel-search-gatlinburg-pigeon-forge.kNheCE8
- Hotels.com: https://www.hotels.com/affiliates/hotelscom-home.ACXSxBh
- Booking.com: https://tidd.ly/3Q9UE8a
- Hilton.com: https://www.hilton.com/en/locations/usa/tennessee/pigeon-forge/