I stayed here as a child, when this was a brand spankin' new, top-of-the-line sort of hotel. It was fun to go again, 40-ish years later.
Our family stayed here for a couple of nights this winter, and we were very comfortable.
The owner was fabulously welcoming, and our stay was pleasant. The lobby, with its fireplace and comfortable furnishings, was a fun place to hang out in the evenings and in the morning. The dogs make for a very homey feeling, too.
The inn is a bit older, and not a lot of updates have been done, but it was clean and the service was good. It seems that there is restoration in the works, which is nice, though I have to admit to enjoying the lingering bits of nostalgia from my childhood.
The continental breakfast was minimal during the week, which was a bit of a disappointment, but I can understand it, in the off-season. In this economy, it can be tricky to strike the right balance, and the owner is doing a good job, I think.
The restaurant was very convenient, and the food was quite good. We had a large party, and the chef got everything out in a timely way. He later came out to check on us and ask how we enjoyed the meal.
Our room had a king bed, a sofa, and a desk. It faced the parking lot, which made me worry about whether or not it would be noisy. It was not, and apparently a lot of people checked in after we went to bed, as the parking lot was full the next morning.
The gift shop is lovely. It has a wide variety of items, many locally made. It is not your standard hotel gift shop fare. Check it out!
Being winter, and having a decent snow, we of course couldn't use the pool, but that area looks like a good time! There is a nice area around the pool, with a "tiki bar" for food and drinks. I can imagine that it is fun in the summer.
I would stay here again.
- Maggie Valley Hotel
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- Maggie Valley Quality Inn
