Free Lodging

Each year, Polishing the Pulpit tries to arrange for attendees who have need. Space is extremely limited, and is awarded based on necessity.

The Wilderness at the Smokies and Lodging Alternatives

While we recommend that attendees stay at the Wilderness Hotel, we try to negotiate discounted rates with other area hotels. Check back here for rates and contact information. If you plan on staying at the Wilderness, please be sure to make your reservations early. Some nights will sale out.  Our negotiated rates for all hotels will be listed here, as well as how to get in touch with them.

Be sure to mention you're coming to PTP to receive the discounted rate.

Wilderness Hotel
Mention PTP for a rate of $99 per night (normal rate, $149).
Call 877-325-9453
Be sure to mention the follow codes to receive your discounted room rate: Stone Hill Lodge (1208POLISH) or River Lodge (1208POLISH_002)

 

Alternatives

 

Hampton Inn
681 Winfield Dunn Pkwy.
Sevierville, TN 37876
865-429-2005
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=SVRTNHX
Located 1 mile from the Wilderness Hotel
$99.99 a night

Amenities:

• 2 Queen Beds
• Free wireless Internet
• Free hot breakfast
• Fitness center
• Small game room
• Coffee in the lobby 24/7

The price above is reserved up until July 28.  Rooms may be available after July 28 at a different price.
 
 
Holiday Inn Express
3526 Outdoor World Drive
Kodak, TN 37764
865-933-0087
www.hiexpress.com/kodakeast
Located 7.7 miles from the Wilderness Hotel
$85.00/weekday, $90/weekend

Amenities:

• 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed
• Free hot breakfast
• Free wireless internet
• Fitness center
• Business center

 
The price above is reserved up until August 1.  Rooms may be available after August 1 at a different price.

Hotel Pigeon Forge
2179 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
865-428-7305 or 866-896-2950
865-428-8977 (fax)
www.hotel-pigeonforge.com
Located 10.5 miles from the Wilderness Hotel
$49 a night

Amenities:

• Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast
• Free Local Phone Calls
• Free Wireless Internet
• Free Cable Satellite, News and Sports
• Outdoor Heated Pool
• 24 Hours Guests laundry
• 24 Hours ATM Bank machine
• Meeting / Conference Room
• Hair Dryer and Coffee Maker in Every Room
• All rooms cleaned with Dry Steam Vapor system
• Electronic Card-Key Locks
• Telephone Data Ports in Every Room
• Fax Service Available
• Non-Smoking and Handicapped Rooms Available
• All Interior Corridor Room Entrances
• 24 Hour Staffed Front Desk
• Well Lighted Building and Parking Lot
• Children 17 & Under Stay Free with Parents
• Restaurants Adjacent and Nearby
• Trolley Available to Attractions
• Tour and Group Rates
• Parking for Tour & Coach Busses
• Seniors Program
• All Major Credit Cards Accepted
• Large Outdoor Deck to View the Smoky Mountains

The price above is reserved up until August 1.  Rooms may be available after August 1 at a different price.
 
La Quinta *Preferred by some people
2428 Winfield Dunn Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37764
865-933-3339
www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do
Located 4 miles from the Wilderness Hotel
$60 a night
 
Amenities:

• Free breakfast  
• Free wireless Internet
• Free local calls
• Free newspaper
• Fitness center
• Pets welcome

 
The price above is reserved up until August 1.  Rooms may be available after August 1 at a different price.

 

Days Inn

Sevierville Exit #407

800.304.3915

www.daysinnsevierville407.com

$45 a night

Amenities:

 

• Rooms on 4 Floors
• Complimentary Daybreak Deluxe Continental Breakfast
• Handicapped Facilities
• Exterior Corridors
• Balconies
• High Speed Internet Access
• Free Local Calls & USA Today
• Cable TV with HBO, ESPN & Disney Premium Channels
• Outdoor Swimming Pool
• Tour Bus Parking
• Excellent Location for Shopping, Dining & Fun!

 
Landmark Inn
401 Forks of the River Parkway  
Sevierville, TN 37862
800-548-9038
www.landmarkinnthesmokies.com
Located next to Shoney’s, 2.5 miles from the Wilderness Hotel
$42.50 a night

Amenities:

• 2 Queen beds
• Non-Smoking
• Free wireless Internet
• Balconies over looking the river  

The price above is reserved up until August 1.  Rooms may be available after August 1 at a different price.  
 
Lazy Bear Inn  
3229 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863  
865-453-5568 or 800-448-3040
www.lazy-bear-inn.com
Located 8.4 miles from the Wilderness Hotel
 $45.00 per night
 
Amenities:

• Free Internet  
• Free breakfast
• Fridge and Microwave

 

Pigeon Forge Inn & Suites
2826 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Hotel 865-453-9151
Manager Mark Wampler 865-680-2936
Contact Mark at 865-680-2936 for the group rate
www.pigeonforgeinnandsuites.com
Located 9 miles from the Wilderness Hotel
$41 per night.

Amenities:

• Guest Laundry Room
• Outdoor Seasonal Pool
• Free Hot Breakfast
• Mini Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Coffee/Tea Maker
• Hair Dryer
• Iron and Ironing Board
• Work Desk area

The price above is reserved up until August 4.  Rooms may be available after August 4 at a different price.  
 
River Plantation RV Park
1004 Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37862
800-758-5267
www.riverplantationrv.com
Located 3.8 miles from the Wilderness Hotel
$28.50 a night for RV spots
They are holding 3 small cabins at $35.76 a night and 4 large cabins at $66.15 a night. (This is 20% off the regular price.)

Mention that you’re with PTP to reserve your spot around other PTP campers!

Amenities:

• 40 x 60 Sites with 30/50 amp Service
• 40 x 75 Pull Through Sites Available
• Concrete Patios
• Riverfront Sites
• Free Wireless Internet
• Cable TV (50 channels)
• 3 Modern, Clean Bathhouses & 2 Laundries
• Golf Cart Rentals Now Available On-Site
• Arcade
• Bus Tours
• Shady Sites
• Fishing
• Outdoor Pavilion
• We Cater to Big Rigs
• Camping Cabins with TV, AC, Kitchen and Bath
• All New Playground Area & New Basketball Court
• Propane

Call by May 1 to ensure a spot.  If you’re calling after May 1 spots will be limited.
 
Super 8 Sevierville
1410 Winfield Dunn Pkwy.  
I-40 Exit 407 (Hwy 66)
Sevierville, TN 37876
865-429-0887
http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=08331&brandInfo=SE
Located 1.2 miles from the Wilderness Hotel
$50 a night

 

Amenities:

• Free breakfast
• Free wireless internet

The group rate is available while it lasts.

 

Sanctuary Villas

• Jacuzzi tub
• Multiple 50” flat screens (flat screens and DVD players in every room)
• Full cable package
• High-speed internet
• Game room with pool table and darts
• Gas fireplace
• Washer/dryer
• Full gourmet kitchen
• Private patio
• Gas grill
• Some have hot tubs.

 

Hampton Inn