The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Tribute Portfolio
8.2 (867 reviews)
2760 Parkway , Pigeon Forge , us
+1 865-428-7500

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Breakfast wait times
Issues with amenities
Quality of bed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Generally clean rooms with noted issues about specific areas like the shower.
Service
8.5
Friendly staff, but with some service inconsistencies like breakfast reservations.
Location
8.54
Highly praised location, close to events and attractions.
Room Quality
7.99
Rooms were nice; however, issues with amenities like bed quality reported.
Amenities
8.02
Basic amenities available, but some guests felt there was a lack of options.
Value for Money
8.18
Generally considered good value, although some found the breakfast situation misleading.
Food and Beverage
8.03
Breakfast received mixed reviews, with some noting it was good while others found issues.
Overall Experience
8.3
Majority enjoyed their stay but had some complaints regarding specific aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 07:20

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in Pigeon Forge, just 9 minutes away from Dollywood Theme Park and a short drive from Great Smoky Mountains, The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers the perfect base for your Tennessee getaway.

Modern Amenities
Each room at The Wayback features free WiFi, a microwave, refrigerator, and a work desk, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can also enjoy a daily continental breakfast and take advantage of amenities like a coffee maker and cable TV.

Special Offers
Take advantage of discounted Dollywood theme park tickets available at our 24-hour front desk. With free parking and proximity to attractions like Gatlinburg Golf Course and The Island in Pigeon Forge, your stay at The Wayback promises convenience and excitement.

Book your stay at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel now and make the most of your Tennessee vacation!

Important information:

Nonrefundable Pet Fee Per Stay is $150Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TYS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 867 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.02
Value for Money: 8.18
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Levana • family_with_children • il
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2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Asbury • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

Location for the jeep invasion was excellent

Cons:

No parking for the guests. Non guests were allowed to park without a parking pass while we were told we had to have one in order to park in the parking lot. When asking the staff we were told "well some of the guests lost their parking pass so there isn't alot we can do". If a guest has lost the parking pass then they should have to park in the overflow parking.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Stacy • couple • us
7
Pros:

The location is great.

Cons:

When we checked in the room out the window was just the steps. We had to ask several times to get moved. We had booked it the room 8 months in advance.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Regina • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • us
7
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location on the strip

Cons:

No complaints

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Somervell • couple • us
7
The staff are very nice and polite, but the parking was horrible!!
Pros:

The remodel looks great!!

Cons:

The parking needs something done with it- even on a night where no big event was happening we struggled to find sufficient parking.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Marty • couple • us
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Tammy • couple • us
8
It was great, the place is great and the staff is always super nice.
Pros:

We love staying here as it it close to everything and it’s always clean the staff is always really nice.

Cons:

I don’t like that when it rains there is standing water in the parking lot! That truly needs to fixed. My husband works in masonry and construction and he said it did not have a proper drain.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Peters • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

No closet, I thought that was strange. They had hangers but nowhere to hang anything.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Donnie • couple • us
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • family_with_children • gb
10
Would definitely stay there again!
Pros:

Pool area was good staff were friendly and great location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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vandpool • couple • us
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • family_with_children • us
8
Rooms were nice and pool area was great! Awesome location right in the heart of Pigeon Forge and walking distance from T
Pros:

Great location. Pool and bar areas were beautiful!

Cons:

The elevator location was not ideal for where our room was located.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Kasey • family_with_children • us
7
Nice for an overnight stay
Pros:

I like how close it was to the island

Cons:

Could have been a little nicer. It is an older hotel and it shows.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • us
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
7
Should try at least once.
Pros:

Location was excellent although the parking was a nightmare near the weekend.

Cons:

Cleanliness was lacking. The bathroom vent was clogged with dust and the floors needed a good cleaning. The king bed was high in the middle so you felt like you were sliding off. The chairs were uncomfortable.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

It was close to the Island.

Cons:

The mattress was not great. There was one chair in the room. You could not sit on it comfortably. To short for your back and long for your legs. There was left over food in the frige from previous guest. There was a bench in the room but it was under the television.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Austin • family_with_children • us
7
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee