Richmont Inn's majestic Smoky Mountain view scape of towering Rich Mountain and Laurel Valley is incomparable in the area.  In the architectural style of the historic Appalachian cantilever barn, this elegant mountain inn is furnished with 18th century English antiques and French paintings, and presents the best in room amenities.  Room decors reflect themes and dedications to persons of historical significance of the Smoky Mountains,  Appalachia, and the region. 

All guestrooms are air-conditioned with comfortable king beds, private spa tubs for two, wood and gas burning fireplaces, and private balconies with magnificent views.  Special attention has been given to decor and comfortable bedding.  Room amenities include piped-in music, hair dryers, coffee makers, and lounging robes, provided in a smoke free environment. (The Asbury room on the first floor offers wheelchair accessibility)   A complimentary full gourmet breakfast, afternoon tea (4:00pm), and evening candlelight dessert are served in the panoramic dining area where you can watch the morning mist rising from the valley floor and moon-filled Smoky Mountain nights.  Freshly brewed coffee and tea can be enjoyed in the privacy of your  room or balcony.  Fondue suppers are offered most nights and by request; gourmet picnic baskets are available for a day hike or a spread by a mountain stream.   Imported Champagnes, fine wines and beers now available.  Local restaurants provide a wide variety of dining experiences for you to enjoy as well.

The Richmont Inn is conveniently located, just 10 minutes from the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, that offers hiking, fishing, bicycling, "tubing" or wading in the streams, scenic drives, world class wildflower walks, and the parks most famous feature - historic Cades Cove. Art galleries and craft shops are nearby and golf privileges are extended to Richmont guests at the Laurel Valley Country Club. The best outlet shopping in the nation is just thirty minutes away.

This location is excellent for entrance to the National park avoiding large crowds.

Country Inn Magazine featured Richmont Inn as a "sweet rendezvous" and selected it as one of their "Top Inns".

Gourmet Magazine awarded the Grand Prize for one of their desserts.  

"Appalachia with Style."  -  National Geographic Traveler Magazine