We revisited this resort because we like it so much and it didn't disappoint even in the Covid 19 era.
Visited in early June just as things were opening up again and the hotel was full for the weekend! All employees were wearing masks. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
So besides masks, what else is different? The hot tubs are closed and the indoor pool is limiting capacity. Unfortunately the menu in Swamper's Bar & Grill has a limited menu, but still enough to choose from. You will still find coffee in the rooms, but all books,hotel information and literature has been pulled from the room. Room service was upon request. That didn't bother us much as we were there for 2 nights only. At the time there were no restrictions on the elevators, although you could tell some guests wanted to ride alone.
Other than that the hotel is a full service resort, with a great pool with slide and waterfall, spa, meeting rooms, the Swampers Bar & Grill and 360 Grille revolving fine dining restaurant and bar with great views atop the tower. We were unable to get reservations at the restaurant. I'm sure it was because this was just the 2nd weekend the restaurant was open.
Our room was clean and all rooms have a nice balcony with a great view of the pool and Tennessee River and dam. We spent a fair amount of time just relaxing on the balcony.. There was a refrigerator in the room, a safe and really nice bathroom with walk in tiled shower.
Ate breakfast twice in Swamper's Bar & Grill and dinner the 1st night out on the patio.Social distancing was in place in the dining room. All meals were served hot and tasted great with friendly service. Enjoyed and would recommend the ham & cheddar omelette, crab soup, chicken quesadilla, baked pasta and cheesecake. Entertainment is available weekend evenings. My wife said her mandarin cosmopolitan was excellent.
The pool area did become crowded Saturday afternoon and some folks who are currently leery of crowds may not be comfortable. Lounge chairs were distanced and cleaned right away after someone left. The pool bar was open for business and served tasty frozen drinks as well as beer and wine.
All in all, despite the changes, it was a welcome getaway at a great spot and we can't wait to return when things get back to normal.