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The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo

Property class: 4
4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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92 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37408
  • Place, Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Chattanooga Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Chalet King Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a small table, a bench, and a patterned wall.

Chalet King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(77 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table, and a lamp.

Chalet 2 Queen Beds Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table, and a lamp.

Chalet 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a green armchair, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a bed with white linens.

Chalet Suite Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a lamp.

Chalet Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Suite MacArthur

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room Sleeper

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Chattanooga

City center stay.At this Downtown Chattanooga hotel, you'll be steps from Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District and within a 15-minute walk of Chattanooga Convention Center. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Tennessee Aquarium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chattanooga Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tivoli Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Champy's Famous Fried Chicken - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Goodfellas Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wiseguy Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hello Monty - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo

4-star Beaux Arts hotel near Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 3200 square feet (297 square meters) and includes a conference center. The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo was completed in October 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Chattanooga hotel.

  • 127 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3200 sq ft of conference space
  • 297 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo offers 127 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, first-run movies, and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 4 to 12 for adults and USD 4 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (52 inch wide door)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • First-run movies
  • Hulu
  • iPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 150.00 and a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 4.00 to 12.00 for adults, and USD 4.00 to 12.00 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay plus USD 150.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

The Chalet At The Choo Choo
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo Hotel
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo Chattanooga
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo Hotel Chattanooga

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo to the airport?

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo is 12.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo?

As of Aug 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo on Aug 30, 2026 start from $123, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo.

Does The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 4.00 and 12.00 for adults, USD 4.00 and 12.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 20 per night.

Does The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo have a pool?

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo have a restaurant?

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo is home to Elsie's Daughter, which features Fusion cuisine, happy hour, and brunch.

Does The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo to downtown Chattanooga?

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo is 0.6 mi away from Chattanooga.

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1836 out of 2259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 2259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 2259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 2259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 2259 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an excellent location. Short walk to several eateries. 100 yards from the Chattahoochee choo-choo…with several restaurants & bars. Minutes from the downtown area! Staff, was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy parking, great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely property. The onsite restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and the hotel was really cool and in a great part of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meghann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. Extremely cute hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cutest hotel I’ve ever been to 10/10 will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations, great location and the restaurant has the best food and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very nice and friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Aquarium, clean, quiet, & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is adorable! Convenient to lots of places, quiet, clean, easy check in. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near one night stay. Loved staying in the train car.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Talina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and wonderful coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Johnathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and old fashioned clean room with easy access to all the restaurants and shopping downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect , great atmosphere,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the prefect stay to plan your vacation to Chattanooga. Very unique experience to stay in the train cars and so close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super helpful & friendly and went out of their way to assist.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking Various places within walking distance Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the bed was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful facility
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at the Chalet. Staff were incredibly kind, the vibe was so cute and it was walkable to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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