Looking for Chattanooga Hotels that are as unique as the vacation locale itself? It might seem a little daunting, considering Chattanooga, Tennessee is the home to the indomitable railroad Choo Choo, as well as the last capital of the Cherokee Indian nation and birthplace of miniature golf. Yet as daunting as it may seem, there are a variety of options to choose from.
Long known for its famous railroad attraction--the Chattanooga Choo Choo and its adjoining hotel--this city on the Tennessee River is the kind of place where there is a lot to do and see, and people are always visiting. Its location two hours from Atlanta, and its proximity to Alabama are, in part, what draws so many visitors. One could argue that Chattanooga has in some ways become Atlanta's most distant suburb, but it retains its own distinct borders and characteristics.
Besides the Choo Choo, there is something for almost every age group in Chattanooga. There is the Tennessee Aquarium (billed as the world's largest freshwater aquarium), the Discovery Museum (for children with a changing exhibit) and the Lookouts--a minor league baseball team with a stadium right downtown. All of these attractions are within walking distance of several Chattanooga hotels. It is also very easy to avoid driving at all in downtown, courtesy of a free, electric-powered shuttle bus that runs on frequent loops to and from majors hotels and attractions.
Finding Chattanooga Hotels
On the lodging front, Chattanooga boasts some 100 hotels in and around downtown with rates ranging from the $40s to $150 for guestrooms, and for suites, those range from $150 to over $350. One of the more interesting looking places to stay is the former Read House, now a chain hotel, but it still retains its "old feel." Among the new hotels in Chattanooga are a 202-room hotel with three restaurants, a 128-room chain hotel right across from the Aquarium; another chain hotel, with 94 rooms next to the Discovery Museum; and two B&Bs overlooking the river. All in all, it's best to use an online hotel finder to compare prices, availability and amenities before you make your final decision on where to stay.
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