The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo is worth booking if you want a well-rated, walkable Southside base with a pool and helpful staff. Price-focused travellers should look hard at the numbers: our Luxury pick in Chattanooga was cheaper in the same sample, and guests complain about extra fees.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick for Chattanooga. It is a 4-star hotel with a guest score of 9.1 out of 10 from 2,171 reviews and a location score of 9.6. It suits couples and friends who want restaurants and bars within walking distance, and families, since family rooms and a pool are listed. The property is also tagged as pet-friendly; check rules and fees first.
Skip it if value for money is your top priority. Guests call the stay a unique experience but cite high room rates and extra charges for parking and breakfast. Our Luxury pick had a slightly higher score at a lower reference price.
Location: Southside
The address is 92 Choo Choo Avenue, in the Southside area. Guests describe a walkable setting near restaurants and bars, and mention a free shuttle service nearby. We have not confirmed its route or hours, so check locally.
The Tennessee Aquarium and the Hunter Museum of American Art are each about 2.1 km away, roughly 26 minutes on foot. That is a long but doable walk. Ruby Falls is about 3.6 km, around 45 minutes on foot, which is far: plan on a car, a taxi or public transport. All of these are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
A 9.1 from 2,171 reviews is a strong, well-supported score. Guests praise the location for walking to food and drink, and the staff, described as friendly and helpful, with a warm welcome and useful local tips.
The main complaint is value. Room rates are seen as high, and parking and breakfast cost extra. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed by us.
Price compared with our other two Chattanooga picks
The reference price was €184.13 per night, about €368.26 for 2 nights. That is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) for 2 adults in one room, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates. It sat about 12% above the sample median of €165.03 per night.
Comfort Inn Chattanooga Downtown Southside, our Budget pick, is a 4-star hotel at €91.14 per night with a score of 8.1, about half the price for a clearly lower score. The Read House Hotel, our Luxury pick, is a 4-star hotel at €163.32 per night with a score of 9.2. In this sample it was about €21 a night cheaper than The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo and scored slightly higher. Prices move, so compare both for your dates.
Breakfast details are not listed. Guests say it costs extra, so budget for it or eat out.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels in Chattanooga. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price, so it is not always the cheapest. This hotel placed joint fourth of 8 on score, with 2,171 reviews behind it and a 9.6 location score. Listed facilities include a gym, pool, restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a garden.
Before you book
Ask for the full price including parking and breakfast, since guests flag both as extras. Confirm cancellation terms and pet rules if relevant. Check pool and gym hours. Then compare the total against The Read House Hotel for the same dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is parking free at The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo?
Guests report extra fees for parking. Confirm the current charge with the hotel before you arrive.
Is breakfast included?
Not confirmed, and guests say breakfast costs extra. Check your rate details.
Can I walk to the Tennessee Aquarium?
It is about 2.1 km away, roughly 26 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Guests also mention a free shuttle service nearby.
How much does The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo cost?
The reference price was €184.13 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.