The Read House Hotel
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.
Yes, book it if you want the best-rated upscale hotel in central Chattanooga at a price close to the local median. Think twice if you are driving, because guests dislike the valet cost and the lack of self-parking.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
The Read House is our Luxury pick in Chattanooga. It suits couples and city-break travellers who want to walk to the river, the aquarium, restaurants and shops, and who value a gym, spa, pool and on-site restaurant. The listing is also tagged as pet-friendly; confirm the policy and fees.
Road-trippers on a tight budget may want to skip it. Parking is valet only according to guest comments, and people dislike paying for it. If you arrive by car and plan to drive daily, that cost adds up over a stay.
Location and getting around
You will find it at 107 West Martin Luther King Blvd, in the city centre. The location score is 9.6, and guests describe a central downtown setting within walking distance of the river, the aquarium, restaurants and shops.
The Tennessee Aquarium is about 1.1 km away, roughly 14 minutes on foot, and the Hunter Museum of American Art about 1.2 km, or 15 minutes. Ruby Falls is a different story: about 3.9 km, or 49 minutes. That is far, so plan on a taxi or other transport. All times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
From 1,443 reviews, guests give it 9.2/10. That tied for the top review score among the 8 eligible properties we compared.
Two themes stand out. The downtown position is the first. The second is the staff, described as friendly and professional, with a warm welcome and attentive service.
The complaint is parking. The valet team is called efficient and friendly, but guests object to the cost and to having no self-parking option.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €163.32 per night for 2 adults, about €327 in total. The sample median was €165.03, so it came in 1% below. These are reference prices, not live quotes; check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Comfort Inn Chattanooga Downtown Southside, scored 8.1 at €91.14 per night with 4 stars. Our Best Value pick, The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo, scored 9.1 at €184.13 with 4 stars. On these reference dates, The Read House was actually cheaper than the Best Value pick while scoring slightly higher. Prices move, so compare both on your dates.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible properties in Chattanooga. Our Luxury slot prefers five-star hotels, and a four-star hotel only qualifies if it scores at least 8.5. The Read House holds 4 official stars and scores 9.2, the joint best in the sample, with a large review base behind it.
Before you book
Our data does not include breakfast details, so check whether breakfast is offered and whether your rate covers it. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms are not confirmed either.
Ask about the current valet charge before arrival if you are driving. Also confirm opening hours and any fees for the pool, spa and gym, and check the pet policy if relevant.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does The Read House Hotel have self-parking?
Guests report that parking is valet only and dislike the cost. Check the current valet rate before you arrive.
How far is The Read House from the Tennessee Aquarium?
About 1.1 km, roughly 14 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. The Hunter Museum of American Art is about 15 minutes away.
Is breakfast included at The Read House Hotel?
Breakfast details are not confirmed in our data. Check the rate description or ask the hotel.
How much does The Read House Hotel cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €163.32 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to Ruby Falls from The Read House?
It is about 3.9 km, or 49 minutes as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so a taxi or other transport makes more sense.