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Stay Express Inn Chattanooga

2.5 star property
Hotel in Chattanooga with free parking

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Front of property
Microwave
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Located in Missionary Ridge, Stay Express Inn Chattanooga offers a hassle-free stay with free in-room WiFi and self parking. Guests appreciate the overall value and helpful staff, making it an ideal choice for those seeking convenience near the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(78 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(97 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Missionary Ridge, a neighborhood in Chattanooga, is home to Stay Express Inn Chattanooga. Shoppers can check out Hamilton Place Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Ruby Falls and Rock City. Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Zoo are also worth visiting.
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6510 Ringgold Road, Chattanooga, TN, 37412

What's nearby

  • Chattanooga Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Chattanooga Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sleepyhead Coffee & Bakehouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mean Jeen’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Giardino - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lo Main - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Stay Express Inn Chattanooga

Hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Tennessee Aquarium
Near University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Stay Express Inn Chattanooga provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All 146 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Renovated entire property - September 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stay Express Inn Chattanooga pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay and a fee of USD 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Stay Express Inn Chattanooga?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay Express Inn Chattanooga?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Stay Express Inn Chattanooga?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay Express Inn Chattanooga located?

Located in Missionary Ridge, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Barking Legs Theater and within 3 mi (5 km) of CHI Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga and Memorial Hospital. Chattanooga National Cemetery and John Ross House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Stay Express Inn Chattanooga Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Updated rooms are very nice. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tamara M

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I refused to stay there the floor was bare concrete . It smelled horrific, like smoke. There were cigarette burns on furniture. It was not what was shown on website totally used puctures from somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay for the price, better than I expected 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to like room smelt moldy. Lots of young adults hanging out in the parking lot were noisy. Hotel should be gutted all mold removed & do something with the bare cement floor .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean n quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was dirty, hallways smell bad, room had roaches and dirty, and online it said hotels was 7min from aquarium andnit was actually 25min... i will not go back to this motel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyanis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 💯
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roaches Homeless people in parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Teressa

Liked: Staff & service
Overall not bad for the price point
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

LAUNA

Scary area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elijah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had roaches in our room, spiders in the shower, holes and openings in the walls where the roaches can get in and out, bed was stained and had mold and the room was soooo hot when we came in. We couldn’t even sleep until it was cooler. The staff was friendly though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good for the price

I read through all the reviews prior to booking. Here is my take: Pros: price is good for quality, location was great, the beds were very comfortable, the coffee on Saturday morning was good, and the staff was friendly/helpful. Cons: our bedding was damp, both rooms smelled like cigarettes and mildew, and the room felt humid/clammy. It was a good stay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iuliia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly Lady at the front desk. Room is nice and clean. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

April

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t have super high expectations based on price, but photos and reviews seemed ok. We just needed a quick spot to sleep and shower. Lobby smelled like cat pee. Room smelled like smoke, burns in the comforters, dirty, mattress was like a brick, roaches in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Srinivas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms smell bad, there is no carpet and floors are very bad. We didn’t feel comfortable staying over there and definitely not recommended for families.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I can’t believe Expedia has this hotels with such good reviews and so dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Easy check in

Check in was easy and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rosie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place for our night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristy Grant

Liked: Room comfort
Was short
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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