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The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo

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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Timeless elegance in a whimsical setting

Victorian-themed decor transports you to a bygone era, with unique room designs like train cars adding a whimsical touch. Enjoy a heated pool, drink tickets, and dog-friendly amenities, all within walking distance to vibrant restaurants and attractions.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Chalet King Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Chalet King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Chalet 2 Queen Beds Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Chalet 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Chalet Suite Accessible | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Chalet Suite Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chalet Suite | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Chalet Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Sofa bed
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Suite MacArthur

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room Sleeper

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Sofa bed
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
92 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37408

What's nearby

  • Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Chattanooga Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Finley Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Stack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nic & Norman’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪FEED co. Table and Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Goodfellas Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Boneyard - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District
Located close to Chattanooga Convention Center and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo provides a poolside bar, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site Fusion cuisine bistro, Elsie's Daughter, offers brunch, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and an outdoor entertainment area.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a water dispenser
  • Wedding services, a porter/bellhop, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Bicycle tour information, concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 127 rooms include comforts such as free international calls and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like first-run movies and laptop-compatible safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Frette Italian sheets
  • Designer toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, digital channels, and first-run movies

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Property amenities

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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Elsie's Daughter
  • The Caboose

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3,200 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - October 2023

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of 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
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • 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

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 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 150.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per night. Limited spots are available.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo located?

Located in Downtown Chattanooga, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District, Chattanooga Convention Center, and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Zoo are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1332 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1665 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1665 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again , can walk to alot of restaurants and the signal was right across the street
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff. Rooms are excellent value and historical location adds to the chic ambiance..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room. Hotel has a lot of character. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay. Staff very helpful and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really fun place to stay walking distance to lots of restaurants and breakfast joints.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic stay, I slept like a baby their ac was piping cold, I enjoyed my stay and plus restaurants was quite close to walk too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, staff was excellent! Would definitely stay again and I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great second stay this year. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very cool and seriously comfortable. Well-designed with high end touches and luxury bedding, and friendly staff on top of everything. Best choice in downtown Chattanooga area by far.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Boutique hotel with excellent staff and the location was perfect for walking to dinner with many dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every time we visit Chattanooga, absolutely love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the decor. All of the staff were cordial and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and convenient to restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay ! Absolutely no complaints. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful with lots of dining options in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely gorgeous and innately charming in every way. This kinda of character-laden property with amazing restaurants, kid friendly spaces, beautiful furnishings etc…is my dream come true.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small nice boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything, from the decor to the amenities. Easy to walk to anything you would need and want.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, restaurant on premises was great! Love the live music by the pool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic theme and decor makes for a great backdrop. Very clean with attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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