Chattanooga

This Georgian-style hostel creatively blends historic architecture with modern conveniences and contemporary decor. — DK Eyewitness

The South's best hostel, run by climbers, is a sustainable den of coolness in Southside, the 'Noog's hippest downtown neighborhood. — Lonely Planet

Train enthusiasts and families find that the railroad history, decor, and activities make up for the modest, somewhat dated accommodations at this hotel. — DK Eyewitness

A full-service luxury boutique hotel, it's convieniently located downtown and about a mile from the vibrant Riverfront district. — Fodor's

Located on the southern end of downtown Chattanooga, the upper-middle-range Chattanoogan is a meetings- and events-oriented hotel that has several attractive attributes. — Oyster

A kaleidoscope of bright colors and unique design details make for a compelling stay. Geared to younger travelers, the Moxy encourages communing, with numerous lounge areas tucked here and there. — Lonely Planet

This 186-room, upper-middle-range hotel is geared toward corporate travelers, but also frequented by families and wedding parties. — Oyster

This upper-middle-range, 94-room Hilton Garden Inn is ideally located for travelers visiting downtown Chattanooga. — Oyster

This hotel has three separate houses - an English Tudor, a Colonial Revival and a Victorian, each with its own unique character and cozy, antique-furnished rooms. — Lonely Planet

With both an indoor and outdoor pool, the latter with a slide, this lower-middle-range Hampton Inn is clearly geared toward families. — Oyster

The all-suite, pet-friendly  Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown – Convention Center sits across the street from the Chattanooga Convention Center. — U.S. News & World Report

This lower-middle-range Fairfield Inn is a good option for budget-minded travelers who don’t mind being a short drive from downtown Chattanooga in exchange for a cheaper price tag. — Oyster

The closest campsite to downtown has shady tent sites and well-maintained facilities, at the base of the nifty tour-able caverns of the same name. — Lonely Planet

On the historic Lee Highway, this 40-room inn is a great place to spend a night or two for budget travelers (especially families) doing the Civil War sites. — Gayot

The Best Western Heritage Inn is a two-and-a-half-pearl hotel with limited amenities but attractive rates, plus a convenient location off Interstate 75. — Oyster

Sandwiched between a large rock climbing gym and the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater, the Residence Inn Chattanooga Downtown enjoys the perfect location for families visiting Chattanooga. — U.S. News & World Report

This large, upper-middle-range Embassy Suites is a step above many other properties in the chain, with its pristine interiors and top-notch features. — Oyster

This reliable, mid-range hotel is geared toward families. — Oyster

The Courtyard Chattanooga Downtown sits two blocks from the Tennessee River and across the street from the Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX Theater. — U.S. News & World Report

The Chattanooga Marriott Downtown, located in downtown Chattanooga and connected to the Chattanooga Convention Center, has its own meeting space and is popular with conference attendees. — U.S. News & World Report