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The Read HousevsThe Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Read House scores significantly better than Chattanooga Choo Choo. The Read House comes in at 91 with endorsements from 4 reviewers such as Star Service, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
The Read House
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Lonely Planet
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure
827 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
From $143/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness "This Georgian-style hostel creatively blends historic architecture with modern conveniences and contemporary decor."
Star Service "Located at Martin Luther King Boulevard in the center of town, this evocative local monument competes on a par with the exceptional Chattanoogan, especially for business travelers." Full review
Lonely Planet "The guest rooms that have remained open during construction are very comfortable, if a bit dark, but we hear the new digs will evoke the roaring twenties: grand style with a sense of fun." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Originally constructed in 1872, the historic and pet-friendly Read House sits in downtown Chattanooga. Its location puts guests within walking distance of the Tennessee Aquarium, AT&T..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The longest-running hotel in the Southeast is celebrating 150 years since it opened with a series of dinner parties that invite guests to step back in time.
Chattanooga, Tennessee's..."
The Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel
Gayot DK Eyewitness Lonely Planet
Oyster U.S. News & World Report
1400 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402-4489
From $92/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Gayot "A massive, five-story, stone train station looms in the distance as you approach this 14-track station originally built in 1909. The railroad station lobby is now the foyer of this..."
DK Eyewitness "Train enthusiasts and families find that the railroad history, decor, and activities make up for the modest, somewhat dated accommodations at this hotel."
Lonely Planet "The city's grand old railway terminal has completely refocused its mindset from gimmicky train hotel to community entertainment epicenter." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"This three-pearl hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as its lobby occupies the city's original 1909 train station." Full review
U.S. News & World Report "Inspired by the Glenn Miller Orchestra's famous song, Chattanooga Choo Choo is a historic train terminal station that local businessmen transformed into a hotel." Full review
