Best Chattanooga hotels near Creative Discovery Museum
Recharge in the middle of bustling downtown at The Westin Chattanooga. We put you in walking distance of local restaurants, the Tivoli Theatre and family attractions like the Tennessee Aquarium and Creative Discovery Museum. Shop the boutique stores of nearby West Village or Warehouse Row. Take in the breathtaking TN scenery when you ride the Incline Railway up Lookout Mountain or walk along the 13-mile Tennessee Riverwalk. It's no wonder why Chattanooga has been voted the #1 city in the US for outdoor adventures. After a day hiking or seeing the sights, sample Southern cuisine at Dorato or visit our rooftop restaurant and bar, Alchemy, for an extensive list of specialty drinks. With its floor-to-ceiling windows and mountain views, this space is ideal for casual cocktail events or one-of-a kind weddings in Chattanooga. Afterward, retire to a spacious hotel room or suite with a Heavenly® Bed and Bath. All rooms include large windows with views of the mountains or downtown. Nourish your well-being at Westin.




Overall 9.3 Excellent
Based on 549 reviews
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Excellent
9.0
Pros: The staff were off the charts amazing and the hotel is so clean. Location is in walking distance to everything downtown.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The valet service is the best we have ever had! So nice and hospitable, we would come back just for the service! But the hotel is also beautiful with the best location. Plus the pool is heated so we could swim even during our trip in winter!
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Clean and classy
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Location was perfect, beds were comfortable, staff was friendly and everything was clean!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Location was great - also great restaurants within walking distance.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Amazing hotel!! The hotel lobby was exceptional. All of the staff especially the valet went above and beyond. The room was extremely clean and comfortable. We loved laying by the pool and the cabanas were awesome. We are already planning our next trip.
Okay
5.0
Good
6.0
Pros: The room is clean and comfortable.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Location was great, service was spectacular, hotel and room were immaculate and very clean.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Friendly staff. Pool is excellent! Love the open air bar Palomas. Walking distance of many restaurants/bars if not just a short Uber/lyft ride.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The customer service is beyond excellent. Everyone we encountered was friendly and professional. Everyone from the valet, front desk and house keeping went above and beyond to ensure we felt welcome. I have already recommended this location to family.
"Located in Downtown Chattanooga, this hotel is steps away from Boynton Park and Chattanooga Riverfront. Tennessee Aquarium and Tivoli Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km). "




Overall 9.0 Excellent
Based on 350 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Excellent
9.0
Pros: Great downtown location on River.
Good
7.0
Pros: Location!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Cleaning and friendly staff
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything was very clean, well kept, quiet, and extremely friendly staff.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The location on the river was perfect and convenient to all the attractions we visited. The staff was amazing and very helpful.
Good
6.0
Pros: It is new.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The room was clean and the amenities in the room were just what we needed.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great location. We love the Resturant attached to the hotel. It was prefect the setting was perfect. Loved being right in the water.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great location! The staff is really friendly. And the rooms are the perfect size with great appointments.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The location was perfect. The room was clean and the beds so comfortable.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Beautiful accommodations. Nice view.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown, located just off of I-27, offers full-service, upscale accommodations in the heart of downtown Chattanooga within blocks of the Tennessee River and Riverfront attractions including the Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX 3D Theater, UT Chattanooga, museums, restaurants, shops and the Convention & Trade Center. Our beautiful, new modern hotel is only 20 minutes west of Chattanooga Municipal Airport (CHA) and is convenient to the nearby downtown shuttle. In addition to a fabulous central location, our hotel guests enjoy full use of many outstanding hotel amenities such as our: Gift Shoppe & Coffee Bar, Outdoor Saltwater Pool and Precor-equipped Fitness Center. Relax in our inviting Lounge H²O, or dine at our American bistro-style restaurant ELEVEN, serving a fresh selection of favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. You won't want to miss our Doubletree Breakfast to start the day out right. Smartly appointed with just the right blend of sleek modernity and romance, our spacious guest rooms and suites offer a long list of guest amenities including generous work surfaces, comfortable Sweet Dreams beds, flat panel TVs, and complimentary internet access. For your convenience, wireless HSIA is available in our meeting rooms, virtual lounge and all public areas throughout the hotel. Business travelers will appreciate our flexible meeting spaces, a well-equipped Business Center, and proximity to many corporate offices such as BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Erlanger Health System, McKee Foods Corporation, Tennessee Valley Authority, Unum Group, Alstom Power, Astec Industries, Sisken Steel and Pilgrim's Pride Corporation. The Doubletree by Hilton Chattanooga, TN hotel has 11,000 sq. ft. of beautiful meeting and banquet facilities, including a magnificent ballroom, with modern audio/visual equipment, creative catering services and a professional staff to anticipate your needs and flawlessly execute your successful business conference, training seminar, reception or gala social event. Leisure travelers will love our great location, which is convenient to attractions like Lookout Mountain with its ancient formations of Rock City and Ruby Falls underground cave waterfall. Take a cruise on the Southern Belle Riverboat or power shop at Hamilton Place Mall. We're only a few blocks from The Creative Discovery Museum, AT&T Field (home of Chattanooga Lookouts baseball) and the Bluff View Art District. Whether business, vacation, or weekend getaway brings you to Chattanooga, TN, our courteous and caring hotel staff looks forward to welcoming you with our signature, warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in.




Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 320 reviews
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Excellent
9.6
Pros: Just about everything
Excellent
10.0
Pros: We stayed for 5 days to set up and recover from our daughters wedding. Everyone was wonderful! From check in to check out everyone friendly and helpful. The valet service was outstanding. We will return.
Okay
4.8
Pros: Location to downtown was great
Good
6.8
Pros: Staff and cleanliness were above average!
With a stay at The Read House, you'll be centrally located in Chattanooga, steps from Tivoli Theatre and 12 minutes by foot from Tennessee Aquarium. Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Chattanooga? This hotel has facilities measuring 19000 square feet (1765 square meters), including conference space.




Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 1,293 reviews
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Excellent
9.1
Pros: Excellent friendly staff.
Okay
4.5
Pros: Location
Okay
5.4
Excellent
9.7
Pros: The hotel was beautiful, extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The decor and carved wood is remarkable!
Excellent
8.0
Pros: It's a beautiful historic place.
Good
6.0
Pros: Location/Pillows/Check-in staff
Good
6.8
Excellent
10.0
Pros: They upgraded our room without us asking. They were very helpful with recommendations for breakfast. The pool and fitness center were clean and a nice amenity for the hotel. I would absolutely return.
Good
6.8
Pros: I was getting engaged and the staff did absolutely nothing to make it special or give me their time of day to help with improving my moment. Definitely don't expect anything more than a room key from the staff or their attention.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Downtown location.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: location downtown was great for our weekend to see and do things around Chattanooga. We saw 2 outdoor concerts in the evening and really enjoy the atmosphere of downtown.
"Located in Downtown Chattanooga, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chattanooga Regional History Museum, Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Riverfront. Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. "




Overall 8.7 Excellent
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Excellent
9.7
Pros: Great staff service
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great location within walking distance of good food, the aquarium and some shops. Extremely clean, room even smelled new. I would definitely stay here again.
Okay
4.5
Pros: I liked the convenience to the downtown area
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Great clean place to stay. Everything was new and the staff was very friendly and nice.
an urban retreat in the heart of downtown… welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites – Chattanooga/Downtown, TN Boasting a fabulous central location, the Hampton Inn & Suites Chattanooga hotel is within blocks of Riverfront attractions and just a 20-minute drive from Chattanooga Municipal Airport. After arriving, relax and unwind in the courtyard under the Chattanooga sky or enjoy a stroll along the Tennessee River to historic Bluff View Art District and the Walnut Street Bridge, the world’s longest pedestrian bridge connecting downtown to the eclectic North Shore and Coolidge Park. Also close to our Chattanooga, TN hotel is the Tennessee Aquarium, an IMAX 3D Theater, museums, shops, and more. You’ll find it easy to get around, since we’re steps from the downtown shuttle. If you’re here on business, you’ll be mere moments from the Chattanooga Convention Center, as well as corporate offices like BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Volkswagen of America, Erlanger Health System, Tennessee Valley Authority, Unum Group, Alstom Power and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, just to name a few. We invite you to stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in Chattanooga, an urban retreat in the heart of downtown.




Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 477 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: We enjoyed our stay. Our room was awesome. The free breakfast was great with a variety of options each morning. My daughter enjoyed the pool (even during the winter season.)
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staff was so helpful while we were there. Alex allowed us to check in early, the indoor/outdoor pool was perfect for our 2 & 3 year old. The facility was very clean, and the room was spacious and comfortable. It is located in a great area, walking distance to restaurants, ballpark, and Childrens creative museum. The breakfast was also excellent. Maria even offered whip cream for the kids waffles!
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Across the street from the Children's Museum, walking distance to the Aquarium, close to restaurants and shops. Great views from the rooms. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.
"This hotel is located in Chattanooga (Downtown Chattanooga), close to Chattanooga Convention Center, Creative Discovery Museum and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Also nearby are AT&T Field and Chattanooga Riverfront. "




Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 718 reviews
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Okay
4.2
Pros: The look from the outside
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Friendly staff
Excellent
9.0
Pros: Seaff. The Shower.
"Located in Downtown Chattanooga, this hotel is steps away from Creative Discovery Museum and Chattanooga Riverfront. Tennessee Aquarium and Tivoli Theatre are also within 10 minutes. "




Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 188 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Excellent service and close to everything downtown
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly! Our room was cleaned every day and we were given plenty of towels. The location of the hotel is perfect if you are planning on taking advantage of all downtown has to offer. We were not traveling with children but it would be the perfect location to stay with kids. The hotel had a pool, fitness center and steps away from the aquarium, discovery center, rock climbing, and river. We plan to come back to visit Chattanooga and stay at the Hilton. Extra bonus- parking was included! We parked our car at check in and never used it until we left.
Good
6.0
Pros: location
Mediocre
2.5
Pros: The sink worked
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Pool was nice and warm for the kids, the location was awesome- right next to the museum and a very short wall to the aquarium. The staff was helpful and the breakfast was nice ($10 per adult, kids 6 and under free).
We used roomservice one night for dinner because our infant was too tired to go out. Very convenient and very good. The staff was always SO helpful
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Overall rating: 90 out of 100. Clean sheets. Nice decor/furnishings. Comfy bed. Great downtown/central location. Friendly staff.
Good
6.3
Pros: Very friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast, good location.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The convenient location to the Riverwalk, Acquarium and UTC made the decision easy to stay Hilton. The staff honored my request for a balcony room on the sixth floor and it was wonderful for relaxing in the early morning or at night!
Good
6.0
Pros: The location was really great. 2 Blocks to the aquarium and great restaurants.
"Located in Downtown Chattanooga, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Chattanooga Convention Center and Tivoli Theatre. Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Riverfront are also within 1 mile (2 km). "




Overall 8.2 Excellent
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Excellent
8.2
Pros: Great location if you have a scheduled event at the convention center. Good amenities.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: The staff was very helpful. Room was very clean and quiet. Breakfast was excellent.
"Located in Downtown Chattanooga, this hotel is steps away from Chattanooga Riverfront and Tennessee Aquarium. Creative Discovery Museum and Tivoli Theatre are also within 15 minutes. "




Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 300 reviews
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Excellent
8.2
Pros: Great location
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Really convenient to lots of attractions. Staff was very friendly and attentive.
Okay
4.5
Pros: The location is outstanding. Right in the middle of everything in Chattanooga.
Along Broad Street in the popular Southside district, The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is within a mile of downtown. The Tennessee Aquarium and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are just five minutes away. For a scenic day nearby, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and the iconic Rock City feature spectacular views. Our hotel also offers a full-service spa with body treatments, facials, massage, and nail services.




Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 760 reviews
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Good
7.4
Pros: Lobby and rooms were well decorated. The hotel is in close proximity to Warehouse Row and about a mile from the Aquarium and arts district. Kids loved the indoor pool even if it was small.
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Great facilities and excellent staff. Indoor pool was key for Spring Break.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Friendly staff, a number of good restaurants nearby, convenient to battlefields
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Clean, reasonably priced, comfortable and conveniently located.
Good
6.0
Pros: This was a nice hotel, very beautiful on the inside. Great music in the bar room. Valet was super nice.
Okay
4.8
Pros: The room was clean
Okay
4.8
Pros: Attractive Hotel
Good Location
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Very clean. Friendly staff.
Good
7.4
Mediocre
2.0
Pros: Nothing
Good
6.5
Pros: Its a standard mainstream hotel.
Excellent
8.2
Pros: The hotel staff were very friendly and the hotel was clean and convenient. I also used the hotel gym and found it to be just what I needed to get in a good workout.
"Located in Downtown Chattanooga, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chattanooga Riverfront and Tivoli Theatre. Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Convention Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). "




Overall 8.1 Excellent
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Good
7.3
Pros: Room was small but comfortable. Breakfast was good. Close to downtown so we were able to walk to most locations for dinner and drinks which was very nice. Close to aquarium, ballpark.
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Breakfast was great - a lot of options! And Jeffrey at the front desk was so welcoming and helpful!
Okay
5.7
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Overall the hotel was nice. My only issue, of which is minor, was that they charge you to park on hotel property. Thought that was just a nickel and dime fee. Besides that, no complaints. Great hotel.
"Located in Downtown Chattanooga, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Southside Historic District, Chattanooga Convention Center and Tivoli Theatre. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Chattanooga Riverfront are also within 2 miles (3 km). "




Overall 7.8 Good
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Excellent
8.2
Pros: I loved that it was right off the exit....not far from the downtown. Clean and quiet.
Good
7.7
Pros: The staff was so kind and helpful. We stayed at this hotel as our halfway stop on our way to Orlando and back to Chicago. They were so helpful.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: I would totally stay here again if I come back to Chattanooga! The bed alone was worth coming back. Unlike a lot of other places in this price range, it had nice linens, tons of pillows and was way more than your usual rock hard hotel bed. My room wasn't cramped (though it was just me) and was super clean (I could smell the fresh laundry smell when I laid down in bed) the furnishings were newer, and I had a couch sitting area and a fridge in my room. Breakfast downstairs was ample enough, though I'm vegan and didn't partake of the eggs, sausage, yogurt, waffles, etc. that were available. I still found food I could eat there including fruit, juices, bagels, toast and oatmeal. It's not quite "in downtown" but it's basically a minute or two straight shot down Williams street to get there. And it's right by Ruby Falls, Rock City and the Railroad Incline. Highly suggested! Also, visit the Flying Squirrel nearby for dinner and drinks. You won't be disappointed!
Excellent
9.4
Pros: The room was clean and comfortable
The breakfast staff were great
Excellent
8.5
Pros: Clean, comfortable, and an excellent value for the price
Excellent
9.1
Pros: The sheets were like sleeping on butter. They were so soft.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: The room was really nice, well decorated, clean, and relaxing. The bathroom was one of the best ones I've ever seen in a hotel. The room was a really nice size. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again! The staff was friendly.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The fact it was clean and close to downtown Chattanooga
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The hotel looks like it was remodeled inside. It was very nice and clean. The bed was very comfortable. It was a great hotel with very professional and kind staff.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It was very comfortable and close to the interstate
Excellent
8.0
Pros: workout room,breakfast was very good and people at the hotel was very friendly. comfort of room was great.
"Located in Downtown Chattanooga, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Miller Plaza, Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Convention Center. Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Riverfront are also within 15 minutes. "




Overall 7.4 Good
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Derrel at the front desk was nice and helpful. Great location, and descent deal with Kayak.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: the bed was amazing, room was clean and the service was very friendly and accommodating!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: We had the most comfortable mattress! The best night sleep in a hotel ever! Very clean!
Good
6.0
Pros: Nice room. Clean. No issues with the actual facility.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Location, 24 hour diner and bar walking distance to anywhere!
The Choo Choo Hotel is a beacon of history located in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga. In 1909 the Terminal Station opened as the first railway station in the South, designed in the famous Beaux Arts style. The Choo Choo Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and remains one of the city’s first historic preservation projects.
Guestrooms in the MacArthur building, named for Southern Railway’s last steam-powered freight train, feature recently renovated, spacious King or Double Queen offerings. Our historic Pullman Train Car rooms carry you to a past era, while providing modern conveniences and amenities.




Overall 7.4 Good
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5.7
Pros: Nice location. Nice landscaping
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The pizza made-to-order and great.... we took it into the bar and had a beverage with it there !! There was history all around.
Okay
4.8
Pros: Location. Easy to get on the bus and get anywhere
Okay
4.2
Pros: Great location in fun area. Front desk staff was pleasant when we arrived. Patio outside the room.
Mediocre
3.1
Pros: The location and concert venues
Good
6.0
Pros: Price was decent and the location was good being I was going to be in downtown the entire trip. Staff was nice and helpful.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Great location in Chattanooga and beautiful gardens and hotel facilities.
Good
6.5
Pros: The grandkids loved the train engine!
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Staff was quick and efficient checking us in and giving directions. The Terminal brewery next door was a great stop.
Excellent
8.5
Pros: The historic site was really interesting. Loved seeing the old trains and the depot. Dinner in the pizza rail car was fun. Very unique setup!
Okay
5.4
Pros: The grounds were a sight to see, especially decked out for Christmas -- pretty gardens, ice skating, beautiful main building with its restored foyer -- all near Warehouse Row and right beside the free electric shuttle buses.
Mediocre
3.1
Pros: Location and music venue
"Located in Lookout Valley Neighborhood Association, this hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Ruby Falls, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Creative Discovery Museum and AT&T Field. McKenzie Arena and Rock City are also within 9 mi (15 km). "




Overall 7.3 Good
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: Close to many activities.
Excellent
8.5
Pros: Pleasant place to stay. Clean room. We had to change rooms because the first one smelled like smoke, but they did it without a problem.
Mediocre
3.7
Good
7.3
Pros: Indoor pool area was nice and roomy, good area and value
Good
6.8
Pros: Non-smoking floor
Good
6.5
Pros: It was not a bad hotel, the staff was friendly and the rooms were small but clean. It's not bad if your just staying for a night or two. Would not recommend for a long stay.
Okay
5.1
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Payal at the front desk.
All the staff was friendly to my family and pets.
Gave us an upgrade.
Room was clean.
Would definitely stay there again!
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Very nice room - no complaints
Excellent
8.0
Pros: pool was nice
bed was comfortable
Good
6.2
Pros: Location. Just off I-24 and only 10-15 minutes to most attractions in the area.
Motel 6 Chattanooga East is located off I-75 near Hamilton Place Mall, Brown Acres Golf Course, and Lake Chickamauga. Amenities include WiFi available in all guest rooms for $2.99 per 24 hours, outdoor seasonal pool, and a coin laundry facility.




Overall 5.7 Okay
Based on 8 reviews
Mediocre
3.4
Pros: Good staff
Okay
5.1
Pros: The staff that checked me in was really friendly and so was the staff who checked me out.
Okay
5.7
Pros: Cheap convenient location
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