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Set in Chattanooga, 14 km from Chattanooga Zoo, Element Chattanooga East offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the various facilities of this property are a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and luggage storage for guests.

Loved the mattress, pillows and bedding! wonderful night's sleep

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9.4
Superb
215 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Set in Chattanooga, 12 km from Chattanooga Zoo, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chattanooga South, East Ridge offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 17 km from Tennessee Aquarium.

Very good I stayed at a hotel in Orlando paid twice as much and not anywhere like your place

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9.4
Superb
193 reviews
Price from
£107
per night

Featuring a fitness centre, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Kinley Chattanooga Southside, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is set in Chattanooga, 2 km from Tennessee Aquarium and 3.7 km from Chattanooga Zoo. The property is located 6.8 km from Lookout Mountain, 2.3 km from Hunter Museum of American Art and 6.4 km from Ruby Falls. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

Very comfortable, great location and very attentive staff.

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9.1
Superb
154 reviews
Price from
£140
per night

Set in Chattanooga and with Chattanooga Zoo reachable within 12 km, Hampton Inn Chattanooga East Ridge offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a fitness centre. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Tennessee Aquarium is 16 km from the hotel and Lookout Mountain is 19 km away.

Nice place to stay. Very Clean Great staff

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9
Superb
328 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Nestled between the Tennessee River and the foothills of Appalachia sits The Hotel Chalet. Anchor to the iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo, the hotel offers an air of nostalgia replete with first class accommodations.

Stunning decor. Such comfortable beds. The train carriage rooms looked really interesting too. Didn’t want to leave.

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9
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Situated in Chattanooga, 10 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 3.2 km from Ruby Falls, Jake Cabin Luxury Hot Tub Cabin Near Downtown offers air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 3.5 km from Lookout Mountain and 8.5 km from Tennessee Aquarium. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.9 km from Raccoon Mountains Caverns.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£189
per night

Set in Chattanooga, 10 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 3 km from Ruby Falls, Ernie Cabin Wauhatchie Woodlands Tiny Cabin offers air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 3.4 km from Lookout Mountain and 8.6 km from Tennessee Aquarium. The property is non-smoking and is situated 6.7 km from Raccoon Mountains Caverns.

Lovely little place nestled in the woods! Loved everything, I just wish we had the privacy curtain on the hot tub I saw everyone else have. Other than that, everything was perfect.

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9.4
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£189
per night

Situated in Chattanooga, 10 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 3 km from Ruby Falls, Thomas Cabin Forest Tiny Cabin With Hot Tub offers air conditioning. With free private parking, the property is 3.4 km from Lookout Mountain and 8.2 km from Tennessee Aquarium. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.7 km from Raccoon Mountains Caverns.

It was the perfect little cabin for the 5 of us! Right next to all of the attractions we wanted to do.

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9.4
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£170
per night

05 The Finn Room - A PMI Scenic City Vacation Rental features free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Chattanooga. The property is situated 2.8 km from Lookout Mountain, 8.7 km from Tennessee Aquarium and 10 km from Chattanooga Zoo. Ruby Falls is 2.4 km away and Raccoon Mountains Caverns is 6.1 km from the hotel.

The location was great being right at the bottom of lookout mountain and out of town. There was a little dive bar just 400 feet from there. Cheap, ice cold beer! The gas firepit in the backyard was wonderful!

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

Located in Chattanooga, 14 km from Tennessee Aquarium and 17 km from Chattanooga Zoo, Secluded Chattanooga Getaway with Deck and Yard! offers air conditioning. The property is situated 2.4 km from Raccoon Mountains Caverns, 9 km from Ruby Falls and 15 km from Hunter Museum of American Art. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lookout Mountain is 9.4 km away.

We loved everything about this location!! Secluded, safe, wonderful! Your little cozy home, made our Christmas one of the best ever and we look forward to returning if ever we are in Chattanooga!! Everything was decorated so beautiful ❤️ We appreciated the snacks and extra toiletries!! Thank you!!!

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9.8
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
£215
per night

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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  • TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chattanooga South, East Ridge
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 193 reviews

    Set in Chattanooga, 12 km from Chattanooga Zoo, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Chattanooga South, East Ridge offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared...

    Friendly staff, welcomed our dog, clean, convenient to highway

  • Hampton Inn Chattanooga East Ridge
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 328 reviews

    Set in Chattanooga and with Chattanooga Zoo reachable within 12 km, Hampton Inn Chattanooga East Ridge offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a fitness centre.

    The easy access into the facility and friendly staff.

  • La Quinta by Wyndham Chattanooga - East Ridge
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,349 reviews

    This Chattanooga East Ridge La Quinta Inn and Suites features free WiFi and an outdoor pool. The property is located off Interstate 75 Exit 1 and is 15 minutes' drive from Central Chattanooga.

    Excellent breakfast. Comfy pillows. Clean rooms.

  • Tru By Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place, Tn
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 501 reviews

    Located in Chattanooga, 14 km from Chattanooga Zoo, Tru By Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place, Tn provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    Everything. One of the best hotels I've stayed in.

  • Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Chattanooga, an IHG Hotel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 976 reviews

    This Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Chattanooga, located in downtown Chattanooga is less than 4 blocks from the Tennessee Aquarium and steps from the Creative Discovery Museum.

    everything exceptional the staff was awesome The Best

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Chattanooga/Hamilton Place
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 748 reviews

    Offering an heated indoor pool and a fitness centre, Hampton Inn & Suites Chattanooga/Hamilton Place is located in Chattanooga. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

    Continental Breakfast was very good and nice variety!

  • Hampton Inn Chattanooga West/Lookout Mountain
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 552 reviews

    This Tennessee hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness centre, and daily continental breakfast.

    Close to everything we wanted to do while in town.

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Chattanooga I-24/Lookout Mountain
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 750 reviews

    This Chattanooga, Tennessee, hotel is 9 miles from Moccasin Bend Golf Course. Guests of this Fairfield Inn and Suites will enjoy an indoor heated pool and a daily continental breakfast.

    2nd time there. Awesomeness staff and awesome facility

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  • 11 The Charlotte Room - A PMI Scenic City Vacation Rental
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Located within 2.8 km of Lookout Mountain and 8.7 km of Tennessee Aquarium, 11 The Charlotte Room - A PMI Scenic City Vacation Rental provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...

  • 06 The Mollino Room - A PMI Scenic City Vacation Rental
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    06 The Mollino Room - A PMI Scenic City Vacation Rental provides free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Chattanooga.

  • Ryon Tiny Home Cabin City-side Rustic Retreat
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Set in Chattanooga, 10 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 3.2 km from Ruby Falls, Ryon Tiny Home Cabin City-side Rustic Retreat offers air conditioning.

  • Nana Cabin Tiny Log Home Comfort In Rustic Bliss
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Situated in Chattanooga, 10 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 3.1 km from Ruby Falls, Nana Cabin Tiny Log Home Comfort In Rustic Bliss offers air conditioning.

  • Tiny Cabin Village Private Hot Tub Lynda Cabin
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Situated in Chattanooga, 10 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 3 km from Ruby Falls, Tiny Cabin Village Private Hot Tub Lynda Cabin offers air conditioning.

  • Williams Island Room at Tennessee RiverPlace
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Situated in Chattanooga, within 10 km of Lookout Mountain and 13 km of Tennessee Aquarium, Williams Island Room at Tennessee RiverPlace features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout...

  • Ani Cabin Tiny Home Bordered By National Forest
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Chattanooga, 10 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 3 km from Ruby Falls, Ani Cabin Tiny Home Bordered By National Forest offers air conditioning.

  • Jake Cabin Luxury Hot Tub Cabin Near Downtown
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Situated in Chattanooga, 10 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 3.2 km from Ruby Falls, Jake Cabin Luxury Hot Tub Cabin Near Downtown offers air conditioning.

  • Fryars' Green at Tennessee RiverPlace
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Set in Chattanooga, 10 km from Lookout Mountain and 14 km from Tennessee Aquarium, Fryars' Green at Tennessee RiverPlace offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

  • Papa Cabin Tiny Log Home Comfort In Rustic Bliss
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Set in Chattanooga, 10 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 3.2 km from Ruby Falls, Papa Cabin Tiny Log Home Comfort In Rustic Bliss offers air conditioning.

  • Gabriele Cabin Rustic Retreat Near Downtown
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Set in Chattanooga, 10 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 3 km from Ruby Falls, Gabriele Cabin Rustic Retreat Near Downtown offers air conditioning.

  • McCallie Dugout- 5 mins to Zoo, 10 Mins to Downtown!
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, McCallie Dugout- 5 mins to Zoo, 10 Mins to Downtown! is situated in Chattanooga.

  • A mile from I-24 and a mere 3-minute drive to enjoy some fantastic BBQ
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, A mile from I-24 and a mere 3-minute drive to enjoy some fantastic BBQ is situated in Chattanooga.

  • The Ridgeland Trendy Tudor-15 mins to Downtown
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, The Ridgeland Trendy Tudor-15 mins to Downtown is situated in Chattanooga.

  • Family-Friendly Escape about 6 Mi to City Center!
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Located in Chattanooga, 7.5 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 10 km from Tennessee Aquarium, Family-Friendly Escape about 6 Mi to City Center!

    The house is clean and comfortable. The hosts have games and Legos to keep kids entertained and the location is great.

  • Pet-Friendly Chattanooga Cabin with Hot Tub and Kayaks
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Situated in Chattanooga, 18 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 20 km from Tennessee Aquarium, Pet-Friendly Chattanooga Cabin with Hot Tub and Kayaks offers air conditioning.

  • Carousel Cottage North Chattanooga Home!
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Located in Chattanooga, 2.6 km from Tennessee Aquarium and 5.1 km from Chattanooga Zoo, Carousel Cottage North Chattanooga Home! offers air conditioning.

  • Centrally located modern townhome free parking
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Set 8.1 km from Chattanooga Zoo, 3.4 km from Ruby Falls and 7 km from Hunter Museum of American Art, Centrally located modern townhome free parking provides accommodation situated in Chattanooga.

  • Secluded Chattanooga Getaway with Deck and Yard!
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Located in Chattanooga, 14 km from Tennessee Aquarium and 17 km from Chattanooga Zoo, Secluded Chattanooga Getaway with Deck and Yard! offers air conditioning.

    Easy access to the home. Clean. Well stocked with the basics.

  • Eliza Cabin Nature Nested Tiny Cabin W Hot Tub
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Situated in Chattanooga, 10 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 2.9 km from Ruby Falls, Eliza Cabin Nature Nested Tiny Cabin W Hot Tub offers air conditioning.

  • Nooga Loft
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Situated in Chattanooga, 3.6 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 7.2 km from Lookout Mountain, Nooga Loft offers air conditioning.

    I loved the apartment, linens, tub, location —every!

  • Pet Friendly & Great Outdoor Space Close to Downtown
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Pet Friendly & Great Outdoor Space Close to Downtown is set in Chattanooga, 19 km from Lookout Mountain, 5.9 km from Tennessee Riverpark, and 10 km from Hunter Museum of American Art.

  • Cityscape 1 - Sleeps 7
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Situated in Chattanooga, 1.6 km from Tennessee Aquarium and 3 km from Chattanooga Zoo, Cityscape 1 - Sleeps 7 offers air conditioning.

    great location, had everything you could need, great communication with owner.

  • The Dwell Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 40 reviews

    This smoke-free historic Chattanooga, Tennessee boutique inn is located on the corner of 10th Street and Columbia. Features include a restaurant, cocktail lounge, and free WiFi.

    everything - the balcony doesn’t have a great view

  • 05 The Finn Room - A PMI Scenic City Vacation Rental
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    05 The Finn Room - A PMI Scenic City Vacation Rental features free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Chattanooga.

  • 13 The Eero Room - A PMI Scenic City Vacation Rental
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Set within 2.8 km of Lookout Mountain and 8.7 km of Tennessee Aquarium, 13 The Eero Room - A PMI Scenic City Vacation Rental offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Chattanooga.

  • Peggers Cabin Luxury Rustic Tiny Cabin Spa
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Chattanooga, 10 km from Chattanooga Zoo and 3 km from Ruby Falls, Peggers Cabin Luxury Rustic Tiny Cabin Spa offers air conditioning.

  • Cozy Artists Cottage 3 Mi to Lookout Mtn!
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Cozy Artists Cottage 3 Mi to Lookout Mtn! is set in Chattanooga. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a patio.

    This cottage was very comfortable, situated in a garden behind the owner’s house. The owner was kind and welcoming.

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  • Element Chattanooga East
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 215 reviews

    Set in Chattanooga, 14 km from Chattanooga Zoo, Element Chattanooga East offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.

    Clean and well set up rooms. Breakfast was delicious!

  • Kinley Chattanooga Southside, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 157 reviews

    Featuring a fitness centre, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Kinley Chattanooga Southside, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is set in Chattanooga, 2 km from Tennessee Aquarium and 3.7 km from Chattanooga Zoo.

    A beautiful, clean hotel with an amazing location 

  • The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 163 reviews

    Nestled between the Tennessee River and the foothills of Appalachia sits The Hotel Chalet.

    Everything was clean, we had everything we needed.

  • Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,987 reviews

    Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown is 1 mile from the Southside Historic District and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. This hotel has free Wi-Fi.

    Excellent price and location and nice updated room

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chattanooga
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 426 reviews

    This Fairfield Inn and Suites is located off I-75, 5.9 km from Lovell Field Airport and 23 minutes' drive from Lookout Mountain, Tennessee.

    Staff was super friendly and facilities were clean.

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chattanooga Downtown, an IHG Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 540 reviews

    This hotel is downtown Chattanooga is near the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the Tennessee Aquarium. The hotel offers a hot daily breakfast and free Wi-Fi.

    clean, friendly, comfortable, everything I needed!

  • Staybridge Suites Chattanooga-Hamilton Place, an IHG Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 782 reviews

    This Chattanooga, Tennessee hotel is minutes from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport and the Hamilton Place Mall. The all-suite hotel offers a free hot breakfast buffet daily and free Wi-Fi.

    I love the comfort and the quietness of this hotel

  • Brookwood
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 13 reviews

    Situated in Chattanooga, Brookwood is a recently renovated accommodation, 15 km from Tennessee Aquarium and 25 km from Lookout Mountain.

    Great location, great host, great home, great time!

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