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The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
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Suite MacArthur | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

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92 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37408
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Chattanooga Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room Sleeper

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite MacArthur

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

Chalet King Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Chalet 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Chalet King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo

4-star hotel in Downtown Chattanooga
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo offers 127 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, first-run movies, and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include laptop-compatible safes and phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 3200 square feet (297 square meters) include a conference center. This Beaux Arts hotel also offers an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in October 2023.

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo has designated areas for smoking.

To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and noon.
Elsie's Daughter - This bistro specializes in Fusion cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
The Caboose - This bar is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 18 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
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 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 18.00 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

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1053 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1312 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

Jose J

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool stay, older hotel with a lot of history. Location was awesome with some great restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A stay with a difference. The rail car was renovated with style and comfort. The grounds were exceptionally clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
How often can one stay in a rail car that was converted to a room. Really neat experience. Conveniently located
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the Choo Choo

Very clean, modern with 5 star people. Thanks we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautiful! Easy to walk to parts of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property with lots of amenities nearby. Great area to enjoy and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Stone Mountain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience staying in the train. This was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Downtown walkable and lots to do and see
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

deatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Greatest in Aera

Totally loved the room. The aesthetics were amazing and the property was outstanding. I will definitely stay again. Staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in nice new upgrades
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025