The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo

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Reception
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Suite (MacArthur)
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Timeless elegance in a whimsical setting

Victorian-themed decor transports you to a bygone era, with unique room designs like train cars adding a whimsical touch. Enjoy a heated pool, drink tickets, and dog-friendly amenities, all within walking distance to vibrant restaurants and attractions.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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92 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37408
  • Place, Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Chattanooga Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Chalet, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chalet, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chalet, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chalet, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chalet (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chalet Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (MacArthur)

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room (Sleeper)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Chattanooga

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo is centrally located in Chattanooga, a 4-minute walk from Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District and 14 minutes by foot from Chattanooga Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Tennessee Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chattanooga Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Chattanooga Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Honey Seed - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nic & Norman’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kenny’s Southside Sandwiches - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Goodfellas Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo

The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo offers 127 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 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 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 127 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and minibars, as well as phones with free international calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this Beaux Arts hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite with Fusion cuisine at Elsie's Daughter, a bistro which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Planning an event in Chattanooga? This hotel has 3200 square feet (297 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 and serves brunch and dinner. 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 4 to 12 for adults and USD 4 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • 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/aeroplane 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 centre (3,200 square foot 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
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (132 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • First-run films
  • Hulu
  • IPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 20 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1595 out of 1971 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1971 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1971 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1971 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1971 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristetta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a unique place. The staff was so kind. The restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kamaria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeremi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Lawrenceville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome, I recommend this great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor, Alpharetta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean room. Good heated pool as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, easy access, and cute room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Katheirne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jarrissa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacey, Chattanooga

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was real nice place to stay Hope to stop again on the future
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charitza

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We definably we stay again. The room was not only beautiful but also impeccably clean, with fresh linens and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, providing friendly service and prompt assistance whenever needed. Their attention to detail truly enhanced our experience. Without a doubt, we will definitely choose to stay here again on our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Will be going back for sure. Cold weather hampered some adventures…Great location Just a tip Elsie’s Daughter hotels restaurant requires reservations!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and the room was so nice and clean. We love the decor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026