The Read HousevsThe Crash Pad: An Uncommon Hostel
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, The Read House is preferred by most professionals compared to The Crash Pad: An Uncommon Hostel. The Read House has a TripExpert Score of 91 with praise from 4 reviewers like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Star Service.
The Read House
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Lonely Planet
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
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..."
Condé Nast Traveler "Why did this hotel catch your attention? It’s impossible not to be dazzled by The Read House hotel, with its Georgian-style bones and a top-to-bottom $25 million-plus renovation. The..." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Another Jazz-era option for glitz and glamor is The Read House—but beware that room 311 is said to be haunted by the spirit of Annalisa Netherly, a guest who was allegedly beheaded in the..."
National GeographicThe Crash Pad: An Uncommon Hostel
Fodor's
Afar Magazine Lonely Planet
29 Johnson Street, Southside neighborhood, Chattanooga, TN 37408
From $178/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Fodor's "Climbers, backpackers, and gear geeks of every description, take heart—you now have a clean, efficient, value-packed, amenity-rich base camp in downtown Chattanooga." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located in Chattanooga's up-and-coming Southside neighborhood, The Crash Pad is unlike anywhere you've ever stayed." Full review
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Guests can choose from dorm or private rooms, which start at $27.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The South's best hostel, run by climbers, is a sustainable den of coolness in Southside, the 'Noog's hippest downtown neighborhood." Full review
