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
827 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
From $143/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 
 "This Georgian-style hostel creatively blends historic architecture with modern conveniences and contemporary decor." 
 "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
 "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
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 "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
 "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..." 
The 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
 
 "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
 "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.
 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