Housed in Chattanooga's historic 1909 railway terminal, this landmark hotel charms with train heritage and lively on-site entertainment—though rooms lean modest and a bit dated.
“Train enthusiasts and families find that the railroad history, decor, and activities make up for the modest, somewhat dated accommodations at this hotel.”
– DK Eyewitness
Gayot
"A massive, five-story, stone train station looms in the distance as you approach this 14-track station originally built in 1909. The railroad station lobby is now the foyer of this..."
Lonely Planet
"The city's grand old railway terminal has completely refocused its mindset from gimmicky train hotel to community entertainment epicenter." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This three-pearl hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as its lobby occupies the city's original 1909 train station." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
"Inspired by the Glenn Miller Orchestra's famous song, Chattanooga Choo Choo is a historic train terminal station that local businessmen transformed into a hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It has been more than 50 years since the last passenger train departed Chattanooga's Terminal Station, but on Oct. 31, travelers can once again settle into original train carriages from..."
"Chattanooga’s Terminal Station was once a symbol of the golden age of rail travel. But the stately Beaux Arts–style building, home of the famous Chattanooga Choo Choo, barely escaped..." Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Chattanooga’s Terminal Station was once a symbol of the golden age of rail travel. But the stately Beaux Arts–style building, home of the famous Chattanooga Choo Choo, barely escaped..." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"In Chattanooga, on Tennessee’s side of the Appalachian Mountains, The Hotel Chalet is switching Terminal Station’s tracks from transport hub to boutique base. Thoughtfully restoring the..." Full review
National Geographic
"Honoring that heritage, The Hotel Chalet at the Choo Choo complex offers 127 guest rooms—25 of which are located in refurbished original train carriages from the 1920s and 1960s"
Experts' Choice Award 
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure
Tablet
Michelin Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith
National Geographic
