THE READ HOUSE HOTEL, Chattanooga

The Read House Hotel - A Jazz-era landmark with an indoor pool, three dining venues, and 12 event spaces in downtown Chattanooga

Located steps from the Tennessee Riverwalk and Aquarium, this historic 4-star Chattanooga hotel features 241 rooms with soaring lobby ceilings, dramatic chandeliers, and checkered floors. The property completed a $25 million renovation in 2018 that restored its 1920s glamour while adding modern amenities. The indoor heated pool includes a lounge area, and the fitness center features a Peloton bike. Three distinct dining options include Bridgeman's Chophouse serving prime steaks, Bar & Billiards offering craft cocktails in a speakeasy setting, and a full-service Starbucks. The Read House provides 12 event spaces including the Silver Ballroom accommodating up to 400 guests, with floor-to-ceiling mirrors and baroque details. Guest rooms feature complimentary gigabit WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and mini-refrigerators. The hotel sits 0.5 miles from the Convention Center and 9.5 miles from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport.

Pros

Holds the distinction of being the longest continuously operating hotel in the southeast

Features original 1920s elements like vintage clawfoot tubs in select rooms

The Bar & Billiards Room maintains authentic speakeasy ambiance with waitstaff in period attire

Provides 24/7 valet parking service with direct lobby access

Cons

Valet parking costs $28 per night

Room service breakfast available only on weekends