407 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States | (618) 248-8274
Stellar, central downtown location
Spacious, comfortable rooms, and large suites
Fitness center and outdoor pool
Tasty cocktails and beer selection at H2O Bar
Virtual Lounge with guest computers
Convenience shop on-site
Business center and ample event space available
Free cookies on arrival
Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast is not included
Self-parking is subject to a nightly fee
Occasional long wait for the elevators
This 186-room, upper-middle-range hotel is geared toward corporate travelers,
but also frequented by families and wedding parties. The comfortable property offers classy, spacious rooms with microwaves and mini-fridges; suites with separate bedroom and living room space work well for families -- as does the outdoor pool. The central downtown location is ideal, with many
attractions within easy walking distance. Parking is not free, however, and
breakfast is not included.
Scene
Slick chain hotel with fun, colorful decor and an open layout
Housed in a boxy, 13-story concrete building painted rust, gold, and gray, this DoubleTree stands out amidst the shorter buildings on its street. The lobby is airy and open-concept, with
walls of windows that make the place feel enormous and bright, dwarfing the long beige sofas, chocolate brown armchairs, and
even the staircase leading to the second-floor bar. Colorful throw pillows in modern patterns decorate the chairs and couches. Eleven restaurant is cheerful and vibrant, with bright pink booths divided by lime-green faux
grass. The H2O Bar, however, is a bit dark, with gray carpeting and tall turquoise and silver chairs lining the bar, behind which is a pair of flat-screen TVs. The outdoor pool is
surrounded by the building’s yellow concrete walls; a nice lounge area occupies part of the checkerboard pool deck, with pillow-topped wicker chairs, comfortable patio couches, and loungers around a small
fire pit. Business travelers are frequent guests here, as there is meeting space available, including a room with red walls and playfully printed chairs and carpets. Some families and other travelers also stay here, and everyone gets free chocolate chip cookies on arrival.
Location
Near highway in central downtown Chattanooga
Situated on a
downtown city block, there is another hotel across the street, a YMCA a block
away, and the Creative Discovery Museum a three-minute walk down the road. There
are also several restaurants within walking distance in every direction. Tennessee
Aquarium IMAX Center is a five-minute walk along Chestnut Street, and the
Chattanooga Convention Center is a 10- to 15-minute walk away. Driving is convenient as the hotel
is located just off of I-24 and Highway 27. Lookout Mountain is a
15-minute drive away and Chattanooga Airport is about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
Rooms
Modern and spacious -- especially the huge suites
All rooms are nicely -- and similarly -- decorated with abstract cityscape paintings in orange and black. Beds are firm, and furniture is slick and dark, including large units that serve as dressers, TV stands, and desks. Each room has air-conditioning, a large HDTV, microwave, mini-fridge, Mp3 clock radio, and small coffeemaker with chef Wolfgang Puck coffee. Desks have rolling chairs, and there are large armchairs with cheerful red cushions. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos, and stylish, white basin sinks atop attractive, dark granite counters. Suites are especially spacious,
with separate living rooms equipped with two large sofas and ottomans, two LCD TVs (one in the bedroom), and huge bathrooms with bathtubs and large standing showers.
There are no balconies, but higher rooms have nice views of the city and
mountains in the distance.
Features
Free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool and fitness room; breakfast not included
The DoubleTree Chattanooga Downtown offers free Wi-Fi access
in rooms and throughout the hotel. The outdoor pool and fitness room -- with several weight machines and treadmills -- are also free for guests. Parking is paid and available in a
choice of self-parking or valet. Eleven restaurant serves a breakfast buffet -- not included in the room price -- with hot eggs and omelets, plus lunch and dinner
buffets. H2O Bar serves a variety of burgers and sandwiches, and there is a
Virtual Lounge with electric piano and computers available to guests. A series
of meeting rooms and a banquet hall are available for special events, and there is
a convenience shop that sells snacks and drinks. Room service is available.
Pets are not allowed.