{"id":17328,"date":"2026-07-19T05:37:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T05:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/?p=17328"},"modified":"2026-07-19T14:37:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T14:37:41","slug":"read-house-chattanooga-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/read-house-chattanooga-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Worth Booking The Read House Chattanooga?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Tabla de Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternativa para Ocultar\/Mostrar la Tabla de Contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Alterna<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5e344f;color:#5e344f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #5e344f;color:#5e344f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/read-house-chattanooga-review\/#Is_the_Read_House_worth_staying_at\" >Is the Read House worth staying at?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/read-house-chattanooga-review\/#How_old_is_the_Read_House_A_little_history\" >How old is the Read House? A little history<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/read-house-chattanooga-review\/#What_the_room_was_actually_like\" >What the room was actually like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/read-house-chattanooga-review\/#The_Read_House_Room_311_ghost_story_and_what_the_tour_is_actually_like\" >The Read House Room 311 ghost story, and what the tour is actually like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/read-house-chattanooga-review\/#Where_is_the_Read_House_and_is_downtown_Chattanooga_walkable_from_it\" >Where is the Read House, and is downtown Chattanooga walkable from it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/read-house-chattanooga-review\/#How_I_booked_the_Read_House_with_American_Express_the_points_math\" >How I booked the Read House with American Express (the points math)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/read-house-chattanooga-review\/#Who_should_stay_at_the_Read_House_and_who_should_skip_it\" >Who should stay at the Read House, and who should skip it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/read-house-chattanooga-review\/#What_about_breakfast_at_the_Read_House\" >What about breakfast at the Read House?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/read-house-chattanooga-review\/#Frequently_asked_questions_About_The_Read_House_Hotel\" >Frequently asked questions About The Read House Hotel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/read-house-chattanooga-review\/#Planning_the_rest_of_your_Chattanooga_trip\" >Planning the rest of your Chattanooga trip<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/read-house-chattanooga-review\/#Resource_List\" >Lista de Recursos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93ee1c456f08b032d201c58aa0414c73 wp-block-paragraph\"><em>By Mari  \u00b7 Stayed at the Read House May 24\u201329, 2026, during the Women in Travel Summit<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I stayed five nights at the Read House Chattanooga, booked through American Express Travel, in a spacious King room, and the short version is this: it is a genuinely beautiful historic hotel with a walkable downtown location and one very famous ghost, and it is worth booking if you want character over cookie-cutter hotels. <br><br>The room was large and comfortable. The location put me within walking distance of almost everything I needed. The trade-offs were small and specific: a mini-fridge that was a little warmer than I wanted, water pressure and temperature that fluctuated, and a block that feels a little lonely late at night, though never unsafe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no traditional included hotel breakfast, so plan your mornings around the on-site Starbucks, Bridgeman&#8217;s Chophouse, Bar and Billiards Room or the coffee shops nearby.  If you are the kind of traveler who likes a hotel with a story, this is an easy yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Read House is a restored 1920s-era hotel located at 107 West Martin Luther King Blvd in downtown Chattanooga, part of Avocet Hospitality Group portfolio but run as an independent hotel and bookable through Amex Travel&#8217;s Hotel Collection. Rooms are spacious and full of period character. It is best for travelers who want a walkable downtown base with history and are fine without an included breakfast. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/thequeenoftrips\/_AW92imrt7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_exterior.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;The Read House 1872&quot; sign on a column at the hotel entrance in Chattanooga\" class=\"wp-image-17353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_exterior.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_exterior-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_exterior-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Read House Chattanooga, open longer than any hotel in the South.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book Room 311 if you want the famous haunted room (only available for weekends in October); book anything else if you would rather sleep without wondering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-6-color has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-dac929b40827d2280aaf7a48cce4f3c0 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Anuncio&nbsp;<\/strong>Este art\u00edculo contiene enlaces de referencia a varios servicios. Si haces clic en estos enlaces y realizas una compra, es posible que yo gane una comisi\u00f3n sin costo adicional para ti. Estos enlaces de referencia ayudan a mantener esta p\u00e1gina  y a crear contenido. Solo recomiendo productos o servicios en los que creo sinceramente que ser\u00e1n de valor para mis lectores. Tu apoyo a trav\u00e9s de estos enlaces es muy apreciado.<\/em>  <br><br><em>Para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n acerca de la p\u00f3liza de privacidad, aseg\u00farate de hacer click&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/politica-de-privacidad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AQU\u00cd<\/a><\/strong><\/em>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"qot-sv-box\">\n  <style>\n  .qot-sv-box{--sv-plum:#5e344f;--sv-pink:#F40876;--sv-teal:#2c6a5f;--sv-cream:#FFFBF7;--sv-ink:#2e1f2a;\n    box-sizing:border-box;max-width:680px;margin:24px auto;\n    background:var(--sv-cream);border:2px solid var(--sv-teal);\n    border-radius:14px;padding:26px 32px;\n    font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,\"Segoe UI\",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;\n    color:var(--sv-ink);line-height:1.6;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(94,52,79,.08);}\n  .qot-sv-box *{box-sizing:border-box;}\n  .qot-sv-box .sv-badge{display:inline-block;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#5e344f 0%,#F40876 55%,#fd9d40 100%);color:#fff;\n    font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:.02em;\n    padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:14px;white-space:normal;line-height:1.2;}\n  .qot-sv-box p.sv-point{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:1rem;}\n  .qot-sv-box p.sv-point:last-of-type{margin-bottom:18px;}\n  .qot-sv-box .sv-cta-intro{font-weight:700;color:var(--sv-plum);margin:6px 0 12px;font-size:1rem;}\n  .qot-sv-box .sv-links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}\n  .qot-sv-box .sv-link{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;\n    background:#fff;border:1px solid #ecdfe6;border-radius:10px;\n    padding:13px 15px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--sv-plum);font-weight:600;\n    font-size:1rem;transition:background .15s,border-color .15s;}\n  .qot-sv-box .sv-link:hover{background:#fdf2f8;border-color:var(--sv-pink);}\n  .qot-sv-box .sv-ic{font-size:1.2rem;flex-shrink:0;}\n  @media (max-width:480px){\n    .qot-sv-box{padding:16px;border-radius:12px;}\n    .qot-sv-box p.sv-point{font-size:1.02rem;}\n    .qot-sv-box .sv-link{padding:14px 14px;}\n  }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <span class=\"sv-badge\">The Short Version<\/span>\n\n  <p class=\"sv-point\">The Read House is a historic, independently run hotel in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, best if you want character over a chain.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"sv-point\">Rooms are spacious and full of period charm; expect a few older-building quirks (a finicky shower temperature, a small fridge, occasional DirecTV drops in storms).<\/p>\n  <p class=\"sv-point\">Walkable to most of downtown. I did the whole trip car-free and skipped the $30-a-night parking.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"sv-point\">No weekday breakfast included; the on-site Starbucks and Bridgeman&#8217;s Chophouse cover food, with room-service breakfast on weekends only.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"sv-point\">Famously haunted (Room 311, rentable in October only). Take the ghost tour even if you sleep in a regular room.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"sv-point\">Rooms run about $130 to $200 a night on standard dates; I paid roughly $175 a night and stretched it further booking through Amex Travel&#8217;s Hotel Collection.<\/p>\n\n  <p class=\"sv-cta-intro\">Lista\/o para reservar? Aqu\u00ed est\u00e1n mis recursos favoritos:<\/p>\n  <div class=\"sv-links\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/thequeenoftrips\/_AW92imrt7\" class=\"sv-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"sv-ic\">\ud83c\udfe8<\/span> Book the Read House<\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.stay22.com\/thequeenoftrips\/tFrewMsHl2\" class=\"sv-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"sv-ic\">\u26f0\ufe0f<\/span> Book Tours &amp; Experiences in Chattanooga<\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/travelinsurancemaster.com\/a?f5427ac4-baa5-4649-bfbc-9ad73fd2b8d9\" class=\"sv-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"sv-ic\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/span> Seguros de Viaje<\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thequeenoftrips\/\" class=\"sv-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"sv-ic\">\ud83d\udcf8<\/span> Sigueme en Instagram @thequeenoftrips<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Read_House_worth_staying_at\"><\/span>Is the <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/thequeenoftrips\/_AW92imrt7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Read House<\/a> worth staying at?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, with clear eyes about what it is and is not.  The Read House is a historic hotel, restored to its early-1900s bones: dark wood, a grand lobby, a speakeasy-style bar, and hallways that have stories.  If that atmosphere is what you are after, it definitely delivers in a way a standard chain property cannot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What it is not is a modern resort with a big free breakfast spread and flawless plumbing.  I stayed five nights, from a Sunday to a Friday, and the only things that bugged me were the every day minor things of an older building, but none were dealbreakers and I would stay here again.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you go in wanting an independent hotel with character, you will love it.  If what you want is a chain hotel, this is definitely not it.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_lobby_bar.jpg\" alt=\"Lobby bar at the Read House hotel with bubble chandelier and blue velvet chairs\" class=\"wp-image-17344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_lobby_bar.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_lobby_bar-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_lobby_bar-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The lobby bar. A good place to start the night before you even leave the hotel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_the_Read_House_A_little_history\"><\/span>How old is the Read House? A little history<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Read House has been open since 1872, which makes it the longest continuously operating hotel in the South. The site&#8217;s hotel history runs even deeper: the Crutchfield House was built here in 1847 and burned down in 1867, and the Read House replaced it five years later. The building you actually sleep in today is the ten-story version rebuilt in 1926, fashioned after Chicago&#8217;s famous Palmer House hotel, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The hotel celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you like a hotel with receipts, this one has them.  Winston Churchill stayed here in 1932, Elvis Presley slipped in incognito in 1977, and Coca-Cola was first served in Chattanooga at the hotel&#8217;s drugstore back in 1904.  And even Al Capone spent a night here.  <br>You feel all that history the moment you walk into the lobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_room_was_actually_like\"><\/span>What the room was actually like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I booked an Accessible King and was upgraded to a Premier King (thanks AMEX!), and it was large and spacious, which I did not expect from a historic hotel where rooms can sometimes feel smaller.  The bathroom was a real highlight: roomy, well laid out, and very easy to move around in.  The toiletries during my stay were Beekman 1802.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/thequeenoftrips\/_AW92imrt7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_guest_room-1024x510.jpg\" alt=\"Premier King guest room at the Read House hotel in Chattanooga with a tufted headboard and blue velvet chairs\" class=\"wp-image-17363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_guest_room-1024x510.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_guest_room-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_guest_room-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_guest_room-1536x766.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_guest_room-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/readhouse_guest_room.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My Premier King at the Read House. Bigger and more spacious than I expected for a hotel this historic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now the honest part about what minor thing bugged me, because every review worth reading has one.  I know these are all &#8220;first world problems&#8221; so please don&#8217;t come at me.  The in-room fridge was smaller than I would have wanted, and the freezer never really got cold enough to do its job.  I still put it to work during my stay.  I was sick for most of this trip, and being able to keep water and fruit cool in the room mattered more than usual.  I lived out of that little fridge. I just wish it had been a touch bigger and colder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It heavily poured multiple times during my stay and the hotel&#8217;s TV and cable are serviced through DirectTV and there were many nights that we lost signal rendering the TV useless.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last thing was the water in the shower. The temperature fluctuated greatly during the showers at the slightest touch.  I spent half the time scrubbing and the other half adjusting the temperature to make sure I wouldn&#8217;t burn myself.  Every small touch of the faucet made the temperature too hot or too cold.  This is the kind of thing you notice most in an older building where the plumbing has lived a long life.  It was still not enough to ruin a shower, but real enough to be noticed several times during the week.  The water pressure was really good though.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/thequeenoftrips\/_AW92imrt7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/View-from-Bathroom-Read-House-Chattanooga.jpeg\" alt=\"A view of the spacious bathroom at the Premier King Rooms at Read House Chattanooga\" class=\"wp-image-17364\" style=\"width:504px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/View-from-Bathroom-Read-House-Chattanooga.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/View-from-Bathroom-Read-House-Chattanooga-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/View-from-Bathroom-Read-House-Chattanooga-7x12.jpeg 7w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spacious Bathroom in the Premier King Historic Tower Room 616 Read House Chattanooga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None of this changed my overall feelings about my room.  The room was comfortable, the space was generous, the WIFI was great and after long days filled with activities, I was happy to come back to it.  More importantly, I would not hesitate to book this room again.  .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Read_House_Room_311_ghost_story_and_what_the_tour_is_actually_like\"><\/span>La <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/thequeenoftrips\/_AW92imrt7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Read House<\/a> Room 311 ghost story, and what the tour is actually like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Read House&#8217;s most famous feature is not a room type or an amenity. <br>It is a ghost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Room 311 is tied to the legend of Annalisa Netherly, a guest said to have died almost 100 years ago and the story has made the room a destination in and of itself.  The hotel leans into it, and there are ghost tours that walk you through the history of the hotel and the hauntings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I did the tour, and I loved it, mostly because of the guide. It was genuinely entertaining, well told, the right mix of history and spookiness.  If you are even a little curious about the legend, do the tour. It is one of the more memorable things I did in downtown Chattanooga, and it costs you almost nothing but an hour.  Make sure to tip the guide though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did it get to me? <br>A little.  I mean, we are talking about a beheaded woman in her room, at the hands of a man.  Afterwards every small noise in my room gave me goosebumps for a little while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then, like most things, I got over it and slept like a baby. So if you are on the fence because you scare easily, I am proof you will survive.  <br><br>Full disclosure: I LOVE SPOOKY THINGS.  So I suggest that if you don&#8217;t like spooky stuff, maybe do not book Room 311 itself unless you actively want the experience.  I share more info on the whole legend in my dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/read-house-room-311\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Room 311 guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_Read_House_and_is_downtown_Chattanooga_walkable_from_it\"><\/span>Where is the Read House, and is downtown Chattanooga walkable from it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/thequeenoftrips\/_AW92imrt7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Read House<\/a> is located at 107 West Martin Luther King Blvd, right in the heart of downtown Chattanooga. This is one of the hotel&#8217;s biggest strengths.  Chattanooga&#8217;s downtown area is one of the most walkable small-city cores in the South, and the Read House puts you right in it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I covered most of what I needed on foot, which mattered because I did this whole trip without a rental car. (If you want the full car-free breakdown, I get into it in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/weekend-in-chattanooga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">weekend in Chattanooga <\/a>guide.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A note for solo travelers, especially women. I did not stay out late on this trip, partly because I was sick the whole time.  But on the walks I did take back to the hotel after dark, the streets were lit and I never felt unsafe.  <br>What I will say honestly is that the block gets a little lonely as the night gets later, fewer people around than you might expect for a downtown. I would not let that stop you, but I would take the same normal precautions any woman takes walking alone at night: stay aware, stick to lit streets, trust your gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Read-House-Chattanooga-Exterior-Corner-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Historic brick exterior of the Read House hotel at MLK Boulevard and Carter Street in downtown Chattanooga\" class=\"wp-image-17366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Read-House-Chattanooga-Exterior-Corner-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Read-House-Chattanooga-Exterior-Corner-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Read-House-Chattanooga-Exterior-Corner-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Read-House-Chattanooga-Exterior-Corner-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Read-House-Chattanooga-Exterior-Corner-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Read-House-Chattanooga-Exterior-Corner.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Read House Chattanooga is located downtown at MLK and Carter, right where you want to be for a car-free stay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_I_booked_the_Read_House_with_American_Express_the_points_math\"><\/span>How I booked the Read House with American Express (the points math)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I booked this stay through American Express Travel, using the Hotel Collection, which is the tier that requires a two-night minimum and gives you extra perks. To be clear about the fine print: this was the Hotel Collection, not Fine Hotels + Resorts, so the FHR benefits did not apply.  What I did get was the Hotel Collection package: a $100 property credit toward eligible on-site charges, plus room upgrade, early check-in (I was able to check in at noon), and late check-out when available.  It was available during my stay, which means that I could check out at 4:00 PM.  I checked out at 2:00 PM and moved to <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/thequeenoftrips\/ZA9QOON7bI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">The Chattanoogan<\/a>, which was the host hotel for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/vale-la-pena-ir-a-wits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">cumbre viajera WITS<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the actual math from my confirmation:<br>My room cost was $875, taxes and fees added $150.91, for a total of $1,025.91. <br><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">BUT THE TOTAL I PAID OUT OF POCKET WAS $550.91<\/span><\/strong><br>Here&#8217;s how: <br>Again, the room was $875, taxes and fees added $150.91, for a total of $1,025.91.  I applied 25,000 Membership Rewards points, which came back as a $175 statement credit, and I used a $300 semi-annual credit from my Amex. <br><br>That brought my actual out-of-pocket cost for five nights down to <strong>$550.91.<\/strong> I also skipped the $30-per-night parking charge entirely, because I did not bring a car, which saved another $150 over the stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am not a financial advisor, so do the math for your own situation, but I will point out what those numbers mean. 25,000 points for $175 works out to 0.7 cents per point, which is the standard rate when you use Membership Rewards as cash toward an Amex Travel booking.<br><br>That is a convenient redemption, not a maximized one.  Points transferred to airline partners usually stretch further per point.  So the honest takeaway here: booking through Amex Travel got me the $100 Hotel Collection credit and the perks, which I valued, but paying with points this way might be a low-value redemption if you are deep in the points and miles world. <br><br>Whether that trade is worth it depends entirely on how you like to travel and how you value convenience versus squeezing every cent out of a point. For me, on a work trip where I wanted the perks and simplicity, it was fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_stay_at_the_Read_House_and_who_should_skip_it\"><\/span>Who should stay at the Read House, and who should skip it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay here if you want a walkable downtown base with real historic character, if a hotel with a story appeals to you, if you are attending something downtown or at a nearby venue, and if you are comfortable sorting out your own breakfast.  It is a strong pick for solo travelers who want atmosphere and location over chain loyalty.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skip it, or at least look elsewhere, if you need a big included breakfast, or if you specifically want a pool-and-resort vibe.  <br><br>They do have an indoor pool but, I was there during Memorial Day Weekend and it was full of families, and there were no spaces available to put down a towel or enjoy the pool so I chose to head to my room instead.  Not really a hotel issue.  It was really neat that they had an indoor pool, I just didn&#8217;t have a chance to enjoy it.  <br><br>And if ghost stories genuinely keep you up, just do not book Room 311.  The rest of the hotel will treat you just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_breakfast_at_the_Read_House\"><\/span>What about breakfast at the Read House?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set your expectations here, because this surprised me. There is no traditional included or non included hotel breakfast during the week. The Read House&#8217;s dining is built around Bridgeman&#8217;s Chophouse, which is a steakhouse and more of a dinner destination, a speakeasy-style Bar &amp; Billiards Room, and an on-site Starbucks for quick coffee and pastries. On the weekends they offer room service breakfast but I did not stay during any of the qualifying days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me, that meant piecing breakfast together, and honestly it was fine. I kept fruit and yogurt in the room. I stopped by Petal &amp; Pour, a lovely spot nearby. And because my conference was held at the Chattanoogan, I often just grabbed breakfast at the Starbucks there before sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to eat well near the Read House, you are spoiled for options: Bridgeman&#8217;s Chophouse is right downstairs for dinner, the on-site Starbucks handles quick mornings, and the walkable downtown area puts cafes and restaurants within a few blocks in every direction. You will not go hungry staying here, you just will not get a free waffle bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I did have dinner at Bridgeman&#8217;s one night, and I put my $100 Amex Hotel Collection credit toward it, which made an amazing steakhouse dinner essentially free (with girl math). The brussels sprouts with bacon and the loaded mac and cheese were exactly the kind of comfort food that hit the spot after very active conference days. I get into the full meal, and how the credit covered it, in my dedicated Bridgeman&#8217;s Chophouse review (coming soon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would I have changed my dates if I had known more about the breakfast situation?  No. It genuinely did not matter for how I traveled.  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class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Does the Read House have free breakfast?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>No, the Read House does not offer a traditional included breakfast. They offer room service breakfast during the weekends only.  Dining on site includes Bridgeman&#8217;s Chophouse, a Bar &amp; Billiards Room, and a Starbucks for quick coffee and pastries. Plan to grab breakfast on site at the Starbucks or at coffee shops nearby during the week.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane17328_e80955-fa\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Is the Read House part of Hilton or Marriott?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neither. The Read House is an independent hotel, owned by Avocet Hospitality Group since 2016. It was formerly the Sheraton Read House, which  is why some older listings still use that name, but today it runs independently. You can book it here, or directly or through American Express Travel&#8217;s Hotel Collection, which features independent and boutique hotels like this one.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane17328_008b04-2e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is <\/strong>Do<strong>wntown Chattanooga walkable from the Read House?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes, very. The Read House sits at 107 West Martin Luther King Blvd in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, and you can reach most downtown attractions, restaurants, and coffee shops on foot. I did my entire Chattanooga trip without a rental car, and the hotel&#8217;s central location was a big part of why that worked.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-21 kt-pane17328_952a7f-2a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How Old is The Read House Hotel<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Read House opened in 1872, making it more than 150 years old and the longest continuously operating hotel in the South. The current ten-story building was rebuilt in 1926, fashioned after Chicago&#8217;s Palmer House, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-18 kt-pane17328_d4ee18-d4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Does the Read House Chattanooga have parking?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes, the Read House offers parking for an additional charge. On my 2026 stay it ran $30 per night, billed separately from the room rate, so factor that into your budget. If you are traveling car-free the way I did, you can skip it entirely, the downtown location means you may not need a car at all.<\/strong>  <strong>I only saw Valet Parking so I am not sure if Self-Park is available.  <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-19 kt-pane17328_463e89-be\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is the Read House good for solo female travelers?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes, with normal precautions. The location is central and walkable, the historic atmosphere draws you and I never felt unsafe. The main thing to know is that the block quiets down and can feel a little lonely late at night, so take the usual precautions when walking alone after dark.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane17328_473f2b-6b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is the Read House in Chattanooga really haunted?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Read House is famous for the legend of Room 311 and the ghost of Annalisa Netherly, a guest said to have died there in the hotel&#8217;s early history.  The hotel leans into the story with ghost tours.  Whether you believe it is up to you, but the legend is real and the tour is a genuinely entertaining way to learn the hotel&#8217;s history.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane17328_419243-fd\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What room is haunted at the Read House?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>oom 311 is the famously haunted room, tied to the Annalisa Netherly legend. You can book it if you want the full experience, or take a ghost tour to hear the story without sleeping in it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane17328_773b7c-c1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Can you stay in Room 311 at the Read House?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes. Room 311 is a bookable room restored to its 1920s appearance, with a vintage clawfoot tub, an AM radio, and a manual key lock. You can reserve it for the night, or take a guided tour of the room without staying in it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-20 kt-pane17328_2698e2-b8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Does the Read House have a pool?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes, the Read House has an indoor pool.  I didn&#8217;t really get to enjoy it because it was overcrowded with familie<\/strong>s<strong>.  There is also a gym available.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_the_rest_of_your_Chattanooga_trip\"><\/span>Planning the rest of your Chattanooga trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the Read House is your home base, the next thing to sort out is everything around it. <br>Comienza con mi <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/weekend-in-chattanooga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">weekend in Chattanooga guide<\/a> for the full car-free itinerary, and if you are coming for a conference or a women&#8217;s travel event the way I was, you will find the downtown location is very centrally located for many points of interest.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-faa11174963e2c5e8aef7d8c52e3e74c\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,212,227) 18%,rgb(250,110,173) 54%,rgb(253,157,64) 96%);font-size:25px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resource_List\"><\/span>Lista de Recursos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suscr\u00edbete:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/newsletter\/\">Globetrotter&#8217;s Gazette<\/a>&nbsp;for the next post in this Chattanooga series and exclusive content I don&#8217;t publish on the blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc51 Even for domestic trips, I never skip&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/travel-insurance\/\">travel insurance<\/a>. Use this comparison tool to find a policy that fits your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc51 First time considering solo travel?  Read&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/la-guia-definitiva-para-viajar-sola\/\">Viajar Sola para Latinas: C\u00f3mo Conquistar el Mundo con Confianza<\/a>&nbsp;antes de que reserves tu primer viaje.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc51&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/thequeenoftrips\/fM_PUPCLjf\">Browse stays in Chattanooga<\/a>, including the Read House and the train cars at the Hotel Chalet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc51&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.stay22.com\/thequeenoftrips\/tFrewMsHl2\">Book tours and experiences in Chattanooga<\/a>, from the aquarium to the mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc51 Doing the Ocoee or Rock City day?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=thequeenoftrips\">Compare rental cars here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc51 Incline Railway tickets and hours:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ridetheincline.com\/\">ridetheincline.com<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Tennessee Aquarium timed entry:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tnaqua.org\/visit\/\">tnaqua.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc51 More solo guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/guia-de-viaje-ciudad-de-quebec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Gu\u00eda de Viajes Ciudad De Quebec<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thequeenoftrips.com\/es\/donde-alojarse-en-rio-de-janeiro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">D\u00f3nde alojarse en R\u00edo de Janeiro: Copacabana o Ipanema?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc51 Coming soon in this series: Whitewater rafting down the Ocoee River, the Read House review, and the Hotel Chalet train car review. 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