The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Chattanooga

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Chattanooga

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If it's your first trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Chattanooga. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Chattanooga. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Chattanooga for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Chattanooga beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Chattanooga for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Edwin Hotel Autograph Collection

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $278 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 102 Walnut Street, The Edwin Hotel Autograph Collection has great rooms from $278 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and cooking classes at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Chattanoogan Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Chattanooga

A great place to stay is The Chattanoogan Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $158. Offering a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and mountain views, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1201 South Broad Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, a pool table, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


The Mayor's Mansion Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $173 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found The Mayor's Mansion Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $173. We loved that is has a water park, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 801 Vine Street. You'll also find a free breakfast, cooking classes, a game room, bowling, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.9 miles from the center of town. The water slides are especially fun!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis


The Westin Chattanooga

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Chattanooga
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $210, The Westin Chattanooga, at 801 Pine Street provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a spa, and kids meals. It's located just 0.2 miles from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chattanooga North/Ooltewah

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chattanooga North/Ooltewah has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $122 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 8876 Old Lee Highway. Furthermore, it also offers breakfast, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 13.9 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $111 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $111, and it's located at 2210 Bams Drive. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a kid-friendly atmosphere, and a multi-lingual staff which are great for visitors. And since it's just 8.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


SpringHill Suites by Marriott Downtown Chattanooga/Cameron Harbor

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $166 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Chattanooga
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is SpringHill Suites by Marriott Downtown Chattanooga/Cameron Harbor because it has great rooms that start at $166. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 495 Riverfront Parkway. Only 0.8 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, an indoor pool, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Garden Inn Chattanooga/Hamilton Place

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Hilton Garden Inn Chattanooga/Hamilton Place offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $145 (before taxes). It's located at 2343 Shallowford Village Drive and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.7 miles from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


DoubleTree by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Chattanooga
  • Pool

Located at 407 Chestnut Street, DoubleTree by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown has great rooms from $165 (before taxes). It offers a pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find parking, child care, laundry services, kids meals, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.5 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Chattanooga

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Chattanooga which has nice rooms starting at $159. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 434 Chestnut St. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers hiking, laundry services, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and family rooms. It's located just 0.4 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Cleveland and Rome.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Chattanooga, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Chattanooga, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Chattanooga, Best Hotels for One Week in Chattanooga, Best Hotels for One Night in Chattanooga, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Chattanooga, or Best Business Hotels in Chattanooga.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Chattanooga?

Chattanooga Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$146

After analyzing 33 first time trip hotels in Chattanooga, Tennessee, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $146. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Chattanooga.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $244
  • 3-star hotels: $153
  • 2-star hotels: $124


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