The Read House

107 West Martin Luther King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402 US near Exit 178 on I-24 (~1.2mi)
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4.0 Star Property Near Tennessee Aquarium
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  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Free area shuttle
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fitness facilities
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Verified Reviews of The Read House

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Very quiet, nice bar, really comfortable bed!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
All Good
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 29 to Sat Mar 02 2024 at a $349.99 average nightly rate.
"Clean. Comfortable. Beautiful."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I would recommend this hotel to anyone. The facility was clean, staff in all areas very pleasant. Beds and pillows comfortable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jan 13 to Mon Jan 15 2024 at a $210.60 average nightly rate.
"Comfy stay in an iconic hotel."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The Read House is always our choice of hotel in Chattanooga. It ranks very high for iconic hotels in the South.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Dec-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Dec 23 to Sun Dec 24 2023 at a $167.20 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful Hotel Experience"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
First experience staying here. Wonderful experience, wonderful staff!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Oct 26 to Sat Oct 28 2023 at a $276.48 average nightly rate.
"Lovely Historical Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We had a good experience just staying in this historical hotel. Why not play tunes from the 30’s and 40’s.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Oct 22 to Mon Oct 23 2023 at a $159.00 average nightly rate.
"Love this place!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Love staying here! The Tower is my favorite and the employees there are ALL amazing!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Sep 03 to Mon Sep 04 2023 at a $269.00 average nightly rate.
"Staff was fantastic and hotel was clean and welcoming."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Staff was fantastic and hotel was clean and welcoming.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jul 16 to Mon Jul 17 2023 at a $197.10 average nightly rate.
"Everyone is nice and helpful. Beautiful hotel."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Everyone is nice and helpful. Beautiful hotel. Enjoyed
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Jul-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 30 to Sun Jul 02 2023 at a $271.15 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful hotel with all the charm and excellence of home!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I dearly love this place and I will be back! Beautiful hotel with all the charm and excellence of home!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 16 to Sat Jun 17 2023 at a $323.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Nice hotel.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
15-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jun 12 to Tue Jun 13 2023 at a $155.00 average nightly rate.
"Comfortable Place to Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Staff very caring and helpful. John Kirby lives his role and made us feel like we were special. Comfortable and slower paced.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 08 to Fri Jun 09 2023 at a $228.65 average nightly rate.
"Staff was friendly, rooms were clean Step Back in Time."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Staff was friendly, rooms were clean The Read House has done an excellent job of taking a historic hotel and modernizing it without losing the motif. From the classic lobby, through the elevators, even to the music The Read House preserves the essence of the era. It is conveniently located for many events and excursions. We enjoyed our stay.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 26 to Sun May 28 2023 at a $279.00 average nightly rate.
"Gorgeous hotel from another era."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Lovely building with a rich history. Rooms are spacious and the numerous Christmas trees and holiday decorations added to the atmosphere. Beautiful and calming.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Dec-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Dec 16 to Sat Dec 17 2022 at a $212.90 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 27-Dec-2022:
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your business and we hope we get the opportunity to host you again!

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Property Description

A stay at The Read House places you in the heart of Chattanooga, steps from Tivoli Theatre and 3 minutes by foot from On The Glory Land Road. This upscale hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Tennessee Aquarium and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Ruby Falls.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 235 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Tivoli Theatre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
On The Glory Land Road - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Miller Plaza - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Kindred Hospital Chattanooga - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Siskin Museum of Religious Artifacts - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Chattanooga Convention Center - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Jack's Alley - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Chattanooga Regional History Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Creative Discovery Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Chattanooga Visitors Center - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Coker Tire Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Chattanooga Riverfront - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Tennessee Aquarium - 1 km / 0.6 mi
AT&T Field - 1 km / 0.6 mi

The preferred airport for The Read House is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 22.7 km / 14.1 mi

Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Chattanooga? This hotel has 19000 square feet (1765 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can get around on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 3 mi.

Green Sustainability

Yes

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Number of meeting rooms - 8
  • Conference space size (meters) - 1765
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Free area shuttle
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 235
  • Number of floors - 10
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Elevator
  • Conference space
  • Fitness facilities
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Conference space size (feet) - 19000
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

9 miles from the airport.

Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary downtown electric shuttle. Easy access to downtown area restaurants and local nightlife. *NOTE* Hotel does not have a van/shuttle to/from the airport.

Breakfast Information

We have an award winning Prime Steakhouse, Porters that serves breakfast starting at 6:30 am every day, and we have a full-service Starbucks on-site.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

Pet friendly hotel ($50 deposit required at check in)

Parking Info

Valet Parking is available at $15.00 per day with unlimited in and out privileges.

Internet / WiFI

The Hotel offers complimentary wireless internet in all sleeping rooms and meeting space.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3.00–15.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

COVID - Phase 2 Guests are responsible for parking their vehicle. Limited bell service may be available. Bellmen may assist with luggage, but will enter a guest’s room. Common areas and entry points are disinfected at least once per hour. All guest rooms are cleaned, thoroughly sanitized, and sealed after every stay. Employees CANNOT enter guest rooms for the duration of any guest’s stay, with the exception of requested maintenance personnel. Stayover housekeeping suspended to limit in-room contact. Guests must request additional linens, toiletries & will be delivered & placed outside the guest’s room. Room trash can be placed outside guest room door for daily pickup. Elevator occupancy not to exceed 5 people unless traveling within the same family. The fitness room equipment will be disinfected every hour, but guests are encouraged to wipe and disinfect after use. The pool is open, however social distancing is encouraged. The pool deck & chairs will be frequently disinfected by hotel staff.

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

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