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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 1513 guest reviews
- With an indoor pool!
- Airport shuttle provided
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 241 rooms in property
- Hotel has 10 floors
- Hotel has 87 suites
- Check-in: 3pm
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Group score of 10.0/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check Rates1 King Bed 50in TV Coffee Tea Station Mini Frig;commissionable Room Rate 48hr Cxl Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesAARP Discounted Rate Traditional Room with 2 Plush Queen Beds 50in TV Mini Frig Free WiFi Desk
Non-Smoking
Check RatesAccessible 2 Queen Beds ADA Accessible Compliant;commissionable Room Rate 48hr Cxl Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesElegant Art Deco Room with Single Plush Queen Bed;commissionable Room Rate 48hr Cxl Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesElegant Art Deco Spacious Room with King Bed;commissionable Room Rate 48hr Cxl Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesJr King Suite King Bed High Flr Room 600 Sq;commissionable Room Rate 48hr Cxl Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesLarge Elegant Art Deco 2 Queen Beds Plush Bedding;commissionable Room Rate 48hr Cxl Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesNewly Renovated 2 Queen Beds Desk Keurig Tv;commissionable Room Rate 48hr Cxl Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesNewly Renovated King Bed Desk TV Walk in Shower;commissionable Room Rate 48hr Cxl Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Check RatesTraditional Room with 2 Plush Queen Beds 50in;commissionable Room Rate 48hr Cxl Free WiFi
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
Tennessee Aquarium. Imax Threater Highpoint Climbing Jump Park Mystery Dinner theatre restaurant. Rock City and Ruby Falls Southern Bell
Landmarks and Location of The Read House Hotel
Verified Reviews of The Read House Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Beautiful Hotel"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Hotel is gorgeous! The bed was comfy and sheets clean.
Julie S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
06-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 02 to Mon Mar 03 2025 at a $169.00 average nightly rate. 
"Can't wait to return!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Service and ambiance at this immaculate hotel. Can't wait to return.
Steven F. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
09-Feb-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 07 to Sun Feb 09 2025 at a $266.99 average nightly rate. "Excellent Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We thouroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms were comfortable and the staff was very helpful.
Sidney W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
03-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Dec 30 to Wed Jan 01 2025 at a $348.07 average nightly rate. "Wonderful Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Beautiful facilities, great restaurant, comfortable room.
Holbert H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
17-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Dec 16 to Tue Dec 17 2024 at a $129.60 average nightly rate. "Excellent!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Reasonably priced hotel with excellent staff.
Arthur T. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
01-Dec-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Nov 26 to Fri Nov 29 2024 at a $197.99 average nightly rate. "Superb"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Exceptional hotel and outstandingly helpful staff.
Lawrence M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
30-Jul-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jul 26 to Sun Jul 28 2024 at a $214.49 average nightly rate. "Always Good"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Always enjoy our stay!
Bobby W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
14-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 11 to Fri Jun 14 2024 at a $267.40 average nightly rate. "Hotel and staff was just amazing!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great
Richard W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
29-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon May 27 to Tue May 28 2024 at a $145.99 average nightly rate. "The room was clean, comfortable. The staff was friendly. "
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Furnishings are beautiful, staff is excellent, atmosphere is great. You can't beat the location.
Marsha B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
19-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed May 15 to Fri May 17 2024 at a $243.99 average nightly rate. "Stately Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The lobby, restaurants and common areas are stately and rich in decor. The king room was an adequate space.
Mary G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
15-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed May 08 to Fri May 10 2024 at a $141.99 average nightly rate. "Excellent Hotel!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The hotel lobby is so beautiful! My room was very clean. Beds were excellent. The hotel is excellent!
Nancy S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
02-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu May 02 to Fri May 03 2024 at a $139.99 average nightly rate. "Beautiful, clean and excellent service."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
My favorite place to stay!!
Carol B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
29-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Apr 28 to Mon Apr 29 2024 at a $137.99 average nightly rate. "Very quiet, nice bar, really comfortable bed!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
All Good
Kathryn A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
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.
Joshua M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
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.
James P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
26-Dec-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Dec 23 to Sun Dec 24 2023 at a $167.20 average nightly rate. Property Description
Opened in 1926, the Sheraton Read House Hotel combines the ambience of yesterday with today's modern conveniences. Nestled in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, our hotel is ideally situated for business, weekend getaways, or a vacation in one of Tennessee's most historic cities. We are on the Chattanooga free Electric Shuttle route and just blocks away from the Tennessee Aquarium, restaurants, shopping, and other exciting attractions.All 241 smoke free guest rooms and suites feature HD televisions, complete with Sheraton's extensive high definition channel line up, complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet Access, free local calls, and 24 hour access to our fitness center. After a long day, settle into the Sheraton Sweet SleeperTM Bed complete with crisp cotton sheets, feather pillows and comfy duvet.We are one of the region's most versatile conference and banquet venues, offering over 19,000 square feet of flexible renovated meeting space with an additional 185,000 square feet at the Chattanooga Trade and Convention Center. With original 1926 sterling silver and Waterford crystal chandeliers and silver leaf moldings, the historic Silver Ballroom is the ideal location for business and social events.Our highly accomplished meeting professionals and in-house catering and banquet team are well-equipped to craft solutions for any size meeting our conference. An onsite business center and in-house audiovisual services provide convention groups and guests with added convenience. Additionally, Wireless High Speed Internet Access is available in all meeting rooms upon request.
Green Sustainability
Yes
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3pm |
| Check Out: | 11am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2009 |
| Floors: | 10 |
| Rooms: | 241 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 241 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 87 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 0 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 16000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 250 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.3 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 5pm-11pm |
| Pool Info: Indoor Zero Edge Lap Pool | |
| Ownership: | Avocet Hospitality |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: individual guest is 24 hours before check in. Group there is a scale on when you cancel how much penalty applies | |
| Nightly Parking: | 15 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25 |
| Total Taxes: | 17.25% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 9.25 Per Night |
| Occupancy Tax: | 8.00 Per Night |
| Parking Fee: | 20.00 Per Night |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Rooms Wired Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 22.00% |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 18.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 25.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 25.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 25.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 20.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 45.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 50.00 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 10.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 45.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.50 Per Person |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 2.50 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Bus parking
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry valet service
- Licensed bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: HBO
- Terrace
- Travellers cheques accepted
- TV room
- Valet Parking
- Voicemail
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.
Yes! Pets are 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.
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.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Aretha Frankensteins - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this quirky diner known for its unique pancakes. Located 1 mile from The Read House.
- Lunch: Taco Mamacita - Savor tasty tacos and margaritas at this vibrant Mexican restaurant. Located 0.8 miles from The Read House.
- Dinner: The Big Chill & Grill - Enjoy delicious burgers and milkshakes at this popular local spot. Located 0.5 miles from The Read House.
- Activity: Tennessee Aquarium - Explore the fascinating underwater world at one of the top-rated aquariums in the country. Located 0.7 miles from The Read House.
- Breakfast: Maple Street Biscuit Company - Delight in mouthwatering biscuits and gravy at this popular breakfast spot. Located 0.6 miles from The Read House.
- Lunch: Public House - Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch experience with a diverse menu of locally sourced ingredients. Located 0.4 miles from The Read House.
- Dinner: St. John's Restaurant - Indulge in a fine dining experience with a modern twist at this upscale restaurant. Located 0.3 miles from The Read House.
- Activity: Rock City - Explore the stunning rock formations and breathtaking views at this iconic attraction. Located 6 miles from The Read House.
- Breakfast: The Daily Ration - Start your day with a delicious breakfast and specialty coffee at this trendy cafe. Located 0.7 miles from The Read House.
- Lunch: The Terminal Brewhouse - Enjoy craft beers and delicious pub food at this local brewery and restaurant. Located 0.5 miles from The Read House.
- Dinner: Alleia - Experience authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy and elegant setting at this renowned restaurant. Located 0.9 miles from The Read House.
- Activity: Chattanooga Choo Choo - Step back in time and explore the historic train station turned entertainment complex. Located 0.3 miles from The Read House.
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Previously known as:
Sheraton Read House, Sheraton Read House Hotel Chattanooga, The Read House Historic Hotel Inn & Suites, The Sheraton Read House Hotel, Sheraton Read House Hotel
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Read House Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Read House Hotel.
Feel free to use the The Read House Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Chattanooga event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Silver Ballroom | 109 x 36 x 20 | 3924 | --/230 | -- | 200 | 94 | 112 | 94 | 25/20 | 400 | 400 | -- |
Close This Silver BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 3924 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 109 x 36 x 20 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about The Read House Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Read House Hotel have?
There are 241 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at The Read House Hotel?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Read House Hotel?
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.
What parking is available at The Read House Hotel?
Valet Parking is available at $15.00 per day with unlimited in and out privileges.
How much does internet cost?
The Hotel offers complimentary wireless internet in all sleeping rooms and meeting space.
Can I get a AAA rate at The Read House Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Read House Hotel?
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: AARP Discounted Rate Traditional Room with 2 Plush Queen Beds 50in TV Mini Frig Free WiFi Desk
Is there a gym at The Read House Hotel?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at The Read House Hotel?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Indoor Zero Edge Lap Pool.
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