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Very good
4.0/5
Based on 1513 guest reviews
- With an indoor pool!
- Airport shuttle provided
- Avg. Group Discount of 4.5%!
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 241 rooms in property
- Check-out: 11am
- 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 rates50 Dining Credit with 2 Night or More Stay Deluxe 2 Queen Beds Sit Area 350 Sq Ft Complimentary 50 D
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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 Historic Hotel Inn & Suites
Verified reviews of The Read House
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently: "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.
Richard B. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from 
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!
Brandy G. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
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.
Teresa S. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
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
David J. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
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!
Billy S. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
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.
Sabrina A. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
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.
Walt B. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
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.
Dale L. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
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.
Jacqueline P. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
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!
"Great service and very nice rooms."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Staff was a highlight of the stay. Every member of the team took time to address any issue and with full attention. Rooms were very nice. We'll be back.
David M. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
08-Nov-2022 Verified review, stayed from Fri Nov 04 to Sun Nov 06 2022 at a $436.05 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!
"Exceptional Hotel!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
We've heard about The Read House for years but never stayed there. We could not have asked for a better experience! Service was excellent and our room was exceptional and clean. Checking in and out was super easy. We HIGHLY recommend The Read House and will definitely be staying there again.
Barbara W. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
05-Sep-2022 Verified review, stayed from Sun Aug 28 to Mon Aug 29 2022 at a $106.22 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!
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 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | |
| Suites: | 87 |
| Room windows: | Windows do open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting rooms: | 1 View spaces |
| Meeting space: | 16000 sq. feet |
| Event space: | Holds 250 people |
| Dist. to food/bars: | 0.3 Miles |
| Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: | 0.3 Miles |
| Dist. to the nearest gym: | 0.3 Miles |
| 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 GBP (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 Urn of Coffee: | 45.00 Per Person |
| Banquet Soft Drinks: | 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
- Conference facilities
- 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 information
Valet Parking is available at $15.00 per day with unlimited in and out privileges.
Internet/Wi-Fi
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.
Previously known as:
Sheraton Read House, Sheraton Read House Hotel Chattanooga, The Sheraton Read House Hotel, Sheraton Read House Hotel
Seasonality of Hotel Rates at The Read House Historic Hotel Inn & Suites
The graph above is seasonality of room rates for both group/meeting quotes and the lowest online individual rates our system could find at the time the group offer was entered. The most competitive group deal shown is 24.0% in November 2021 and the highest average individual rate is $279 in the month of April 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at The Read House Historic Hotel Inn & Suites in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at The Read House Historic Hotel Inn & Suites
Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at The Read House Historic Hotel Inn & Suites.
Feel free to use the The Read House Historic Hotel Inn & Suites meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Chattanooga event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting room name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sq ft) | Event 5'/6  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theatre | 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. Miles Dimensions: 109 x 36 x 20 Ft Floor level: 2 Power outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
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FAQs about The Read House
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 have?
There are 241 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at The Read House?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Read House?
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?
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?
Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA AARP Discounted Rate Deluxe 2 Queen Beds Sit Area 350 Sq Ft AAA or AARP ID Req At Checkin
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Read House?
Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA AARP Discounted Rate Deluxe 2 Queen Beds Sit Area 350 Sq Ft AAA or AARP ID Req At Checkin
Is there a gym at The Read House?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at The Read House?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Indoor Zero Edge Lap Pool.
Can I get a group rate at The Read House?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 4.5%.
Testimonials:
"Everything went well last week and we did use all of the rooms we booked. We will continue using your site because it’s great for group travel!" D.M. - Los Angeles, CA
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