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Cafe Espresso
1400 Market St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 266-5000
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Cafe Espresso

Downtown Chattanooga

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Its right downtown. Best place to stay in Chattanooga.
lots of stuff to do.
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For more than 50 years, this hotel's familiar green sign has signaled budget-friendly lodging for families and business

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One of the South's most renowned landmarks, the Chattanooga Choo Choo opened in 1909 and welcomed thousands of travelers during the Golden Age of railroads. Today, the 23 acre complex is a magnificently restored hotel resort for visitors of all ages. The Holiday Inn Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel offers a variety of overnight accommodations, including the famous Victorian Era train rooms and... more
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The original Chattanooga Choo Choo made its first run from Cincinnati in 1880, but it wasn't until Glenn Miller sang about it that it became a nationwide novelty. Today you can still view an actual wood-burning train engine on display in the terminal station, which is now a 30-acre vacation complex. Several restaurants, shops, and a hotel make their home in this downtown attraction.... more
Posted by 10best on October 22, 2008

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For your dining pleasure, the Chattanooga Choo Choo proudly presents five distinctive restaurants. At Dinner in the Diner, enjoy gourmet dining aboard an authentic dining car. What was once the baggage room is now The Station House, where steaks, ribs, salads, and seafood can be enjoyed while being entertained by the Singing Servers. The Gardens is a soothing experience where you can indulge in... more
Posted by discoverourtown on April 15, 2008

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* The Holiday Inn Chattanooga Choo Choo is located in Chattanooga, Tenn.

* Housed in historic 1909 Chattanooga Choo Choo Train Station

* One mile from Imax Theatre

Hotel Features.

* Five restaurants

* Three pools

* Tennis courts

* Trolley rides

* Formal gardens

Guestrooms.

* Victorian era train rooms available

* Coffeemakers

* Wireless Internet access
Posted by ian.com on April 07, 2008

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363 rooms, 5 floors

The Chattanooga Choo Choo, named after the song made famous by the Glen Miller Orchestra, is a unique hotel. Guests can stay in one of three main buildings or in a real refurbished antique sleeping car. Located in the heart of Chattanooga, the Choo Choo sits on 24 acres of landscaped gardens for guest's express pleasure. On the premises, guests will find two... more
Posted by travelocity on June 18, 2007

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For more than 50 years, this hotel's familiar green sign has signaled budget-friendly lodging for families and business travelers.

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In Short Since its 1952 debut in Memphis, Tenn., Holiday Inn has become one of the most recognized hotel brands in the world. Kids rule here: Children age 19 and younger stay for free when sharing a parent's room and as many as four children per family (age 12 or younger) eat for free at hotel restaurants. Other amenities include 24-hour business services, an in-room coffeemaker,... more
Posted by Robyn Galbos on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 25, 2007)

All aboard--check into a sleeper at this historical former railroad station.

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The Scene A massive, five-story, stone train station looms in the distance as you approach this 14-track station originally built in 1909. The railroad station lobby is now the foyer of this 360-room hotel, and as you walk through it, gleaming marble floors reflect the massive pillars upholding its three stories and a voice from the past rings out, "Now leaving, track number four, all... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 23, 2004)

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Bright and Airy by Lisa S. at InsiderPages

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This is a very Bright and Airy room to have breakfast,lunch or a light bite. The decor goes along with the rest of the Choo Choo theme of days gone by..
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 05, 2009)

I love this place!

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I have been 3 or 4 times, every time I have went I recieved GREAT service, tasty food and excellent entertainment! I cant wait to go back again. The last time I was there was I year ago when my husband asked me to marry him!! If your in Chattanooga .. you HAVE to go eat here!!

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+ Thumbs WAY WAY up!!

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- none
Posted by crumbaugh08 on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 11, 2008)

Great place by Kathy B. at InsiderPages

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This restaurant has great atmosphere and the food is delicious. Very clean and staff is more than accommodating. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in Chattanooga.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 03, 2008)

Avoid the Station House -- Tourist Trap

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The Station House offers overpriced food at a tourist trap. The service was less than second rate, as all the servers also 'peform' with the band at one time or another. I wasn't told that salad bar came with the meal and only found out by overhearing another waiter tell his customers.

At $17 you would expect a double pork chop and not a single and the meat was not well cooked. Avoid.

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Posted by ziggy1 on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 24, 2008)

Chattanooga Awesome, This Hotel Horrible!

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Do not stay here if you are above the age of 17 and you want to actually sleep. I am staying in this hotel tonight and there are many large groups of teenagers staying in the hotel. They have been "meeting" in the hallway outside my paper thin door for the last 30 min and it is 9:30 at night. VERY LOUD!! I have called the front desk and nothing has been done. I tried to cal the front desk... more
Posted by lkirkland7 on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 04, 2008)

Uh Oh - Lots of Changes in Last 20 years

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My husband and I went for our 1st anniversary - I was last there 20 years ago with my parents - Our reservation was not held as I was told it would be - Service was slow at best - It took 20 minutes to place drink orders - Ou food was slow to come out too (my prime rib was dry and hubby's potatoes tasted funny) - then our server dissappeard and did not return until she brought out check - we... more
Posted by karenmeverett on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 23, 2007)

Great Food Great Fun

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My husband and I have eaten at the Station House many times. We enjoy the food and the entertainment. It's a great place for special occations. The menu has a good selection of entrees.
Posted by kv on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 02, 2005)

The Station In Top 3 In U.S.A.

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For over 8 years in our business we continually traveled. We have been in all 48 states, many multiple times, and eaten at thousands of restaurants. We found 3 steak restaurants, which we feel, are the best 3 in the U.S.A. We live in SE Alabama, BUT I was born and reared in Houston, Texas TEXAS, where steak is sacred. The Station in Chattanooga, TN, is definitely in the top three. The... more
Posted by fuzzyshepherd on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 10, 2005)

Stay at the Choo Choo

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Chattanooga Choo Choo March 27,2008 My husband and I took our 2 grandchildren for any overnight stay at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. We chose this hotel because our 3 year old grandson loves "choo choos." He absolutely loved the train car we stayed in. He cried and would not get in the car the next day until we promised him... more
Posted by jrirn88 on April 05, 2008

Great for very young children

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We were pleasantly surprised that the room was not as horrible as all of the previous reviews had stated. We were in Building 1 and it had already been remodeled with very basic ammenities. We enjoyed the indoor pool and the train atmosphere. The staff was exceptionally nice and helpful from the desk all the way to the service staff.... more
Posted by Susiebell2 on April 04, 2008

Railcar was charming, but made for a miserable night

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We were allured by the charming idea of staying in an old railroad car, thinking our two daughters would enjoy it. Arrival and parking was easy. We checked into car 750, and left for dinner. We were settled in for the night when we realized we could not control the thermostat (could get no heat) nor could we stop the... more
Posted by LSUTigerz on April 02, 2008

Great for kids and train lovers, otherwise OK

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For a little weekend getaway, we took our 3 year old boy to stay in a train room. He loved the room and all the train stuff on property including train cars, trolley, and model railroad museum. The clean train rooms are neat for kids, but not especially pleasant for adults. They are small, poorly insulated, and have small hot... more
Posted by samwiseh on March 31, 2008

Interesting History-Rooms smell old

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I went to Chattanooga for a night just for fun with my daugher. Since I didnt need to stay at a specific hotel, I tried Priceline. I got one night with tax for only $63.00. The front lobby of the hotel is wonderful, its the origional entrance of the old train station. I have to admit I was getting pretty... more
Posted by nmata on March 31, 2008

Kids loved it

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Just returned from a stay at the Holiday Inn Chattanooga Choo Choo. The kids loved it! Even my husband was impressed. We stayed in a train car. The train cars are very cool. But if you are looking for lush accomodations this is not the way to go. For us it was all in the sake of experience and making... more
Posted by chiefswife73 on March 27, 2008

This place is what it is, you either love it or not. We love it

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We have stayed here thanks to hotwire. Booked a $59 fare for the Easter weekend. (If you go to Hotwire and look for a 3 star as there are no 4 star listings there and it around $59-69 chances are strong you will stay here or the Reed House). They are finally in the process of renovating the place beginning... more
Posted by dfir on March 22, 2008

great time had by all at the choo choo

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We went to the Choo Choo for a family wedding. We had a blast. The hotel accomodations were excellent as well as the staff. My kids loved seeing the actual train cars and we enjoyed the hotel trolley. We were able to visit all of Chattanooga's sights and museums without having to get in our car. The pools at the... more
Posted by PhiladelphiaSandb on March 17, 2008

2 thumbs up

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my husband and i attended ConNooga in Feb 08, and we had the best time! the hotel was very comfortable, a nice selection of restaurants with good food (especially the Station House!) the staff was great. there was no need to go outside the hotel premesis, everything we needed was right there in the complex! we simply can't wait until... more
Posted by creepyhollow on March 10, 2008

Great place for the family

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My husband and I decided to take a weekend getaway to Chattanooga for the weekend. After doing the priceline thing they booked us at Holiday Inn Chattanooga(mostly known as the Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel. Since this was a "romantic weekend getaway" husband was not thrilled about going to a hotel called the Choo Choo but we took a chance anyway.... more
Posted by step827 on March 05, 2008

How fun was this

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The Choo Choo is absolutly a jewel of American history. Entertaining for all ages. Although the hotel had been updated, it seems that the rustic charm of this landmark hotel was left in tack. I hope it is never renovated into some shining modern hotel. We have enough of those. Kids loved this property and the singing servers were fantastic. We were told a couple of them did well in the American... more
Posted by Anonymous from Boiling Springs, PA on July 31, 2007

Needs updating and safety check

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Great lobby, fun to see the trains. Buildings quite dated. Restaurant food barely OK, service very slow. Rooms (Bldg. 3) all overlook pool, which is nice. Horrible smell in room -- fried fish, maybe? Ring-shaped pool with waterfall was a hit with kids, but hot tub in the middle is actually a residential model, not a commercial or in-ground one like you would expect. (I wonder if it's been... more
Posted by John W. from Collierville, TN on July 31, 2007

Gotta love the Choo Choo

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The Choo Choo is great for a family vacation. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from on site: dinner on a train car, the pizza car, singing waiters, hotel buffett. The rose garden, gold fish pond, knick knack shops, ice cream and candy shop, trolley car and trains are entertaining diversions. The hotel is decent for the location and money. A few years ago all of the pools had slides... more
Posted by Jim J. from Knoxville, TN on June 30, 2007

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The hotel staff was very friendly and very helpful. Very familyfriendly. Lots of things to do and see at the hotel with out leaving the grounds no matter age.
Posted by Stacy M. from Mt Juliet, TN on June 30, 2007

Choo Choo Great visit

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"The complex is very interesting and exciting. The trolley driver and the Model Railroad attendant were great. Overall, the staff is very attentive and responsive. We'll be back..."
Posted by Jean C. from Germantown, Md on May 31, 2007

"Check out the Choo Choo, but don't stay there!"

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"The room was not nice at all. Old & dated. Poor lighting, water was dripping on my head from the ceiling while showering. Ordered room service- took an hour, order was wrong & it took 20 minutes for the man to return. Everything was cold. He was very nice & I did get a refund. Had to call the front desk at least four times before someone answered. Good to check out the Choo Choo, but I would... more
Posted by Michelle U. from Tampa, FL on May 31, 2007

our anniversary

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"My husband and I recently spent 2 days there for our anniversary. We stayed in a train car and absolutely loved it! We also ordered a steak dinner from room service and had a romantic meal in our train car and it was wonderful. The staff that brought it was very pleasant and even set our food up for us. The atmosphere there is old and nostalgic so if your looking for something modern, this... more
Posted by sherae l. from oxford, al on March 31, 2007

Fun at the Choo Choo

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Had a great time at the Choo Choo. The food and atmosphere is great. Can't wait to get back.
Posted by Scott S. from Morrow, GA on January 31, 2007

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Pardon me boy... Remember the old Glen Miller song? See the place that inspired his musical musings and the citys oldest attraction. The Chattanooga Choo Choo is a train station turned hotel, restaurant, museum, convention center, and more. You can sleep aboard an antique train... more
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The Chattanooga Choo Choo, named after the song made famous by the Glen Miller Orchestra is a unique hotel. Guests can stay in one of three main buildings or in a real refurbished antique sleeping car. Located in the heart of Chattanooga, the Choo Choo... more
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When you visit the Scenic City you dont have to settle for an average hotel room. Why not stay aboard one of the Victorian-style train cars at the Choo Choo Holiday Inn? Each of the 40 beautifully decorated cars offers all the amenities you would... more
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Large exhibit for train aficionados.
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pardon me boy.. remember the old glen miller song? see the place that inspired his musical musings and the citys oldest attraction... more
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Never Again

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I thought I would give them the benefit of the doubt even though the other reviews were mostly negative. I've stayed here before and thought much the same way. I thought we would freeze after getting out of the indoor pool. There was absolutely no heat whatsoever. It's like they don't put anything back into the hotel. Definitely not worth it.
Posted by H H. from Bristol, VA on November 30, 2006

Do not stay here.

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I am a platinum priority club member and this the worst Holiday Inn I have every stayed at. Very poor customer service and hotel needs major updating. The hotel is in a very bad neighborhood and it is not safe to walk around night. Do not take your family here.
Posted by Wes C. from Hickory, NC on November 30, 2006

Pass on the Choo

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"The lobby is historic and nice and the rooms are spacious. BUT, the hotel itself needs a face lift BAD! Small, uncomfortable double beds. Lighting is poor and electrical recepticals are poorly located. I stay in a lot of hotels and you can find much better in Chattanooga. "
Posted by Vic F on October 31, 2006

Very unhappy

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"My daughter and I stayed in a train car for fall break. We were soooo disappointed. The only good thing I can say is that staying in a train car was fun. Otherwise, this hotel is NOT worth the money. The furniture was poor quality, the lights didn't work, you could see through the towels, the staff was unfriendly and were more interested in talking on their cell phones. Visit the Choo... more
Posted by Connie G. from Huntsville, AL on September 30, 2006

very disappointed

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"we were very disappointed in the choo choo. Room was hot and dark, neither of 2 lamps worked (reported and was not fixed). Toothpaste on wall in bathroom, hairs ( not ours) and spiders in tub, spiders in room. Pools were decent, staff ok, although nothing was done to fix our problems. too much $$ for what we got. Breakfast buffett good and priced well. Sliding door had no lock. Hotel needs to... more
Posted by Marla C. from Murfreesboro, TN on July 31, 2006

Clean the place...please!

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"Oh, the history.... but the paint is literally peeling. The room stank of mildew. Was there for one long night and couldn't wait to leave. Good tourist attraction, but poor hotel."
Posted by M T. from Southern Oregon, on July 31, 2006

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The Chattanooga Choo Choo was the nickname given to an 1880 steam locomotive running between Chattanooga and Cincinnati and was made famous by a Glenn Miller Orchestra song in the 1940s (if you’d like to hear the song or see the words and music, click

here ). Today the Chattanooga Choo Choo complex is owned by Holiday Inn and functions as a hotel, gardens, and more. The Terminal Station,... more
Posted by ufgator1830 on July 28, 2006

Chattanooga Choo Choo-Great Reunion Spot

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"I was in charge of planning our family reunion this year. Fortunately, I selected the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo-Holiday Inn for our gathering. The hotel offers something for all ages. The children enjoyed the fabulous pools and the older members of our group loved the beautiful rose gardens and the historical beauty of this great train station. I've never worked with friendlier... more
Posted by Andrew S. from RInggold, GA on June 30, 2006

Over hiped and under cleaned

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"The pool was cold and the hot tub was dirty, the halls and public bathroom smelled.The sliding door did not close. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone"
Posted by Lorie Z on June 30, 2006

Great atmosphere

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"We love staying at this hotel because of all of the train cars. My children would be happy if we never left the hotel. It is true that the rooms are not all that great. The hotel has really bad leaks and when it rains it is awful. This leads to wet, stinky carpet and wet wet walls. It is still our favorite place to go because our kids love the trains. If you dont love trains...well you would... more
Posted by Erika S on June 30, 2006

Chattanooga Choo Choo

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The hotel room was not worth the price charged. The furniture was all banged up and the wall paper was peeling. The air conditioner was really loud too. The singing waiters at the Station House were wonderful.
Posted by Regina G. from Gadsden, AL on June 30, 2006

Great Hotel!

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We really enjoyed our trip to the Chattanooga Choo Choo. The food is really good and we loved the singing servers! The hotel has a great historic feel and beautiful gardens. The rooms were clean and spacious and I would recommend the hotel to anyone. The train cars are great entertainment for children!
Posted by Megan H. from Atlanta, GA on May 31, 2006

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The Chattanooga Choo Choo Holiday Inn is worth a visit even if you aren't planning to stay there. Located in the city's former 1909 railway station, the Choo Choo's fine architecture is breathtaking. It's been painstakingly restored and is one of Chattanooga's biggest attractions. The grand dome is a sight in and of itself and I'd be willing to bet unmatched by anything else you've seen.

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Posted by Nora Katz on September 29, 2000

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The first time we stayed at the Choo Choo we stayed in a Victorian train room. These are old train cars that have been turned into rooms. Several words of warning if you are planning to stay in one. The hot water heater is not very big so if you are planning to shower - one person might want to shower the night before and the other person the next day.

Also these cars are not soundproof -... more
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