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Hotel Description

Motel near Hamilton Place Mall in Chattanooga

In Chattanooga

You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Hamilton Place Mall and 9 miles (15 km) of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a stay here. McKenzie Arena is within 9 miles (15 km) and Creative Discovery Museum is within 12 miles (20 km).

Free perks

This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. Business travelers can take advantage of the business center. The front desk is staffed around-the-clock and concierge services are on offer.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$54* Per night/room May 31 - Jun 1

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Athena Inn ratings based on 26 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.6 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Athena Inn

Everyone (8) Couples (7) Family (10)
2 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 18, 2022

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5 out of 5
Clean. Close to freeway. Takes forever for them to answer the phone.

Posted by on Sep 2, 2022

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Sep 8, 2022 by Athena Inn

Thank you

4 out of 5
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Posted by on Jul 17, 2022

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Jul 18, 2022 by Athena Inn

Thank you

3 out of 5
Limited supply and breakfast

Posted by on Jul 7, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 7, 2022 by Athena Inn

Will work on it. Sorry for unconvinced. Thank you

4 out of 5
This was the nicest stay on our week-long vacation. Hotel is very clean. Amenities in the room worked as they should. This sounds crazy but the shower is amazing. The bed was very comfortable. AC worked great. There are only two negatives IMO. The check-in process isn't streamlined. A deposit is needed. Who does that any more? Breakfast is very lacking. Might as well not have one.

Posted by on Jun 27, 2022

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Jun 27, 2022 by Athena Inn

Thank you for your business, welcome you again. Thank you

2 out of 5
The Athena Inn is the cheapest place to find a minifridge and microwave, if that's important to you, which it is to me. The bedroom also has a nice, but inaccessible shower. Everything else has a worn, shabby quality it is hard to distinguish from neglect -- the lobby is locked, the help desk took 20 minutes to register us with a prepaid registration (with the lobby closed it was so hot and closed in, the person behind us had to wait outside and nearly left to find another hotel), there was visible dust and dead insects in the night window. It scores very poorly on accessibility; the room I was put in let me drive up to the door but doesn't have enough room for a wheelchair, and the fancy shower has no shower stool or even just a waterproof chair. No handsoap, just dial and mystery shampoo pumps in the shower. The room sleeps 4 but seats 1 -- I had to take turns sitting in the extremely uncomfortable desk chair with peeling faux leather arms. Despite all this, I got a fine night's sleep in one of the two extremely and profoundly okay queen beds despite an incredibly loud and aggressive air conditioner (yes even for a hotel) and the minifridge keeps things very cold. The "coffee" in my room is that cheap single serve stuff in a watery machine with no creamer -- sort of inexcusable with a minifridge not to have a tiny bucket of creamers and a real percolator, IMO. I would not stay here again, and if they're asking for more than $60 to sleep here post taxes, pass on it.

Posted by on Jun 20, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 24, 2022 by Athena Inn

points are noted, will work on it. Thank you

4 out of 5
Clean good beds quiet

Posted by on Mar 28, 2022

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Mar 30, 2022 by Athena Inn

Thank you for the review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us!

5 out of 5
Nice rooms for the price and the showers were amazing after a long drive. Gonna have to find the shower wall head they used lol. Would definitely stay here again!

Posted by on Mar 24, 2022

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Mar 24, 2022 by Athena Inn

Thank you for the great review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

3 out of 5
The rooms are cleanish and bare bones but inexpensive.

Posted by , from EVANSTON on Mar 20, 2022

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Mar 21, 2022 by Peter

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate it! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come back and visit again sometime!

4 out of 5
The shower was amazing!! Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was not served the morning we were there.

Posted by on Mar 19, 2022

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Mar 19, 2022 by Peter

Thank you so much for your kind words! We can't wait to see you again

Property Features

WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Self parking is free. This Chattanooga motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1997
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Athena Inn offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 49-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • LED television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 per room (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 40 mi (64.3738 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

This property requires a USD 100 cash deposit for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made in cash or with debit card at check-in.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 40 mi (64.3738 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • 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 is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Athena Inn Chattanooga
  • Guesthouse Inn House Chattanooga
  • Guesthouse Inn Chattanooga Hamilton Place Motel
  • Athena Chattanooga
  • GuestHouse Inn Chattanooga Hamilton Place
  • Guesthouse Inn Chattanooga
  • Athena Inn Motel
  • Athena Inn Chattanooga
  • Athena Inn Motel Chattanooga
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.