Hotels near River Gallery, Chattanooga

My wife and I spent one night at The Edwin Hotel and it could not have been better. We tried to make the most of the on-site amenities and visited both Whitebird and Whiskey Thief. Both were great experiences. The next morning we had breakfast at Rembrandts in the nearby art district. Our room was a welcome change from chain hotels and was nicely appointed. Our view was mainly of the Hunter Art Museum but we could see the Tennessee River also. The location is a huge plus and we enjoyed walking across the Walnut Street Bridge and over into Coolidge Park. This is one of the best hotels we have ever been to and would love to return.

Samuel helped me locate a lost item without hesitation. Definitely went out of his way even if it was not part of his job. It was nice that someone was willing to help and made the experience at the hotel a great one. As well as, every other individual we came in contact with was extremely friendly.

The hotel is decent but we had a very uneven experience. I think some of it was unique circumstance. We originally booked a corner 2 queen bed room. The check in process was fast and efficient however when we went to our room we immediately noticed a fair amount of mold build up in the shower so we asked to change to another room of the same type. The bellman hadn’t even put the bags in the room yet so it made it easy to change. The next room we went in appeared to be fine until my daughter open the blinds and we found a wasp behind it. Thinking it was no big deal I removed the wasp from behind the blinds but then noticed 2 more. I looked up in the very top corner and nestled all the way up was a wasp nest. The bellman was still with us unloading our bags so we both snapped pictures of it and we obviously had to move again. This time they put us in one of the suites which we very much appreciated the gesture. The room was quite spacious so that was nice. However, it only had 1 king instead of queens which meant someone was going to have to sleep on the couch. This ended up being me so I pretty much didn’t sleep for a few nights. Also the room was a handicap room so the shower had no door and only a shower curtain that was about 3 feet off of the ground. So you had to shower in the corner or the shower and water would get everywhere in the bath room because there was nothing to stop it from splashing. The final night we were there the manager who was on duty offered to comp a dinner for my family given all of the changes. Again, we appreciated the gesture as we didn’t ask for that all. That meal took over 2 hours because the service was very slow. I’m pretty sure they had a 13 or 14 top seated at the same time as us so that was likely the reason. This meal actually ended up on my final bill so it wasn’t comped at all. I didn’t have the energy to fight it so I just let it go. I thought the staff was friendly and they tried to accommodate so that was all appreciated.

The biggest issue with this hotel was the musty stinky smell inside the hotel. I read other reviews and was prepared for this but was surprised. Some days it smelled like must and others it smelled like sewage. However, like the other reviews mentioned it did not smell in the room AT ALL. So it was bearable. ROOM I didn't find the bed very comfortable, however I often don't when staying in hotels. The pillows, are just like every pillow at every hotel these days, they instantly collapse under the slightest weight and seem to become non-existent, but I guess that's ever pillow at every hotel. The AC in the room would not go down very far and it was very vey hot in the room while we were there. The layout of the room was nice, however even though it's clearly an older hotel that's been remodeled they still had carpet in the room, so I wasn't very happy with that. But other than that the room seemed clean. There was both a mini fridge and microwave and coffee maker in the room. The space in the room was pretty well used with the furniture they had. The other concern in the room was the water. The water was mostly scalding hot during our stay. So hot in fact, that I had to turn it off and on while showering because it was way way too hot. Sadly, we only stayed a few nights and didn't notice this until mid way through the 2nd day since we arrived late the first night worked from the room. By then it seemed silly to tell the front desk since I assumed they would either have us move rooms or would send someone up to fix it, and we had evening plans. LOBBY & BAR The lobby and bar is a large area. I worked from that area two days while I was there. However, the best spot to work and plug your laptop/phone in turned out to have broken power outlets, so I ran out juice at one point suddenly and had to run back up to my room. But I found another spot that worked great and I ordered lunch there one day and was pleased. It is connected to a conference center so be wary that if the conference in town is not hosting lunch, then this area will get VERY busy VERY fast. Luckily for me that only happened one day and people started pouring in right as I was ready to pack up and take a break in the room for a while. WIFI Overall, I had no issues with using the wifi to complete my work, I did have to join many meetings, none of which I used my video camera and I had no interruptions or slow service.

I enjoyed my stay at then Chattanoogan. Front desk employee that checked me in was friendly and helpful. My room was clean and aside from some minor housekeeping inconveniences, it would have been perfect. The valet service was superb. Jonathan with that company assisted me and was extremely nice and courteous. If I could give one recommendation, it would be to tone down the lobby scent. It was overwhelming.

Great experience. Had everything we needed and more

Stayed here again in late June 2024, and once again the room and the service were spectacular. The front desk clerk, Trinity, was friendly, welcoming, and professional, and check-in was a breeze. The valet service was also very fast. The room, a suite on the 4th floor, was beautiful with floor-to-ceiling windows along one wall. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the overall vibe of the hotel is chic but not stuffy. The speakeasy also remains one of the coolest bars in the city. It was a very relaxing stay, and the Kinley remains the best hotel in Chattanooga.

This hotel was AMAZING - what a unique experience. We stayed in a renovated TRAIN CAR which was absolutely one of the most interesting rooms I have ever stayed in. Absolutely loved it - and location is absolutely perfect. The customer service was also FANTASTIC (I left my glasses, and they shipped them back to me one day later) - you don't get this type of service in a typical hotel. Charm of a boutique hotel with the amenities of a more established hotel - the experience simply cannot be beat.

Had everything except an iron and an ironing board, But they did have a clothing steamer so I guess that may have worked ..🤔