I kind of don't want to write this review and tell people how great this place is because I don't…read morewant it to be booked up when I need to come back to Chattanooga!
First, I don't understand the negative reviews I've seen in various places online. This place is total gem - it's conveniently located, safe, clean and the most reasonably priced accommodations in the downtown area. This stay was my first at both the hotel and in Chattanooga and I can't wait to come back.
TL;DR
Worth the price, clean, safe, convenient, cool outdoor area, easy parking, free coffee and muffins in the lobby every morning and a two-minute walk to the convention center.
Let's start with the coffee ... yes, there is complimentary coffee in the lobby of the hotel. There are also muffins (that are always fresh). Pro tip: make sure you're going to the lobby for your coffee, not the connected Downtowner restaurant. If you want a full breakfast and coffee that is not free, then the restaurant should be your destination.
Rooms are fairly recently renovated (not brand new, but not ancient, either), spotless and spacious. The only thing missing is a microwave (but I didn't need one on this trip, so it wasn't an inconvenience).
If you somehow are worried about your door being open to the outside, don't. I am a woman traveling by myself for a week and had a first floor room with absolutely issues. It's actually really convenient for loading in and out ... park in front of your door and you have way less walking to do with your stuff.
Outside facilities are amazing. There is a cute courtyard and pool (that was cleaned daily). Both are well kept and clean and a huge bonus if you enjoy working from somewhere other than the confines of your room or just want a place to relax on site. Part of the outdoor area is covered, so if the weather isn't exceptional, you can still hang out outside.
There is also plenty of parking and I never once had an issue getting the spot right next to my room. If you have a poolside room (which I did on the first floor), you may have to park a little farther from your car, as the rooms face into the courtyard/pool so you're not able to park directly in front of your room. It's a minor inconvenience for a cool spot. Also, parking is $10/day, but considering you're saving two to three times that per night on the room compared to others in the area, it's not a bad deal.
THE STAFF IS AMAZING. Everyone here has been exceptionally nice and helpful. I called in advance of arriving and asked for a first floor room. Easy peasy and a totally pleasant experience. Also, when I arrived, I needed a few more hangers and it was zero issue and the registration desk staff wasn't bothered to help me. Tiffany, Erica and (I'm so sorry!!) I forget the other person's name who helped navigate me to the whiskey distillery by the river (please ask your staff who this was and let them know how great they are!) were the kind of employees you want to hire and work next to. This place may be a Days Inn/Wyndham property, but the service felt like a much higher end brand. Owners - please keep this staff happy, they're the kind of people you want to engage with your guests!
10/10 would stay again. Thanks for a wonderful week!
My only recommendation for the management: for the next three years, you'll have the IBMA conference in town for a week. Consider making your hotel a jamming spot for attendees - the outdoor areas are perfect for it and the room have enough space to accommodate us. Please extend the non-quiet hours for the week to midnight (or altogether!) and have the bar open starting Tuesday while we're in town (if you have people jamming, you'll have people drinking, it's a guarantee). I've seen other hotels do this and put a disclaimer on the website saying there will be music throughout the hotel late into the night, and basically book at your own risk when people are reserving.