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    Here is where the wall is open at the ceiling. The space on the other side can't be locked from other guests.
    Cassandra G.

    The staff here was very friendly. We enjoyed a tour of the house with some history when we first arrived. My husband booked this for our 16 year anniversary talking up how it was in the top places to stay in Chattanooga. Room 34 apparently used to be where people lived that ran the B&B at one point. Instead of being a historical 1800s experience it was more of a poorly maintained 1990s apartment. That was pretty disappointing. I haven't found any marketing photos of this space, so be aware. The fire exit is through this room so you can not lock your door. Basically, there is a common area and then a small room where your bed is that does have a key for it, but the walls making this space are open at the ceiling. Basically, I worried anyone could come through at anytime. The staff did put a "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door that can't be locked and said people would stay out. No one encroached on our space, but I worried about it the entire time. When you are getting away for a couple's weekend you don't want to be worried about people walking in. I can get that experience at home for free. The bed does not have a headboard it's just a mattress and box doing on a metal frame. There is a built in bookshelf above the bed, so don't sit up to quickly or you will wack yourself. I have shared two photos of the bed and where the bed space is open to the public area at the ceiling. The shower water ran inconsistently. If you are a lady with thick hair, I recommend dry shampoo as your washing option. Little water pressure is present, but that my be part of the old house experience?? Morning breakfast was a fun experience. You get several courses and it's enjoyable to see the other guests. The food wasn't great. The second morning we went out for breakfast. If you are staying several nights, maybe try breakfast at the house one morning and try some other local places another morning. Overall, if you don't plan to spend a lot of time in room 34 and are okay with your space being a fire exit you can still spend time in the other parts of this historic building. The evening snacks my be enough to help you enjoy the space more. I'm pretty sure you would be happy with any other room in this place.

    Front porch with round
    Mark W. S.

    This may be the grandest old home converted to a B&B I ever stayed. All the wallpaper and woodwork is original. The two seating rooms are beautiful. The front porch is really unusual with a round on one end for multiple chairs. The first floor doors are the tallest I ever seen. They must be at least 10' and solid wood. The morning breakfast is forgettable. The coffee, yogurt, and juice were fine. But the processed round egg thing was terrible. You go for the ambiance of the house not the food. Worth a stay. Service was very good.

    Stairs leading from lobby
    Paul M.

    This inn is beautiful as well as the furnishings and decor inside. It's a step back in time. They had Christmas decorations up, and it looked like a Hallmark movie set. My third-floor room was very nice. It's actually split into two rooms-- the sitting room and the bedroom/bathroom. This is because the emergency exit is in the sitting room. As a result, the bedroom door does lock, but I was assured that no one would just walk in the main door unless there was an emergency. The bed was very comfortable (on the firmer side). The bathroom has a bidet (an after-market attachment to the toilet) that works well. There is a Keurig with all the necessary things for coffee and tea. There are two TVs (one in each room), and the furniture is very comfortable. Breakfast was an experience -- 3 or 4 courses brought out at just the right time. The servers are very attentive. I had egg and pepper "mini-quiches" with yogurt, a lemon muffin, and a small cup of fruit. Did I mention the servers are very attentive? Very personable and conversational as well. (Grace and Pilar stand out as servers.) As for the rest of the inn, there was a library with books and DVDs/VHS tapes to borrow, as well as a cabinet full of board games. There were complimentary soft drinks downstairs, and they have beer and spirits to purchase. I cannot recommend this BnB enough -- the cost of the room was much lower than many of the hotels you might find, and that makes this such a great value. This would be a wonderful place to stay for a romantic weekend, or you can use it as a cozy place to stay while you visit Chattanooga and its environs.

    Kathy K.

    If you are a history buff and you are in Chattanooga, treat yourself to a stay at The Mayor's Mansion Inn, Bed and Breakfast. Honestly you will feel spoiled and steeped in the rich history of this gorgeous Victorian style home. The inn keepers were knowledgeable and very helpful. They greet you with a tour of the main floor then show you to your suite. A four course Breakfast is served every morning and it was such a delightful change of pace form the typical Breakfast that we are used to today. We stayed 2 nights at the Mayor's Mansion and I wish we could have stayed longer. For me it was extra special as the land on which my 4 times Great-Grandparents lived and the Citizens Cemetery were only a tenth of a mile away. My only suggestion would be to replace the portable air conditioning unit in the Chickamauga Suite as it rattled non-stop but it would not stop us from returning to The Mayor's Mansion Inn again.

    Mayor's Inn from Pine Street
    Dr Ronald W.

    We stayed here at my wife's insitence as I did not get back from testifying in Jasper until after 6:00. I had dropped her off at around 10:00, and I drove onto Jasper. My wife has a service dog and she was told she was the first service dog who had stayed there. She was very well taken care of. When she ordered a lunch from a nearby restaurant, the price was too little to get delivery, so the manager picked it up for her. She choose room 11 on the first floor. It may be the best room, although I did not see any others. Right outside the room is the coffee area and the coffee was very good. We bring our own cream. Was Breakfast was served insuite. It was lovely. I was a little disappointed that the corned beef was not avaiable, but the bacon and eggs were vey good. This was served with fresh orange juice, it may have been frozen but I could not tell. Fresh fruit cuo was also served. Check out was a breeze, we also bought a robe. I cannot recommend Mayor's Mansion highly enough. It is in the Fort Wood neighborhood which is certainly lovely and very pleasant to strole around.

    Len B.

    I'll start with the fact that the location is very convenient to the UTC campus. The Fort Wood neighborhood has some history and there are some architecturally historic gems dotting the area. It's worth getting out and walking around if you have the time. The only downside - and it's not much of one - is the area Is just a little off the path to restaurants and other attractions. Uber was our friend. The house has a lot of charm and is in good condition for its age. There are several sitting rooms and a porch on the main level that make great places to hang out with your own group or talk with other guests. We were in the Tennessee River room which was spacious, clean and comfortable. The morning breakfast service was really quite elegant. The food and atmosphere were terrific. The staff members were all very friendly and helpful with no hint of stuffiness that you might expect in a place like this. We really enjoyed our visit.

    The front door
    Justin K.

    Wonderful staff . Good breakfast . Quite neighbourhood. Close to the city . Clean rooms . Bathroom were old but very clean.

    Grand Entrance Hallway
    Richard R.

    We had a wonderful stay here @ the Mayor's Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn. We stayed in the Cumberland Room on the top floor. A very architecturally appealing room with angled dormer ceilings and coated with soothing greenish-gray & blue colors. Mayor's Mansion Inn is the only AAA 4 Diamond property in Chattanooga. The exterior is charming and the interior is filled with those turn of the century details that make staying at places like this so magical. Take the exquisite details of the open staircase for example. You'll have a very impressive vantage from the ground floor or looking down from the top floor. Either view is a craftsmanship master class in woodwork. Or perhaps you might fancy the gorgeous detail of the coffered ceilings in the grand foyer. Two features that will have your head tilted upwards every time you enter this stunning home. It was built in 1889 for Edmond Watkins using wood & stones from an old Union Army redoubt. Materials that once upon a time saw battle, but repurposed in a beautiful way. Watkins was eventually elected mayor in 1897, thus the current name. The Inn has several rooms & suites each with a coded push button entry. You are also given a key to the guest entrance to let yourself in and out after hours. Nice luxuries such as his and hers robes, vanities and rich linens greet you once inside your room. Other public areas include a magnificent dining room with fireplace, a library, ballroom, sitting room, grand foyer and lovely covered porch for an evening of relaxing. Truly an elegant setting for weddings, which was the reason for our visit. My bestie got married here this weekend. The husband/wife owner team are cheerful and accommodating proprietors. The husband also acted as the justice of the peace for the wedding while his wife was the coordinator and caterer. Breakfast in the mornings was delightful. Not ever having stayed at a B&B before I found the portions to be a tad dainty, but they had no problems bringing me a little extra so that I wouldn't walk away hungry. The proprietors also honored my request for hash browned potatoes. Wine and various liqueurs were available in a centralized cabinet and we were also invited to raid the refrigerator for waters and sodas anytime day or night. Each morning around 6am the second floor landing has fresh coffee brewing in an old world armoire with a lovely assortment of porcelain cups and fancy stirring spoons. Not that you would ever want to get out of the comfortable beds they provide in your room. Also part of the charm are the creaky floors and the leaning staircase. My only negative would be staying on the third floor. You will no doubt be a little winded by the time you reach the top. NOTES IN MY BRAIN: Everyone on staff here is so polite and courteous. It feels like I walked into the pages of the Gone with the Wind novel. Maybe my wife should do a curtsy or something while I tip my hat to passers by? FINAL THOUGHTS Overall, it was a wonderful stay worthy of being experienced at least once in life. Since this is our very first stay at a B&B, I have no basis of comparison. It is for that reason and that reason only that I will contain my excitement and keep my rating to 4 stars instead of 5. That being said, I'm not sure if we would come back anytime soon. Not because we didn't absolutely enjoy our stay mind you, but because we're just not bed & breakfast sort of people for two main reasons: A) Our middle school aged kids travel with us most of the time. B) I'm pretty frugal and generally happy with places like Comfort Inn or Embassy Suites where I can get a clean, modern looking room w/flat screen TV, comfy bed, pool and a relatively good [free] hot continental breakfast at a reasonable price. But occasionally it's nice to break from the norm and release the straps on the wallet. Besides, this place most certainly provided a great atmosphere for fanning 17 years of marital flames. The missus certainly liked being tended to so properly, especially since this weekend was also our anniversary :-)

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