Hotels near Chattanooga Convention Center ranked for business travelers
9 hotels within a 0.4-mile walk of Chattanooga Convention Center, selected by Navan's convention booking data for attendees who need proximity, productivity, and a fast commute to the exhibit floor.
One hotel is attached, eight more sit within a 7-minute walk
Chattanooga Convention Center anchors Carter Street in downtown Chattanooga, and Navan's booking data shows convention attendees cluster in two corridors: the Carter Street hotels steps from the entrance, and the Southside district along Market Street near the Choo Choo. All nine hotels on this list sit within 0.4 miles of the exhibit hall doors.
Closest hotel: Chattanooga Marriott Downtown at 0.1 miles (attached via covered skywalk)
Distance range: All 9 hotels within 0.4 miles of the convention center
Loyalty programs: Marriott Bonvoy, IHG One Rewards, Hilton Honors, Wyndham Rewards
Free transit: CARTA electric shuttle stops at CCC every 5 minutes on weekdays
Top Hotels Near Chattanooga Convention Center
Chattanooga Marriott Downtown
8.7 Rating (1,080 Reviews)
0.1 miles from Chattanooga Convention Center
Two Carter Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37402
The only hotel with a covered skywalk to the convention center: badge on, coffee in hand, exhibit floor in two minutes flat. Table South Kitchen + Bar handles post-session dinners without leaving the building, and 10,000 sq ft of on-site meeting space covers breakout sessions your team schedules on the fly.
Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown - Convention Center by IHG
7.5 Rating (1,090 Reviews)
0.1 miles from Chattanooga Convention Center
1300 Carter St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Built for the multi-day convention stint where per diem discipline matters. Full kitchenettes in every suite let you cook on your own schedule, and the complimentary buffet breakfast fuels early exhibit-hall setup mornings without a restaurant wait.
The Chattanoogan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
8.7 Rating (676 Reviews)
0.2 miles from Chattanooga Convention Center
1201 South Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
A spa hotel that doubles as your convention recovery base. Full-service massages, facials, and body treatments handle the wear of 10-hour trade show days, and 23,000 sq ft of meeting space means your group can host its own breakout without booking external venues.
Hotel Bo, a Days Inn by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown
8.4 Rating (3,450 Reviews)
0.2 miles from Chattanooga Convention Center
901 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
When the convention budget matters more than the thread count, this is the Carter Street pick that still puts you 3 minutes from the exhibit hall. The free CARTA electric shuttle stops at the front door daily, connecting you to the Aquarium district and Southside dining without a rideshare.
The Dwell Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.1 Rating (115 Reviews)
0.3 miles from Chattanooga Convention Center
120 East 10th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Sixteen rooms and a rooftop terrace built for the traveler who works better in quiet. Tempur-Pedic mattresses and 24-hour room service mean late-night prep sessions end with actual recovery, and the complimentary continental breakfast keeps your morning timeline short.
Moxy Chattanooga Downtown
9 Rating (478 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Chattanooga Convention Center
1220 King Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Check in at the bar, grab a workspace at the communal tables, and walk the Southside strip for dinner after the exhibit hall closes. The terrace doubles as an informal meeting spot, and the 108-room footprint keeps the lobby crowd manageable during peak convention weeks.
The Read House Hotel
9.1 Rating (4,042 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Chattanooga Convention Center
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Since 1926, this Art Deco landmark has anchored MLK Boulevard with the kind of lobby that closes deals before the handshake. Bridgeman's Chophouse handles client dinners on-site, and 19,000 sq ft of event space gives your team overflow capacity when the convention center fills.
The Westin Chattanooga
8.9 Rating (625 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Chattanooga Convention Center
801 Pine Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Ten floors up, Paloma Bar de Tapas serves Spanish plates with a panoramic view of Lookout Mountain: the client dinner venue competitors don't mention. The 259-room property runs 24-hour room service and keeps three distinct restaurants on-site, so your schedule never waits on a reservation.
Kinley Chattanooga Southside, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
9.1 Rating (227 Reviews)
0.4 miles from Chattanooga Convention Center
1409 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
For attendees who want the Southside nightlife within stumbling distance and the convention center within an 11-minute walk. Built in 2020, the 64-room property keeps a restaurant and bar on the ground floor, and its Choo Choo district address puts you steps from the neighborhood's best post-session dining.
What's in the Area
- Public House on Broad Street handles Southern-inspired group dinners with flexible seating for convention parties.
- Bridgeman's Chophouse inside The Read House Hotel serves steaks in an Art Deco setting, no rideshare needed for client dinners.
- Community Pie at Miller Plaza offers Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizza with a slice-and-salad lunch deal under $12.
- Paloma Bar de Tapas on the 10th floor of The Westin serves Spanish plates with panoramic views. Reserve ahead during events.
- Convention center garage on Carter St or Chestnut St charges $4 (1 hr) to $25 (overnight). Pay at kiosks inside the hall.
- Street parking has a 2-hour metered limit Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, not viable for all-day convention attendance.
- Marriott offers valet and self-park for hotel guests and convention attendees.
- 3,500 total nearby spaces connect to the convention center via pedestrian bridges and covered walkways.
- CARTA Free Electric Shuttle stops at CCC every 5 minutes weekdays (6:30 AM to 11 PM), every block from Aquarium to Choo Choo.
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) is 9 miles out. Uber or Lyft runs $15-20 and takes about 15 minutes.
- CARTA Route 21 serves the convention center directly at $1.50 per ride for a fixed-route bus option.
- Bike Chattanooga offers dock-based bike share at $10/day with stations near all listed hotels.
- Tennessee Aquarium is 0.8 miles north on Broad St, open daily, a strong option for evening group receptions.
- Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District sits 0.4 miles south with restaurants and shops in a converted rail station.
- Walnut Street Bridge is 0.7 miles north, one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges at 2,376 feet for a quick reset walk.
- Lookout Mountain is 10 minutes by car with Ruby Falls and Rock City for post-convention day trips.
- Society of Work at Edney Innovation Center (1100 Market St) offers coworking 6 minutes on foot from CCC.
- The convention center provides complimentary WiFi at Gig City 25 Gbps speeds, no need to rely on hotel WiFi.
- PostNet (FedEx ShipCenter) at 808 Chestnut St is a 4-minute walk for printing, shipping, and packing services.
- Common House on Southside offers private membership day passes for quiet meeting space between sessions.
- Pay parking at kiosks inside the convention hall or at 1st-floor elevator lobbies, not at the garage exit.
- Garage clearance is 7 feet 3 inches with no trailers allowed. Oversized vehicles use surface lots.
- Download the CARTA GoMobile app before arrival for real-time shuttle tracking and route info.
- Exhibitor loading dock is on Chestnut Street with an 8-bay setup and gated access.
What's in the Area
- Public House on Broad Street handles Southern-inspired group dinners with flexible seating for convention parties.
- Bridgeman's Chophouse inside The Read House Hotel serves steaks in an Art Deco setting, no rideshare needed for client dinners.
- Community Pie at Miller Plaza offers Neapolitan and Detroit-style pizza with a slice-and-salad lunch deal under $12.
- Paloma Bar de Tapas on the 10th floor of The Westin serves Spanish plates with panoramic views. Reserve ahead during events.
- Convention center garage on Carter St or Chestnut St charges $4 (1 hr) to $25 (overnight). Pay at kiosks inside the hall.
- Street parking has a 2-hour metered limit Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, not viable for all-day convention attendance.
- Marriott offers valet and self-park for hotel guests and convention attendees.
- 3,500 total nearby spaces connect to the convention center via pedestrian bridges and covered walkways.
- CARTA Free Electric Shuttle stops at CCC every 5 minutes weekdays (6:30 AM to 11 PM), every block from Aquarium to Choo Choo.
- Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) is 9 miles out. Uber or Lyft runs $15-20 and takes about 15 minutes.
- CARTA Route 21 serves the convention center directly at $1.50 per ride for a fixed-route bus option.
- Bike Chattanooga offers dock-based bike share at $10/day with stations near all listed hotels.
- Tennessee Aquarium is 0.8 miles north on Broad St, open daily, a strong option for evening group receptions.
- Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District sits 0.4 miles south with restaurants and shops in a converted rail station.
- Walnut Street Bridge is 0.7 miles north, one of the world's longest pedestrian bridges at 2,376 feet for a quick reset walk.
- Lookout Mountain is 10 minutes by car with Ruby Falls and Rock City for post-convention day trips.
- Society of Work at Edney Innovation Center (1100 Market St) offers coworking 6 minutes on foot from CCC.
- The convention center provides complimentary WiFi at Gig City 25 Gbps speeds, no need to rely on hotel WiFi.
- PostNet (FedEx ShipCenter) at 808 Chestnut St is a 4-minute walk for printing, shipping, and packing services.
- Common House on Southside offers private membership day passes for quiet meeting space between sessions.
- Pay parking at kiosks inside the convention hall or at 1st-floor elevator lobbies, not at the garage exit.
- Garage clearance is 7 feet 3 inches with no trailers allowed. Oversized vehicles use surface lots.
- Download the CARTA GoMobile app before arrival for real-time shuttle tracking and route info.
- Exhibitor loading dock is on Chestnut Street with an 8-bay setup and gated access.
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