Athena Inn Chattanooga

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

John

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10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

shaliyah

Parking was horrible but everything else was perfect!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Emilio

Great option for a one-night stay with family. Clean, good location, and easy access.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

Breakfast served expired yogurt, paper plate stuck to table cause it was not clean enough at all. Coffee was NOT coffee!! So gross dark water water color. Will never stay there!! Bed linens dingy, glad I brought my own bed linens.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Jennifer

If you are just looking for a quick place to rest this will do

Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Brent

Stay was “okay”. Just wanted a one night sleep and quick breakfast. Staff was polite and helpful. Breakfast was poor (coffee was terrible). Price was fantastic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Michael

Very modern shower. Water comes from several directions. Good organizing of shelving units

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2026

Michael

Never got clean towels or bedding changed or made up for 3 day stay. One tiny soap to use. I room coffee maker didnt work. First morning at 7am no coffee or waffle mix in breakfast area. Advised staff and they did make more

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Mary E

The room overall was clean. The bed looked like it had some stains on the mattress area. Towels were ok could use some bigger towels that are for a little bigger folks. Had a good nights rest considering it’s right by the highway. Felt very safe in the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Justin

Nice place. HD at the front desk was wonderful and very accommodating.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

James

Same room…. wAY better showers than a $300 a night room…. Great Value… great room… great people

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Douglas

Good price clean with great showers.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Juan

Shampoo containers broken

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Zachary

I didn't expect the stay to be so great. Very clean inside and out of my room. Nice staff and great service. I would highly recommend

Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2026

Wayne

staff was great, room was clean

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2026

Daniel

A good place to stay. Unspectacular, but proficient

Self

4/10

Poor

21 Apr 2026

LAURENCE

When we walked into the \"non-smoking\" room there was definitely a residual smoke smell, probably in the furn8iture and a but in the bedding.
Then the bathroom door dragged on the ground making it very difficult to open or close.
The bathroom had no extractor fan (don't think that's even legal is it? - certainly not where we live!) and these was evidence of mold spots on the ceiling.
Then the coffee make had no jug so completely useless.
Bed was adequate, nothing more.
Ok so it's a cheap hotel but there are minimum standards and this place didn't meet them.
Would not stay here again or recommend

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Gary

Yup

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2026

Edward

Parking was not convenient, room could of been cleaner. Outside of room very noisy. Thought it would be nicer the way it was presented

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Mcqueen

I frequently travel between New York and Texas. This is the always stay in the mid point.

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Lori

The front staff was very efficient at check in. The beds are comfortable and the room was clean although there was a stale odor. Overall I gave them a 4 and would stay again.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2026

Vicki

Thought bed was nice but the back pain in the morning terrible

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Liette

Pourquoi seulement une chaise???? Nous sommes 2 alors , ajouter une chaise serait vraiment apprécié !!! La porte de la salle de bain devrait être réparé… elle frotte par terre… le tout etait excellent!!! Merci

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Tracy

The rooms looked recently renovated.. the shower was absolutely wonderful!

Family

4/10

Poor

16 Mar 2026

Gregory

The property was pet friendly and centrally located, but the room could have been cleaner.
The staff was nice,and the price was very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Zandra

Upon checking in, we encountered a locked front door, but the staff quickly responded to our alert. The room was cozy, with a comfortable bed and an exceptional walk-in shower featuring multiple settings and strong water pressure throughout the bathroom. We appreciated the proximity to a Mexican restaurant, which served fantastic margaritas and food, along with great music that unfortunately carried over into our room late at night. Although the blackout window coverings provided adequate coverage, they could be wider for optimal light blocking. The toilet's whistle upon flushing was somewhat concerning, but it did not impact its functionality. The staff's friendly demeanor and commitment to customer satisfaction were noteworthy. Given the hotel's affordable price and convenient location, we would definitely consider booking it again for future visits to Chattanooga.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Ronald

Parking was easy right in front of our room.
Had to leave too early for breakfast to get through Atlanta before rush hour.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

06 Jan 2026

MINSHEN

Saw three cockroaches at the same time…bed, desk, sink

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Christina

Staff was friendly. Room was clean. No carpet so no smell! Best shower I have ever had!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Richard

Room was extremely clean and ready, the location was peaceful and kind of hidden

Business_and_leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2025

Neil

Breakfast was not ready available at 7am so we were not able to partake.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Allen

Yes

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Nov 2025

Ellen

Motel.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Ronald

Room Clean and comfortable. Staff courteous

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Nov 2025

Matthew

Bed was comfortable and shower was nice. Room was not very clean. Towels are stained and in need of replacing. Pillows are small and sheets are worn and dingy. A roach climbed out of the tv when we turned it off to leave. Glad I didn’t take my luggage in the room. Would not stay again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2025

Shelley

Clean room, convenient location to airport, inexpensive (perfect when just a bed and bathroom were needed)

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2025

Denise

This is the 3rd time I’ve stayed here! Staff is very nice. Rooms clean and continental breakfast is good!

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

12 Nov 2025

Lisa

Minimal staffing, rooms were filthy and major ant infestation. Also had roaches in the bathroom. Ants were coming out of the walls including the grab bar in the bathroom while I was taking a shower. All linens had stains ranging from yellow to brown. Hotel has potential as it appears updated inside but needs an overhaul and deep clean

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

05 Nov 2025

Crystal

The worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Very nasty! Ants everywhere!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Leif

Location was great for alumni weekend at Collegedale.
Rooms were clean. Good water pressure.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2025

Tracy

Very simple, basic breakfast

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Oct 2025

Paul

OK but had issues

OK independent hotel, there was a problem with the shower I couldn't get it to turn off, had to get housekeeping to sort it.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

MARY

Hotel in a convenient location to the Tennessee Vally Railroad Museum. The hotel was clean and breakfast was adequate. The staff was friendly.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2025

LeAnn

When I booked, I saw the property had a very high rating. Not sure where that rating came from, pillowcases were yellow, gray, and worn. One of the pillowcases had sketchy looking spots on it,Towels were also very worn and gray and the stack of two washcloths had the very clear imprint of perhaps a coffee mug. Which makes me think they clearly don’t change out all of the towels between guests.

Self

4/10

Poor

21 Oct 2025

Anita

We had asked for a floor level room due to my mother having health issue's and the guy told us he couldnt do it due to there not being any open. There were only 2 other vehicles in the parking lot. The towels, blankets, and sheets were very dingy looks like they need to be relplaced. Shower head was amazing best part of the room. I know its a cheaper room but accomidating your guest should be a top priority no matter the price of the hotel definitely when you only have 2 other people staying at the hotel

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2025

Treneda

Great

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2025

Paula

Limited parking so people could park in front of their rooms. Lot right next to our room.... almost looked like homeless people had lived there. Floor in room filthy. Feet were black after a few minutes walking around barefoot. Walls must not be insulated... you could hear sneezing in the next room and every single sound outside.
Shower was wonderful. Young foreign man at front desk was pleasant.
I guess you get what you paid for.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

Matt

Tucked away behind a storage yard. Enormous dumpster directly outside my door. Manager was not friendly.

Self

4/10

Poor

12 Oct 2025

Kayla

Lot/building feels so sketchy compared to others in area. Room okay, tv did not work. Staff was kind.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Jordan

Rooms were clean, prices cheap, met my expectations, great stay

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2025

Samuel

Breakfast was minimal. The yogurt was my favorite part. Towels need updating. The shower was the best part of my stay. Great water pressure.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2025

Wayne

Very nice room!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

Douglas

Very clean the best shower

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Vickie

Quitte and safe area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

vincent

Thanks

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2025

Shammoth

Won't do this again.

Not the best neighbor, tons of folks outside hanging around and smoking. Room smelled like an old ashtray and urine. Nice size room, however, the roll down shade and curtain need to be replaced, there was a at least a 6\" gap form the wall window to the shade, they just need to be replaced, you can completely see in the room with little to no effort. Desk chair was broken, no were left to sit but on the bed. Super noisy and not a safe area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Sohan

The inn was great! Spacious room, comfortable bed and possibly one of the best showers I've had in a while! I can see why people keep returning here. I was a bit inconvenienced because my room was up a flight of stairs and i had to drag all my stuff up, but once I got to the room, I had no issues! One thing to note is that there's no real breakfast here. You'll get packaged muffins, donuts, digestive biscuits, yoghurt and juice. They were fresh, but not proper breakfast like some of the comments and the manager suggested.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Therese

Great shower

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

07 Sep 2025

Sonia

Breakfast is cold , packaged

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

LUIS

The room was very well lit and auper clean. The recessed lights gave off a lot of heat but the a/c offset that. The bed was fabulous. Breakfast was nothing to write home about bit other than that it is a great hotel

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Therese

Love the shower

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2025

Billy

Good clean place to stay we stay there every year price is great

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Kate

The front desk staff were really helpful. We had a problem with one of our rooms and they went above and beyond to resolve it.
Even though the hotel is under renovation due to a flood, the rooms were clean and comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Kimberly

Beautiful

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2025

Francis

good

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

Sofia

The shower is amazing, and the beds were comfortable.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Matthew

This property is built on an older motel style, i suspect a former rodeway inn or similar hotel. Despite the property's age, it is kept in good order. My room was very nice, modern style with a multi-faucet shower! The staff are quiet folk but very friendly and polite. Everything in my room worked, and was clean.

Now, no place is without its caveats. This location is next to a busy road which you’ll find running rampant with the sound of modified exhaust well into the evening. The AC units are older below window style, so it pulls in the humidity with the air. And maybe this is a personal gripe, but the water tasted a bit over chlorinated. Maybe thats just how chattanooga's water tastes? I didnt get sick or anything, and i drank quite a bit, but it was definitely not a great mouth feel.

Relatively small things considering the value of the room and the updated room amenities. Would definitely stay again!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Nice inexpensive property

The only thing I think could be improved at this property is refreshing the towels, they are clean but need replacing. The room is clean, bed comfortable, bedding clean. This is not a star property so guests should manage expectations. It's quiet, near shopping, management is nice. I was able to catch up on sleep which was my goal. They have direct tv and that goes out when it rains hard but good channel lineup. Overall good.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Mike

Reasonable price for excellent service

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2025

Kenneth

Very economical for a 1 night stay. Clean enough but shabby. Obvious attempts to upgrade but difficult to put a 'shine' on a sneaker. Would stay again for an overnight, but not for several days.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Good if you need a cheap place to sleep!

The room was relatively clean but there were a few stains on one of the beds and the bathroom had some hair in the floor. Also, the walls were a little beat up. It was a little hard to sleep at times due to the noise outside, and the neighborhood was not the prettiest, but if you need a cheap overnight stay this works. The staff was very nice. Had a problem with our TV and he came up and fixed it for us.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Leo

It was ok I was not used too the memory foam bed felt like I was sinking in the ocean but other than that it was clean and tidy

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2025

Chelsea

Comfort in Chattanooga

We’ve always stopped over to Athena on our way from Maryland to Mississippi and it never disappoints. It’s not a 5-Star hotel and is in a sketchy-ish place, but it’s always been safe and comfortable. My only complaint is the “Continental Breakfast” seems like the muffins are always served the same day they go out and that’s really not safe, but outside of that it’s a great One Night stop over.

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2025

Elizabeth

Check in was quick and easy. Staff were very helpful and responded quickly and politely with a problem about the coffee creamer. Staff were very polite and helpful the entire stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2025

Sarah

I stayed here about 5 years ago and it was not quite as good this time around. The bed was comfortable and the shower in the morning was good (pressure and temperature).
However, there was a leak under the sink and a slight musty smell, one of the towels was dirty, and the shower was cold in the evening. I would still consider staying here again as they were short staffed and perhaps some things were consequently overlooked.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2025

Mercy

No lobby, slow service, musty odor, bathroom door not working properly, no breakfast as advertised

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Michael

Cheap clean place to sleep

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2025

Gregory

Average room at a good price. Worth the price. Will use again on quick one night stays.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Clarence

Great service

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Sakthi Prakash

Neat & clean. But focus on breakfast.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2025

Brianne

Was not expecting much for the price, but did not expect so bad with the most recent reviews seen. Bed linens they were stained and tattered. Wash clothes were stained. The coffee was horrible, undrinkable. The lobby smelled and was hot. Our door appeared to have been broken into at some point and horribly repaired. Room not cleaned well, floor dirty and used soap left on sink. Only positive note had great water pressure.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Courtney

Pleasantly Surprised – Great Stay for the Price

I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel! Keep in mind, its a no frills hotel. The place was very clean and had a warm, inviting atmosphere. The shower was amazing—definitely a standout feature. I also appreciated how quiet the location was, which made for a relaxing stay.

The front desk staff were friendly and helpful, adding to the positive experience. My only complaint is that the breakfast consisted of prepackaged snacks. However, considering the price, it was still a nice touch to have

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2025

Tony

Room was clean. Housekeeping was nonexistent. We had to beg for towels and wash cloths daily. If they brought towels and wash cloths it was just a few, not enough for everyone in our room. They also turned off the AC making it warm in the room when we returned. The breakfast was not a continental breakfast, packaged muffins and such.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

Krystal

You can tell the owner of this hotel really puts his heart and soul into it. The showers we read about in other reviews did not disappoint. Coolest shower I’ve ever taken! It was recently renovated so everything is very up to date. He has a cute little garden in the back you can tell is being hand grown. Would stay again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2025

Mark

One night stay on our way to our destination. We have stayed at this motel a few times. It is simple and no frills. Price is decent and rooms are usually clean and cool.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Billy

My stay is always nice and comfortable here.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Jason

Always a great place to stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Shelva

Quick and easy booking and checking in.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Michael

Nice place to stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Michael

Everything was nice. Would recommend. We’ll be back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Vadim

Very clean and modern. Hotel was remodeled and shower was very nice (waterfall and body spraying function).

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

robert

It was amazing great

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Jeremy

I debated on how to rate my experience due to some challenges at check in. As we know, first impressions are everything. The desk worker at check in wasn’t the most pleasant and the lobby was locked (transaction was competed through a small window between entrance doors). We got to the room and walked in to a very pleasant surprise! The room was very modern and in pretty good shape. There was a large tv, cable, a microwave and refrigerator. The bed was comfortable to lay on, but not as comfortable to sleep on, that was just personal preference and does not reflect on the motel. The shower was upgraded, but not all of the nozzles functioned. I do not fault the motel for this. After check in we were not bothered by anyone during our three day visit. We were in the ground floor which I typically hate, but there was not excessive noise from other guests or environmental noises. If you factor in the cost of the stay, we got a phenomenal value for what we paid. Overall, I would stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

28 May 2025

Melissa

The overall property was nice. Pop

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2025

Caroline

Good stay for a tight budget!

This place is a good stay when you're on a tight budget. It's located in a decent part of town and the room is really clean! Some things to keep in mind- the TV is not a smart TV and the cable doesn't work unless the attendant come to your room and uses his remote to connect to the box. Once he leaves and the TV turns off, you can't control it again without repeating the process. Also, the USB ports connected to the outlets don't work. They didn't have anyone to come make the beds, grab the trash, or replace the towels while we were gone for the day. It's a motel, not a hotel.

They were friendly and we knew this would be a basic stay when we booked it. We wanted to keep our money for the attractions.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

26 May 2025

Rachel

Room was smelly

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2025

Joseph

The room looked great, and the shower head was unique. The shampoo and soap dispensers were empty, but at least they had a bar of soap by the sink I could use. It was right across the street from a Food City which came in handy

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

21 May 2025

MD TIJUL

The behaviour of the staff was so weird and somehow disrespectful. Washroom was terrible! Not recommended to stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Joni

Loved the custom shower system

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Melissa

Good Customer Service, staff are very welcoming and accommodating.

Leisure Family_with_children