COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT CHATTANOOGA DOWNTOWN, Chattanooga

The Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX theatre are less than a 5-minute walk. Chattanooga Duck Tours is within 2 km. A free downtown shuttle stops next to the hotel. Over 20 restaurants-including Hennen's, Easy Bistro, Puckett's, and Moe's BBQ-are within a 0.5 km radius. The Walnut Street bridge and AT&T Ballpark are a 5-10 minute walk, and Boynton Park is a 5-minute drive away. Street noise can be significant at night, particularly on lower floors. Parking is in the Republic Parking garage directly behind the hotel.

Room types range from double rooms with 1 or 2 beds to suite configurations. Suites include extended double suites, deluxe queen suites with river-facing balconies, and king suites with Chestnut Street balconies; twelve standard king rooms also have a balcony. Rooms feature a mini-fridge, tea and coffee maker, work desk with outlets and good lighting, and a seating area. Some rooms provide a hairdryer and free toiletries. Mattresses tend to be firm. Bathrooms include a combi shower/bath; some have roll-in showers. Noise from the street and occasional construction can be heard. Limited storage is available-some rooms have only a chest of drawers. Microwaves are not in-room but are available on each floor near ice machines. Individual air conditioning and heating controls are standard. Room cleaning during a stay is available on request rather than automatic.

The Bistro is open for breakfast weekdays 6-10 a.m. and weekends 7-11 a.m., and for dinner 5-10 p.m. daily. The menu includes hamburgers and other American fare; a continental breakfast option is available for $4 plus tax, while the fresh-to-order breakfast menu is priced higher. Starbucks coffee is served at the Bistro counter, and complimentary coffee is provided in the lobby and in each guest room. The lobby bar stays open until around 11 p.m. and serves cocktails. Outdoor seating is available in the courtyard with a fire pit. Over a dozen restaurants are within a three-minute walk, including Hennen's, Blue Plate, and Puckett's.

The indoor pool is located on the first floor and is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. It is a compact pool, about the size of a large hot tub, with a capacity of up to 10 guests at a time. The pool is heated, but the temperature can vary and may sometimes feel cool. Limited seating is available around the pool area. The fitness centre is free and provides modern equipment. There is no spa or wellness centre. The hotel also has a courtyard with a fire pit for relaxation. Nearby outdoor activities include a 5-minute drive to Boynton Park.