Athena Inn offers a practical retreat near Hamilton Place Mall. Guests start their day with continental breakfast before exploring. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while the 24-hour front desk, vending machine, and concierge services meet all needs during their stay.
Hamilton Place, a neighborhood in Chattanooga, is home to Athena Inn. Tennessee Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ruby Falls and Rock City. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at McKenzie Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Chattanooga travel guide
Athena Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
A vending machine, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
A 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Athena Inn offer perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Business center
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar near toilet
No elevator
Raised toilet seat
Tile flooring in room
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
2 floors
Built in 1997
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
49-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 40 mi (64.3738 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires a USD 100 cash deposit for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made in cash or with debit card at check-in.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Athena Inn Chattanooga
Guesthouse Inn House Chattanooga
Guesthouse Inn Chattanooga Hamilton Place Motel
Athena Chattanooga
GuestHouse Inn Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Guesthouse Inn Chattanooga
Athena Inn Motel
Athena Inn Chattanooga
Athena Inn Motel Chattanooga
Frequently asked questions
Is Athena Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Athena Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Athena Inn?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Athena Inn located?
Located in Hamilton Place, this motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hamilton Place Mall and within 9 mi (15 km) of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and McKenzie Arena. Creative Discovery Museum and Tennessee Aquarium are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Athena Inn Reviews
7.8
Good
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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
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.
Wonderful staff and a great room. Easy parking and breakfast in the morning. We will definitely make this our normal stop when we drive back in forth from Florida to Chicago
Madeline
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clarence
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great service
Clarence
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert
2 December 2024
Great room and an excellent value
Very friendly staff
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.
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!