Featured Hotels Near Chattanooga Zoo

Chattanooga Zoo is known for its close-up animal encounters, walkable layout, and engaging exhibits that highlight over 300 animals from around the world. Highlights include the Himalayan Passage, home to red pandas and snow leopards, and the Gombe Forest, one of the most immersive chimpanzee habitats in the country.

Chattanooga Zoo is one of the smallest accredited zoos in the U.S., which makes for a uniquely intimate and personal experience with the animals.

Chattanooga Zoo is located at 301 N Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404, inside Warner Park, near downtown Chattanooga.

Public transportation is available via CARTA (Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority), with Route 4 (Eastgate/Hamilton Place) stopping near the zoo.

Visitors staying downtown can use the free electric shuttle to connect to CARTA routes serving the area.

From modern options to affordable lodgings, Sonesta hotels near Chattanooga Zoo provide accommodations for every kind of traveler and budget.

Explore our featured properties to discover convenient locations, excellent value, and amenities for a seamless stay near Chattanooga Zoo.

Most Sonesta hotels near Chattanooga Zoo offer convenient and affordable on-site parking.

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Wake up to a complimentary breakfast at Americas Best Value Inn Athens, TN.

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Take a relaxing dip at Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place, offering a seasonal, outdoor pool.

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Sonesta hotels near Chattanooga Zoo are an excellent choice for families.

Enjoy spacious, family-friendly rooms and suites in convenient locations and a range of amenities designed to delight every member of your family.

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Sonesta hotels are pet friendly and look forward to hosting you and your cuddly companion.

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Sonesta hotels offer excellent value and stays for every budget.

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Our conveniently located hotels in Chattanooga offer easy access to many popular attractions including:

• Tennessee Aquarium: One of the top aquariums in the U.S., featuring fascinating freshwater and ocean exhibits, river otters, penguins, and interactive animal encounters
• Lookout Mountain: A natural wonder with breathtaking views, historic sites like Point Park, and iconic attractions including Rock City and Ruby Falls, America’s tallest underground waterfall
• Creative Discovery Museum: A hands-on children's museum filled with interactive science, music, and art exhibits designed to spark curiosity and creativity
• Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: A must-see for train lovers, this heritage railroad offers scenic rides and a journey through the golden age of rail travel
• Hunter Museum of American Art:  Overlooking the Tennessee River, this museum houses an impressive collection of American art from the colonial period to the present
• Chattanooga Choo Choo: A historic train terminal turned entertainment complex, featuring gardens, restaurants, music venues, and vintage railcars
• Walnut Street Bridge: One of the longest pedestrian bridges in the world, perfect for a scenic stroll connecting downtown to the North Shore’s parks and boutiques

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