Located in Missionary Ridge, Stay Express Inn Chattanooga offers a hassle-free stay with free in-room WiFi and self parking. Guests appreciate the overall value and helpful staff, making it an ideal choice for those seeking convenience near the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Chattanooga Convention Center - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
Tennessee Aquarium - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 3 min drive
Sleepyhead Coffee & Bakehouse - 12 min walk
Mean Jeen’s - 3 min drive
Giardino - 10 min walk
Scottie B’s - 3 min drive
About this property
Stay Express Inn Chattanooga
Stay Express Inn Chattanooga puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Chattanooga Convention Center and Tennessee Aquarium are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall value.
At a glance
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Hotel size
146 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch flat-screen TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Stay Express Inn Chattanooga?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Stay Express Inn Chattanooga?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Stay Express Inn Chattanooga?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Stay Express Inn Chattanooga like?
Stay Express Inn Chattanooga is in Missionary Ridge, a short 13-minute walk from Barking Legs Theater.
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Stay Express Inn Chattanooga Reviews
Reviews
7.6
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
2/10 Poor
Oct 6, 2025
The room was nasty the bed had stains all over them their was roaches in our room we couldn’t use the microwave because it looked like someone had been cooking drugs in it
Aarron
Aarron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2025
Good stay for the price, better than I expected 👍
Siren
Siren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Very clean and comfortable. Updated rooms are very nice. Would stay here again!
Renee
Renee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
It was clean n quiet
Jerri
Jerri, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Overall great
Ray
Ray, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 25, 2025
Worst place I've ever booked
This is by miles the worst place I've ever booked. Roaches everywhere in the room as soon as you walk in the room. Two of them crawled on me. Nipple piercings on the floor in the bathroom. Obviously hadn't been cleaned in months. Everything was covered in dust and there was ramen noodles all around the microwave. I immediately checked out and requested a refund. I was denied and told because i was there for 20 minutes I couldn't get a refund. Also, the location listed on the map is completely wrong. DO NOT STAY HERE
Jared Lee
Jared Lee, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 15, 2025
They need to improve cleaning.
It's a hotel with good facilities, but they need to improve their cleanliness. The floor was quite dirty. Many of the guests are smokers. And inside the room, there were many cigarette burns on the furniture, even though smoking is prohibited inside.
The door lock was practically loose. Of the four screws, only one was missing. The door doesn't seal completely, putting insects like cockroaches at risk of entering the room. In addition, there's the smell of cigarette smoke from other guests.
Across from the hotel, there are two restaurants. One is a waffle house. And there's an ice cream shop next door.
Felipe
Felipe, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 9, 2025
Overall not bad for the price point
Teressa
Teressa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Overall great
Ray
Ray, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 7, 2025
Scary area
LAUNA
LAUNA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Great service
Melissa Jackson
Melissa Jackson, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Great
Leyanis
Leyanis, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2025
Good for the price
I read through all the reviews prior to booking. Here is my take: Pros: price is good for quality, location was great, the beds were very comfortable, the coffee on Saturday morning was good, and the staff was friendly/helpful. Cons: our bedding was damp, both rooms smelled like cigarettes and mildew, and the room felt humid/clammy. It was a good stay for a night.
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 5, 2025
Roaches
Homeless people in parking lot
heather
heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Really like this place for the price
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 21, 2025
The staff was friendly, and helpful.
Rosie
Rosie, 6-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 18, 2025
I can’t believe Expedia has this hotels with such good reviews and so dirty
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Very friendly Lady at the front desk.
Room is nice and clean.
Thank you
Iuliia
Iuliia, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 11, 2025
Didn’t have super high expectations based on price, but photos and reviews seemed ok. We just needed a quick spot to sleep and shower. Lobby smelled like cat pee. Room smelled like smoke, burns in the comforters, dirty, mattress was like a brick, roaches in the bathroom.
April
April, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Great 💯
Melissa Jackson
Melissa Jackson, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Very nice stay.
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Was a great place for our night stay
John
John, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 28, 2025
Not worth the risk of the stay
Ann Marie
Ann Marie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Clean and comfortable
Comfortable, clean room. Had what I needed. The mattress was a bit firmer than I like, but that's okay. Friendly front desk.
Catrina
Catrina, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 23, 2025
Rooms smell bad, there is no carpet and floors are very bad. We didn’t feel comfortable staying over there and definitely not recommended for families.