About Motel 6 Chattanooga East
Occupying low-rise premises just off highway I-75 in the eastern outskirts of Chattanooga, southern Tennessee, Motel 6 Chattanooga East provides no frills chain accommodation at affordable prices. Guest perks include free parking and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
Streamlined, air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms and desks boast cable TVs with free expanded channels and free local calls. Accessible rooms are available. Selected rooms add mini-fridges and microwaves.
Amenities comprise a 24-hour reception, launderette, sun terrace, vending machines and paid Wi-Fi throughout. Kids can stay free and pets are allowed.
Morning coffee is complimentary and dining options situated within five minutes’ walk include a diner plus fast food and Mexican restaurants.
Motel 6 Chattanooga East is about ten minutes’ drive from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport and Hamilton Place Mall. Downtown Chattanooga is about 20 minutes’ drive away for the Tennessee Aquarium. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is roughly 15 minutes’ drive away as is Chattanooga Zoo.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Roadside location was convenient
The location of this motel, just off Interstate 75 in the eastern suburbs of Chattanooga appealed to guests as it put them within easy reach of visitor attractions, academic institutions, shopping centres, golf courses and beauty spots in the area. Air passengers using Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport also remarked that the property's location suited them well because the terminal was just a short drive away. There were also conveniences like petrol stations and a bus stop nearby as well as places to eat.
positive:
Praise for friendly personnel
Reviewers often spoke highly of the professional, friendly and obliging members of staff at reception.
positive:
Simple rooms at wallet-friendly prices
The simply-furnished rooms reportedly had just the basics for a short stay but often proved to be sufficiently clean and comfortable for a stopover on a budget. Those prioritizing affordability appreciated the competitive room rates and many felt they got decent bang for their buck.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Unpopular Wi-Fi charges
Travellers were sometimes disappointed that they had to pay a small fee to use the motel's Wi-Fi network. Furthermore, some critics commented that they faced a spotty signal and underwhelming speeds in certain corners of the building.
negative:
Cleanliness and maintenance issues
Critics in some rooms bemoaned cleanliness and maintenance issues such as dated decor, aging TVs, ineffective air-conditioning, stained carpets and dirty floors. There were also claims that certain bathrooms could have been more comprehensively cleaned. Some guests also described encounters with cockroaches in several rooms.
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Nuisance noise reported
Light sleepers occasionally noted that nuisance noise travelled too easily through thin walls, enabling them to hear slamming doors and footsteps from neighbouring rooms and corridors.