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The Historical Chattanooga Choo Choo is again our host in 2009!
Choo Choo Website

HOTEL ROOMS:
The rooms in our three hotel buildings offer spacious accommodations to suit the corporate traveler, the vacationing family or the Con Nooga Convention Attendee!
All rooms at the Choo Choo provide wireless high speed internet , coffee maker, hair dryer, iron + ironing board, and a voice mail system. You can choose a room with a king size bed or a room with two double beds for the family. Some rooms adjoin, so ask our reservations agent for availability.
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Free Shuttle Service to Downtown Restaraunts and Attractions

It's a FREE ride!  Electric buses run daily* about every 5 minutes from the Chattanooga Choo Choo to the Tennessee Aquarium with stops every block in between.  Convenient access to the attractions, convention center, shopping, hotels & employment sites in the Downtown area. All Shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible. In service since 1992, CARTA’s Downtown Shuttle service has recorded over 11.3 million passenger trips.  The quiet, environmentally friendly, electric buses have run more than 1.9 million miles saving an estimated 65 tons of pollutants.
Schedule
Shuttle buses run about every 5 minutes
Monday through Friday  6:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. 
Saturdays  9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Sundays  9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. 

Horse and Carriage Rides
Chattanooga Horse Trams provides 30-minute carriage rides from the Choo Choo to Miller Park and back. Longer excursions are also available. You can ask a driver about current rates and times of departure. If you love horses or want to indulge yourself in a romantic ride, this carriage ride is a must! For special arrangements or further information call 423-265-6544.

Fitness Room
Our fitness room provides you with a cardiovascular work-out during your travels away from home. Work out on one of our three Life Fitness treadmills, two Lifecycle exercise bikes, and one Life Fitness stair climber.

Business Center
For your office away from the office, visit our Business Center located in the Grand Dome Lobby near the Crystal Room. For your convenience, we provide a copy machine, a fax machine, and two computers with internet access. The Business Center hours are 6:00am until 11:00pm, and your guest key is needed for access to the center.

Dry Cleaning Service
Every morning at 9:00 am (Monday through Friday), Champion Dry Cleaners will pick up your laundry at the front desk and have it back to you by 6:00pm. A laundry bag and order form are conveniently placed in your guest room.

Internet Access
All rooms in Hotel Buildings One, Two, and Three are equipped with high speed wireless internet access. This service is also offered in all of the meeting rooms at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. The Choo Choo boasts 48 rooms aboard authentic traincars, which offer DSL internet access.

Choo Choo Restaurants

Cafe Expresso
The beautiful, brass espresso machine invites you to sample a gourmet blend of coffee. This unique cafe features espressos, cappuccinos, breakfast pastries, deli selections, and gourmet desserts. Start your day with a scrumptious muffin or pastry. For a quick lunch or dinner, you can select a delicious sandwich or build your own with your favorite meat, cheese, and breads. The gourmet coffees and desserts are a delectable treat that you will not want to pass up. The Cafe Espresso is open daily and is the perfect spot for a special treat.7:30am- 5:00pm: Sunday- Tuesday/ 7:30am- 10:00pm: Wednesday- Saturday

Dinner in the Diner
All the romance of days gone by can be enjoyed aboard our elegant dining car where our on-board chef prepares a special dinner for you. As you arrive aboard this Victorian- embellished dining car, a maitre d' will seat you at a special table. This restaurant is perfect for couples desiring a romantic dinner or friends sharing an intimate evening. The renovated train car is located along our formal gardens for a spectacular view. The gourmet menu will satisfy your taste for fine foods. The Dinner in the Diner is open for dinner only on Friday and Saturday nights, and reservations are suggested. Call (423) 308- 2481 for reservations. 6:00pm- 10:00pm, Fri.& Sat./ Closed Sun.- Thurs.

Gardens Restaurant
Relax in the center of lush green plants and enjoy the view of the formal gardens. The Gardens is located off the dome lobby, and is a full service restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can start your morning with a delightful breakfast buffet or with a wide variety of menu items. Continue with lunch that offers Southern specialties, fresh vegetables, and a selection of sandwiches and entrees. Come back for a hearty, Southern dinner that will suit any appetite. On Saturday nights, you can enjoy a fabulous Prime Rib Buffet. The attire is casual, and you do not need reservations.Breakfast: 6:30am- 11:00am  Daily Lunch: 11:30am- 2:00pm  Daily Dinner: 5:00pm- 9:00pm  Sun.- Thurs. 5-10pm Fri-Sat

Sweet Stop Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe
Indulge yourself in refreshing hand-dipped, soft-serve ice cream. The ice cream shop offers a variety of milk shakes and malts. Find the perfect souvenir in Choo Choo labeled jams and sauces, or a box of homemade fudge and assorted candies. What better way to spend an afternoon, strolling through the gardens or riding the trolley with one of these mouth-watering treats:  11:00am- 9:00pm  Sun.- Thurs./ 11:00am- 10:00pm  Fri. & Sat.

Silver Diner
This unique eatery aboard a silver train car offers a great "meal on the run." Enjoy mouth-watering pizza by the pan or the slice. The Silver Diner is great for a quick meal or in-between snack. Dine aboard the car in a setting reminiscent of the fifties, or enjoy your meal outdoors under an umbrella.5:00pm- 9:00pm  Sun.- Fri./ 12Noon- 9:00pm  Sat.

Station House Dinner Theater
Experience an evening of entertainment and fun as you dine from a delicious selection of steaks, ribs, and seafood. The area which once housed the rail station's baggage room is now home to this unique restaurant. Your delicious dinner comes complete with exciting entertainment provided by a live band and your own personal server. Each entree is accompanied by a generous Railway Baggage Cart Salad Bar, featuring "all-you-can-eat" fresh shrimp. Our talented serving staff takes turns on stage throughout the evening to bring you live entertainment from all varieties of music. You'll never forget these "Singing Servers." Reservations are suggested but not required.  Call (423) 308- 2481 for reservations. 6:00pm- 10:00pm  Tues.- Thurs./ 6:00pm- 11:00pm  Fr. & Sat./ Closed Sunday & Monday

Victorian Lounge
Located off the beautiful Grand Dome Lobby, this luxurious turn-of-the-century lounge offers an enchanting atmosphere, a grand player piano, and Choo Choo specialty drinks. The original antique bar and chandeliers transport you to the nostalgic days of the wealthy railroad barons who visited our area. 4:00pm- 11:00pm  Sun.- Thurs./ 4:00pm- 12midnight Fri.12noon- 12midnight Sat.

Choo Choo History
The Terminal Station seemed destined for the similar fate of Union Station (parts of which were built before the Civil War) at the center of town, which was demolished in 1973. But Terminal Station was saved from the wrecking ball by a group of local businessmen who were inspired by the theme of the "Chattanooga Choo Choo." They invested $4 million before its new grand opening on April 11, 1973, and the beautiful Terminal Station once again opened its doors to welcome visitors to Chattanooga - this time as a unique vacation complex. With its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, the Chattanooga Choo Choo is considered one of the city's first historic preservation projects.The terminal's dome room was converted into a huge dining hall. The area that once housed the baggage room became the "Station House," a restaurant with singing waiters and waitresses. A trolley car traveled the tracks behind the station, and retail shops opened along formal gardens in the former rail concourse. Authentic sleeper cars, once a refuge for wealthy travelers, were lavishly furnished as unique sleeping quarters. A hotel and convention center completed the complex. In 1989, a group of Chattanooga investors, known as Choo Choo Partners, Ltd., brought new management and invested another $4 million+ dollars in renovations to the complex. The hotel was welcomed into the Holiday Inn family, assuring Choo Choo guests of superior, affordable accommodations. The Chattanooga Choo Choo, famous in history and song, is now a magnificently restored structure for all to enjoy. Today there is again the bustle that was so familiar in the railroad days.