Restored train carriage sleeper deluxe room at The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo began accepting reservations Wednesday for check-ins starting on Tuesday, Oct. 31. After undergoing a $19 million preservation and renovation effort, The Hotel Chalet promises an unforgettable and truly unique guest experience, said officials.
“We have worked meticulously to restore this magnificent property and to help spur a renaissance for the iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo," said Jake Lamstein, owner of Trestle Studio. "The Hotel Chalet is now ready to welcome guests, offering a contemporary take on the Golden Age of rail travel. The blend of historic elements and modern amenities creates an inviting and captivating atmosphere for history enthusiasts, sophisticated travelers and adventurers looking for a warm oasis to return to after exploring the foothills of Appalachia, local arts, dining and culture.”
The reimagined lifestyle lodging destination reflects two years of planning, preservation efforts and a complete revitalization of the entire property. Set on the campus of The Chattanooga Choo Choo, an iconic train station, hotel, and entertainment complex, The Hotel Chalet draws from the US Railways’ history of constructing lodges and chalets to encourage travel and adventure.
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo has retained its storied past while embracing a new chapter of luxury hospitality. Guests can expect a blend of "timeless elegance and contemporary amenities."
Notable features and amenities will include 127 guest rooms, designed in partnership with Jenny Bukovec. Twenty-five of these rooms will be in restored 1920s and 1960s era Pullman train carriages, for a unique hotel stay. The Train Carriage rooms are designed in the spirit of their original vintage, providing for a Victorian and Mid-Century typology. The Victorian train carriages are highlighted with pinch-pleat drapery, bentwood dining chairs, and original Tiffany Glass pendants—all design elements characteristic of the era. The Mid-Century train carriages take a slightly more eccentric approach, with bold hues of rose, lilac, and lime, complemented by French-style cantilever breakfast chairs, and custom 60s-inspired bespoke wallcovering.
Spacious guestrooms will nod to the retro era in which the building was first constructed, with modern cues to the Appalachian landscape through whimsical patterning, robust hardwood furniture pieces, and lush terraces, said officials.
A procession of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces will embrace the French Nouveau landscaping influence of The Glenn Miller Gardens, including the hotel’s lush courtyard, a warm lit oasis offering a rotating DJ lineup, fire pits and an alpine pool. Other amenities include a fitness center and a world class restaurant, Elsie’s Daughter; an Appalachian Bistro helmed by Chloe Wright & Ryan Smith, the award-winning team behind The Rosecomb.
The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo is one of the latest projects from Trestle Studio, whose team is known for their work on the creation of the NoMad, LINE, Freehand and Saguaro hotel brands. With a proclivity toward historic renovations, Trestle seeks to create responsive projects that are unique in character and transcendent in nature.
Guests can make room reservations for The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo now. The Hotel Chalet is at 92 Choo Choo Ave.
Chalet king room at The Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo