This is the second time I have stayed in this area of Chattanooga. The first time was on the other side of I-75, and I felt unsafe there because of all the transient people wandering through the parking lot at all hours of the night. This time I thought it would be better because of the nearby shopping malls, but it's still the same neighborhood with the same types of people wandering through. One guy was taking pictures of license plates
Two big issues with this hotel: it was advertised as a 3-star hotel, but this is a run-down hotel with tiny bathrooms that you can barely turn around in. Our room had a noisy air conditioner that sounded like someone was drilling the wall outside. The "free" breakfast that was advertised is some pre-packaged coffee cakes. If you want anything else you have to pay for it. If this is what qualifies as a hotel restaurant that makes it 3 stars, that is a joke.
Also, the hotel advertises it is dog-friendly, which may be great for some, but if you have allergy problems, they don't clean the rooms well enough to clear out the pet dander. I think there were at least 6 rooms in our hallway with dogs, based on the number that I saw and heard. One dog next door barked in the middle of the night. I like my dog well enough, but they should probably be in their own hall.
I got a discount on the room, so I'm not too bitter about the stay given what I spent, but I would avoid staying in this area of town and would definitely not stay at this hotel again.