Budgetel Inn & Suites

Hotels
Independent
3.4 (58 reviews)
1410 Mack Smith Road , Chattanooga , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Smoke-free property
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Free long-term parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Coin laundry on site
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests found the cleanliness to be satisfactory, with no major complaints mentioned.
Service
5
Mixed reviews on service, with some guests appreciating it while others had complaints about responsiveness.
Location
5
Location feedback varied, with some guests liking it and others finding it less convenient.
Room Quality
5
Rooms were average, with no strong positive or negative feedback on quality.
Amenities
5
Amenities received mixed reviews, with some guests enjoying them and others feeling they were lacking.
Value for Money
5
Opinions on value for money were divided, with some guests feeling it was worth it and others thinking it was overpriced.
Food and Beverage
5
Food and beverage offerings were average, with no significant positive or negative comments.
Overall Experience
5
Overall experience was mixed, with guests having differing opinions on their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-21 07:35

Property Description

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and complimentary coffee/tea in a common area. Free self-parking is also available for your comfort.

Cozy Accommodations: Relax in one of our 60 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and cable programming. Unwind in bathrooms with shower/tub combinations provided for a comfortable stay.

Local Attractions: With a central location in Chattanooga, explore nearby attractions like Hamilton Place Mall and Chattanooga Zoo, both just a short drive away. Make the most of your trip with easy access to notable spots such as Ruby Falls and Tennessee Aquarium.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Chattanooga? Book your stay at Budgetel Inn & Suites today for a memorable trip.

Important information:

* This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Covid

    Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

3.4
Based on 58 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 5
Value for Money: 5
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 5
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Nigel
10
Pros:

😊

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
ok
Pros:

just ok

2025-05-03 via Nuitee
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Wendy partner
2
Pros:

Most horrific experience i have ever had and the most ignorant people i have met. I am a business owner and a 4 time customer service excellence award winner and this place is a sinking ship if they continue to treat people the way i was treated. Also this place was advertised as pet friendly on expedia and after 11 hours of driving with 2 large dogs and a cat, we checked in and 10 mins later we were evicted because she said there was a no pet rule, i explained it said it was on expedia and she then replied to not get up in her face, to get my animals and my crap and get the heck out.(this is a tined down version as i cant post profanity)Refused to refund me any money, said it was not her problem and i shouldn't have booked with expedia. Expedia also refused to refund my money. My husband and i relocated 3000 miles across the u.s to canada and we were on the road for almost 2 weeks, stayed in many budget/pet friendly hotels and all of our other experiences were great. Avoid this place at all cost!!

2024-12-27 via Nuitee
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Chasidy
10
Satisfied
Pros:

Clean and comfortable

2024-11-03 via Nuitee
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MIchael
4
Pros:

Everyone I met at the desk was polite and helpful. A lot of construction going on, on the property & in the area, so it was a mess. No ice at present, very inconvenient for a traveler. Nice people, just a rough time for them.

2024-07-19 via Nuitee
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KRUNAL family
2
Pros:

Worst hotel to stay. Don’t stay here. Beware. 0 star. There was strong paint smell as looks like it was recently painted. We had room backside and bright light was going thru blind. Water pressure in shower was extremely slow. No option to lock the door inside bathroom. Number of towels only and smelly. Felt like a junk place. Floor was came out. I wish I could have chosen another hotel.

2024-06-03 via Nuitee
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Cynthia Frances
8
Pros:

I understand Chattanooga's Budgetel is a work in progress. I appreciate what work has been done. The best parts of my stay was the comfy bed, the larger refrigerator, quiet neighbors, convenience to food and shopping, the airport, and I-75. What I feel needs improvement is access to the main office/coffee/ice without driving through the gate and then having to drive all the way around the facility. Maybe there is a way and I just couldn't figure it out. Perhaps a map in the room?
I was in Room 1106. Saturday morning I found a water leak dripping into the bathtub. It came from another room and when the person finished the shower, the leaking stopped. Pieces of the ceiling fell into the tub. Also, the piece of furniture that supports the TV and the microwave is wobbly. I was afraid the TV was going to fall over everytime I bumped or leaned on the piece.

2024-05-27 via Nuitee
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Marie Celine
10
Pros:

Jason, General Manager, is the ultimate professional!

2024-05-18 via Nuitee
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Joseph family
2
Pros:

Nothing at all worst hotel experience I've ever had. Unprofessional no management at all housekeepers entering room unannounced without permission. No cable nothing works nothing but problems from the staff who are completely out of line. Never will I stay her or recommend anyone to be ripped off by this awful place.

2024-03-22 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Ok for quick solo stop over
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Looking for a little revenue while they decide whether to renovate or demolish hotel- IMHO. Spartan room, Neighbor smoked outside, drifted in to my room through the cracks around the door. I’d probably stay over on the other side of the freeway next time.

2024-03-16 via Nuitee
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Kathy
2
Pros:

We got there at 9 pm to a very armed security guard and locking barbwire fences. That said you could only have visitors from 9 am-7pm. I am not going to stay somewhere where I am treated like a prison. I drove off, and found another room. Very unsafe feeling

2024-03-03 via Nuitee
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Alisha family
2
Pros:

Had a issue when we first got there and then got to the room and it was horrible and was suppose to be 2 queen beds and 2 people couldn't have even sleep in it so we left and ask for refund the gm was a jerk period

2023-12-19 via Nuitee
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Brandon
8
Pros:

Staff eas great

2023-11-23 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline
4
Pros:

The property was dirty and looked unsafe. The bathtub was awful and looked like it would fall apart.

2023-10-24 via Nuitee
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Sharon friends
2
Pros:

The room was partially renovated but not finished. Not clean. No room service. When I wanted clean towels, I had to bring my dirty towels to the office to have them replaced. Staff told me I had to take my trash to the dumpster, and the trash can was extremely small. Don’t stay here if you want relaxation and comfort.

2023-09-22 via Nuitee
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rebecca family_with_children
2
Pros:

The place looked like a serial killer motel was very uncomfortable couldnt sleep because i was nervous love the staff though they were great wish they like the property walking in the room smelled like black mold felt like my whole family was in jail didnt like that fact they checked all of are i.ds and the police are watching the cameras no no if i ever leave Michigan again i will never go there again totally terrible place to vacation

2023-09-05 via Nuitee
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Christopher
8
Pros:

Very accommodating GM. Security 24/7 so you feel safe in a not so great area. Very cheap rates with free wifi and clean rooms. I will definitely be back here once I come back down to Florida. I traveled from FL to IA. Made it safe thanks to Budgetel!

2023-07-29 via Nuitee
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NorthStar63650016201 Solo travel
10
Great business bring great people
Pros:

Mr.Jason and the guards are the best ! Very patient and understanding. The rooms are clean and the mattresses are comfortable. Showers are great and there's no DEPOSITS at the moment which is a plus !! Mr.Jason and Budgetel have my recommendation!!!! Thank you!

2023-06-30 via Tripadvisor
3
306jessiec Family
2
Absolute worst!! 0 stars!!
Pros:

Female staff are rude...male staff stare way too much! Very nasty all around. First room we got wasn't even cleaned and smelled like a million cigarettes. The bedside table had a baggie with white residue and a straw and a dirty rag. Then there were so many roaches it didn't make no sense. I complained. They moved us to another suite..that one didn't smell as bad but was still nasty. Killed a big brown recluse soon as i walked in!! Still had roaches but not as bad. There were bloody tissues under the edge of the bed etc.. Figured it wouldn't get better so we cleaned the room wiped walls glass etc. Then a day or so later a mouse came from out the dresser. Called the front desk and no one ever came. Pretty sure they might have had bed bugs or something too. Was being bitten by something at night. Then They were working on the water and said it would be off 2 hours but it was 2 days! After all that they had the nerve to keep half my deposit and they try and charge a $50 week pet fee when they already have pets!! Get rid of the roaches spiders and mice! My show dog is cleaner than your whole hotel. The health dept needs to stay here!! A nasty hotel with a bunch of wierdo crazy drug addicts!

2020-01-11 via Tripadvisor
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Angie
2
Caution...roaches.
Pros:

This was one of the worst hotels I’ve ever been to. There was alive and dead roaches in our room. Septic tanks laying around outside. No access to our rooms without employee to unlock our room. Bed frame look liked it was made from part of a frame from air conditioners. Trash overflowing dumpsters. We didn’t stay. I have little ones. We left immediately. The only good thing was the lady behind the desk. She did not belong in that place. She was way too clean and neat to be there. Very nice lady. My money was refunded.
Here is a couple of pictures. We left the room so quickly I didn’t get pictures of the roaches or the bed.

2019-12-06 via Nuitee