The Read House hotel in Chattanooga TN
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We are here for a few days with DD, SIL and grandboys to visit the children’s museum, ride the train and go to the aquarium. I haven‘t been here since we were touring boarding schools in the area for DS2. It’s changed a lot since then! The beautiful downtown hotel where we are staying has been renovated and the lobby area is very grand
Seating area in soothing tones of green and taupe
Game tables in a large alcove
Victrola and old books
Not appreciating the finer points of interior design, the boys vote is for this as their favorite room
After dinner we had a good hour in the pool that served as a child-friendly sleep aid. I finally became the Grandma who wears a turban in the swimming pool 😳
Not me but the turban is similar.
Anxious to see the museum tomorrow, the pictures and reviews could not be any better. The kids are big fans of the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta; in fact they are members and visit almost monthly, so they are excited to see a different one. Loving spending time with these little guys!
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last monthSo pretty. As you know, I love a cool hotel. We recently stayed at the Perry Lane in Savannah. Next to the elevators was this mural and two strange figures, who I came to adore over the few days we were there.
The best part was that someone (I assume staff) moved them periodically.
On our last day, there was just one, and I kind of worried about the missing little guy.
Of course I googled them. At least the shipping cost is reasonable. 😂
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