The Sewanee Inn

Shared a relaxing weekend getaway in middle January from Nashville «on the mountin» to celebrate our 4^th wedding anniversary. Booked a few months in advance, I did mention that we were visiting in celebration. We were surprised to find a welcoming romantic treat in our room waiting for us. To me, the little things matter.
Driving through the Sewanee fog, we arrived at the inn. The décor is warm and thoughtful. Plush chairs in the salon and heavy leather seating profile the double-​open fireplace as the focal point of the lobby. The staff welcomed us swiftly with smiles.
Our room had all the necessary amenities and we immediately felt at home. My favorite part about the inn was the selection of art down the corridors of rooms and wood features. Apparently it is «very Sewanee» whatever that means.
We ate breakfast at the restaurant (buffet and Cumberland Skillet ordered — and would again – ) and at night sat at the bar with other visitors drinking burbon. Beyond friendly!
In sum, I’d certainly stay here again. Pleased all around!

Our room was quite nice. Dinner in the shakerag pub was no good. Incredibly slow. I ordered the pear salad with baby greens and it arrived after one hour with NO PEAR SLICES on it! They forgot the pear. I would not recommend this place for dinner.

We loved our stay here! The service, accommodations and food were impeccable. We were so impressed we brought more family back the same week after a mother daughter weekend. I also love the small city of Sewannee for food and activities.

This is THE place to stay when visiting University of the South. Looking for a place to stay between Chattanooga and Nashville that gives you access to the rugged outdoors? Choose the Sewanee Inn. The hotel is beautiful and elegant and you are steps away from great hiking.

What a wonderful surprise! We needed a place to stay midway on a drive between Chicago and Clearwater. As always, Unilocal and Trip Advisor have served me well. This beautiful inn is nestled in the lush forests north of Chattanooga. The grounds are lovely, and the décor of the inn itself is so classy and rich. The staff is very attentive, and the rate per night is quite reasonable considering the accommodations… a true gem!

Truly wonderful. This is a hidden gem of an experience for many reasons, yet the hotel, bar. & restaurant are really great. We only wish they’d lit the amazing, double sided fireplace in the lobby, so we’ll just have to go back. Yes, it does cost a bit more, yet trust us, it’s well worth it!

What a beautiful renovation! I can’t say enough about the the beauty of this place. If you are in the area this is the best!

Wonderful! I reserved over 30 rooms for our daughter’s wedding. We were there for the better part of a week, with our guests using every imaginable configuration of room, from small to two-​room hospitality suites.
The old inn needed demolishing apparently, and they did just that. The inn is mansion-​like, with cathedral ceilings in the lobby, upscale reception table (not a counter), ²⁴⁄₇ coffee or water/​lemonade available, public sitting room, business center (one PC), and lots of staff. Right on the golf course. Solid construction — dead quiet.
The Inn is owned by the University of the South (aka «Sewanee») and they should be rightfully proud of what their construction group, architect, landscapers, and the new management company have done.
We experienced some punch-​list items, but they’ll all done by now (finishing the turf, touch-​ups here and there). The staff was over-​the-​top helpful and did their utmost when their newness showed. Lunch and dinner are coming. Not sure about room service, which was not available these first 2 weeks.
The hotel is semi-​green: toilets have a special green lever for «light» use, but there was no signage to avoid towels being washed every day, which some granola folks like me prefer.
Cell vs WiFi: The Sewanee campus is notorious for lousy cell service. The Inn has the fastest WiFi I’ve ever experienced: use Skype via WiFi as an alternative.
Pros: tremendous re-​launch of a University icon. Stately, quiet, eager service
Cons: the closets are too small and, in the largest rooms, appear to be solely for disabled persons (i.e. there are no hangers above 3′ off the ground — not helpful for gowns).