203-key Embassy Suites Chattanooga - Hamilton Place in Tennessee Opens
McLean, VA - July 9, 2013 - Embassy Suites Hotels introduced the new upscale, full-service, all-suites Embassy Suites Chattanooga - Hamilton Place to local officials and community members on Friday, June 28, 2013 with a lively grand opening event. Located at 2321 Lifestyle Way in Chattanooga, Tenn., the Design Option III hotel includes 203 suites and 10,000 square feet of meeting space. In addition, internationally-acclaimed restaurant, Ruth's Chris Steak House, will provide on-site dining for both hotel guests and local patrons. The new development by Chattanooga Hotel Property Investment and Legacy Property Group is part of the Waterside mixed-use complex at Shallowford Road and I-75, in Chattanooga. Designed by PFVS Architecture and Carver & Associates, the hotel is conveniently located near the Hamilton Place Mall and Volkswagen's new assembly plant. Waterside also houses numerous retail shops and restaurants including h.h. gregg, Mellow Mushroom, and Bridget Davis Salon.
The grand opening celebration included an official ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the property. A special donation was also made to the Alzheimer's Association on behalf of Chattanooga Hotel Property Investment, Legacy Property Group and Legacy Hotel Partners. Attendees included: Jim Coppinger, mayor of Hamilton County; Alan Roberts, vice president of brand performance support, Embassy Suites Hotels; Byron and Ken DeFoor, principals, Chattanooga Hotel Property Investment; David Marvin, president, Legacy Property Group and Legacy Hotel Partners; Paul Mezick, general manager, Embassy Suites Chattanooga - Hamilton Place; Mark and Nancy Oswald, co-owners and franchisees, Ruth's Chris Steak House; and Ron Harr, president and CEO, Greater Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.
Pictured in Photo Above, From left to right: Ron Harr, president and CEO, Greater Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce; Jim Coppinger, mayor of Hamilton County; Ken and Byron DeFoor, principals, Chattanooga Hotel Property Investment; David Marvin, president, Legacy Property Group and Legacy Hotel Partners; Alan Roberts, vice president of brand performance support, Embassy Suites Hotels
"We are proud to add Embassy Suites Chattanooga - Hamilton Place to our growing portfolio of over 210 properties," said John Rogers, global head of Embassy Suites Hotels. "Our innovative and flexible Design Option III prototype has been a big win among both developers and guests, offering efficiencies on construction and operational costs, while still providing the upscale experience guests have come to love about our brand. Under the management of Legacy Hotel Partners and general manager Paul Mezick, we know Chattanooga - Hamilton Place will continue that trend of success."
The brand's Design Option III style decreases the amount of land needed and offers flexible design features through side-by-side suites, shotgun suites and one-room suites, in addition to a contemporary atrium area. These features further enhance the guest experience, as there is still a great sense of space and more natural light in guest rooms and public areas like the atrium.
The hotel will also feature all of the signature amenities standard at any Embassy Suites Hotel, including complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning, a nightly Complimentary Evening Reception*, two-room suites with a separate living area, private bedroom and wet bar fitted with a microwave, refrigerator and sink. Two-room suites will also be equipped with two flat panel high-definition televisions. In addition, the property will offer 10,000 square feet of meeting space, complimentary 24/7 fitness and business centers, an indoor pool and a second floor outdoor terrace.
"We're pleased to be joining the bustling Waterside complex," said Paul Mezick, general manager of Embassy Suites Chattanooga - Hamilton Place. "Our spacious suites and top-notch dining offering at Ruth's Chris Steak House provide both business and leisure travelers a relaxing, upscale experience in the Scenic City."
*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
About Embassy Suites Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels, one of Hilton Worldwide's ten market-leading brands, gives guests more during every stay. The full-service, upscale brand offers spacious two-room suites, free cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly Complimentary Evening Receptions with appetizers and beverages. Both leisure and business travelers looking for an approachable, upscale experience feel right at home in the brand's inviting atrium environment. Embassy Suites Hotels has more than 210 properties across the Americas and nearly 35 more in the pipeline. For more information, visit embassysuites.com, and connect with Embassy Suites at embassysuitesmediacenter.com, facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels and twitter.com/EmbassySuites.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 650,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.
About Chattanooga Hotel Property Investment
Ken and Byron DeFoor, the principals of Defoor Brothers Development, have nearly thirty years of real estate development in the greater Chattanooga area. Their portfolio and development experience includes mixed-use lifestyle centers, office buildings, shopping centers, subdivisions, and health care related entities. Ken is the largest office developer in Hamilton County, with over 306,000 square feet of office completed over the last few years. Byron has a track record of success in the acquisition, ownership, and operations of health care facilities, nursing homes, and retirement communities. With this expertise, Byron founded Grace Healthcare, which currently owns or operates thirty-five nursing homes and assisted living facilities in California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia. http://defoorbrothersdevelopment.com/
About Legacy Property Group & Legacy Hotel Partners
Legacy Property Group ("Legacy") is an 18 year old real estate development firm that responds to unique market opportunities while enhancing the built environment. Founder and President, David Marvin, is a professional engineer who actively directs each of the company's undertakings. Legacy's signature projects, located in downtown Atlanta, have created economic value by transforming a struggling area into a welcoming neighborhood. Fluency across multiple real estate uses, commitment to quality, and the ability to work with partners and local governments have enabled Legacy to define and develop unique projects in the senior housing, retail, residential, hospitality and mixed-use arenas. Legacy's work has been recognized for excellence by such organizations as the Urban Land Institute, MIT Center for Real Estate, and the Atlanta Regional Commission. Hilton Worldwide named Legacy its "Multibrand Developer of the Year" in 2008. Legacy's business partners include such names as General Electric Pension Trust, Mission Hills Group, and Hilton Worldwide. Legacy Hotel Partners (LHP) is an affiliate of Legacy Property Group that offers hotel asset management and property management services. The organization has extensive resources and experience in hotel property operations, food & beverage, sales & marketing, training, human resources, accounting/finance, revenue management and purchasing. LHP is led by Mr. Kevin Richards, a 30-year veteran of the hospitality industry working with nationally recognized management companies such as Winegardner & Hammons, Prime Hospitality, and Lodgian, Inc. LHP is approved by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, and Hilton Worldwide to operate upper-upscale hotels within their respective brand families. http://legacyproperty.com/
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
