The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, April 16, 2013 … Benchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has announced that The Chattanoogan, a Benchmark Hotel® located in the heart of revitalized Chattanooga, Tennessee, has completed the renovations of its 25,000 square-foot meeting and event facilities.   The refurbishment includes the addition of a stunning new glass tile entry, new floor and wall coverings, revitalized acoustical wall panels and seating in the conference center, and the enhancement of refreshment islands.  Additional renovations included enhanced lighting and the installation of a new cyber café with charging stations and seating, transforming space that originally housed traditional phone booths.  Artech Design Group, a full-service architectural and interior design services company based in Chattanooga, oversaw all interior design work for the renovations.

The Chattanoogan is the only Four Diamond-rated, full-service hotel in Chattanooga.  The property is also the only hotel in the state of Tennessee certified by the International Association of Conference Centers , the leading professional organization governing the multi-billion dollar conference center industry on five continents.

“As soon as guests enter our newly renovated meeting space at The Chattanoogan,” said Tom Cupo, regional managing director, “they are greeted with an exquisite glass tile wall and new slate floor, hearkening improvements to come as they move through the conference center.  We are very excited about these enhancements and are pleased to welcome our guests to the beautifully renovated space.”

The Chattanoogan's state-of-the-art meeting and event rooms have been transformed with design treatments in a palette of blue, brown, gold and red.  The integration of warm and cool colors reflect the dynamic architecture of the hotel, which borrows from Chattanooga’s industrial past, and the breathtaking scenic views of the surrounding mountains and landscape.  Select customized carpets replicate scenes from the historic city, including rolling hills and flowing patterns resembling the Tennessee River, which flows through the heart of Chattanooga and is a focal point for the city’s revitalized downtown.  Wall coverings are in soft shades of neutral tones and grays offset with a variety of subtle patterns. Cream colored large-scale botanical design elements mix beautifully with the eclectic artwork displayed in the meeting space.

One of the most striking aspects of the renovation is the new glass tile entry wall. Made of small, rectangular mosaic tiles in metallic gray and silver, the iridescent hues shimmer and appear as if water is flowing down the wall, suggesting the Tennessee River a few blocks away.  The Chattanoogan's newly refurbished Refreshment Islands were updated in a palette of quartz colored creams, browns and golds.

The Chattanoogan's 25,000 square-foot conference center features a high-tech learning environment with comprehensive meeting planning and audiovisual support services. All of The Chattanoogan's 20 meeting rooms, including the 16-seat circular boardroom and amphitheater with seating for 85, offer complete networking capabilities and high-speed wireless.

About The Chattanoogan
The Chattanoogan, Chattanooga’s only AAA Four Diamond-rated full-service hotel, is a five-story upscale property with 199 guest rooms and suites, three outstanding restaurants, a pampering day spa and a 25,000 square-foot conference center with comprehensive meeting planning and audiovisual support services.

The hotel is conveniently located within a two-hour drivefrom Atlanta; Nashville, Tenn.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Huntsville, Ala.; and Birmingham, Ala.  It is within walking distance of the city’s museums, galleries, retail stores, restaurants and The Tennessee Aquarium.

For more information or reservations, call (423) 756-3400, toll free (877) 756-1684 or visit www.chattanooganhotel.com.

About Benchmark Resorts & Hotels
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® represents the finest in lodging, dining, recreational and meeting accommodations. Many are certified by the International Association of Conference Centers, the leading professional organization governing the multi-billion dollar conference center industry on five continents, and many have also been recognized with the coveted Benchmark Conference Centers® certification of meeting excellence.  Benchmark Resorts & Hotels deliver highly specialized service that anticipates guests’ needs and ensures a hospitality experience unsurpassed and long remembered. www.benchmarkresortsandhotels.com