CHATTANOOGA, TENN. – Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. recently broke ground on the 12-story SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Downtown. The hotel is anticipated to open in spring 2018, and is one of 18 properties either in development or under construction in Vision's expansive pipeline.

The 170-room hotel will offer SpringHill's signature spacious guests rooms, featuring dedicated work areas, in-suite microwaves, mini-fridges and spa-like bathrooms. The convenient downtown location will offer today's leisure and business travelers excellent amenities with a modern lobby, 24-hour market, state of the art business center and Matrix equipped fitness center. The hotel will be located on Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard and Venable Street NW, in walking distance to the National Center for Civil & Human Rights, the College Football Hall of Fame, the World of Coke, the Georgia Aquarium and the many fine-dining options that make the Atlanta downtown area one of the top destinations in Georgia.

"We are excited to be expanding in Atlanta, especially in downtown" Vision President & CEO Mitch Patel said. "In addition, our continued partnership with Marriott reinforces our ongoing strategy to invest in premium brands in strong markets. The SpringHill Suites brand is one of the best hotel brands available today for both business and leisure travelers and we are happy to add this brand to Vision's growing portfolio."

Vision currently has an additional three hotels in development in the Atlanta metro area: The Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta NW/Kennesaw Town Center, the Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta/Decatur/Downtown, and the first Tru by Hilton to break ground in the United States – the Tru by Hilton Atlanta/McDonough. Vision's current pipeline of 18 hotels either under construction or in development branch across four different states in urban markets.

About Vision Hospitality Group

Celebrating 25 years, Chattanooga-based Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. (VHG) is a leading hotel investment and development company with an unwavering commitment to quality and integrity. Founded by President & CEO Mitch Patel in 1997, VHG has grown a hotel portfolio and development pipeline of lifestyle, soft-branded, premium select and full-service hotels affiliated with the Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt and InterContinental brands. Humanist Hospitality launched in 2021 and is a wholly- owned subsidiary of Vision Hospitality Group. Humanist Hospitality is an operator of leading hotel and restaurant brands with an emphasis on fostering meaningful human interactions. Managed by "Placemakers" and "Tastemakers", Humanist Hospitality brings the hotel experience back to what matters most - connecting with people and places. To learn more about Vision Hospitality Group and Humanist Hospitality, visit https://www.vhghotels.com/

Jocelyn Cochran
Communications & Community Relations
423-892-1010 ext. 230
Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.