Chattanooga, August 16, 2025

News Summary

The Embassy Suites in downtown Chattanooga has officially opened, featuring 184 rooms and a $60 million investment. This new hotel aims to enhance local tourism and provide better lodging options for visitors. With its grand opening scheduled for September 9, this project represents a significant development in Chattanooga’s hospitality landscape, highlighting the city’s growth and investment in tourism infrastructure.

Chattanooga Welcomes New Embassy Suites Hotel

The newly constructed Embassy Suites in downtown Chattanooga officially opened its doors for business following a soft launch on Thursday afternoon. Situated at 345 Broad St., this hotel boasts 184 rooms and represents a significant investment of $60 million, surpassing the initial budget of $54 million. Designed as the largest investment in the downtown area in more than a decade, the hotel aims to bolster local tourism and provide additional accommodations for visitors.

The groundbreaking for the Embassy Suites occurred in May 2023, under the direction of the Chattanooga-based Vision Hospitality Group. The hotel occupies a substantial portion of the block previously occupied by an L-shaped parking lot adjacent to the AMC Majestic 12 movie theater.

A formal grand opening celebration is planned for September 9 at 4 p.m., marking a new chapter for the downtown hospitality scene.

Impact on Local Development

The Embassy Suites exemplifies a major advancement in Chattanooga’s urban landscape. It is the largest new building investment in the downtown district since the completion of the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s $299 million corporate headquarters back in 2009. According to Kevin Warwick, vice president of design and construction for Vision Hospitality Group, the hotel is expansive and provides a modern lodging option in a growing area.

Upcoming Developments in the Area

Vision Hospitality Group is actively working to elevate Chattanooga’s hotel offerings, planning to develop a total of 20 hotels in the region. Currently, the company manages over 60 hotels across nine states, demonstrating its strong presence in the hospitality market. Notably, Chattanooga’s first AC Hotel by Marriott is expected to open in early 2027 with a planned investment of $40 million.

Prior to the Embassy Suites opening, four additional hotels were already under construction in downtown Chattanooga, expanding the total number of hotel rooms available by over 650 rooms. The area is anticipating several other exciting developments as well, including the renovation of the historic Chattanooga Bank Building into a 144-room Waymark by Hilton and the construction of a 123-room Caption by Hyatt, both slated to debut this year. Additionally, St. Louis-based Drury Development has commenced work on a new 200-room Drury Plaza Hotel at the site of a former historical structure called the Car Barn.

Tourism Trends in Chattanooga

Chattanooga’s local tourism industry is flourishing, with approximately 10.7 million visitors annually, of which approximately 4.3 million opt for overnight stays. The introduction of new hotels is expected to meet the growing demand for accommodations as the city continues to attract both leisure and business travelers.

As the local hotel landscape evolves, the Embassy Suites stands poised not just to cater to the immediate needs of visitors but also to foster ongoing economic growth in downtown Chattanooga.

Key Features of Embassy Suites

• Address: 345 Broad St., Chattanooga
• Number of Rooms: 184
• Total Investment: $60 Million
• Height: Seven Stories
• Grand Opening: September 9

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Additional Resources

• Times Free Press: Embassy Suites Opens in Downtown Chattanooga
• Hotel Dive: Embassy Suites in Chattanooga
• Chattanoogan: 7-Story Embassy Suites Planned Downtown
• Hilton Stories: Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating
• Local 3 News: Embassy Suites Chattanooga Job Fair

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