CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (February 16, 2010) – The Chattanoogan, Chattanooga’s AAA Four Diamond-rated upscale hotel, is now welcoming four-legged friends. At check-in, pets are greeted with a bag of treats, and families are provided information on where their pet can be walked on property and at nearby parks that welcome pets. While at the hotel, pets must be leashed when out of the guestroom, and there is a 25-pound weight limit for animals. Unlike many other hotels, The Chattanoogan does not charge extra for visiting pets, although guests do pay a $150 refundable security deposit at check-in.
“Traveling with family pets is very important to some of our guests,” said Tom Cupo, general manager of The Chattanoogan. “We are a family-friendly hotel and want to make sure all members of the ‘family’ are welcome and taken care of.”
The Chattanoogan is managed by Benchmark Hospitality International, one of the leading independent hospitality management companies with more than 30 luxury hotels and resorts coast to coast and off shore. The nationwide pet hospitality policy is in effect at all Benchmark properties. The company recently became pet friendly in response to the growing number of guests who pack up the kids and bring the family pet along, often of the canine variety. Nationwide, Benchmark Hospitality hotels and resorts welcome on average 50 pets a month, which is expected to increase as more families and individual guests travel with their pets.
The Chattanoogan, a 210,000 square-foot five-story upscale urban resort with 198 guest rooms and suites, features three outstanding dining establishments, a pampering day spa, and a 25,000 square-foot conference center. The property is conveniently located within a two-hour drive from 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 The Chattanoogan’s Website at www.chattanooganhotel.com.
Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury Hotels™. The independent company, launched in 1980, is a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers. Benchmark Hospitality is a worldwide organization operating properties in major metropolitan and resort destinations. Benchmark's international headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. The company’s northeast regional office is in New Jersey, with international offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Santiago, Chile. For the location of Benchmark’s properties and additional information, visit .benchmarkhospitality.com.
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