ECCH Expansion Achieves LEED Silver

The First LEED-silver certified Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta

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. March 24, 2010

ATLANTA, GA - March 23, 2010 - Center Hotel (ECCH) announces its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for its new addition to the development. The Hotel & Conference Center, which is part of the Emory University campus, brings the total number of LEED certified buildings on the campus to 13.

The five-story building was rated LEED silver for its sustainable components incorporated into the structure's design and construction. Those environmentally-friendly elements include being a sustainable site providing connectivity to alternative transportation, water efficiency, the recycling and reuse of building materials and resources, indoor environmental air quality and innovation in design.

“We are extremely proud of this accomplishment, particularly achieving the first LEED-silver certification for a conference center-hotel facility in metro Atlanta,” said Kathy Johnson, General Manager of ECCH. “Emory Conference Center Hotel is an active member of many green industry organizations and was the first property in Georgia to be certified by Green Seal, Inc. This LEED certification reinforces our commitment to environmentally-friendly operations and design.”

Robert Hascall, Emory's Vice President of Campus Services, said “Emory's pledge to building green remains steadfast. After building the first LEED certified building in the Southeast, Emory's board of trustees knew it made sense both sustainably and financially to continue the trend across campus.”

Emory was also recently recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle at its awards ceremony for “Deals of the Decade” when the University won in the 'Design' category for its green building program. Robert Hascall accepted the award on behalf of Emory University.

ABOUT THE EMORY CONFERENCE CENTER HOTEL
The new addition to ECCH includes a five-story structure that connects to the existing building by a bridge and houses 127 new guest rooms, 6,000 square feet of additional meeting space, Wisteria Lanes -- a six-lane bowling alley with retro d?cor that includes a full bar and game room, and a parking garage.

The added guestrooms and meeting space allows ECCH to offer a total of 325 guestrooms with six suites and 32,000 square feet of meeting space. The new 6,000 square-foot meeting space consists of a ballroom, boardroom, and a technologically advanced seminar room. Several lushly landscaped outdoor patio areas have been added, including one with a fire pit. Extensive renovations have also been completed for the Indoor Pool, Health Club, Club Room, Dining Room, and Kitchen in the existing building.

Opened in 1995, the Emory Conference Center Hotel is a full-service property nestled in 26 acres of forest preserve at the Emory University campus in Atlanta. Inspired by the architectural design of Frank Lloyd Wright it is the only Conference Center in Georgia certified by Green Seal, Inc. The ECCH is a member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). The facility is owned by Emory University and managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts. The hotel is located at 1615 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA, 30329. For more information or to make reservations visit www.emoryconferencecenter.com or call 404-712-6000/800-933-6679.