Marriott’s Third LEED Silver Rated Hotel

ATLANTA, GA., February 2, 2012 – The Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, adjacent to one of the world’s busiest U.S. airports and home to the Georgia International Convention Center recently earned Silver LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).  The eco-savvy, 403-room property is among the greenest hotels in the city and is one of only 41 LEED Silver hotels for new construction in the U.S. to earn this level of accreditation.  “We are proud of this outstanding achievement in being recognized as an environmental leader,” stated Robert Woolridge, General Manager.  “Our contributions in making the environment a healthier place by reducing waste, conserving energy and water and using “green power” provided by the city of College Park are paying off and will continue for years to come.” 

The Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway was created with ten percent of recycled materials and a landscape and irrigation design that reduces water consumption by 50 percent. The hotel uses 30 percent less water and 28 percent less energy than a non-LEED hotel. Twenty percent of all hotel supplies are sourced locally, within a 500-mile radius, and a white roof reduces heat absorption. The eco-friendly venue uses non-coal produced energy, low-flow plumbing and shower fixtures, energy efficient lighting and low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint, sealants and carpets. 

The Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway regularly monitors and tests indoor air quality to ensure the best level and provide guests access to thermostats to control personal environments. Additionally, guest will discover recycling in centralized locations, hybrid rental cars, premium parking spaces for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles, paperless billing, green meeting options and materials. 

The U.S. Green Building Council is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™ is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Members of the U.S. Green Building Council representing all segments of the building industry developed LEED and continue to contribute to its evolution.

Be transported via ATL SkyTrain, a complimentary light rail line departing Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and enjoy the two minute journey to the Gateway Center, a vibrant, mixed use destination and discover the bold, eco and tech savvy Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, connected by a covered walkway to the adjacent Georgia International Convention Center. Together, both venues provide 321,000 square feet of meeting space.

Upon arrival at 2020 Convention Center Concourse in College Park, planners will encounter over 21,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, (21 meeting rooms) including a 12,000 square-foot ballroom, 1,000 square-foot boardroom, DS3 fast internet speed, in addition to the in-room Plug in Panel, and Champions Restaurant.

Step into a Lobby showcasing a Media Zone with communal tables and complimentary Wi-Fi.  The hotel features 18 suites, concierge floor and lounge, retail shop, business center, indoor salt water pool and fitness center. Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway is located near the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Georgia Aquarium, Six Flags over Georgia, Atlanta Zoo, Turner Field, the CNN Center and Centennial Olympic Park.  For information or reservations, please call (404) 763-1544, or visit www.atlantaairportmarriottgateway.com .

Building on more than 20 years of energy conservation experience, Marriott is committed to protecting the environment.  The company’s Spirit To Preserve® environmental strategy calls for:  greening our multi-billion supply chain; further reducing energy and water consumption by 25 percent per available room by 2017; expanding our portfolio of green hotels and buildings and green hotel development tenfold over the next four years; educating and inspiring employees and guests to support the environment; and investing in innovative, large-scale conservation projects worldwide.
                                                                                                                     
For more information about our sustainability efforts visit www.marriott.com/environment.