Sheraton Atlanta Hotel´s New Conference Center Very Popular With Planners & Groups

ATLANTA, GA (December 2005) – The new $10 million Conference Center at The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel is drawing glowing reviews from planners and groups. Opened at the 760-room downtown Atlanta property in December 2004, the Conference Center features 33,000 square feet of function space, bringing the hotel´s meeting and event space to 83,000 square feet. The new facility features a 15,000-square-foot ballroom, 8,000 square feet of pre-function space, and four breakout rooms ranging from 1,134 square feet to 1,638 square feet. Connecting the hotel´s north and south towers, the Conference Center also boasts T-1 high-speed Internet access, and provides street level access for groups that need to transport vehicles or large equipment into the new ballroom.

"Meeting planners and groups just love the new Conference Center," said the hotel´s General Manager Kevin Kobishop. "The flexibility of the space is perfect for large or small events since the new facility can accommodate groups of 10 to 800 banquet- style. I´ve received wonderful feedback from large associations that we´ve hosted, and from groups that have held corporate events, exhibitions, and product launches in the new Conference Center."

The addition of the Conference Center followed $40 million in enhancements at the hotel over the last four years. Recent improvements included the remodeling of the hotel´s 760 guest rooms and suites, and a renovation of its lobby, two restaurants and bar. The hotel also just announced that it is currently undergoing an impressive $1 million enhancement of its original 50,000 square feet of meeting space. That space will feature new carpet, new furniture, enhanced lighting, new wallcoverings, upgraded hardware, and new paint. That remodeling will be completed by January 2006.

Atlanta´s fifth-largest hotel, The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel is ideally located in the heart of lively downtown Atlanta, just two blocks from Peachtree Street and one block from Peachtree Center. A recipient of Association Meetings magazine´s prestigious "Inner Circle Award," the hotel is within walking distance of Centennial Park, CNN Center, The Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke, Underground Atlanta, and the Georgia World Congress Center.

Among the many hotel offerings are an indoor/outdoor pool and garden area, fitness center, business center, concierge, The UPS StoreTM and a StarMeeting Concierge®. Rooms feature a two-line telephone with voice mail, television with Nintendo®, coffee maker, and weekday newspaper.

The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel is located at 165 Courtland Street at International Blvd. in Atlanta. Call (866) 221-9922 or (404) 659-6500, or visit www.SheratonAtlantaHotel.com.