Emory Conference Center Hotel

What Emory Conference Center Hotel does

Emory Conference Center Hotel is a privately held full-service conference hotel located at 1615 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta, Georgia, on a 26-acre forest preserve adjacent to Emory University and Emory Healthcare. Founded in 1995 and operating with approximately 74 employees, the property is owned by Emory University and managed under agreement by Crestline Hotels & Resorts. Its physical footprint comprises multiple guest room categories (King, Queen/Queen, and ADA-accessible variants, including balcony rooms), 32,000 square feet of meeting and event space across 22+ rooms, two amphitheaters (240-seat and 74-seat), the 5,376-square-foot Lullwater Ballroom, the Silverbell Pavilion, the Starvine Ballroom, and the connected historic Houston Mill House. A signature amenity is Wisteria Lanes, a six-lane bowling facility billed as Atlanta's only in-hotel bowling venue.

The property generates revenue across four primary streams: guest room rentals (driven by corporate travel, university family visits, and healthcare travelers), meeting and event space rental (with Complete Meeting Packages and Day Meeting Packages), food and beverage (The Club Room, The Dining Room, Dooley's Grounds Coffee Bar, and in-room dining under Chef Anthony Love), and wedding and social event services. Go-to-market mixes a dedicated corporate sales team handling RFPs for group bookings, catering managers for weddings and social events, a direct-to-consumer website booking engine, and listings on third-party OTAs (ihotelier, TravelClick, TripAdvisor). Distribution emphasizes direct booking via exclusive packages (Stay More Save More, Atlanta Escape) and Matterport virtual tours to convert remote prospects.

The business operates with a hybrid segmentation approach targeting corporate/business groups, Emory University families (commencement, move-in, family weekend), healthcare travelers to nearby Emory University Hospital and Children's Healthcare, wedding and social event clients, and sports tourism (notably the 2026 Summer Soccer tournament at Mercedes-Benz Stadium). The property completed a major renovation in 2022 encompassing all guest rooms, public spaces, and sustainability upgrades (12 EV charging stations, solar panels, 90% LED lighting, low-VOC materials). It holds EARTHPACT certification, TripAdvisor Green Leader Gold Level, multiple Good Earthkeeping Awards from the Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association, and maintains ADA and WCAG 2.0 AA compliance.

Name

Emory Conference Center Hotel

Legal name

Emory Conference Center Hotel

Website

https://emoryconferencecenter.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Emory Conference Center Hotel is a full-service conference hotel in Atlanta on a 26-acre forest preserve adjacent to Emory University, offering guest rooms, 32,000 sq ft of meeting space, dining, and wedding venues; it serves corporate groups, university families, healthcare travelers, and social event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conference Center Hotel & Event Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

University/Academic Conference Hotels (THAGALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG), Corporate Conference Center Hotels (THAGALAF)

Keywords

• Conference center hotel
• Meeting and event venues
• Wedding and social events
• Hospitality lodging services
• Corporate meeting packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Guest Room Rentals: Primary revenue from hotel room bookings including various room types (King, Queen/Queen, accessible rooms) with balconies. Revenue varies by season and event calendar.
2. Meeting & Event Space Rental: Revenue from renting out 32,000 square feet of meeting space including amphitheaters, ballrooms, conference rooms, outdoor venues, and unique spaces like Wisteria Lanes bowling alley. Complete Meeting Packages and Day Meeting Packages available.
3. Food & Beverage: On-site dining through The Dining Room (breakfast/lunch), The Club Room (dinner/cocktails), Dooley's Grounds Coffee Bar, and in-room dining service. Catering for events generates significant F&B revenue.
4. Wedding & Social Event Services: Comprehensive wedding packages including ceremony, reception, catering, bar services, and event planning. Multiple package tiers with add-ons like carving stations and dessert displays.
5. Special Packages & Promotions: Special offers including Stay More Save More (20% off 3+ nights), Atlanta Escape packages with food/beverage credits and free parking. Creates additional revenue opportunities and drives occupancy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Emory Conference Center Hotel is a hospitality property located near Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, offering guest accommodations, 32,000 square feet of meeting and event space, wedding and social event venues, and on-site dining. The hotel provides Complete Meeting Packages, Day Meeting Packages, wedding ceremony and reception packages, and unique amenities such as Wisteria Lanes bowling. The property is managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts and is part of Emory University's conference and hospitality facilities.

Product overview

Emory Conference Center Hotel is a hospitality property offering a unified portfolio of guest accommodations and event services. The core offering includes guest rooms (King, Queen/Queen, and accessible variants with various amenities including balconies), meeting and conference spaces totaling 32,000 square feet across 22+ rooms, wedding venues (ballrooms, amphitheaters, historic Houston Mill House), and on-site dining (The Club Room, The Dining Room, Dooley's Grounds Coffee Bar, In-Room Dining). Additional services include Complete Meeting Packages, Day Meeting Packages, and wedding ceremony/reception packages. The hotel features unique amenities such as Wisteria Lanes bowling (Atlanta's only in-hotel bowling facility), indoor pool, fitness center, and an environmental sustainability program. The property is managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guest Room Accommodations
• Meeting & Conference Spaces
• Wisteria Lanes Bowling
• Houston Mill House Venue
• The Club Room Restaurant
• The Dining Room
• Dooley's Grounds Coffee Bar
• In-Room Dining
• Complete Meeting Package
• Day Meeting Package
• Wedding Ceremony & Reception Packages
• Green Initiatives Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Meeting space accommodates up to 400 attendees
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Crestline Hotels & ResortscoreOthersThe hotel is managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, a hotel management company that handles operations, privacy policies, and customer service practices. Crestline provides centralized management, brand standards, and operational infrastructure for the property.
• Houston Mill HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric 1920s Georgian fieldstone manor located on the property, connected via bridge to the conference center. Offers indoor and outdoor event spaces including a gazebo beneath centuries-old oak trees. Has its own dedicated website (houstonmillhouse.com) for bookings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hyatt Regency Atlanta: Large downtown Atlanta convention hotel with extensive meeting space and corporate group experience; competes for the same mid-to-large corporate meeting and group bookings as Emory Conference Center Hotel, but as a broader brand portfolio player.
• Atlanta Marriott Marquis: Iconic 50-story Atlanta convention hotel with 160,000 sq ft of meeting space; comparable in its focus on large-scale corporate meetings and conferences, though significantly larger and more downtown-focused.
• Hilton Atlanta: Major downtown Atlanta convention hotel connected to the Georgia World Congress Center; competes for the same corporate and association group business as Emory Conference Center Hotel from a global flag perspective.
• Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta: Iconic downtown Atlanta hotel with extensive meeting facilities and full-service catering; comparable in targeting large corporate events and group tours, with broader brand reach.
• Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead: Upscale corporate meetings and events hotel in Atlanta's Buckhead district; competes for the same corporate and wedding business with comparable service levels and meeting space.
• InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta: Upscale Atlanta hotel with meeting and event capabilities; comparable in targeting high-end corporate and social events, though at a higher price point and broader luxury segment.

Direct peers

• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta - Emory Area: Direct competitor in the Emory/Decatur submarket of Atlanta, offering meeting facilities and proximity to Emory University and Emory Hospital; competes for the same Emory-affiliated and healthcare-related travel.
• The Whitley Hotel (formerly Ravinia Hotel): Upscale conference and wedding hotel in the Buckhead/Perimeter area, similarly targeting corporate meetings and social events with comparable sized meeting space and a suburban Atlanta setting.
• Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center: Convention-style hotel in the Cumberland/Galleria area with extensive meeting space; directly comparable in its focus on corporate meetings, conferences, and group events with bundled event packages.

Regional players

• Callaway Resort & Gardens (Mountain Creek Inn): Georgia resort property with conference and event capabilities in a natural setting; comparable in combining forest/nature-based ambience with meeting facilities and social events, though outside the Atlanta metro area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EmoryHotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emory-conference-center-hotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/emoryconfcenterhotel

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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