For the staff at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chattanooga South/East Ridge, among hotels near Ringgold, GA, providing good service doesn't stop with the guests -- they extend their reach to the entire community. In recognition of its excellent work in the community, the hotel was awarded the Bruce Reed Rally to Serve Award.

The hotel near Chattanooga, TN was nominated by Bob Dollinger, Vice President of Operations at 3H Group Hotels, who highlighted the hotel's involvement in a number of local projects. Last year marked this hotel's second year working with Habitat for Humanity. In 2011, staff took part in World Habitat Day, a 6-week long event series. They also helped in building a home for a woman with special needs, customizing the space to accommodate her needs and doing everything from interior wall framing and painting to building and installing a privacy fence. Forty volunteers from the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chattanooga South/East Ridge and its sister properties donated 160 man hours to the project. "The team believes that working together to give others hope of a better life strengthens values, appreciation, and establishes an incredible bond with others," Dollinger says.

Among East Ridge, TN hotels, The Fairfield Inn also participated in its third Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure, raising money for research, education, screening, and treatment programs for breast cancer; was a corporate sponsor for the Northwest GA Bank Foundation Golf Benefit; and made generous donations to local university sports programs.

While most of the volunteer projects at this hotel are based within the local community, the staff is also involved with the Global Soap Project, which takes discarded hotel soap and reprocesses it into new bars to distribute to populations in need around the globe.

The Fairfield Inn & Suites Chattanooga South/East Ridge takes a hands-on approach to community involvement, which played a large part in its winning the Bruce Reed Rally to Serve Award. "Anyone can write a check," Dollinger says, "but volunteering is much more rewarding."

To learn more about the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chattanooga South/East Ridge, visit the hotel website at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chase-fairfield-inn-and-suites-chattanooga-south-east-ridge/, where you can book rooms, find packages and deals, discover nearby dining and attractions, and explore this hotel's meeting space near Chattanooga, TN.

About the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chattanooga South/East Ridge Whether family fun or a meeting with a new client bring you to this scenic city, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chattanooga South/East Ridge will ensure you have a comfortable stay. Located within 10 minutes of the city's biggest attractions and offering great Tennessee Aquarium hotel deals, the Fairfield Inn offers plenty to explore both in and around the property, including the Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga Zoo, Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Hunter Museum. Spacious guestrooms feature the comforts of home, including desks with ergonomic chairs, cable TVs with HBO and premium channels, plush bedding, complimentary high-speed Internet, coffee, microwaves, refrigerators, hairdryers, and irons. For those traveling with kids, cribs and rollaway beds are available, and daily housekeeping service ensures you return to a clean and comfortable space every day. Mornings begin with a complimentary continental breakfast. If you're looking for an extra boost of energy, the 24-hour fitness center is sure to get your blood pumping, while an indoor saltwater pool and whirlpool can help you relax after a long day. Those visiting the nearby Volkswagen plant or the Amazon.com distribution center will appreciate this hotel's meeting room and full-service business center.

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