Officials said the Chattanoogan hotel that has been sold by the city of Chattanooga to a private group will become part of the Hilton Curio Collection.
Curio "is Hilton’s latest brand and is a carefully selected, global collection of distinctive four and five star hotels that offer travelers local discovery and authentic experiences in key markets. Just as the word 'curio' can refer to something of interest, unique or even rare, each Curio hotel will be different from the next, with individuality being a common thread, along with the quiet reassurance of the Hilton name behind every location."
The hotel, which was built and long operated by the city, will retain its name as The Chattanoogan.
The hotel was sold by the city for $27 million to Ascent Hospitality.