milkeway4

Hello all. We are going to Atlanta mid January for the AmericasMart. We want a hotel convenient to these buildings as we like to go back to the hotel for an hour or so in the afternoon to rest. We don't want to be walking distances in bad weather. I have the option of the Marriott Marquis, Omni at CNN or the Hilton. Can anyone provide a recommendation.
Thank you!

iceeu2

Is the Americasmart held at the Atlanta Merchandise Mart? If so, the ideal location would be the Peachtree Plaza....If it's where I'm thinking it is, do not choose the Omni..I don't think you can walk without going outside for long distances....

The Marquis or Hilton would be hotels you can maneveur thru buildings without having to get out in the weather for very long periods.

GoTravel

All things being somewhat equal in that they are all big impersonal convention hotels, the Marriott Marquis is my first choice. You will not have to exit into any inclement weather as are all connected.

starrsville

I stayed in the MM this week via Priceline for $85. Of course, you probably won't be able to get Priceline rates during Mart weeks.

I'd choose Marriott or Hilton because of location - and I like both better than the Omni. The M and H are connected via skybridges to Peachtree Center so you can walk to the Food Court and several restaurants without going outside - or just crossing one street outside.

GoTravel

starrsville, did you ever stand in the lobby of the MM and look straight up? That gives me the willies.

milkeway4

Thank you all, the Marriott Marquis it is. ANd yes the Americas mart is the Merchandising Mart. The Peachtree Plaza (Westin) is not available unfortunately.
Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!

Dan

Here's a plug for the Omni. Just returned from there and the new tower is gorgeous. The Olympic centennial park is just outside and makes a nice "bridge" to Spring Street and the rest of downtown.

iceeu2

Dan, how long is the bridge and is it outside?

starrsville

I don't think there is a bridge from the Omni.

OO

They have the greatest atrium lobby I've ever seen!

milkeway4

How far of a walk to the merchandising mart is it? Are you aware?

Dan

Sorry, didn't mean an actual "bridge." Just meant that the park (which has security) nicely ties the CNN Center (Omni) area in with the rest of downtown.