Mar 5, 2018, 8:27 pm
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This thread refers to the various Marriott brands within a specific geographic area. Marriott Bonvoy hotels in XX usually have posts asking which property is better, etc. Trip reports are usually better suited in the property specific threads.
Marriott Bonvoy Hotels in Atlanta, GA
Jul 12, 2007, 4:05 am
#77
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The Atlanta Marriott Marquis announced plans to begin Phase Two of an approximate $100 million renovation and repositioning. Phase one, a $38 million dollar enhancement to all guestrooms and suites was recently completed, and beginning August 2006 all public areas and meeting space will undergo a comprehensive makeover giving the hotel an entirely new look and feel.
Link to article.
Link to article.
Sep 30, 2007, 10:49 pm
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I completed a stay at the Atlanta Marriott Midtown Suites around 2 weeks ago. As usual, my stay was enjoyable. It was business trip (a separate stay)for the 1st 3 days. I received coupons for complimentary breakfast.
The 4th day (the other separate stay) was on my own, but I used my free night cert that I received from the Premier card. I gave it to them Wednesday for use against the room rate plus taxes. I asked for the Wired for Business package (12.95 per day) plus I knew that I would have the parking rate of $16 on the folio.
However, when I received my folio at the door, the parking charges and the Internet usage fee for the last day were not applied to the folio. They were applied for the 1st 3 days. Either it was a mistake on the the hotel to not include these charges or they interpreted the free night cert as meaning that all charges (including parking and internet charges) were waived.
That morning, I had a full buffet breakfast with no charge on the folio. Last year when I stayed there, I was told that the difference between the Healthy Start and the All American buffets would be charged to the folio.
As I was checking out, I asked for a final copy of the bill, and sure enough, there were no charges on the folio at all for the 4th night. I literally had a free night in every sense of the word. When I was leaving the lower parking deck, I had to wonder if the clerk in the parking deck office would be there to make inquiries as to whether I was checking out or not; If that was the case, they would probably charge me for the night, but fortunately there was no one there, so I was able to drive off.
Anyone ever had the hotel to give you a free night from all your charges when using the free night cert?
The 4th day (the other separate stay) was on my own, but I used my free night cert that I received from the Premier card. I gave it to them Wednesday for use against the room rate plus taxes. I asked for the Wired for Business package (12.95 per day) plus I knew that I would have the parking rate of $16 on the folio.
However, when I received my folio at the door, the parking charges and the Internet usage fee for the last day were not applied to the folio. They were applied for the 1st 3 days. Either it was a mistake on the the hotel to not include these charges or they interpreted the free night cert as meaning that all charges (including parking and internet charges) were waived.
That morning, I had a full buffet breakfast with no charge on the folio. Last year when I stayed there, I was told that the difference between the Healthy Start and the All American buffets would be charged to the folio.
As I was checking out, I asked for a final copy of the bill, and sure enough, there were no charges on the folio at all for the 4th night. I literally had a free night in every sense of the word. When I was leaving the lower parking deck, I had to wonder if the clerk in the parking deck office would be there to make inquiries as to whether I was checking out or not; If that was the case, they would probably charge me for the night, but fortunately there was no one there, so I was able to drive off.
Anyone ever had the hotel to give you a free night from all your charges when using the free night cert?
Last edited by Marcell; Sep 30, 2007 at 10:51 pm Reason: grammar
Oct 1, 2007, 3:26 pm
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Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center is the the worst
I wouldnt stay there again.
Aug 9, 2008, 3:56 pm
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Any New Thoughts - Touristy Areas & Airport
I'm visiting Atlanta with my 21 year old niece and staying 3 nights.
What are your latest tips for base hotel from which we can do they typical touristy stuff (Aquarium, Coke, etc)
I'd like to walk/use MARTA as much as practicable but since she wants to see Stone Mountain, I guess we'll probably have a car for at least 1 day.
The last night is at ATL, so any updated thoughts between the Marriott and the Ren?
What are your latest tips for base hotel from which we can do they typical touristy stuff (Aquarium, Coke, etc)
I'd like to walk/use MARTA as much as practicable but since she wants to see Stone Mountain, I guess we'll probably have a car for at least 1 day.
The last night is at ATL, so any updated thoughts between the Marriott and the Ren?
Aug 10, 2008, 9:44 pm
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I'm visiting Atlanta with my 21 year old niece and staying 3 nights.
What are your latest tips for base hotel from which we can do they typical touristy stuff (Aquarium, Coke, etc)
I'd like to walk/use MARTA as much as practicable but since she wants to see Stone Mountain, I guess we'll probably have a car for at least 1 day.
The last night is at ATL, so any updated thoughts between the Marriott and the Ren?
What are your latest tips for base hotel from which we can do they typical touristy stuff (Aquarium, Coke, etc)
I'd like to walk/use MARTA as much as practicable but since she wants to see Stone Mountain, I guess we'll probably have a car for at least 1 day.
The last night is at ATL, so any updated thoughts between the Marriott and the Ren?
I would suggest the JW Marriott at Lenox which is immediately next to the Lenox Marta station. You could take the train to the downtown attractions and have a lot more options for evening dining as well as being in a safer area. You would also be in the middle of much of the upscale shopping in Atlanta.
Aug 20, 2011, 9:50 pm
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IBAHN High Speed Internet Problem @ Atlanta Marriott Midtown Suites
I had a stay at the Atlanta Marriott Midtown Suites 3 weeks ago. The IBAHN internet service didn't appear to work. I connected it to the laptop and waited fro the IBAHN screen to pop up so I could sign in to use the internet. For some reason, the IBAHN screen did not show.
I contacted the front desk and they sent up someone who actually called the the IBAHN CSR. We did a series of "ping" tests to determine if there was a active connection. The tests indicated that there was a connection. But for some reason the laptop never showed a valid link.
Has anyone had this to happen particularly at this hotel? 4 months prior, on a previous stay, the orange cord that they normally keep in the closet would always work. Now, they have a black internet cord nailed down at the business table.
Please advise anyone.
Hopefully, this was an isolated incident.
I contacted the front desk and they sent up someone who actually called the the IBAHN CSR. We did a series of "ping" tests to determine if there was a active connection. The tests indicated that there was a connection. But for some reason the laptop never showed a valid link.
Has anyone had this to happen particularly at this hotel? 4 months prior, on a previous stay, the orange cord that they normally keep in the closet would always work. Now, they have a black internet cord nailed down at the business table.
Please advise anyone.
Hopefully, this was an isolated incident.
Dec 8, 2011, 7:05 pm
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Which MR property is closest to the Hyatt? I have a week long conference at the Hyatt but want to put the week in at a Marriott within walking distance. Full Service preferred but would also consider a RI
Dec 9, 2011, 8:16 am
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Cheers.
Dec 9, 2011, 8:18 am
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Marquis is attached to the Hyatt via a skybridge (through a 3rd building) if you'd like to stay inside, otherwise it's directly across the street from the Marquis
Dec 9, 2011, 2:52 pm
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