REN or Marriott ATL airport?
Oct 31, 2006, 2:48 pm
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REN or Marriott ATL airport?
Well I took advantage of the CLT-BGI with o stopover in ATL deal. The REN is $89 and the Marriott is $84. I know both are airport hotels, so no big deal, but anyone with an opinion on this one?
Oct 31, 2006, 5:36 pm
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I've never stayed at the Marriott, but I like the Ren. We've stayed there a few times before an early flight. They have some rooms with balconies there that overlook the runways. It smells like jet fuel out there, of course, but it's kind of cool to watch the planes go by.
Oct 31, 2006, 5:52 pm
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Originally Posted by gsb
I've never stayed at the Marriott, but I like the Ren. We've stayed there a few times before an early flight. They have some rooms with balconies there that overlook the runways. It smells like jet fuel out there, of course, but it's kind of cool to watch the planes go by.
Oct 31, 2006, 6:09 pm
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Never stayed at the Marriott inasmuch as I've always received the proper Plat recognition. (And, have always been assigned a runway-view room.)
Oct 31, 2006, 6:29 pm
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Stayed at both multiple times. Stay at the REN. The rooms are nicer and the lounge is much better. Food is a tad bit more expensive at the REN. The Marriott is a typical airport Marriott and the REN just seems nicer and more open due to the open atrium.
Oct 31, 2006, 8:07 pm
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I second the last post. Would go with the REN hands down. Both properties are right on the Airport, which is not in a great part of town. So if you venture outside nearby is not recomended. And the runway views are nice at the REN, a really great vantage point for watching all the world's DL traffic. And very quiet, especially considering you could not get much closer to the runway.
Oct 31, 2006, 8:22 pm
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From the perspective of 6-12 years....
I stayed at both in the nineties. At the time, the Ren was basically an upscale Ramada. Sounds like they've come a long way.
As for the FS Marriott, my last stay was in 2000 when my flight was cancelled due to weather. At the time, it was a standard-issue Marriott Airport hotel. Clean, competent, comfortable, but nothing spectacular.
I stayed at both in the nineties. At the time, the Ren was basically an upscale Ramada. Sounds like they've come a long way.
As for the FS Marriott, my last stay was in 2000 when my flight was cancelled due to weather. At the time, it was a standard-issue Marriott Airport hotel. Clean, competent, comfortable, but nothing spectacular.
Oct 31, 2006, 8:40 pm
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Originally Posted by cyberdad
From the perspective of 6-12 years....
I stayed at both in the nineties. At the time, the Ren was basically an upscale Ramada. Sounds like they've come a long way.
I stayed at both in the nineties. At the time, the Ren was basically an upscale Ramada. Sounds like they've come a long way.
By the way, if you're a plat (maybe a gold), an upgrade is possible to the top floor huge suites facing the runways.
Nov 1, 2006, 2:38 am
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I have stayed at both a couple of times, and although I agree that the REN is better, there is nothing wrong with the FS Marriott either, so not a disaster if you end up there for any reason.
Nov 1, 2006, 6:03 am
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Originally Posted by cyberdad
From the perspective of 6-12 years....
I stayed at both in the nineties. At the time, the Ren was basically an upscale Ramada. Sounds like they've come a long way.
I stayed at both in the nineties. At the time, the Ren was basically an upscale Ramada. Sounds like they've come a long way.
Originally Posted by ohmark
Are you sure it's the same Ren? It's hard to imagine the current structure as resembling a Ramada, even an upscale one. The Ren reminded me of the Stouffers chain, which Renaissance acquired before Renaissance was acquired by Marriott.
By the way, if you're a plat (maybe a gold), an upgrade is possible to the top floor huge suites facing the runways.
By the way, if you're a plat (maybe a gold), an upgrade is possible to the top floor huge suites facing the runways.
The "Renaissance" name did originate w/Ramada (Ref: Google Image Search results on "Ramada Renaissance"):
http://images.google.com/images?svnu...22&btnG=Search
I may be mistaken but I seem to recollect that what's now flagged as the Ren ATL was opened as the "Stouffer's Concourse Atlanta Airport."
Nov 1, 2006, 7:23 am
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Renaissance/Ramada history
Rahmanbar, I think you're right; that the Ren originated as a Stouffer's Concourse. However, according to a Wikipedia article, the Atlanta property would never have had a connection to Ramada. In 1989 "New World" acquired the bulk of the Ramada chain, selling off US rights to the Ramada name to Prime Hospitality. In 1996 New World acquired Stouffer's from Nestle, and folded Stouffers into Renaissance. In 1997 Marriott acquired the Netherland incorporated Renaissance Hotel Group N.V., retaining the Renaissance name, but eventually selling off the Ramada International business to Cendant.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_Hotels
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_Hotels
Nov 1, 2006, 7:42 am
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Originally Posted by rahmanbar
The "Renaissance" name did originate w/Ramada (Ref: Google Image Search results on "Ramada Renaissance"):
http://images.google.com/images?svnu...22&btnG=Search
I may be mistaken but I seem to recollect that what's now flagged as the Ren ATL was opened as the "Stouffer's Concourse Atlanta Airport."
http://images.google.com/images?svnu...22&btnG=Search
I may be mistaken but I seem to recollect that what's now flagged as the Ren ATL was opened as the "Stouffer's Concourse Atlanta Airport."
Nov 1, 2006, 8:12 am
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Originally Posted by HawkSE
I second the last post. Would go with the REN hands down. Both properties are right on the Airport, which is not in a great part of town. So if you venture outside nearby is not recomended. And the runway views are nice at the REN, a really great vantage point for watching all the world's DL traffic. And very quiet, especially considering you could not get much closer to the runway.
Nov 1, 2006, 12:28 pm
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Thank you for the replies. The Ren it is then. I am familiar with the area and never had to stay at the airport hotels, just thought I would just to be there for the overnight stopover. I know the bad areas in Atlanta, which are plentiful especially on the south side.
Aug 27, 2008, 7:59 am
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Any current thoughts on which is better/preferable now? We just need a one night stay and enjoy a good breakfast. 