Hello, I'm a Miami TA and was going for a conference at the Georgia Congress on March 13-16. Would appreciate any assistance as far as what hotel you would recommend? Is downtown that bad of an area at night or would midtown be a better place? Thank you.

Not sure what your budget is, but I'd probably stay at the Omni Hotel myself, $249/night. Right across the street from Georgia World Congress Center if I'm not mistaken and it's not really a bad area -- close to the aquarium, World of Coca~Cola, Centennial Olympic Park, and its even connected to the CNN Studios.

Last edited by trancension on Feb-22-2011 at 02:27

That area is sketchy at night, but the hotel is not dangerous. You basically just don't want to be anywhere in ATL at night

Thanks. Was thinking sub $200. Would the W in midtown be a good choice? Taxi to convention and probably sightsee sunday and tuesday.

Doesn't look like The W would be cheaper, looks like it'd be a little more expensive in fact, $295/night? (assuming I'm looking at the right prices). I'm not too familiar with that area aside from Opera and Piedmont Park. I'd probably still take The Omni myself or go for a noticeably cheaper place. (If The W is cheaper, and I'm looking at incorrect prices, ignore this).

Courtyard Atlanta Midtown/Georgia Tech (Marriott) is $169/night. Can safely say that area is sketchy as fuck at night, but if you're not out past 10pm, it might work?

And actually -- looking at Google Maps to see what else there is, Google Maps is listing The Omni at $152/night +fees, and Courtyard Atlanta Midtown/Georgia Tech at $139/night +fees -- if you go through Expedia/whatever. (Edit: Just clicked in my head, those $$ are probably for booking right now, not middle of March.)

Last edited by trancension on Feb-22-2011 at 04:02

Thank you both for your replies. I was able to book the W for $ 129/night, through a Friend and family rate.

Nice deal. Hope you have fun here.

There are a lot of great local restaurants in Midtown, plus you're walking distance from the Park and the Botanical Gardens, and the High Museum, if you're into art.

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Thank you all for your replies.

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