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 Omni Hotel Downtown at Cnn Center |
| Address - 100 Cnn Ctr Nw ga Atlanta 30303. |
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Convention hotel in CNN Center Located within CNN Center, the Omni is just across the street from the Georgia World Congress Center, adjacent to Philips Arena, and five blocks from Atlanta’s famous central “Five Points” intersection of Peachtree and Marietta streets. Most of the 467 rooms overlook Centennial Olympic Park on one side or into the CNN Center atrium on the other side. Lush, oversized furnishings are found throughout the hotel and especially in the rooms, featuring crown moldings, high headboards, big work desks, and marble bathrooms. Because of its association with CNN, an international theme runs through the recently refurbished lobby (2002). A glass exterior overlooks Centennial Park and allows plenty of light to hit the 24-foot compass inlaid in the granite, metal, and marble floor. Overstuffed sofas and chairs offer tempting breaks underneath a gallery of color photographs capturing historic moments in CNN broadcasting. |
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 DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND ATTRACTIONS |
Philips Arena - adjacent
CNN Center - adjacent
Georgia World Convention Center - next door
Georgia Dome - next door
Centennial Olympic Park - across the street
World of Coca-Cola - 0.5 miles
Georgia State Capitol - 0.5 miles
Underground Atlanta - 0.5 miles
SciTrek Museum of Science - 0.5 miles
Turner Field - 1 mile
High Museum of Art - 2 miles
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site - 2 miles
Jimmy Carter Library and Museum - 2 miles
Zoo Atlanta - 2 miles
Piedmont Park - 3 miles
Fernbank Museum of Natural History - 3.5 miles Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport (ATL): Approximate driving time is 22 minutes and distance is 12 miles. Driving directions from Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport: Exit the airport by following the signs for I-85 North. Follow I-85 north to downtown Atlanta. Take Exit 248C/International Blvd. At the second traffic light on the exit ramp, turn left onto Andrew Young International Blvd. Proceed on Andrew Young International Blvd until it dead ends, and then turn left onto Centennial Olympic Park Dr. At the second traffic light, turn right onto Marietta St. Entrance to hotel motor lobby is first driveway on left. MARTA light rail, taxis, airport shuttles, rental cars, and a Town Car service are all viable ways of getting from the airport to the hotel. For under $5, guests can ride MARTA directly from the airport to the Five Points station, which is four blocks from the hotel. When leaving Five Points station, exit to street-level and then proceed left along Marietta St for four blocks. One-way airport shuttle fares start from $5–$15, and one-way taxi fares start from $26–$35 for one person. Fees subject to change without notice. The hotel can arrange a Town Car pick-up at the airport for more than $36. Fee subject to change without notice. Some guests prefer car rentals, which are available through this Web site. Getting around: Many downtown attractions are within a few blocks of the hotel, so walking and taxis are popular ways of getting around the immediate neighborhood. Four blocks away is the Five Points MARTA station, where guests can catch trains that connect to much of Atlanta, including Midtown and Lenox/Buckhead. |
| ROOMS |
| This hotel offers 467 guestrooms. Décor includes contemporary lines; art-deco overtones; soft hues of cream and mauve; richly-toned wood furniture with black accents. Windows are floor-to-ceiling. All accommodations have three telephones; dial-up Internet access. |
| Air conditioning |
| Cable/satellite TV |
| Clock radio |
| Coffee/tea maker |
| Complimentary toiletries |
| Designer toiletries |
| Hair dryer |
| Hypo-allergenic bedding available |
| Internet access - dial-up |
| Internet access - high speed |
| Iron/ironing board |
| Minibar |
| Multi-line phone |
| Non-smoking rooms |
| Pay movies |
| Premium bedding |
| Video-game console |
| Voice mail |
| Wheelchair accessible |
| DINING |
| Prime Meridian Restaurant -With views of Centennial Olympic Park and downtown Atlanta, this open-kitchen restaurant is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike, its lunch buffet especially popular with the CNN employees next door. A diverse international menu specializes in brick-oven-baked pizzas. Latitudes Bistro and Lounge -Situated just outside the entrance to the Prime Meridian Restaurant, Latitudes offers the same stunning views in a more casual atmosphere with modern furnishings, salsa or piano music, and hardwood floors. Whether it’s for hors d’oeuvres from the upscale bar or a full meal from the restaurant menu, this is a place to gather before or after a sports event, concert, or other evening activity. |
| SERVICES |
| What to expect: The hotel is big, lush, and equipped to please. Opened in 1975, this was the first of the Omni Hotels, a chain that now features more than 40 hotels across North America. Turner Broadcasting acquired full ownership of the hotel in 1986, although it still is managed by Omni Hotels. It’s all about being pampered at this luxury hotel, where the staff strives to fulfill every guest’s needs. The addition of a new 24-story tower and 600 new rooms by 2004 signals its intent of being one of the leading convention hotels in the Southeast. Amenity highlights: Get the old-time hotel feel in the Omni lobby, with its numerous sitting areas and wide range of amenities, including Nelda’s Hair Salon and the Peachtree Newsstand. The hotel also boasts the “best shoe-shine stand in Atlanta,” according to local sources. Underneath the Omni is a MARTA rail line, which runs to the airport as well as to other popular Atlanta destinations. Insider tip: No time to get to the fitness center? Guests can ask the front desk for a “Get Fit Kit,” which includes a floor mat, two hand weights, and elastic bands for a mini workout in the comfort and privacy of the guestroom. |
| This hotel has 467 rooms on 15 floors, although a new 24-floor, 600-room tower is being built across the street and will be connected via catwalk when completed by 2004. Aside from the amenities inside the hotel (hair salon, newsstand, etc.), guests also have easy access to the CNN Center Atrium with its food court, CNN Studios Tour, dry cleaning, and post office. For an additional fee, guests 21 and over may use the Turner Athletic Club and its full array of cardio machines, free weights, indoor pool, racquetball courts, basketball court, sauna, steam room, and jogging track. TAC also offers massages and fitness instruction for an additional fee. Valet parking only:
$16-25 per day. In/out privileges. Underground/covered/secured lot.
Note: Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification. Additional fees may apply for van or truck. |
| ATM/banking |
| Audio-visual equipment |
| Bar/lounge |
| Business services |
| Coffee shop or café |
| Complimentary newspapers in lobby |
| Concierge services |
| Conference room(s) |
| Cribs available |
| Currency exchange |
| Exhibit space |
| Fitness equipment |
| Gift shops or newsstand |
| Hair salon |
| Wheelchair accessible |
| Suitable for children |
| Shoe shine |
| Secretarial services |
| Safe-deposit box - front desk |
| Room service (24 hours) |
| Parking (valet) |
| Number of rooms: 467 |
| Multilingual staff |
| Laundry service |
| Internet access in public areas - surcharge |
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