ATLANTA
DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the rebranding of the 312-room Atlanta Marriott Downtown hotel to the DoubleTree by Hilton brand on April 1. The opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Downtown marks the brand’s first hotel offering in downtown Atlanta. Following the conversion, the hotel will commence a property-wide renovation, which will conclude in late 2013. The hotel continues to be operated by Interstate Hotels & Resorts.
Originally opened in 1962, the hotel is well-known for being the first racially-integrated hotel in downtown Atlanta, and was for years the go-to destination for prominent guests, including Elvis Presley, Richard Nixon and Pearl Bailey.
Among the amenities that guests to the DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Downtown will now enjoy are a refreshing array of CITRON body care products by Crabtree & Evelyn, the signature Sweet Dreams bedding package, and Café Express in-room coffee and tea service.
Situated in Atlanta’s downtown district, the contemporary nine-story hotel is located just nine miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and only a few blocks from MARTA Peachtree Center. DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Downtown is also conveniently located within walking distance of the Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center, Philips Arena and Centennial Olympic Park. Corporate travelers will continue to benefit from the hotel’s close proximity to the Georgia World Congress Center, the fourth largest convention center in the U.S.
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Downtown offers more than 14,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space outfitted with the latest audio visual equipment. Additional amenities include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour business center and complimentary WiFi internet access for guests in public areas of the hotel.
When the renovation to the public areas of the hotel complete later this year, changes will include a total makeover of the lobby and front desk areas and the addition of a new meeting space on the ground floor. The popular custom mural created by renowned American artist, Eric Zener, will become the focal point in the new meeting space. Additionally, the hotel’s contemporary lobby bar, Liquid Lounge, will transform into the hotel’s primary restaurant, offering classic American fare daily.
