The Atlanta Marriott Marquis Invites Families for "Magical Marquis" Holiday Experience: Includes Visits with Santa in Chef-Designed Gingerbread House, Holiday Movie Screenings, and Seasonal Smoothies

    /24-7PressRelease/ - ATLANTA, GA, October 26, 2007 - The Atlanta Marriott Marquis encourage guests to take a break from the flurry of holiday planning and celebrate the season with a weekend getaway to the premier destination hotel in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

Providing families unforgettable Christmastime memories, the "Magical Marquis" is highlighted with a special visit with Santa Claus in front of the lobby's life-size gingerbread house created by the hotel chefs, a special holiday movie screening, and season-inspired smoothies.

The "Magical Marquis" Atlanta Vacation Package includes:
• Deluxe downtown Atlanta accommodations for a family of four in one of the hotel's newly renovated guest rooms
• Complimentary valet parking
• Breakfast for two adults and two children at the hotel's new signature restaurant, Sear
• Visiting time with Santa and the hotel's gingerbread house, daily from 7:00a.m. until 12:00p.m.
• Daily viewing of classic Christmas movies on Pulse's 12-foot projection screen
• Prices from $149 per night

"Magical Marquis" is available for Friday and Saturday night stays, from Thanksgiving weekend (including Thursday, November 22) through Saturday, December 1. The offer is also available for booking any night starting December 14 through December 23.

To showcase the hotel's holiday spirit, Pulse - the new lounge marked by a 50-foot-tall sail featuring a large TV screen - will show classic holiday movies for all passersby alongside Santa and the gingerbread house. Pulse also serves as a smoothie bar in the morning and for a limited time will offer a holiday smoothie to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

This winter, Atlanta Marriott Marquis guests will also enjoy the city's many holiday festivities, such as the 8th annual Holiday in Lights celebration and outdoor ice skating at the nearby famous Centennial Olympic Park, the New World of Coca Cola museum, and the Imagine It Children's Museum - all located within 5 blocks of the downtown Atlanta hotel.

Let Atlanta Marriott Marquis be your home away from home this holiday season, and make magical family memories to remember for years to come.

About Atlanta Marriott Marquis:
Rediscover the sophisticated Atlanta Marriott Marquis, a destination downtown Atlanta hotel conveniently located in Peachtree Center, offering an indoor connection to MARTA and a short 15 minute ride to Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. This contemporary Atlanta, GA hotel is steps from the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and few blocks from CNN Center, Georgia World Congress Center, Philips Arena, and Georgia Dome. The breathtaking atrium is marked by the 50-foot color changing sail of Pulse, a classically cool cocktail lounge and the new iconic symbol of this downtown Atlanta, Georgia hotel. Take pleasure in freshly renovated guestrooms, including 1663 luxurious rooms and 94 spacious suites, boasting lavish conveniences and amazing skyline views. Delight in Sear, a new signature restaurant offering fire-inspired cuisine, or enjoy the lively ambiance of High Velocity, a trendy sports bar. Experience the electrifying transformation of the unrivaled Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Atlanta, GA. For more information or to make a reservation call 404-521-0000 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlmq-atlanta-marriott-marquis/.
*Blackout dates may apply. Rates are subject to availability. Click on the "Check Availability" link to make your reservation on www.atlantamarquis.com. Be sure that the promotional code HO9 appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservations, or call 1-800-834-7015 and ask for promotional code HO9.

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