Omni Hotel at CNN Center

Frommer's Review

A major $100-million expansion brings 593 new rooms (in a 24-story tower) and a complete personality change to this hotel, wiping out the blah sterile convention atmosphere and injecting class and sophistication. Plus, the Omni still offers an excellent location -- especially if you're attending a sporting event. It adjoins the Georgia World Congress Center, Philips Arena, the Georgia Dome, and the CNN Center, and is across from the Georgia Aquarium, the new World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Olympic Park, and Imagine It! Children's Museum of Atlanta. Many of the rooms have balconies that overlook the bustle of the CNN Center atrium; others have impressive views of Centennial Olympic Park or the downtown skyline (be sure to request one). The location of the Omni inside the CNN Center is convenient if you want to do a little shopping, grab a bite to eat, or just let the kids burn off steam.

Rooms are appointed with cherry furnishings, including oversize headboards and armoires. Bathrooms feature marble floors and granite counters. The suites here include huge living/dining areas with wet bars. If you're in Atlanta for a very special occasion and don't have a problem dropping $2,000 a night, ask for the Omni Suite, a three-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-level suite extraordinaire. Eleven rooms have been modified for visitors with disabilities. Signs around the hotel are written in Braille, and each room has a strobe fire alarm for deaf guests.

While these digs are comparable to the Embassy Suites just across the street, the service here is just a tad better. If you're traveling with kids, don't forget to ask about the Omni Kids program.

Facilities:
Restaurant; privileges at nearby fitness center $10 a day; concierge; business center w/secretarial services; conference and banquet facilities; salon; 24-hr. room service; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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