Atlanta Hotels and Restaurants

There's a Doubletree that is attached to CNN center. Don't know what the rates are. That whole area is covered with decent hotels that are a stone's throw from CNN. Check Hotels.com and Orbitz. Check out Westin Peachtree Plaza and get a room way up high for a great view.

Speaking of stones...you can hit dozens of really good restaurants with a rock if you throw one. There are too many to name without knowing your tastes...

Italian, Mexican, or some place with a great sandwich or salad.

I wouldn't stay in that part of town. We don't go to restaurants in that part of town either. It's too sketchy. I'd stay at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead so I could shop at Lenox and Phipps. Dining is expensive in Buckhead, but there are several restaurants in the warehouse district off Howell Mill, not too far from Phillips Arena, that are inexpensive -- Bone Garden (best Mexican ever -- better than Nuevo Laredo) and Figo (inexpensive Italian). Doc Chey's has some great salads, but it's sort of out of the way from where you would be.

For a chain restaurant you can't beat Houston's chicken salad with tortilla strips. Several locations in Atlanta.

If you want to splurge on Italian in Buckhead, try Antica Posta. Just like Tuscany.

Minnie - you are always on the go girl! good for you!

Minnie - you are always on the go girl! good for you!

Seems that way, Orlando in October with a stop at the beach. :clap:

I wouldn't stay in that part of town. We don't go to restaurants in that part of town either. It's too sketchy. I'd stay at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead so I could shop at Lenox and Phipps. Dining is expensive in Buckhead, but there are several restaurants in the warehouse district off Howell Mill, not too far from Phillips Arena, that are inexpensive -- Bone Garden (best Mexican ever -- better than Nuevo Laredo) and Figo (inexpensive Italian). Doc Chey's has some great salads, but it's sort of out of the way from where you would be.

For a chain restaurant you can't beat Houston's chicken salad with tortilla strips. Several locations in Atlanta.

If you want to splurge on Italian in Buckhead, try Antica Posta. Just like Tuscany.

We will stay downtown for a concert...it's so easy to walk to Phillips. We usually stay at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, which is just a few blocks away. Eating downtown is another issue, especially on the weekend. I, too, would recommend Howell Mill area. LOVE Figo...yum, yum. Will have to try Bone Garden (if it's better than Nuevo Laredo, then I am in!!) There is a Dantanna's in the CNN Center...they have decent food/bar.

Figo Pasta

:: Bone Garden Cantina ::

Dantanna's - Upscale Sports Restaurant

So what is at Phillips that is bringing you to the ATL??

Will have to try Bone Garden (if it's better than Nuevo Laredo, then I am in!!)

The Bone Garden is owned by Michael Benoit of The Vortex and his wife. It is truly great food, but it is different than Nuevo Laredo. They both have a place in Atlanta!

I love Nuevo Laredo too - but I've begun to gravitate toward Uncle Julio's Casa Grande on Peachtree. Their signature Swirl is delicious!

Try the Bone Garden. Order a brisket burrito. If you can take the heat, add fire roasted jalapenos. Let me know what ya think!

Minne, your on the road again?! what's the event? i love it:wave:

Minne, your on the road again?! what's the event? i love it:wave:

Concert. :clap:

We will stay downtown for a concert...it's so easy to walk to Phillips. We usually stay at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, which is just a few blocks away. Eating downtown is another issue, especially on the weekend. I, too, would recommend Howell Mill area. LOVE Figo...yum, yum. Will have to try Bone Garden (if it's better than Nuevo Laredo, then I am in!!) There is a Dantanna's in the CNN Center...they have decent food/bar.

Figo Pasta

:: Bone Garden Cantina ::

Dantanna's - Upscale Sports Restaurant

So what is at Phillips that is bringing you to the ATL??

We went to Bone Garden today. What I'd say about it is that it is more authentic and creative that Nuevo Laredo. Son-in-law had a tongue taco (won't try that again). Hubby had the Sonora Hot Dog. The menu tells a story about this type of hot dog with pinto beans, onions, lots of different peppers, and that hot dog vendors in Los Angeles were banned from selling them. The description said, "No crying, please!" Well, it was so spicy that when son-in-law had a bite of the hot dog, his eyes teared up from the spices, and he was pretty uncomfortable for about five minutes.

I am fond of the cheese enchilada and the pulled-chicken tacos. And observing the very talented waitrons with body art such as a leopard-print haircut and full-body tattoos. Very creative.

The hot dog reminds me of the salsa at Los Dos Molinos in Phoenix when we went to the embarrassing national championship of Florida versus Nebraska. The salsa was so hot that a wave of heat rose from my back, up my spinal cord, and into my head. I really thought I was having a seizure. Now I know why they have large pitchers of ice water on each table. LOL.

The Bone Garden is owned by Michael Benoit of The Vortex and his wife. It is truly great food, but it is different than Nuevo Laredo. They both have a place in Atlanta!

I know about the Vortex connection. I agree that both restauarants are great choices.

I love Nuevo Laredo too - but I've begun to gravitate toward Uncle Julio's Casa Grande on Peachtree. Their signature Swirl is delicious!

No offense, but don't like that one. I'd rather have a bison burger at Ted's next door and a salad with house dressing (yummy ranch with awesome bacon).

Try the Bone Garden. Order a brisket burrito. If you can take the heat, add fire roasted jalapenos. Let me know what ya think!

Haven't tried that, but like I said, the Sonora hot dog made my son-in-law cry due to the heat.

Haven't tried that, but like I said, the Sonora hot dog made my son-in-law cry due to the heat.

The brisket burrito with the fire roasted jalapenos is a definite nose and eye runner, but you never lose the flavor. That's the key!

The brisket burrito with the fire roasted jalapenos is a definite nose and eye runner, but you never lose the flavor. That's the key!

Will try that for sure.

Did Doc Chey's today. It was great as usual except for a special, a Korean rice bowl with two sunnyside eggs. The Korean BBQ sauce on it was nothing special. I love the dumplings and the basil rolls with peanut sauce as appetizers. We split them 4 ways, of course.

Very convenient to the arena are Embassy Suites and Hilton Garden Inn, across the street from the Omni. All of these are very nice and safe. We have Coke people stay there all they time. The area is nice and you can walk to several different restaurants. Ted's is right there and you can get veges or the bison burgers. Also print coupons on line for Ted's usually. Of course within CNN there are lots of chain restaurants. If you take a walk up to peachtree (not far) you can eat at the Glynn Hotel or Ritz Carlton if you want a nicer meal. I recommend going over to Inman Park to Sotto Sotto or Fritti where my daughter manages. : ) So many restaurants to choose from it's hard to say.

PS These hotels are adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park, The Aquariam and World of Coke Museum.

Very convenient to the arena are Embassy Suites and Hilton Garden Inn, across the street from the Omni. All of these are very nice and safe. We have Coke people stay there all they time. The area is nice and you can walk to several different restaurants. Ted's is right there and you can get veges or the bison burgers. Also print coupons on line for Ted's usually. Of course within CNN there are lots of chain restaurants. If you take a walk up to peachtree (not far) you can eat at the Glynn Hotel or Ritz Carlton if you want a nicer meal. I recommend going over to Inman Park to Sotto Sotto or Fritti where my daughter manages. : ) So many restaurants to choose from it's hard to say.

Sotto Sotto is one of our favorite restaurants in Atlanta. That's where I chose to go on my birthday last year. Love the tortelli di Michelangelo!

Our son-in-law gets so many automated alerts from Georgia Tech regarding crime on or surrounding campus. A lot of bad stuff goes on a mile around Georgia Tech which is the distance to the Omni area. (A funny alert went out to Tech students a few weeks ago. Students were warned to avoid Piedmont Park because a woman was throwing urine at people there.:idontno: )

Crime is why we don't walk in downtown/Midtown Atlanta.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. The Glenn, Omni, Embassy Suites, Hampton, Westin, Hilton Garden Inn were all sold out.

Any thoughts on Marriot Marquis? I know its a little further but decided to just pay cab fare.

Do any of you take MARTA or thoughts on using it?

I am used to going to downtown Memphis, so I know about big city crime, and NOLA but in looking at downtown Atlanta on Google, it just seem so much more spread out.

Have read not so good reviews about the police situation also.

We stayed at the Marriot Residence Inn one time and it was great.

We stayed at the Marriot Residence Inn one time and it was great.

Its booked, I checked it. Thanks for the suggestion.

Minnie,

A family friend used to stay at the Marriot Marquis every time he and his family visited the U.S. He was connected with the Braves but chose to stay there and uses taxis.

It's been 10 years since I have been there, so I can't say how it is these days.

Have a lovely trip!

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. The Glenn, Omni, Embassy Suites, Hampton, Westin, Hilton Garden Inn were all sold out.

Any thoughts on Marriot Marquis? I know its a little further but decided to just pay cab fare.

Do any of you take MARTA or thoughts on using it?

I am used to going to downtown Memphis, so I know about big city crime, and NOLA but in looking at downtown Atlanta on Google, it just seem so much more spread out.

Have read not so good reviews about the police situation also.

5 weeks later and still no hotel room? :idontno:

Nope, still trying to find one available. We don't go till Nov. so we still have time. Just appreciate those that have been sharing their advice.

Plus our group decided this week they want to try and stay downtown. I had booked in Sept. a place further out. So my search began again.

The Ellis

Wonderful hotel across Peachtree from Ritz downtown.

Wonderful hotel across Peachtree from Ritz downtown.

It is booked also. :(