Bethesda, Md. – The 150-room Courtyard by Marriott in Atlanta, Georgia opened on Sunday, January 23, 2011.  Located at 133 Carnegie Way NW, the Courtyard Atlanta Downtown is owned by Capstone Partners and managed by Marriott International.
 
Located downtown and nine miles from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Courtyard Atlanta Downtown offers guests convenient access to the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola.  Rates begin at $129 per night.
 
“At Courtyard, we research and test our designs to provide for comfort and functionality,” said Janis Milham, vice president, Global Brand Manager, Courtyard by Marriott.  “We’ve become America’s leading select-service hotel brand by listening to our customers and giving them what they want at a rate below traditional full-service hotels.”
 
Meeting the evolving needs of the traveler, Courtyard has redesigned its public space.  The new concept includes, a business library featuring individual workstations with high-speed data ports and ergonomic chairs; a pantry-style, 24-hour “grab and go” food and beverage area called “The Market,” and a lounge area where guests can work, meet and dine in a relaxing setting.
 
Courtyard guest rooms feature either a king-size bed or two queen-size beds, a seating area with sofa bed or oversized chair, a large, well-lit work desk and two telephones equipped with data ports.  The Courtyard Atlanta Downtown features nine suites with a king-size bed and refrigerator and nine king-bed suites with whirlpool spas.  Other in-room amenities include coffee maker, hair dryer, iron with ironing board, and a 37” high definition television.
 
The hotel features the Café Intermezzo restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a fitness center, guest laundry and business center.  The hotel also offers 1,776 square feet of meeting space to accommodate small meetings and functions of up to 100 people.
 
For more information or reservations, call the Courtyard Atlanta Downtown hotel directly at 404-222-2416, call the Courtyard toll-free number at 800-321-2211, contact a travel agent or visit the web site at www.courtyard.com.
 
Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced.  Intuitive services and design accommodate guests’ needs for choice and control.  With nearly 900 locations in 34 countries, Courtyard is Marriott’s largest brand.  All Courtyard by Marriott hotels participate in the award-winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay.  For more information about the new lobby and the latest brand news, visit www.courtyard.com, the Courtyard Connections blog, the brand’s Facebook page, Courtyard’s Twitter feed.
 
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