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This is just devastating to Atlanta. We simply can not have anything nice or unique. Let s bring in another generic ugly Marriott Hotel, since we just dont have enough of those here!! Will someone please save Midtown!!
I m sad to see this unique hotel go. I just stayed at the Palomar in DC over the weekend and was beyond impressed. Kimpton hotels have always been my favorite when I m looking for something fun. How many Marriotts do we have now?
To answer Katie s question, there are 81 Marriott-branded hotels in the metro Atlanta area. Atlanta is not only a test market for new Marriott brands, but also the 3rd largest market for Marriott in the country.
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The loss of Pacci and such a uniquely branded hotel is just devastating. You can t travel a mike in this town without passing a Marriott. I will be shocked to see them replace Pacci with anything decent. I m taking my money and time to the Loews on Peachtree!!