Where is everyone staying

[TheVol_Tihts]

Originally Posted by VolsRule

Consider the Perimeter Center--near a marta line, lots of restaurants, shopping...

Hyatt Place
Marriott
Embassy Suites
...

I'll be at the La Quinta at Perimeter Center, right beside MARTA. My only thought is will they let me bring a UT styrofoam cooler with me.

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Originally Posted by golfballs

You're right. Guests at the ritz are mugged, raped, and murdered on a regular basis

It's funny how inaccurately people perceive Downtown Atlanta vis-a-vis Midtown & Buckhead. There are definitely way worse areas than Downtown, just like there are better ones. But I've worked downtown since 2004 and I walk to the done all the time. I've never had even a slight problem. I got burglarized living in Midtown though, and my wife had her car broken into there. There is enough violent crime around Piedmont Park (Midtown) to make your toes curl if you care to read the police reports. Atlanta is a bit different than an outsider might expect.

Regardless, for those who are concerned, let me offer a bit of advice as a person who has lived in Midtown/Downtown since 2004: don't lurk around near public parks after everyone else has gone home and gone to bed. If you can manage to avoid that, you'll have a great time here.

[UTvol53]

Quality Suites now Holiday Inn Express Buckhead for like $85 a night

[JohnnyBall]

Originally Posted by BigOrangeTailgate

Yes, that is what I was told. The last time we stayed with the team was at the Westin in Pasadena in 2008. Lots of fun for my 10 (6 at that time) year old son and it was pretty cool for an old guy like me too. Go Vols!!

Stayed there in 08 also..was in the lobby when the team arrived...

[toyotaholland]

I'm staying at the house!!!!
45 min to atlanta!

[Volsnumber44]

There is so much going on in the city that weekend that I suggest staying close to downtown. Omni, Westin. If you stay up north near 400 you will be stuck in traffic for hours.

[rockytop9808]

I've stayed near the Dome every time I've been to Atlanta and I've never had any issues.

[volger]

Marriott in Marietta. Just found out today.

[amazingGRACE]

Me and 3 other friends are staying at the Crowne Plaza in college park near the airport. Any of y'all staying there too?

[OrangeBalls]

Originally Posted by Sheik Yerbouti

It's funny how inaccurately people perceive Downtown Atlanta vis-a-vis Midtown & Buckhead. There are definitely way worse areas than Downtown, just like there are better ones. But I've worked downtown since 2004 and I walk to the done all the time. I've never had even a slight problem. I got burglarized living in Midtown though, and my wife had her car broken into there. There is enough violent crime around Piedmont Park (Midtown) to make your toes curl if you care to read the police reports. Atlanta is a bit different than an outsider might expect.

Regardless, for those who are concerned, let me offer a bit of advice as a person who has lived in Midtown/Downtown since 2004: don't lurk around near public parks after everyone else has gone home and gone to bed. If you can manage to avoid that, you'll have a great time here.

Exactly. I've stayed at the Westin, Marriott Marquis and Sheraton downtown and walked over to the Dome and never had a problem. There is usually a good police presence all up and down Andrew Young Int'l Blvd. That usually has a number of tourists there (Hard Rock is on there along with a Hooters) so police are usually patrolling.

For people taking MARTA, it has usually taken me about 1 hr from the Dunwoody station on game day. It's a Fri along with a ton of fans and other people heading downtown so don't cut it too close. If you don't want to change trains at Five Points, you can always get off at the Peachtree Station and it will put you right near Andrew Young Int'l Blvd and you can walk the rest of the way. Not too bad of a walk. There will be a lot of people on that route.

[Yankee_Vol]

I'm driving in and out. No staying for me