Atlanta Marriott Marquis

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Marriott Marquis Atlanta

Location	Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Status	Completed
Constructed	1985
Use	Hotel
Height
Roof	554 ft (169 m)
Technical details
Floor count	52
Companies
Architect	John Portman and Associates

The Atrium of the Marriott from the Lobby

View from the 47th floor

The Atlanta Marriott Marquis is a Marriott hotel and the 11th tallest skyscraper in Atlanta, Georgia. Designed by Atlanta architect John Portman, It is probably one of the most well-recognized buildings in the city. Because of its noticeable bulging base, it is often referred to as the "pregnant building". Construction was completed on the building in 1985.

One of the defining features of the Marriott Marquis is its large atrium. It was the largest in the world upon its completion in 1985, at 470 feet (143 m) high. The atrium spans the entire height of the building and consists of two vertical chambers divided by elevator shafts and bridges. The record was later shattered by the Burj Al-Arab in Dubai.

The blue and red structures near the top of the north face (visible in photo) are a John Portman "wildcard" element accentuating the concierge lounge within, which is open only to people on the uppermost floors.

The hotel has the same basic name as the flagship Marriot hotel in New York City

[edit] Facts and figures

Roof Height: 554 feet (168.9 meters)
Floor Count: 52
Hotel Rooms: 1,675
Meeting Rooms: 48
Restaurants: 5
Lounges: 4

The Marriott Marquis will be hosting the 2008 FBLA National Leadership Conference
The Marriott Marquis has hosted the 2008 DECA 62nd Annual Career Development Conference

[edit] See also

List of tallest buildings in Atlanta

[edit] External links

Official Site
Emporis.com Building ID 121108

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