Holiday Hotel Deals – 40% off at the Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Atlanta

The Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown is offering 40% off the regular rate for November 20-29, December 11-12 and December 18-28th. This discount makes the nightly rate $99.

While you’re there, you can lounge at the rooftop pool or enjoy some delicious chow at The Grille at 590 which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a casual yet upscale dining experience.

If you’re interested in exploring the surrounding area, there’s plenty to do.  I first discovered the charm of Atlanta in 2004 when I headed south to visit my high school sweetheart. As college freshmen, we hardly had any spending money and no mode of transportation so my experience was limited. On my second trip in 2008, my expectations were very low. Surprisingly, my trip exceeded these expectations. I stayed in downtown Atlanta and was a short walk from the Georgia Dome, the Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and the CNN Center.

Centennial Olympic Park is where the 1996 Olympics were held and there’s still plenty to appreciate. During the winter season, from November 14 – January 31^st, there’s an ice skating rink that’s available for open skate. There’s also the Ice Fishing Pass which allows you to visit the Georgia Aquarium and ice skate for under $30 – a great deal for families. From November 14- January 3^rd there’s the annual Holiday in Lights display that is free to the general public. Take a stroll through the monumental park and admire some of the sparkly holiday cheer.  Also in time for some holiday fun, the Atlanta Ballet is offering the Nutcracker from December 11 through the 27^th.

Atlanta also has some high-end shopping options. A short ride away, the Lenox Square Mall has designers like BCBG Max Azaria, Betsy Johnson, 7 for All Mankind and Kate Spade along with department stores like Bloomingdales, Macy’s and Neiman Marcus. Of course, the mall will be closed on Thanksgiving, but will open at 5 am on Black Friday.

If you’re looking for a quick, cheap getaway, Atlanta is a hub for many airlines so flights are usually priced rather reasonably and with a discounted price at the Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown there’s no reason not to get away this holiday season.