Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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The Atlanta Marriott Marquis is a 47-story, Template:Convert Marriott hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It is the 15th tallest skyscraper in the city. The building was designed by Atlanta architect John C. Portman Jr. and supported by local engineer Blake Van Leer with construction completed in 1985. Because of its bulging base, it is often referred to as the "Pregnant Building" or the "Coca Cola" building as it resembles a bottle of Coke from the side elevation.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref>
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 Template:Convert 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 broken by the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
The hotel would undergo its first renovation in 2007, costing $138 million and lasting for three years between 2005 and 2008. This included a Starbucks Coffee, new restaurants, a new pool, new meeting rooms, a new spa, refurbished guest rooms, and other updates.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Then in 2015, it was once again remodeled with a cost of $78 million and featuring updates such as new guest rooms, Stay Well rooms, a concierge lounge and more.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The 42nd floor features a concierge lounge,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> which is only accessible for the hotel's Premium Elite members and guests who stay in concierge level rooms.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In the films The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, some scenes of the Capitol's tribute center were filmed here.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Some scenes of the 2012 movie Flight were shot in the hotel as well. The atrium is also seen briefly in the 1986 movie Manhunter, and the 2023 film Ghosted. It made a brief appearance in a trailer for the 2017 movie Spider-Man: Homecoming. It was also used as the Time Variance Authority headquarters in the Disney+ series Loki.<ref name=":1" /> One of its venue hall was featured as a wedding reception in Ms. Marvel.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref>
Gallery
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The Atrium of the Marriott from the Lobby
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View from the 47th floor
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Downward view of the rear atrium from the 10th floor
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Elevator speeding by one of the upper floors
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Elevator shafts on the 25th floor
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View of elevator shafts from the 4th floor
See also
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