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Since you live in Scotland, you should have no problems with November in Atlanta. It will be colder around the New Year. Marietta is just north of "the Loop," so hotel/motels will not be an issue. If you want to really bask in the lap of luxury, there's none better than the Westin Hotel. I have listed a few websites for the one closest to the Swamp. There is ample local entertainment/sights/activities to be found in the Atlanta area, not to mention Trader Golf, Edwin Watts, Golfsmith, et. al. to stock up at US prices (unless you do the eBay thing).

http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels....OP_US_WI_1022&

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin...ropertyID=1022