OverviewLocated about a 7-minute drive from Alpharetta's city centre and a 1-minute drive from the nearest Highway 400 on-ramp, the Embassy Suites Hotel Atlanta Alpharetta is suitable for business or vacation travellers who require an all-suite, centrally located hotel with a free breakfast and easy highway access.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned suites is equipped with cable TV, a separate bedroom, a living room with a sofabed, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board and a desk. Suites with a jetted tub are also available, as are wheelchair-accessible rooms. In-room Wi-Fi is an additional $6.95 per night.
The hotel also offers an indoor pool, fitness facilities, meeting/banquet space, a business centre, a gift shop, free guest laundry, free parking and a free breakfast. A complimentary evening reception and a free area shuttle (within a 5-mile radius) are also offered (please contact the hotel for details). Pets are permitted for $100 per pet, per stay.
North Point Mall is roughly a 12-minute walk from the hotel, while downtown Atlanta is about a 30-minute drive away. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater can be found 4 minutes away by car and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is a 40-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi $6.95/night, free parking, pets $100/pet/stay, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: September 27, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's staff, rooms, breakfast and location.
Many guests praised the hotel's staff, characterizing them as accommodating, friendly and informative about the area.
The hotel's accommodations were complimented by numerous lodgers. They described their rooms as clean, spacious, well equipped, quiet, well maintained and nicely decorated, with comfortable beds. A few guests did have complaints about their lodgings, however (see below).
Several reviewers were pleased with the hotel's breakfast. They described it as delicious and superb, with several hot and cold items.
The hotel's location was also enjoyed by several travellers. They found it close to restaurants, shopping, public transit and Verizon Amphitheater.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the rooms and Internet.
Although the majority of reviewers praised their clean and comfortable rooms, a few guests had complaints about their accommodations. They reported dated decor and worn fixtures, as well as noise transfer from guests in the hallway and in adjacent rooms.
A few lodgers found the added Wi-Fi fee to be expensive, and felt it should have been included in the room rates.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.5 out of 5 with a 96% recommendation rate from 199 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #10 of 28 Alpharetta hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 156 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 4.5 out of 5 from 149 reviews
The author called the hotel on September 27, 2013 to verify some information.
