OverviewLocated about a 6-minute drive from
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and a 2-minute drive from the nearest Interstate 85 on-ramp, the Atlanta Airport Marriott is suitable for air or car travellers who require a hotel with a free airport shuttle, easy highway access and on-site dining.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms and suites offers cable TV, a coffeemaker, a desk, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. Rooms with a mini-fridge and a bedroom separated by a privacy wall are also available, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible. In-room Wi-Fi is an additional $12.95 per day.
The hotel also offers an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, a coffee shop, meeting/banquet space, a business centre, a gift shop, laundry services and vending machines. Parking is $15 per day and pets are not permitted. A free area and airport shuttle are also offered (please contact the hotel for details).
On-site dining is available at Bentley's Steakhouse, VOYA Sushi Bar and Southside Lounge (all serving dinner daily) and VOYA Bistro, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Atlanta's city centre is roughly a 16-minute drive away, while Jamestown Plaza Shopping Center is a 3-minute drive from the hotel. Georgia International Convention Center is a 5-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi $12.95/day, parking $15/day, pets not permitted, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: September 24, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's staff, rooms and food.
The hotel's staff were the source of numerous compliments by reviewers, who found them attentive, efficient and helpful with directions.
Many lodgers were pleased with the hotel's accommodations. They described their rooms as clean, quiet, modern and well equipped, with comfortable beds and good water pressure.
The hotel's restaurants were praised by several guests. They were described as excellent and delicious, with great and prompt service.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the added costs.
Some reviewers were disappointed with the extra costs they incurred while staying at the hotel. They found the Wi-Fi and parking charges to be expensive ($12.95 and $15 daily, respectively), and also felt a free breakfast should have been included in the room rates.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.5 out of 5 with a 95% recommendation rate from 477 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #5 of 27 College Park hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 312 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.7 out of 10 from 44 reviews
The author called the hotel on September 24, 2013 to verify some information.