OverviewLocated just off Interstate 285 and about a 22-minute drive north of Atlanta, the Residence Inn Atlanta Perimeter/Dunwoody is geared towards travellers who prefer long- or short-term accommodations with extended kitchen amenities, easy highway access and a free breakfast.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms and suites comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a full kitchen (including a dishwasher and utensils), a desk, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Rooms with a sitting area and sofabed and a separate bedroom are also available, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, a sports court for basketball, tennis and volleyball, a fitness centre, BBQ facilities, a complimentary manager's reception, laundry facilities, a gift shop, grocery shopping service, a free breakfast and free parking. Pets are permitted for an additional $100 per pet, per stay.
Perimeter Mall can be found roughly 6 minutes away by car, while Georgia Perimeter College is about a 7-minute drive away. Six Flags White Water is a 20-minute drive from the hotel and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is a 30-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets $100/stay/pet, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: September 23, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's rooms, staff, location and breakfast.
The hotel's accommodations were praised by many reviewers. They described their rooms as well equipped, clean, quiet, spacious and modern, with comfortable beds. There were a few complaints about the lodgings, however (see below).
Numerous guests complimented the staff, characterizing them as friendly and helpful with directions.
Several lodgers were pleased with the hotel's location. They described it as safe, and close to shopping, restaurants, the hospital, grocery stores, public transit and highway access.
The hotel's breakfast was also enjoyed by several patrons. They described it as fresh, varied, delicious and wonderful, with several hot and cold choices.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about noise transfer and the rooms.
A few travellers complained of noise transfer during their stay. They reported noise from other guests in adjacent rooms as well as rooms overhead.
Although the majority of reviewers were pleased with their clean and spacious rooms, a few lodgers had complaints about their accommodations. They reported uncomfortable beds and no chairs for the dining area, which resulted in guests having to eat sitting on the couch.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #1 of 4 Chamblee hotels with an average rating of 3 out of 5 from 48 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3.9 out of 5 with an 81% recommendation rate from 42 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviews rated the hotel 4.4 out of 5 from 23 reviews.
The author called the hotel on September 23, 2013 to verify some information.
