OverviewLocated along Highway 120 in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta, the Crestwood Suites Marietta are geared towards business or vacation travellers who require an economical and pet-friendly hotel for short- or long-term stays, with extended kitchen amenities and easy highway access.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, a kitchenette (including a stovetop, microwave, refrigerator and cooking utensils), a desk, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Rooms with a dining area are also available, as are wheelchair-accessible rooms.
Hotel amenities include a fitness room, guest laundry, a business centre, vending machines and free parking. Housekeeping is offered weekly. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are available, and one pet (under 20 lbs) is permitted per room free of charge.
Atlanta's city centre is about a 30-minute drive away, while Kroger Shopping Center is a 4-minute walk away. Six Flags White Water is roughly 7 minutes away by car and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is a 35-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, 1 pet/room (under 20 lbs) stays free, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: October 3, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's location, value, rooms and staff.
Many lodgers enjoyed the hotel's location. They described it as easy to find, and close to highway access, Kroger Shopping Center, restaurants, shopping and Six Flags White Water.
The hotel's value was praised by numerous reviewers. They described the rates as affordable, reasonable and cheap.
Several lodgers were pleased with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as clean, well equipped, spacious, quiet and well maintained, with comfortable beds and good water pressure. It should be noted, however, that some patrons had complaints about their lodgings (see below).
The hotel's staff were the source of several compliments, and were characterized as friendly and helpful.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about the rooms and noise transfer.
Although several guests were pleased with their clean and well-equipped rooms, a few reviewers criticized their lodgings. They reported uncomfortable beds, worn carpets, furniture and fixtures, poor Wi-Fi connectivity and some cleaning issues.
A few lodgers complained of noise disturbances during their stay. They reported noise from guests in adjacent rooms and rooms overhead, as well as slamming doors in the hallways.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3.6 out of 5 with an 83% recommendation rate from 157 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviews rated the hotel 3.6 out of 5 from 108 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #10 of 35 Marietta hotels with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 47 reviews.
The author called the hotel on October 3, 2013 to verify some information.
