OverviewLocated in northern Atlanta, about a 4-minute drive from Highway 141 and a 30-minute drive from Atlanta's city centre, Wingate by Wyndham Atlanta Norcross is suitable for road travellers who require a well-priced hotel with a free breakfast, an outdoor pool and easy highway access.
This non-smoking hotel has 118 air-conditioned guest rooms and suites, each offering one king bed or two queen beds, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a desk, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. Rooms with a jetted tub and a sitting area with a sofabed are also available, as are wheelchair-accessible rooms.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness room, a business centre, meeting/conference space, guest laundry, vending machines, a free breakfast and free parking. Pets are not permitted.
Shane's Rib Shack is a 1-minute walk from the hotel, while Market Place Shopping Center can be found 4 minutes away by car. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is roughly a 25-minute drive away and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about a 35- to 50-minute drive southwestward. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets not permitted, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: August. 4, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's value, staff, rooms and location.
Many guests were pleased with the hotel's value, describing the rates as reasonable, affordable, excellent and great.
The hotels staff were praised by numerous reviewers. They were characterized as accommodating, professional, attentive, friendly and efficient.
Several lodgers enjoyed their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as spacious, quiet, clean, beautiful and well equipped, with comfortable beds and linens. It should be mentioned, however, that a few patrons had complaints about their rooms (see below).
The hotel's location was also praised by several guests, who described it as safe and easy to find, as well as close to highway access, shopping, restaurants and public transit. One reviewer noted the hotel would be good for anyone looking to stay in the Atlanta Metro area.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the rooms.
Although many guests praised their clean and comfortable rooms, a few reviewers had complaints about their accommodations. They reported traffic noise, worn bathrooms, dated decor and ill-fitting blinds that allowed light into their rooms.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #9 of 39 Norcross hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 182 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.5 out of 5 with a 98% recommendation rate from 686 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 9 out of 10 from 7 reviews.
The author called the hotel on August 4, 2013 to verify some information.
