Top Atlanta Hotels

Top Atlanta Hotels
Atlanta is known as the "New York of the South" and boasts all the features of urban life. However, it is no surprise that the city is quite a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Outside Magazine ranked Atlanta as number three on its list of America's Best Cities in 2009. If you're planning a trip to Atlanta, the following hotel options will provide a unique setting and easy access to the region's parks, rivers, mountains and other outdoor attractions.

The Glenn Hotel

Experience the sights and sounds of downtown Atlanta at this boutique hotel housed in a carefully restored and repurposed historic building. The Glenn's design is one of its most celebrated features, earning the hotel top awards from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and the Urban Land Institute of Atlanta. The hotel offers a fun atmosphere with a stylish restaurant, 30 Tables, on the ground floor and a rooftop bar, 11 Stories, on top. Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium and public transportation are just a short walk away.

The Glenn Hotel
110 Marietta St NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(866) 40GLENN
glennhotel.com

Hotel Palomar

Located in Midtown near the Georgia Tech campus, this stylish boutique hotel offers luxurious, pet-friendly accommodations. Built in 2009, the hotel is receiving a lot of buzz in the Atlanta travel community--especially from those enamored with its many "green" features. The Palomar offers in-room recycling bins, natural bath products, energy-efficient lights, water-saving showers and even parking discounts for hybrid vehicles. The city's largest public green space, Piedmont Park, is within walking distance.

Hotel Palomar
866 W. Peachtree St., N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
(866) 945-6285
hotelpalomar-atlantamidtown.com

Wingate by Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead

This boutique style hotel offers luxury amenities at reasonable rates. Located in the stylish Buckhead neighborhood, the hotel offers easy access to restaurants, shopping and public transportation. The hotel is one of the most highly ranked Atlanta hotels on TripAdvisor.com and consistently receives stellar user reviews. The Chattahoochee River is a short drive away from the hotel and the beautiful North Georgia Mountains are only one and a half hour away.

Wingate by Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead
3600 Piedmont Road N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(404) 869-1100
wingateatlanta.com

Emory Conference Center Hotel

Inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, this beautiful hotel sits in the midst of a 26-acre nature preserve on Emory University's campus. The property is widely recognized for its eco-friendly design and is the only Atlanta hotel to be LEED Green Seal Certified. While popular for conferences and corporate retreats, the hotel is also perfect for an individual getaway. Serene Lullwater Park is close by and Stone Mountain is only a short drive away.

Emory Conference Center Hotel
1615 Clifton Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
(800) 933-6679
emoryconferencecenter.com

The Inn at Serenbe

If you're looking for a retreat not too far from the city, this is the place. Located 30 minutes south of Atlanta, The Inn at Serenbe is nestled in the idyllic Serenbe farming community. The inn offers romantic accommodations in the Main House (a 1905 farmhouse), Lake House or private cottages. Rates include breakfast at the award-winning Farmhouse Restaurant. The Inn and surrounding community has been featured in numerous publications including the New York Times, Food and Wine and the Wall Street Journal.

The Inn at Serenbe
10950 Hutcheson Ferry Road
Palmetto, Georgia 30268
(770) 463-2610
serenbeinn.com

Article Written By Rachel Roberts Quartarone

Rachel Roberts Quartarone is an Atlanta-based freelance writer and museum consultant. For more than 10 years, she worked in the museum field writing for exhibits and developing programs on all manner of topics--from dinosaurs to chocolate. Roberts Quartarone continues to work with museums while also pursuing her love of journalistic writing. She holds a B.A. in history and a Master of Heritage Preservation degree.

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