Where to Stay in Atlanta: Finding the Best Hotel in the ATL

You can’t get any more central than downtown and that’s right where you’ll find the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Peachtree Street. The 22-story property features prominently in the city skyline thanks to a Polaris blue dome.

Inside you’ll find recently renovated guestrooms, each equipped with a 32-inch flatscreen TV and an iPhone docking station. Naturally the higher you go, the more stunning the view outside your window.

For dining, the hotel is home to Atlanta’s famous rotating restaurant and lounge where you can find a variety of cuisines and drinks to keep you plenty satiated. Best of all, you’re walking distance from the Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Aquarium, and World of Coca-Cola. Heading a bit further? MARTA public transportation is connected to the hotel.

It doesn’t get much more elegant than The Westin Peachtree Plaza in downtown Atlanta. This four-star property is outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows and fantastic city views.

It’s no spoiler that Atlanta can get a bit toasty in the summer, so luckily you’ll find an indoor/outdoor pool with a sundeck on the 11th floor. Sports fantastic can also keep busy at the Westin Workout fitness studio.

Have a pet? Bring ’em along! You’re entering a pet-friendly hotel.

Who says hanging out by the airport needs to be a drag? The Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway is a top-rated, four-star property just two minutes away from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. A free ATL SkyTrain ride is all that separates you from your next flight.

Simply put, this is the hotel for doing a layover in style. Rooms are designed in modern decor and a salt water pool is available for guests. The hotel also offers up a free breakfast buffet. At night, try dinner at the Greatroom Restaurant or keep it casual at Champions sports bar.

If you have time to dip into town, it’s just 18 minutes from the airport MARTA station with the gold or red lines to the Peachtree Center Transit Station in the heart of downtown Atlanta.

Few airports get points for style, but that’s okay if you’re taking your layover at Hotel Indigo Atlanta Airport – College Park. This chic joint is hardly slumming it as you wait for your call to the gate.

Your stylish room comes equipped with all the expected amenities — hairdryers, work desk, flat screen television, and WiFi so you can keep an eye on your next flight. On-site you’ll also find the celebrated Harvard & Main restaurant, serving up tasty southern cuisine using local ingredients.

Traveling with a pet? Your furry friend is more than welcome here.

Prefer the boutique experience? The Artmore Hotel might be just what you’re looking for in Midtown Atlanta. Air travelers will appreciate the easy access via the MARTA transit station located directly across from the property.

Head out for a walk and take in some culture, starting with the High Museum of Art. Then, take in a show at the Atlanta Theater. Back at the hotel, you can grab a drink and some snacks at the Studio Bar and Lounge before unwinding a bit at the courtyard.

Coca-Cola fans unite! The Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown is just a short walk away from the World of Coca-Cola Museum where you can explore all things related to your favorite afternoon beverage.

An indoor and outdoor-connecting pool at the hotel making swimming an option year-round, whether you’re braving the brutal summer heat or catching a freakishly cold winter afternoon. As a guest you’ll also have access to the fitness center and whirlpool.

An on-site restaurant is ready for you to enjoy a buffet breakfast and a smattering of American cuisine come dinner time. Feeling lazy? Just call up room service.

Yellow Jackets fans are likely to be looking for something like the Hampton Inn Atlanta-Georgia Tech-Downtown when it comes to a hotel near Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field. At just a three-minute walk away from the stadium, you’re easily within earshot of the roaring crowd. (Of course, you’ll probably be in the crowd, right?)

Before heading out for game day, you’ll be able to enjoy a free breakfast served at the hotel each and every morning. Free coffee and tea are also readily available in the lobby to keep you nice and caffeinated.

All that said, there’s more than just football to enjoy. The Georgia Aquarium is a breezy 10-minute walk from the hotel.

This Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta Midtown property is a three-star, extended stay hotel within an easy walk to gorgeous Centennial Olympic Park and the College Football Hall of Fame. Amenities at the hotel include traveler-favorites, namely a fitness center and an outdoor pool.

As an extended stay hotel, travelers can hole themselves up into a studio, one, or two-bedroom suite outfitted with a full kitchen and separate living and sleeping areas. Your home away from home will also have a hot buffet breakfast ready for you in the morning. Feel like staying in for the night? There’s an on-site grocery/convenience store where you can grab something for the kitchen.