By Contributing Writer
The massive Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta International Airport has several dining and shopping options inside the terminals. Passengers can have everything from name-brand fast food, such as Arby's, to specialty restaurants, such as Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, to gourmet fare from Wolfgang Puck's. The shops range from bookstores to gift shops to boutiques, such as Bath and Body Works. The airport has an extensive Executive Conference Center with 24 meeting rooms, computer workstations, VIP suites, boardrooms, press rooms and classrooms. More than 20 different airlines fly in and out of Atlanta every day. The hotels near the airport are less than 2 miles away, and most offer an airport shuttle service for their guests.
Renaissance Concourse Hotel Atlanta Airport
Guests of the Renaissance Concourse Hotel will benefit from more than the amenities of this 3 1/2-star hotel; it was built with advanced acoustical technology to reduce noise. The lobby has an open-air atrium with a glass elevator. The hotel has a large business center for visitors to use. The Bar and Grill has floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the concourse. The fitness center has a steam room, sauna, spa tub and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The beds in the guestrooms all have the Revive Collection bedding, which consists of 300-thread count sheets, a down duvet and six pillows. The premium cable TV has HBO and pay movies. Rooms have a refrigerator, armchairs, a coffeemaker, and desks. The rooms that have balconies have runway views.
Renaissance Concourse Hotel Atlanta Airport
One Hartsfield Centre Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30354
(404) 209-9999
www.marriott.com
Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport
The lobby of the Sheraton is two stories tall with marble floors and windows overlooking the swimming pool and garden courtyard. The hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle and a limo or town car service for a fee. The 24-hour business center has laptop computers, business services, conference rooms, exhibition space and audio and visual equipment. The fitness center has both indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a spa tub. This hotel has both a coffee shop and a restaurant with buffet-style dining and terrace seating. The beds in the guestrooms are the Sheraton's "Sweet Sleeper" beds, with extra-thick, plush-top mattresses, comforters, fleece blankets and lots of pillows. The dressing area has a vanity with a sink and makeup mirror. The cable TV has a game console, premium channels and pay movies. Rooms also have coffeemakers and Wi-Fi.
Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport
1900 Sullivan Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30337
(770) 997-1100
www.starwoodhotels.com
Hyatt Place Atlanta Airport-South
This Hyatt uses a check-in kiosk system with a 24-hour host to help with the process in lieu of the traditional front desk. The hotel has a complimentary airport shuttle and Wi-Fi throughout. The fitness center has an outdoor swimming pool. Other amenities include a business center, concierge service, tour assistance, event catering and dry cleaning service. This hotel has a 24-hour bakery cafe and offers a complimentary continental breakfast. The beds in the guest rooms have Sealy Posturepedic mattresses, down blankets, 250-thread count triple sheeting and double down pillows. A seating area is separated from the sleeping area by a half-wall. The 42-inch high-definition TVs have premium satellite channels, including high-def programming and pay movies, and have ports for MP3 players, laptops and DVD players. Rooms come with a refrigerator and coffeemaker.
Hyatt Place Atlanta Airport-South
1899 Sullivan Road
College Park, Georgia 30337
(770) 994-2997
atlantaairportsouth.place.hyatt.com
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