The hype
Travelers are blown away by the views and location but consistently frustrated by the aging elevator system.
The Westin Peachtree Plaza
$170-300 / យប់
កក់នេះ ប្រសិនបើ You want the quintessential Atlanta skyline experience and don't mind sacrificing some modern polish for floor-to-ceiling views.
ហេតុផលដែលមនុស្សចូលចិត្ត
- Iconic cylindrical architecture offers 360-degree views
- The Westin Heavenly Beds are reliably excellent
- Directly connected to AmericasMart and steps from the Aquarium
ចម្លងលឿន: A 73-story glass tube that trades modern elevator efficiency for killer views and a nostalgic 1970s sci-fi vibe.
ពិនិត្យដោយ @travelwith_jenn: I checked into this room late at night and the view literally stopped me in my tracks. Seeing the stadium glowing from my bed was an unforgettable vibe—felt like I owned the city.
ភ្ញៀវដែលស្នាក់នៅទីនេះបាននិយាយ
Reality check
You will likely spend a significant portion of your trip waiting for an elevator that hums, rattles, or is simply full.
- You are a convention goer needing AmericasMart access
- You are a first-time tourist wanting to be walkable to the Aquarium and World of Coke
- You prioritize a view over a modern bathroom
ភាពស្អាតនិងការថែទាំ
8.2
- Housekeeping: Generally consistent daily service, though some reports of missed dusting on high ledges.
- Bathroom hygiene: Mostly clean, but recent reviews mention stray hairs and worn grout in older units.
- Maintenance: The building is from 1976; expect some scuffed baseboards and slow drains.
- Linens & towels: Crisp, white, and high quality (Westin standard).
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells of White Tea (Westin scent), hallways can be neutral to slightly musty.
Sleepability™
7.2មធ្យម
0-4សលេង
4-7.5មធ្យម
7.5-10ស្ងាត់
- Elevator shaft humming (audible in rooms near the core)
- Hallway conversations due to large gaps under doors
- Street noise on lower floors (ask for 40+)
មុនពេលលេងប៉ាក់
ល្អដឹង
- The Sun Dial Bar has a $10 cover charge even for guests (sometimes waived if you eat)
- Wifi is NOT free unless you are a Bonvoy member ($14.95/day otherwise)
- There is a mandatory $5.00/night State of Georgia hotel fee
របៀបរៀបចំលើក
- Binoculars for the view
- A portable white noise machine to drown out the elevator hum
ដំបូះបន្ទប់
ជម្រើសល្អបំផុត
- Premium Room, High Floor (55+) for the best unblocked views
- North-facing rooms for a view of the Midtown skyline (prettier than the airport view)
បន្ទប់ដែលគួរដេរ
- Rooms near the elevator core (noise)
- Floors 15-20 (views are blocked by adjacent buildings)
ដំបូះស្នើសុំបន្ទប់ – ចម្លង & បិទ
“I would appreciate a room on a high floor (40+) facing North towards Midtown for the skyline view. Please ensure it is away from the elevator shaft to minimize mechanical noise.”
សំណួរលម្អិត & គន្ធម្លប់ដំណឹង
ព័ត៌មាននិងលម្អិតទាំងអស់ដែលអ្នកចង់ដឹងមុនពេលក្រុង
Does the restaurant at the top still spin?
No. The rotation was permanently stopped in 2017 after a tragic accident. It is now a stationary view-only restaurant.
Is there a resort fee?
No explicit 'resort fee', but expect a $5/night state fee and high incidental costs for parking and wifi.
Is the pool outdoors?
It is an indoor pool on the 11th floor with a retractable glass roof, often described as 'indoor/outdoor' but usually enclosed.
Can I walk to the Georgia Aquarium?
Yes, it is a very easy 5-10 minute walk through Centennial Olympic Park.
Is the area safe at night?
Generally yes, as it is a heavy tourist zone, but standard big-city precautions apply. Avoid unlit side streets late at night.
How much is parking?
Valet is $65/night. There is no self-parking on-site, but public garages nearby (like 218 Peachtree St) are cheaper (~$20-30).
គន្លឹះលម្អិត
- ✨
Skip the hotel breakfast ($25+) and walk to 'Atlanta Breakfast Club' for their famous chicken and waffles.
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The 'Scenic Elevator' to the Sun Dial is separate from guest elevators—use it for a free ride up if you say you're going to the bar (cover charge may apply at top).
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Join Marriott Bonvoy for free before booking to save the $14.95/day wifi charge.
៥ របៀងដែលគួរដឹងមុនពេលដែលអ្នកទៅលេង
💡The elevators are 'smart' destination dispatch but often glitchy, leading to confused crowds in the lobby.
💡The rooms are pie-shaped due to the cylindrical building, meaning bathrooms can feel tight and angular.
💡You can hear the 'whoosh' of the wind on very windy days on the top floors.
💡The 'Observation Deck' costs $14 for adults, but the view from the bar one floor up is basically the same.
💡There is a secret connection to the MARTA station via the Peachtree Center hub, so you don't have to walk outside in the rain.
ម៉ាក្រាមក្នុងស្រុក
ផែនទី
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