Atlanta Hotels

Atlanta's hotels are the contemporary resting places for both the first-timer and the repeat traveler to this busy city.

Atlanta hotels have been a leader in new lodging concepts at both ends of the hospitality market. The city's unusual skyline is a remarkable testament to that fact. Architect John Portman revolutionized the look of large luxury hotels worldwide with his atrium and dramatic cylindrical hotel architecture, which he pioneered and perfected in Atlanta; the late Cecil Day founded the Days Inn economy motel chain in Atlanta offering clean, no-frills lodging for the budget-minded traveler; Ritz-Carlton atlanta hotel with its downtown and Buckhead locations is an Atlanta-owned hotel company; and Holiday Inns Worldwide calls Atlanta its corporate home. Atlanta's hotel development continues unabated as Portman and other developers and chains add new hotels. Meanwhile, small hotels have sprung up and old ones have spruced up.
Most national and international hotel chains serve the Atlanta area in multiple locations, and there is a place for every visitor in every price range, offering a variety of services and facilities, including alternatives such as the increasingly popular bed-and-breakfast program, short-term leasing, living suite accommodations, home exchange, and a small selection of campgrounds in the metro area. To complete the picture, we list a selection of nearby resort hotels. Our selective listings will help you find the lodging of your choice.
Remember, the code letters directly after the name reference each hotel or motel to the maps at the beginning of the book, giving you the section location of the lodging within the city.
In most hotels, children under 12 stay free with parents. During weekends, holidays, and off-seasons, some hotels and resorts offer bar­gain package visits at greatly reduced rates. Many also give AAA, AARP, government/military and corporate discounts.

BEST WESTERN GRANADA SUITE HOTEL 1302 W Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta 30309; (404) 876-6100. This lovely hotel was originally built as an apartment building in 1924. Completely renovated in 1988, this European-style hotel offers 103 apartments, suites, and rooms. Guests are served complimentary Continental breakfast each morning. A complimentary bar is available Mon-Thu from 5 to 7 pm. Guests have health club privileges at the Atlanta Athletic Club. A complimentary shuttle service expands the convenience of this wonderful location.

BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL INN 65 Sheridan Dr., NE, Atlanta 30305; (404) 233-8520. A former apartment house in the Buckhead residential area has been transformed into a European-style bed-and­breakfast inn. The 18 units are decorated with period furniture and have natural wood floors and balconies. Breakfast is served in the Garden Room or on the patio. Fine restaurants are nearby.

CHESHIRE MOTOR HOTEL 1865 Cheshire Bridge Rd., Atlanta 30309; (404) 872-9628. Modern, well-maintained motel between Downtown and Buckhead. Adjacent to popular Colonnade Restaurant.

COMFORT INN HOTEL,, offers moderately priced lodging at several Atlanta locations, including Atlanta Airport (E2), 4820 Massachusetts Blvd., College Park, (770) 996-0000; Buckhead (B3), 2115 Piedmont Rd., NE, (404) 876-4365; and Downtown (J8), 101 International Blvd., NE, (404) 267-0051. For information on other Comfort Inns in the metro area and worldwide, and for reservations, call (800) 228-5150.

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT HOTEL. The Courtyards are small hotels designed around a landscaped courtyard. Amenities include king-size beds, a hydro-therapy pool, meeting rooms, a restau­rant, and lounge. A few locations are listed here. Call toll-free (800) 321-2211 for others.

• Courtyard by Marriott—Atlanta Airport North (E2), 3399 Interstate Blvd., Hapeville; (404) 559-1043.
• Courtyard by Marriott HOTEL—Atlanta Airport South, 2050 Sullivan Rd., College Park; (770) 997-2220.
• Courtyard by Marriott HOTEL—Cumberland Center, 3000 Cumberland Cir., NW, Atlanta; (770) 952-2555.
  
• Courtyard by Marriott—Executive Park, 1236 Executive Park Dr., NE, Atlanta; (404) 728-0708.
  
• Courtyard by Marriott—Medical Center , 5601 Peachtree­Dunwoody Rd., NE, Atlanta; (404) 843-2300.
  
• Courtyard by Marriott HOTEL—Perimeter Center, 6250 Peachtree­Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta; (404) 393-1000.
  
• Crowne Plaza Ravinia, 4355 Ashford-Dunwoody Rd., NE, Atlanta 30346; (770) 395-7700. 492 rooms and suites.

Indoor pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, sauna, health club, two restaurants Cafe Ravinia and La Grotto; Ivories lounge. This beautiful suburban hotel is in the heart of the thriving Perimeter Center commercial/retail/residential area of north DeKalb County. Executive services, including free faxing and photocopying, are available for business travelers. The Crowne Plaza Club Level, on the top floor, offers complimentary Continental break­fast and cocktail-hour hors d'oeuvres, along with free daily newspapers.

DAYS INN HOTEL: Founded by the late Cecil Day of Atlanta, Days Inn hotels and lodges are designed for families and business travelers who seek quality accommodations at cost-effective rates.Days Inn Downtown , 300 Spring St., Atlanta 30303; (404) 523-1144. M to E. 267 rooms, across from the Merchandise Mart and Apparel Mart.

Days Inn Peachtree St. 683 Peachtree St., Atlanta 30308; (404) 874-9200. M to E. Across from the Fox Theatre, in the Midtown theatre/dining/entertainment area and the Midtown Historic District.

Days Inn Sandy Springs off 1-285, 5750 Roswell Rd., Atlanta 30328; 252-5782. M. Modern, comfortable guest rooms in the busy cor­porate, retail, dining, and entertainment area of Sandy Springs.
Numerous other Days Inn facilities are located throughout the metro Atlanta area. In Atlanta, for reservations and information world­wide on Days Inns of America or Days Lodges, call (800) 325-2525.

DOUBLETREE GUEST HOTEL ATLANTA GALLERIA, 2780 Whitley Rd., NW, Atlanta 30339; (770) 980-1900. At the juncture of 1-75/1-285 near Cumberland Mall in Cobb County. The ultra-modern Doubletree has 155 spacious guest rooms, first-class dining, and numerous other amenities.

DOUBLETREE HOTEL ATLANTA, 6120 Peachtree­Dunwoody Rd., NE, Atlanta 30328; (770) 668-0808. This pio­neer in suite hotels continues to set standards with spacious suites, fine dining, and exceptional service. Visitors receive freshly baked choco­late chip cookies upon check-in.

EMBASSY SUITES HOTELS. Five metro area locations: Atlanta Galleria area, 2815 Akers Mill Rd., Cobb County, Atlanta 30339, (770) 984-9300; (A4), Perimeter Center, 1030 Crown Pointe Pkwy., Atlanta 30346, (770) 394-5454; (B3), Lenox Square, 3285 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta 30326, (404) 261-7733; (E2) Atlanta Airport, 4700 South Port Rd., College Park 30337, (404) 767-1988; (D3), Centennial Olympic Park, 267 Marietta St., Atlanta 30313, (404) 223­2300. E. All accommodations are deluxe two-room suites, with sepa­rate living room/dining room and kitchen.

EVERGREEN HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER , One Lakeview Dr., Stone Mountain 30086; (770) 879-9900. . A 48-acre resort and conference center, Evergreen is nestled among the pines and hardwoods across the lake from Stone Mountain. Amenities include an excellent restaurant, two lounges, indoor and outdoor pools with Jacuzzis, tennis courts, and jogging trails. Hotel guests have access to all activities of Stone Mountain Park—golf, swimming, fishing, boating, bicycling, hiking, ice skating, and picnicking. The conference center offers 45,000 square feet of meeting space, including a complete business center. Located 30 miles from the airport, 16 miles from Downtown.

FAIRFIELD HOTEL BY MARRIOTT. In order to provide quality lodging at economical prices, Marriott has created Fairfield Inns, an excellent option for travelers who want clean, well-managed, no-frills lodging. Toll free (800) 228-2800. (B5), Northlake, 2155 Ranchwood Dr., NE, Atlanta; (770) 491-7444. (A1), 2191 Northwest Pkwy., SE, Marietta; (770) 952-9863. (E2), 2451 Old National Pkwy., College Park; (404) 761-8371. (A6), 3500 Venture Pkwy., Duluth; (770) 623-9300.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL ATLANTA, 75 Fourteenth St., NE, Atlanta 30309; (404) 881-9898. This is the place where Europe and the New South meet, in a European-concept megabuilding that is hotel, office tower, apartments, condominiums, and penthouses all in one. You will not find lodgings more opulently Continental than this hotel's 244 rooms and 18 suites. You will, of course, find a fully equipped health club and pool, business services, meeting rooms, and a spectacular grand ballroom. Seasonal New American cuisine is available in Park 75, and pets receive royal treat­ment, including homemade dog biscuits and beluga caviar on the Pet's Gourmet menu.

THE GEORGIAN TERRACE HOTEL, 659 Peachtree St., Atlanta 30308; (404) 897-1991. The only Atlanta hotel listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this elegant building stands directly across from the Fox Theater and just a few blocks from the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum and the Woodruff Arts Center. It has newly renovated one-, two-, and three-bedroom luxury suites, pool and two restaurants. Breakfast buffet.

GRAND HYATT ATLANTA HOTEL, 3300 Peachtree Road, Atlanta 30305; (404) 365-8100 or (800) 233-1234. You'll find 440 luxury guest rooms in this stunning post-modern high-rise that is one of Atlanta's newest luxury hotels. Crisis restaurant serves dishes influ­enced by the South of France, while Kamogawa presents authentic Japanese cuisine. Meeting facilities accommodate 10 to 2,000 and the Hyatt is a popular spot for local charity functions. Guests will find an executive business center, a health club, a sauna, and an outdoor pool.

HAMPTON INNS HOTEL. An award-winning national chain serving budget-minded travelers features free local calls, free Continental break­fast, free in-room movies. Kids stay free with parents. Eight Atlanta locations. Call (800) 426-7866 for reservations in Atlanta and nation­wide. M.

HAWTHORNE SUITES HOTEL, 1500 Parkwood Cir. off Powers Ferry Rd., Atlanta 30339; (770) 952-9595. Offering roomy suites in a park like atmosphere, this hotel provides complimentary Continental breakfasts, whirlpool and spa, and tennis courts. A relaxed and beautifully landscaped home away from home with the Chattahoochee River Recreation Area only a short walk away.

THE HIGHLAND INN HOTEL, 644 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta 30306; (404) 874-5756. Located in the Poncey-Highland area near the Carter Presidential Center, this old European-style hotel was renovated for the Centennial Olympics and hosted the Japanese tele­vision contingent. Artists, punkers, and middle-class renovators share the eclectic neighborhood.

HILTON HOTELS. This premier international hotel company has impressive Atlanta credentials. Hilton hotels are stationed in down­town Atlanta, on the Perimeter 1-285 next to Northlake Mall, off 1-75 and Windy Hill Road, on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Norcross, and the newest near the airport, each a luxury accommodation in the respective areas. Room reservations worldwide (800) 445-8667.

ATLANTA AIRPORT HILTON & TOWERS, 1031 Virginia Ave., Atlanta 30354; (404) 767-9000. Hilton's newest Atlanta location, this 17-story hotel offers the best of everything. Facilities and amenities include 503 beautifully appointed guest rooms with suites available, two restaurants, two lounges, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a health club with Nautilus equipment, whirlpools and saunas, and lighted tennis courts. The 30,000-square-foot meeting and banquet space includes a complete business center designed for the business traveler.

Atlanta Hilton & Towers-Downtown HOTEL, 255 Courtland St., NE, Atlanta 30303; (404) 659-2000. The gleaming-white downtown Hilton Hotel is an imposing trylon with the Hilton logo a signal mark in the urban skyline. Inside, the atrium lobby is alive with flowers, sculp­ture, and inviting seating and meeting spaces, bordered by a promenade of gift shops. On this level is the Garden Terrace restaurant, downstairs is the world-known Trader Vic's restaurant, and atop the hotel is the famous Russian restaurant, Nikolai's Roof, plus a glittering disco lounge. This Hilton also offers resort-style facilities including two lighted tennis courts, a health club, and an outdoor jogging track and swimming pool. Foreign languages are spoken in this showcase luxury hotel of 1,224 rooms. The top three floors are designated the Towers—very special lux­ury lodging. The separate Towers lobby has a living-room atmosphere with help-yourself Continental breakfast, afternoon snacks, and a fully stocked bar available for guests' pleasure and convenience on the tradi­tional honor system. A full-time concierge is on duty for personal atten­tion and for immediate check-in and check-out. Suites available.

Hilton Atlanta Northeast 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross 30092; 447-4747. E. To visitors in the Norcross area, this beautiful hotel offers nearly 300 rooms. Other amenities include a restaurant, two lounges, an indoor-outdoor swimming pool, and com­plete health club facilities with sauna, Jacuzzi, and exercise equipment.

Hilton Atlanta Northwest HOTEL, 2055 South Park Place, Atlanta 30339; (770) 953-9300.At the intersection of 1-75 and Windy Hill Road, another first-class Hilton is available for travelers in the northwest metro area. This Hilton offers an indoor-outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, a lounge, and a restaurant, the Gulf Street Grill. Club level suites available.

HOLIDAY INNS HOTEL. Whether you're looking for budget-minded accommodations or luxurious suites, this well-established chain will meet your expectations for excellent lodging. All properties have restaurants, pools, and entertainment. With numerous locations, Holiday Inn serves the entire metro Atlanta area. Call 1-(800) 327­0200 to ask for a Holiday Inn or Holiday Inn Express in the location you desire. A sampling is listed here.

Holiday Inn-Downtown HOTEL, 101 International Blvd., Atlanta 30303; (404) 524-5555.

Holiday Inn Select-Atlanta Airport South HOTEL , 4669 Airport Blvd., College Park 30337; (404) 763-8800.

Holiday Inn Select Perimeter/Dunwoody HOTEL, 4386 Chamblee­Dunwoody Rd., Chamblee 30341; (770) 457-6363.

Holiday Inn Select Atlanta/Decatur Conference Plaza HOTEL, 130 Clairmont Rd., Decatur 30030; 371-0204.

Holiday Inn Midtown North HOTEL, 1810 Howell Mill Rd. off 1-75, Atlanta 30318; (404) 351-3831.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTELS feature the same Holiday Inn quality with limited services for budget-minded travelers. Free Continental breakfast.

Holiday Inn Express HOTEL-North Avenue, 244 North Ave., NW, Atlanta 30313; (404) 881-0881.

Holiday Inn Express Stone Mountain (C6), 1790 E. Park Place Blvd., SW, Stone Mountain 30087; (770) 465-8847.

Holiday Inn Express HOTEL Smyrna 1200 Winchester Pkwy., SE, Smyrna 30080; (770) 333-9910.

Holiday Inn Express HOTEL Galleria Centre, 2855 Springhill Pkwy., Smyrna 30080; (770) 435-4990.

HOWARD JOHNSON HOTELS. Howard Johnson's hotels are represented in Atlanta at several locations. Nationwide reserva­tions are toll free (800) 446-4656.

Howard Johnson-Atlanta Airport, 1377 Virginia Ave., Atlanta 30344, (404) 762-5111.

Howard Johnson Suites-Downtown HOTEL, 330 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta 30308; (404) 577-1980.

HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA HOTEL, 265 Peachtree St., Atlanta 30303 (Downtown in Peachtree Center); (404) 577-1234 or toll free (800) 233-1234. This hotel with its soaring lobby started the international trend in open-atrium hotel design. The lobby is a thrilling place to meet for business, a social date, or sightseeing. Three restaurants, three cocktail lounges, and an outdoor pool with a Jacuzzi are among the pleasures here for hotel guests to choose.

HYATT REGENCY SUITES HOTELPERIMETER NW, 2999 Windy Hill Rd., Marietta 30067; (770) 956-1234. Here you'll find 200 luxurious suites, an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a conven­ient restaurant and lounge.

LENOX INN HOTEL, 3387 Lenox Rd., NE, Atlanta 30326; (404) 261-5500. M. This attractive inn, across from Lenox Square, is a pleas­ant motel for out-of-town shoppers. Amenities include a restaurant, The Black Bear, pool, and tennis courts.

MARRIOTT HOTELS. In the 1960s, the Marriott Corporation established its first hotel in downtown Atlanta, signaling the beginning of Atlanta's blossoming hotel development. Building on its reputation for quality management and guest services, Marriott has continued to grow and expand in and around Atlanta and has become a leader in the city's booming hotel industry. Today, the Marriott's downtown location, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, is the city's largest hotel and one of the largest in the country. In addition to Marriott and Marriott Suite hotels, Atlanta is home to Courtyard Hotels, Fairfield Inns, and Residence Inns, all operated by Marriott. For Marriott reservations, call toll free (800) 228-9290. See separate listings for other property reservations.
Atlanta Marriott Northwest (A2), 200 Interstate North Pkwy., Atlanta 30339; (770) 952-7900 or toll-free (800) 228-9290. (Off 1-75 at Windy Hill Rd. exit.) M-E. Marriott's Interstate North hotel, with its entry drive of rolling hills, features a restaurant and lounge, indoor-outdoor pool, tennis courts, and a health club.

J.W. Marriott at Lenox HOTEL, 3300 Lenox Rd., NE, Atlanta 30326; (404) 262-3444. This 371 room hotel is a hub of activity in the Lenox Square-Phipps Plaza shopping area. A restaurant, bar and lobby lounge cater to guests' comfort and a full health club, sky lit indoor pool, concierge services, and business center anticipate the needs of families and business travelers. Meeting space includes a grand ballroom that is a popular site for large functions.

Atlanta Marriott Gwinnett Place HOTEL off 1-85 North, 1775 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth 30096; (770) 923-1775. In the heart of Gwinnett County's rapidly expanding business and retail zone, the Marriott has 426 guest rooms, an indoor-outdoor pool, a variety of din­ing, a lounge with entertainment, lighted tennis courts, a health club, and other deluxe amenities. Atlanta Airport Marriott, 4711 Best Rd., College Park 30337; (404) 766-7900 or toll free (800) 228-9290. E. Located at 1-285 and I­85, the Marriott is the giant of the airport hotels with 638 rooms and 24 suites, two restaurants, three lounges, and live entertainment. Recreational amenities include indoor-outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a weight room, and health club. Weekend package plans are available.

Atlanta Marriott Norcross HOTEL, 475 Technology Pkwy., Norcross 30092; (770) 263-8558. Five minutes north of 1-285s exit 23 in rapidly growing Gwinnett County, the Marriott Peachtree Corners is part of Technology Park, a landscaped preserve with 75 high-tech research and development firms. The 224-room full-service hotel has a casual restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities, indoor heated pool, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, and health club.

Atlanta Marriott Marquis HOTEL, 265 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta 30303; (404) 521-0000.Designed by renowned Atlanta architect John Portman, the Marriott Marquis opened in 1985 and is Atlanta's largest hotel. In the spectacular sky lit atrium, 13 illuminated glass elevators deliver guests to the far corners of the 46-story complex. This awe-inspiring yet hospitable hotel is located downtown. Many businesses and attractions are within walking distance. Hotel amenities include four restaurants, four lounges, an indoor-outdoor pool, a health club, a sauna, a whirlpool, valet parking, shopping, and concierge serv­ice. Business services are also available. Small pets allowed.

Marriott Perimeter Center HOTEL, 246 Perimeter Center Pkwy., Atlanta 30346; (770) 394-6500. E. (Off Ashford-Dunwoody Rd. exit from I-285.) Being situated next to Perimeter Center is a plus for this hotel. Sports facilities include lighted tennis courts, an indoor-outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a hydrotherapy pool.

MARRIOTT SUITES HOTELS. These all-suite properties pro­vide guests with separate living rooms, marble baths, and in-room refrigerators. Other hotel amenities include indoor-outdoor pools, restaurants, and health clubs with saunas. Toll free (800) 228-9290.

Marriott Suites Atlanta Midtown HOTEL, 35 14th St., Atlanta 30309; (404) 876-8888.

NI HOTEL AT CNN CENTER, 100 CNN Center, Atlanta 30335; (404) 659-0000 or toll free (800) 241-5500. The hotel is modern European elegance, with large abstract paintings, mar­ble floors, and oriental vases. The design tone is complemented by a partly European, multilingual staff and the gourmet restaurant, Prime Meridian. The Omni Hotel is integrated into the Philips Arena, the World Congress Center, a convenient shopping mall, and office build­ings that house the studios and offices of Cable News Network (CNN).

POST CORPORATE APARTMENTS HOTEL. (770) 434-6494 or toll free (800) 643-POST. If you're planning to stay a month or more, Post Corporate Apartments offer a luxurious, spacious and homey alterna­tive to hotel rooms. These apartment complexes, known for their high standards and spectacular landscaping, are available at 15 locations throughout the north Metro area. Linens and housewares are furnished and maid service is available. All apartments come equipped with color TV and every complex has an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and fitness center.

QUALITY INN-Downtown, 89 Luckie St., Atlanta 30303; (404) 524-7991 or toll free (800) 228-5151. M. A small, personal downtown hotel, the Quality Inn was completely remodeled in 1997. Three blocks from Centennial Olympic Park, it sits directly across from the Rialto Center for The Performing Arts. It has a multilingual staff and serves a deluxe continental breakfast. The Quality Inn offers quiet, refined lodging especially attractive to international visitors", who enjoy the personal touch. Some 30 restaurants are within easy walking distance.

RAMADA INNS HOTEL. This moderate-price motel chain is known for cleanliness, good management, and strategic location. Toll-free (800) 282-2222. A few are listed here.

Ramada Inn Atlanta Airport South HOTEL, 1551 Phoenix Blvd. and 1-285, College Park 30349; (770) 996-4321. . Conveniently locat­ed in the airport area, Ramada Inn Airport South provides for corpo­rate meetings with the Phoenix restaurant and the lounge Sam's Place. Added amenities are a swimming pool and free transportation to the airport.

Ramada Plaza Atlanta Airport HOTEL, 1419 Virginia Ave., Atlanta 30337; (404) 768-7800 or toll free (800) 476-1120. Free shuttle bus service to Atlanta Airport. Pool, restaurant, and lounge with enter­tainment.

RAMADA INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER HOTEL, 418 Armour Circle, NE, Atlanta 30324; (404) 873-4661 or toll free (800) 282-2222. Convenient to Midtown, Downtown, Buckhead. Guests enjoy the pool, the restaurant, Fountain Court Cafe, and the Reflections lounge.

Ramada Inn Atlanta Six Flags HOTEL 4225 Fulton Industrial Blvd., Atlanta 30336; (404) 691-4100. I-M. This modern 229-room chain motel, with pool, restaurant, and lounge, is convenient for those visit­ing Six Flags Over Georgia theme park, and conducting business in Fulton Industrial Park. Toll free (800) 272-6232.

RESIDENCE INNS BY MARRIOTT HOTEL. These small hotels provide guests with a residential setting, perfect for extended stays. Amenities include fully equipped kitchens in every room, Continental breakfast in the lobby, and outdoor pools. Toll free (800) 331-3131. At last count there were 13 Metro Atlanta locations

REGENCY SUITES HOTEL, 975 West Peachtree at Tenth St., Atlanta, GA 30309; (404) 876-5003. M. This all-suites hotel offers Midtown convenience adjacent to a MARTA rapid rail sta­tion.

RENAISSANCE HOTEL—Concourse, , One Hartsfield Centre Parkway, Atlanta 30354; (404) 209-9999. M-E. This impres­sive hotel in the airport area has an elegant lobby, 404 rooms and suites,
and an array of amenities including a health club, game room, indoor pool, sauna, and the Renaissance Club level with open bar and 24-hour concierge.

RENAISSANCE ATLANTA HOTEL—Downtown, 590 W. Peachtree St., NW, Atlanta 30308; (404) 872-8046. E. Guests enjoy equal convenience to Downtown and Midtown and a perfect location for Georgia Tech football visits in this hotel with its 504 first-class guest rooms (including four suites with private balcony swimming pools). Large meeting and banquet facilities, two restaurants, a cocktail lounge, and a business center round out the impressive list of amenities.

THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL(800) 241,3333. E. The Ritz-Carlton is now an Atlanta corporation. Introduced here in 1983, the Ritz-Carlton hotels are sited in two of Atlanta's prime locations, Downtown and across from Lenox Square.

Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta HOTEL, 181 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta 30303; (404) 659-0400. The Ritz-Carlton brings old-fashioned opulence to the heart of the city, dressing its ultra modern comfort in mahogany, marble, and fine art. Rooms and suites are tailored to executive clien­tele as well as individual and international travelers seeking Old World elegance, impressive amenities, including two restaurants and a lounge, and attentive service.

Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead HOTEL, 3434 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta 30326; (404) 237-2700. E. The Ritz-Carlton, a contemporary, upscale hotel, has three restaurants, two lounges, and proudly overlooks the South's honored Lenox Square-Phipp's Plaza shopping area. This dra­matic luxury hotel with its handsome scalloped tower includes an exec­utive health spa, sun deck, and multiple services and facilities for business conventions and social groups. The cuisine in the Ritz Carlton Dining Room is renowned. Make a reservation for the luxurious High Tea.

SHERATON HOTELS - The Sheraton Hotel company has a respected history of fine lodging here and abroad. Expect to find good restaurants and swimming pools in all locations along with personal attention. Toll free (800) 325-3535.

Sheraton Colony Square Hotel, Fourteenth and Peachtree Sts., NE, Atlanta 30361; (404) 892-6000. The Colony Square Hotel is in the Midtown section of Atlanta, only a few miles from Downtown and from Buckhead. The hotel is situated on the southern end of a beautiful modern complex of office towers, condominiums, retail mall, and restaurants, and stands diagonally across from The Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center. The gracious restoration neighbor­hood of Ansley Park adjoins the northern flank, and the dramatic postmodern office buildings of Midtown lie to the north, south, and
west. The fine Southern Conference Center is available with compre­hensive business services.

Sheraton Gateway Atlanta Airport Hotel, 1900 Sullivan Rd., College Park 30337; (770) 997-1100 The Sheraton Gateway's 400 guest rooms are complemented by a choice of restaurants, bar with entertainment, health club, pool, and direct connections to a major convention center.

Sheraton Suites Galleria, 2844 Cobb Parkway SE, at 1-75 Atlanta 30339; (770) 955-3900. E. In bustling Cobb County, 278 suites.

STONE MOUNTAIN INN HOTEL, P.O. Box 775, Stone Mountain Park Hwy. (78 East), Stone Mountain 30086; (770) 469-3311. M. Enjoy this lovely small motel in the Southern-plantation style, and the surrounding facilities and attractions of Stone Mountain Park. Swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course, and the lake and its beach await the sportsman, business person, and vacationer. The daily buffet at the Stone Mountain Inn restaurant is superb.

SWISS HOTEL ATLANTA 3391 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta 30326; (404) 365-0065. In the popular Buckhead area, this ele­gant, ultra modern hotel affords easy access to Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza. Pets are allowed. Enjoy fine dining at the Palm Restaurant or at numerous other restaurants in the area.

TERRACE GARDEN INN, 3405 Lenox Rd., NE, Atlanta 30326; (404) 261-9250. The Terrace Garden Inn, across from Lenox Square shopping center and one block from Phipps Plaza, is a contemporary hotel combining informality and sophistication. The cafe allows superb Continental dining overlooking a waterfall and flower garden. The lounge is spacious and inviting, swimming and ten­nis is available, and courtesy transportation to Lenox, Phipps, and Buckhead is available for guests.