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Emory Conference Center HotelvsW Atlanta - Downtown
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, W Atlanta Downtown is the choice of most professionals compared to Emory Conference Center Hotel. W Atlanta Downtown comes in at #18 in Atlanta with accolades from 8 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Zagat and Frommer's.
Emory Conference Center Hotel
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Oyster
Fodor's
Frommer's
1615 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "The Emory Conference Center Hotel makes it hard for visitors to believe they're staying just a few minutes drive from major hubs like Midtown, Buckhead, and Virginia Highland." Full review
Gayot "The Emory Conference Center Hotel boasts a design inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, showcasing natural materials (wood and stone), a strong horizontal plane and massive fenestration."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"With spacious, classically designed rooms, and sprawling lodge-like interiors, the upper-middle-range hotel provides a quiet, restorative respite that's close to ... the university." Full review
Fodor's "Done in a modified Prairie Style, this hotel is surrounded by 26 acres of forest preserve near Emory University and about six miles from downtown Atlanta." Full review
Frommer's "This hotel in the middle of the Emory campus...rooms are a bit drab in design and have a very business feel to them, but they're perfectly clean and comfortable" Full review
W Atlanta - Downtown Oyster Travel + Leisure Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30308
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpscale
"The 237-room W Atlanta Downtown -- with its sexy infinity pool and dramatic design -- is a neighborhood hot spot." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Of the trio of W Hotels in Atlanta, the 237-room downtown property is geared toward business travelers." Full review
Gayot "Canopies of shiny metal pieces dangle over the public spaces of this sleek, stylish, contemporary hotel."
BlackBook "Starwood Hotels' international chain of hip sister to the Westin. Fashion-forward, pet-friendly, always the center of fairly chic travelers' agendas."
Zagat4.0
"An "oasis of awesome", this "hip hotel in a hip location" is where "local" flavor meets “high-end class and service" and its rooftop bar and restaurant offer "exquisite" dining."
Jetsetter "Buzzy downtown Atlantan with a trendy bar and hip rooftop pool scene." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Great services (hello, complimentary transportation) and an affordable price tag make this a hip downtown choice." Full review
Frommer's "With its very chic interior, W Atlanta Downtown is right in the heart of things regarding attractions and restaurants." Full review
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If you choose to skip dining at BLT Steak on-site (though I can't imagine why you would), walk up the street to FAB (French American Brasserie), which is excellent.
