InterContinental Buckhead-Atlanta
Atlanta: Top 5 Hotels
As the booming capital of the New South, Atlanta is well endowed with elegant high-rise hotels, including this new 422-room flagship property of the Atlanta-based InterContinental chain. The 22-story tower opened for business in 2004 in the fashionable Buckhead district north of downtown, a short distance from Phipps Plaza and the Lenox Square Mall and easily accessible from the Buckhead MARTA rail station. Top-notch accommodations, luxury-class amenities and a full complement of business and leisure services make this an excellent choice if the price fits your budget.
Rates at this business-oriented property tend to be highest on weekdays, particularly when major trade shows or conferences come to town. If your stay spans a Friday or Saturday night, ask to book a "Luxury Weekend" package, which includes breakfast for two and discounted room rates for up to four nights. If you bring a car, budget an extra $15 a day for parking, though with MARTA nearby you might be better off without your own wheels.
The property has only one restaurant, but 24-hour room service is available, and there's no shortage of off-site dining options nearby. For a special treat, spend some time sampling fine French spirits in the hotel's elegant XO Bar, which offers an extraordinary selection of premium and ultra-premium Cognacs ranging from familiar XO brands to the extremely rare Hardy Perfection sold for $375 a glass.
InterContinental Buckhead-Atlanta
3315 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, Ga.
404-946-9000
www.ichotelsgroup.com
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