Residence Inn Marriott Midtown - Atlanta, USA 

I had asked for an early check in. Initially just for the bags. However, in the previous 48 hours we had had a 7 1/2 hour flight from the UK and an 18 hour overnight train journey. So we were very tired and very happy when the receptionist said that the room was ready and we could check in. The room was excelent. More of a small studio flat than a hotel room. There was a small kitchen with breakfast bar, seating area with huge flat screen tv (showing Euro 2008 football which my husband watched) bed area and bathroom. All was very clean and looked fairly new. There was a gym which we didn't use and a laundrette which we did. The staff were very friendly. Must be that southern hospitality. We had intended to see something of Atlanta but stayed in the room to catch up on some sleep. So we need to return to see Atlanta and this gives us a good excuse to return to this wonderful hotel. There are a couple of bars within a few yards which provided sustinence. Overall I would recommend this hotel and would stay there again.

This hotel is located in a SAFE location for individuals who like to travel via the Marta. We spent four nights at this Residence Inn Atlanta Midtown / 17th Street locationfor the ATL Jazz Festival. The Art Center - N5 (Woodruff Arts Center) Marta stop is within a 1 block walking distance. The Woodruff Arts Center is located on the corner. Check-in was a pleasure with Ms. Monica at the front desk. The room I was given was LARGE for a studio, clean and the equipment (Stove, Micowave, Dishwasher, and fridge) worked. I arrived early and my luggage was kept in a secure location while I went to Atlantic Station (Publix, Target, Movies, DSW, Guess, lots to other shops and restaurants) via the free shuttle bus located next to the Marta for groceries and lunch. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays the hotel has meet and greet social hours from 6 to 8pm -- Excellent food and drinks (beer and wine) provided. The daily AM buffett breakfast of eggs, oatmeal, pancakes, yogurt and fruit is a great money saver. The 110 "The Peach Bus" stops on the corner and goes to the Lenox Square Mall or the Underground/CNN and offers excellent sight seeing opportunity for the kids. The hotel staff was truely WONDERFUL with how to get to the sites via the Marta. The Gym and Laundry room are avaialble 24 hours a day. If you do decide to drive, park the rental car in on the the lots on the block that only charges $5.00 per day.