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The last place where one would expect to find a nearly boutique concept in hotels is at the Best Western mega-chain.Housed in several small buildings reminiscent – albeit in a decidedly stucco-encrusted American way – of European inns,,Granada Suites is a departure from the big boxes that most Best Westerns resemble.Surprising details include corporate housing in loft-inspired\nspaces complete with skylights, complimentary shuttle service within a\nthree-mile radius and a cocktail hour held in the lobby Monday through Thursday.\n\nThough it lacks the glitzy see-and-be seen restaurants and bars that lie within many of the city ’s premier hotels,it also offers a pleasantly quaint alternative to the megalith-like structures.
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This soaring,25-storey glass tower may not offer the hippest bars and bedrooms,\nbut what it does offer is hard to beat – it is attached to the shopping Mecca of Lenox Mall.A regular destination for local celebrities,the mall offers everything from Louis Vuitton and a multi-storey Bloomingdales to restaurants both of the national-chain ilk and the locally owned variety.An additional bonus is what may be the most conveniently located MARTA stop in the city,a simple walk across the street away from the hotel,making citywide business ventures an easy possibility.The sleek architecture and sophisticated surroundings are well matched throughout the hotel ’s numerous meeting facilities and well-appointed guest rooms.
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Though odd confetti shapes mark a somewhat cartoonish exterior,vibrant colours and funky shapes characterise the interior of this surprise in hotel chains. Within the lobby,brilliant aqua-blue lighting combines with marble floors to set the stage for a meeting and event location that is at once vivacious yet ultraprofessional,offering the latest in modern business essentials.Cocktails are perfect against the backdrop of the garden pool or amongst the bold colours and curvaceous furnishings of Fandangles bar, though the bland tastes of the adjoining restaurant mean meals might be better- enjoyed offsite.
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Although Atlanta ’s W Hotel is slightly north of town,it is in a prime location for the many office parks and corporate centres that lie in the city ’s affluent suburbs.The hotel is well equipped to handle all manner of business travellers with over 10 meeting rooms totalling in 10,000 square feet of customizable space.Despite corporate efficiency,the W offers a chicly minimalist atmosphere bordering on New York City boutique hotel style.A Feng Shui approach to meetings means fun details – think aromatherapy,mood music and black notepads with white pencils – to get creative juices flowing.
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The tallest hotel in the western hemisphere,the cylindrical Westin is a\nfixture of the downtown skyline. A spectacular view of the city shimmers\ninto each room even as the revolving restaurant and bar perched at the top of\nthe hotel offer an unparalleled panoramic view.While power lunches happen atop\nthe building,below lies the powerhouse of downtown meeting locations,with the\nhotel boasting 53 meeting rooms and three ballrooms accommodating up to 2,000\npeople.With its retractable roof,the 10th floor indoor/outdoor,all-seasons pool has practically reached urban legend status in landlocked Atlanta.
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