Championship Event 2004 - Rate your hotels!!

[Mark McLeod]

Name of your hotel and Location: Westin Peachtree Plaza

Price per room: $139 + $20 tax = $159/night
We had 3 mentors in my room, so split the cost 3 ways.
I slept on a roll-away bed that was very firm & comfortable. Good view of the Ghostbusters bldg and the sunrise over Stone Mountain (yes I have a video).

Ammenities: Internet Access $15/day from room, there was no cost Wi-Fi available in some areas like the lobby. Large Fitness Center, open air pool, observation deck & rotating restaurant/bar at top of hotel highest bldg. in Atlanta.

Surprise Charges: None

Transportation to and from the Georgia Dome - We walked ~15 minutes through Centennial Park and the CNN bldg.
MARTA station 1/2 block from hotel. We used this to get from/to the airport($1.75).
Those of us without the THS meal tickets ate breakfast in the CNN food court.

Relative closeness to food, and restaurants? Lots of nearby restaurants. Hard Rock, Hooters, McDonalds across the street. Italian and steak places a block away. Starbucks in lobby.

Any additional Comments? You could take the stairs starting from the 8th floor, escalators from there to the lobby. I have a video of the kids running to the 33rd floor.
Because it's a single large tower the elevators had definite rush hours mostly due to all the FIRST teams. Elevators are great places to meet other teams though.

Would you recommend this hotel for FIRST teams next year? Yes, it's nicely situated. You can find cheaper accommodations if your budget is constrained.

Would you stay at the same hotel Next year? Yes.

And just for fun, What floor did you stay on? Students/teachers on 33rd, mentors/parents on 39th.