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Galleria Area 2450 Galleria Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30339 770-953-4500 Bid $60 on my first try and got it! I've tried to get this hotel many times for $60 but have always been unsuccessful. Pleasantly surprised that I won this time. Used the PRICELINE link.

I've stayed here many times but usually get it on HOTWIRE for $45-$50. $30 is a great deal. I agree, the staff is great. And the rooms are comfortable with huge HD TV's. On HOTWIRE, it is listed under the Smyrna-Vinings Area.

Was really disappointed with this hotel. I let Hotwire know in my feedback. Felt that this hotel was not accurately represented on Hotwire. It said the rooms were Suites and they were not suites. To me, a suite needs to have at least 2 distinct areas - this was basically one room. It also failed to mention that these rooms have a cooktop. If I had known that, I wouldn't have purchased the room - I don't want to sleep in my kitchen. Plus this hotel smelled like ethnic food. I like ethnic food, just not where I sleep.

2225 Interstate Parkway, Atlanta, GA, 30339 (770) 226-0242 Ammenities: Suite Complimentary Breakfast Fitness Center Pool(s) Laundry Facilities High-speed Internet Access Thought I was going to get the Doubletree Guest Suites Galleria but got this instead. Extended Stay Deluxe are usually 2.5* but I'll give this one a try. I've seen it from the outside and it looks nice.

Marriott Atlanta Northwest 200 Interstate North Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 First bid 4* Marietta $55 - rejected Second bid: 3.5* Marietta $35 - accepted As always, I used the PRICELINE link on Better Bidding.

It might be Hotel Indigo - HOTWIRE previously had it rated a 4* hotel.

2876 Spring Hill Pkwy., Smyrna,GA,30080 Amenities: Smoke Free Rooms Complimentary Breakfast Fitness Center Pool(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access I've booked this hotel several times. Sometimes it has the Smoke Free Rooms, sometimes it doesn't. I used the HOTWIRE link on Better Bidding.

2876 Spring Hill Pkwy., Smyrna,GA,30080 Amenities: Smoke Free Rooms Complimentary Breakfast Fitness Center Pool(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access Used the HOTWIRE link on BetterBidding.

200 Interstate North Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30339 First bid of $35 accepted. Haven't stayed at this one yet...but I'm looking forward to it based on reviews from other forum members.

Sheraton Suites Galleria Atlanta Marietta 2844 Cobb Parkway Southeast Atlanta, Georgia 30339 770-955-3900 $50 + $14.56 = $64.56 total Amenities Listed on acceptance page: Remote Control TV with Premium Channels Telephone with Voicemail Radio Alarm Clock Iron and Ironing Board Hairdryer Business Services 24 Hour Front Desk Full Service Restaurant Room Service Started bidding at $35 and it took several bids before being accepted. This was my last bid - I was about to give up and buy the one listed on Hotwire for $53. A little more than I was hoping to pay based on recent wins but still a great deal at $50 - this looks like a great hotel. Of course, I used the PRICELINE link from Better Bidding.

Courtyard By Marriott Cumberland Center Marietta 3000 Cumberland Circle Atlanta, Georgia 30339-3123 $51.83 including taxes Started bidding 4* Marietta $50 - declined Added Smyrna (no 4*, 3.5*, 3* in that area) $55 - declined Added Forest Park-Riverdale (no 4*, 3.5*, 3* in that area) $60 - declined Added 3.5* $35 - declined Added Jonesboro (no 4*, 3.5*, 3* in that area) $36 - declined Added Stockbridge (no 4*, 3.5*, 3* in that area) $37 - declined Next day, saw the post from another user that the Marriott Northwest was purchased as 3* Started bidding 3* Marietta - $38 - declined Asked me to increase my bid by $10 and try again without changing anything - I declined this offer Added Smyrna - $39 - accepted Thought I would get the Marriott but got the Courtyard - I am happy with this because I like this location better. Of course, used the PRICELINE link on Better Bidding.

If it has the laundry icon, it is very likely the La Quinta on Paces Ferry Rd @ I-285. I've booked this area pretty frequently and the only 3* hotels I've gotten are the Hyatt Place and La Quinta. I prefer the Hyatt Place but it is not always available.

Could you please tell us the address of this hotel? Is it the one on Powers Ferry Rd, or the one on Parkway Place? I'm currently bidding for a 3.5* in Marietta for this weekend and was hoping to get the Hyatt Regency Suites.

I'm very familiar with the hotels in the Perimeter area. The 3* you are describing sounds like the Comfort Suites...I haven't stayed at this hotel but it looks nice...better than the typical Comfort Inn. There is also a 3* Hyatt Place nearby. My recommendation is to book one of the 3.5* or 4* hotels in the area. The 4* hotels include the W Hotel, Westin and Crowne Plaza Ravinia. The W is listed with the Spa ammenity...and they charge for parking. The Crowne Plaza and Westin are both nice, they have free parking (unless you valet), and have shuttle service to the MARTA station. Both have fluctuated between 3.5* and 4* over the past 2 years. I personally prefer the Westin. The 3.5* hotels in the area include the Hilton Suites, Embassy Suites and Marriott. All have shuttle service to the MARTA station. You will most likely get the Hilton Suites. If you get the Kitchenette icon, it is likely the Embassy Suites. I haven't seen the Marriott on this board in about a year. I've stayed at the Hilton Suites and like it a lot. You can't go wrong with any of these 3 hotels and the price is usually very good.

I believe there are only four 3.5* hotels in this area: Hilton Suites Crowne Plaza Ravinia (although the board says it is now a 4*) Embassy Suites Marriott Perimeter The Embassy Suites usually has the Kitchenette icon, so I would eliminate it. If the Crowne Plaza is a 4*, we can eliminate it. The Marriott is rarely on Hotwire - I haven't seen it on the board in about a year. Therefore, if I was a betting man, I'd say it is the Hilton Suites. Especially since the price is $42...that is right around where they usually price this hotel. All are nice hotels - I've stayed at them all at least once.

Hyatt Place Galleria 2876 Spring Hill Pkwy. Smyrna, GA, 30080 Amenities: Smoke Free Rooms Complimentary Breakfast Fitness Center Pool(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access Used the Hotwire link from BetterBidding.

Yes, Americasmart is having a huge show during that time. The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market www.americasmart.com The peak of the show is July 10-14. They have appx. 40,000-60,000 attendees. You will have a hard time finding any downtown, midtown or buckhead hotels that weekend. I would try Perimeter or Marietta 3.5* or 4* hotels. The Marietta 3.5* and 4* hotels are located near Cumberland Mall (I-285 and I-75)...so it's not *really* Marietta. All of the 3.5* and 4* Perimeter hotels are nice and usually a good value.

This is a good recommendation - except you do not have to pay for parking at the Westin, unless you use valet parking. You can usually get the Westin for around $50/night. There's also a good selection of 3.5* hotels in the area: Hilton Suites, Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Marriott.

I'm almost positive the 4* Midtown is the W. My friend just booked through HOTWIRE for the 4th of July weekend and he got the W. The 3.5* Marietta is probably the Crowne Plaza Northwest - it's located at Powers Ferry and 285. I haven't stayed there and the location isn't as good as Midtown or Buckhead. Hope this helps. Let us know what you do.

Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest 2999 Windy Hill Rd Marietta, GA 30067 $38 + $12.66 tax = $50.66 Total Looks like they charge extra for parking. I used the PRICELINE link and my first bid was accepted.

I did not book this hotel on this date. The identity of this hotel is still unknown.

I did not book this hotel on this date.

Amenities Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center High-speed Internet Access Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby This confirms that the star rating for the Westin has been restored to 4* from 3.5*

It's possibly the Westin. I think it may have been upgraded to 4* again. It is not always listed with the golf and tennis ammenities. I can't think of any other hotels in the area that would be 4*. Maybe the Crowne Plaza Ravinia or Marriott Perimeter Center, but those have usually been 3.5*

Suite Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Business Center Laundry Facilities High-speed Internet Access I think this is a new win for the board. Great hotel.