Atlanta Marriott Northeast/Emory Area
2000 Century Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30345, North Decatur, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
The Atlanta Marriott Northeast/Emory Area is a modern 3-star hotel set within a building complex off I-85 in northeast Atlanta. It sits about 4 miles from Emory University and roughly 10 miles from Downtown Atlanta, making it a practical base for both campus visitors and city sightseers. With a public rating of 4.2 from nearly 2,000 reviews, it's a well-established option in the North Decatur area.
Rooms
Guest rooms are described as warm and modern, equipped with iPod docks, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, minifridges, and coffeemakers. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. Some rooms have access to a club lounge with complimentary continental breakfast and evening appetizers, while upgraded rooms and suites add separate living rooms for extra space.
Dining & Amenities
On-site dining includes a casual restaurant, a coffee shop, and a lounge bar featuring video games. The hotel also offers 25,000 square feet of function space, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness center, plus a complimentary local shuttle service that guests frequently praise for friendly drivers.
Location & Surroundings
Positioned in northeast Atlanta near Emory University, the hotel is within a roughly 6 to 16 kilometer range of many major Atlanta attractions, including the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta History Center, Fernbank Museum, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Piedmont Park, and the High Museum of Art. Farther attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Olympic Park, and Zoo Atlanta are also reachable, generally within a 20-30 minute drive.
Best for
This hotel suits business travelers attending meetings or events given its 25,000 sq ft of function space, as well as visitors to Emory University due to its close 4-mile proximity. It also works well for sightseers who don't mind a short drive, since Atlanta's major museums, parks, and attractions are all within a roughly 6-16 km radius and the complimentary shuttle adds convenience.
Travel tips
Since the hotel is off I-85, having a car (or using the complimentary local shuttle) is helpful for reaching Downtown Atlanta attractions like Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium, and World of Coca-Cola, which are roughly 10-12 km away. Closer sites such as the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Atlanta History Center, and Fernbank Museum are more convenient day-trip options at 6-8 km. Guests note the shuttle drivers as a particularly friendly and helpful resource for getting around.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the cleanliness and design of the rooms, the quality of the breakfast service, and the friendliness and helpfulness of staff, particularly the shuttle drivers and maintenance engineers who resolve issues quickly. The location near Emory and Atlanta attractions is also a recurring positive. On the negative side, some reviewers mention concerns about understaffing and its impact on service, and a few guests report significant issues with noise disrupting sleep, indicating inconsistency in the overall stay experience.
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