Metro Hotel

1638 Church St, Decatur, GA 30033, Decatur, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.4 / 5

Overview

Metro Hotel is a 2-star, unassuming extended-stay property in a commercial area of Decatur, Georgia. It’s positioned about 1 mile from North DeKalb Mall and roughly 2 miles from Emory University, offering a practical base for longer stays. The hotel holds a public rating of 3.4 based on 161 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are described as low-key and conservatively furnished, with a basic extended-stay setup. Units include kitchenettes with a two-burner cooktop, sink, cabinets, and a dinette table, along with cable TV. Complimentary internet access is listed, though guest feedback indicates Wi‑Fi reliability can vary.

Parking

Outdoor parking is available on-site at no extra cost. This can be convenient for guests visiting Decatur, Emory-area destinations, or driving into Downtown Atlanta attractions.

What’s Nearby

In-town cultural stops include the Michael C. Carlos Museum (about 3.8 km away) and Fernbank Museum | 3D Theater | Forest (about 4.7 km away). For Atlanta sightseeing, major attractions are within roughly 8–13 km, including Piedmont Park, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Ponce City Market, the High Museum of Art, and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. Downtown highlights such as the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Centennial Olympic Park, and Zoo Atlanta are also within about 10–11 km, while Stone Mountain Park is about 12.9 km away.

Best for

Metro Hotel is best suited to budget-minded extended-stay travelers who value in-room cooking, thanks to the kitchenette and dinette table setup. It can also work for visitors who want a Decatur base near Emory University and within driving distance of Downtown Atlanta’s major attractions. Travelers who depend on consistently strong Wi‑Fi may want to plan accordingly based on guest feedback.

Travel tips

If you plan to visit Downtown Atlanta attractions like the Georgia Aquarium or Centennial Olympic Park, expect a drive of roughly 10–11 km from the hotel. For nearby museums and parks, Fernbank Museum is closer (about 4.7 km), and Piedmont Park/Atlanta Botanical Garden are around 8.2 km away. If reliable internet is essential for your stay, consider bringing a mobile hotspot as a backup given reports of unstable Wi‑Fi.

What guests say

Guests frequently mention friendly staff and generally clean rooms, with some noting a relatively quiet stay. Reviews also describe the accommodations as basic, highlighting the minimal furnishings and small kitchenette setup. Value for money is a recurring concern, with some guests feeling pricing does not match what is offered. Connectivity and comfort issues come up as well, including reports of poor or unstable Wi‑Fi and older heating/air-conditioning equipment, alongside concerns about the surrounding environment and perceived security.

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