Getting around Atlanta from The Westin Peachtree Plaza
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta sits at 210 Peachtree St. NW in downtown Atlanta with Peachtree Center MARTA Station essentially at the hotel’s doorstep, making MARTA the simplest public-transit link to Hartsfield–Jackson (ATL). Many top sights (Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca‑Cola, State Farm Arena, SkyView) are within easy walking distance.
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Getting to/from Hartsfield–Jackson (ATL)
Peachtree Center Station (MARTA Red/Gold lines) is about a 1‑minute walk from the hotel; trains run direct between Airport Station and Peachtree Center Station. MARTA trains typically take about 17–20 minutes one way.
A single MARTA fare for the airport-downtown trip is listed at $2.50 one way. The hotel does not provide a dedicated airport shuttle, so MARTA, taxi or rideshare are the common options.
- Peachtree Center Station — ~1 minute walk from the hotel
- MARTA airport ride — approx. 17–20 minutes
- One-way MARTA fare — $2.50 (per research dossier)
- No hotel airport shuttle — use MARTA, taxi, or rideshare
| Option | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MARTA (train) | 17–20 min | Direct to Airport; short walk to hotel |
| Rideshare / Taxi | 20–30 min (varies) | Depends on traffic; no hotel shuttle |
| Personal car | 20–40 min (varies) | On-site valet parking available (see Parking section) |
Walking to nearby attractions
Many downtown attractions are within an easy walk from the hotel. Centennial Olympic Park is a few blocks away, SkyView Atlanta and the Tabernacle are within about a 5–10 minute walk, and Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca‑Cola are roughly a 10–15 minute walk.
Mercedes‑Benz Stadium and Georgia World Congress Center are also walkable for many guests (estimates in the dossier put Mercedes‑Benz Stadium at about a 15‑minute walk and the Congress Center around 13–17 minutes).
- Centennial Olympic Park — about a 6‑minute walk
- SkyView Atlanta — about 7 minutes
- Georgia Aquarium — about 14 minutes
- World of Coca‑Cola — within walking distance
- Mercedes‑Benz Stadium — about 15 minutes on foot
| Attraction | Approx. walk time |
|---|---|
| Centennial Olympic Park | 6 minutes |
| Georgia Aquarium | 14 minutes |
| SkyView Atlanta | 7 minutes |
Using MARTA and downtown transit
Peachtree Center Station is right by the hotel and serves the Red and Gold MARTA lines, useful for airport trips and other stops across the city. During weekdays trains are more frequent (about every 10 minutes) and run less often on weekends (about every 20 minutes).
MARTA fares and schedules can change; check MARTA’s official information before travel. For short downtown hops you can combine MARTA with walking depending on your destination.
- Lines serving Peachtree Center: Red and Gold
- Weekday frequency: about every 10 minutes
- Weekend frequency: about every 20 minutes
- Ideal for airport transfer and many downtown stops
| Use | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Airport transfer | Direct, economical, avoids traffic |
| Quick downtown hops | Frequent service near hotel |
| Connections | Transfer to other MARTA lines/buses as needed |
Driving, parking and rideshares
The Westin Peachtree Plaza offers on-site valet parking; the dossier lists an overnight valet fee of about $55 per night on Marriott’s site and notes a garage height restriction of 6'3". An electric car charging station is available.
If you plan to use rideshare or taxis, downtown pickup/drop‑off is straightforward at the hotel entrance. Allow extra travel time during event nights, stadium games, or heavy downtown traffic.
- On-site valet parking — reported ~$55 per night (per hotel info)
- Garage height limit — 6'3"
- Electric vehicle charging station on property
- Rideshare/taxi pickup at hotel entrance — convenient for event nights
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | $55/night (as listed by hotel) |
| Height restriction | Garage accommodates vehicles up to 6'3" |
| EV charging | Charging station available |
On-site facilities that help your travel plans
If you need to relax between travel legs, the hotel has an 11th‑floor indoor pool beneath a retractable curved glass roof that’s mainly set up for lap swimming; posted pool hours are 6:00 AM–10:00 PM. The WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio is open 24 hours for guests.
For downtown views and a meal or drinks, the Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & Lounge sits on the top floors (71–73) with 360° views; reservations for the Sun Dial are required via OpenTable and the observation deck has separate public hours.
- Indoor pool (11th floor) — lap-sized, retractable glass roof; hours 6:00 AM–10:00 PM
- WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio — complimentary 24‑hour access for guests
- Sun Dial Restaurant & Bar — reservation required; dinner hours typically begin in the early evening
- Starbucks and The Café on lobby level for quick meals and coffee
| Facility | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pool | 11th floor; lap swim focus; retractable glass roof |
| Fitness Studio | 24-hour access for guests |
| Sun Dial/Observation | Restaurant on floors 71–73; observation deck hours listed separately |
Day trips and getting farther afield
Stone Mountain Park is a common day-trip destination; it is not served by MARTA, so you’ll need a car or rideshare for the roughly 30‑minute drive from downtown. Expect rideshare fares to vary by time of day and demand.
Amtrak’s Atlanta station is about 3.1 miles from the hotel; plan on a taxi or rideshare to connect to the Amtrak station unless you arrange alternative transit in advance.
- Stone Mountain Park — ~30-minute drive; no MARTA service to the park
- Atlanta Amtrak station — ~3.1 miles from hotel (taxi/rideshare recommended)
- Consider allowing extra time for transfers during peak traffic or event days
| Destination | Typical transfer |
|---|---|
| Stone Mountain Park | Car or rideshare (~30 minutes); no MARTA |
| Atlanta Amtrak Station | Taxi or rideshare (~10–20 minutes depending on traffic) |
| Out-of-town driving | Expect variable downtown traffic |
