
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Best for central downtown access, big meetings and a unique skyline dining experience.
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The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta is a 73-story downtown landmark with a rotating top-floor restaurant and convention-sized event space — good for visitors who want central access to Atlanta’s main attractions and large-meeting facilities. InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta is a five-star Buckhead business and luxury hotel that suits travelers wanting upscale rooms, a full spa program, and easy access to Buckhead shopping and dining.
Updated · about 8 km apart

Best for central downtown access, big meetings and a unique skyline dining experience.

Best for five-star Buckhead luxury, spa services and proximity to Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza.
When The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta wins: pick the Westin if you need to be in downtown for conventions, arena events or sightseeing (Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park) and you want a memorable rotating-restaurant experience.
When InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta wins: choose the InterContinental if you prefer Buckhead’s shopping and dining scene, a five-star room product, an on-site full-service spa, and a quieter neighborhood away from downtown traffic.
Bottom line: both hotels serve business and leisure travelers well but in different neighborhoods — The Westin is about central access and large event space, while the InterContinental focuses on Buckhead luxury, spa offerings and meeting rooms in a retail-rich district.
| Category | The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta | InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Downtown high-rise landmark with large meeting and event focus | Five-star Buckhead luxury hotel with business polish |
| Location | 210 Peachtree St NW, Downtown Atlanta; steps from Peachtree Center MARTA | 3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Buckhead near Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza |
| Size (rooms) | 1,073 guestrooms and suites across 73 stories | 422 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Meeting & event space | About 80,000 sq ft; 44 event rooms; large ballrooms (Peachtree Ballroom) | Approximately 31,000 sq ft and 22 meeting rooms |
| Signature dining | The Sun Dial Restaurant / Sun Dial Bar & Lounge (revolving top-floor restaurant); Bar 210; The Café; Starbucks | The Americano (Italian) plus room service and poolside bar |
| Pools | One indoor lap pool on the 11th floor under a retractable glass roof (open year-round) | One outdoor pool and a hot tub (outdoor pool listed) |
| Spa & wellness | WestinWORKOUT 24-hour fitness studio; on-site/in-room spa experiences listed (operator name not consistently published) | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials plus 24-hour health club |
| Accessibility & family policy | All-ages hotel; accessible rooms and facilities; family-friendly amenities | All-ages hotel; accessible rooms available; up to 2 children 18 and under stay free with parent |
| Parking & transit | Valet parking (approx. $55/night), connected to MARTA Peachtree Center Station (1-minute walk) | Self parking and valet available (surcharges); no accessible shuttle listed; preferred airport ATL |
| Known for | Iconic skyline presence, revolving Sun Dial Restaurant and large downtown meeting capacity | Five-star Buckhead address, spa, proximity to Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza |
The Westin sits in the heart of downtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street, connected to AmericasMart and within easy walking distance of major downtown attractions.
Choose the Westin for immediate downtown access, transit links and proximity to attractions and convention venues.
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta sits in Buckhead near Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, placing it close to high-end shopping and Buckhead dining.
Pick the InterContinental for Buckhead shopping and a more residential/neighborhood feel than downtown.
The Westin offers a very large inventory across 73 floors with city and skyline-view room categories and multiple suite types.
The Westin is a good choice if you want many room-type options and skyline views in a high-rise setting.
InterContinental Buckhead offers a broad set of Classic and Club rooms plus suites, including club-floor options and multiple accessible room configurations.
InterContinental suits travelers looking for a five-star room product with club-floor and suite options in Buckhead.
The Westin's standout dining is the Sun Dial Restaurant and Bar — a rotating, multi-level venue on the top floors — plus casual lobby and café options.
The Westin is for diners who want a skyline/rotating restaurant experience plus several on-site casual options.
InterContinental Buckhead lists The Americano as its on-site restaurant serving Italian cuisine, with room service and a poolside bar also available.
InterContinental focuses on a single signature restaurant plus room service and poolside dining in a Buckhead setting.
The Westin has an indoor lap pool beneath a retractable curved glass roof on the 11th floor, usable year-round with posted hours.
If you want year-round lap swimming in a downtown setting, The Westin’s indoor retractable-roof pool is the choice.
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta has outdoor pool access and a hot tub for guest recreation.
Choose InterContinental Buckhead for outdoor pool time and a poolside bar in a Buckhead neighborhood.
The Westin supports a 24-hour WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio and spa offerings that include in-room or on-site treatments per venue listings.
The Westin fits travelers who prioritize a 24-hour gym and immediate access to downtown nightlife.
InterContinental Buckhead highlights a full-service spa for massages, facials and body treatments plus a 24-hour health club.
InterContinental is a stronger pick if you want a dedicated five-star spa program alongside round-the-clock fitness.

The Westin — about 80,000 sq ft of meeting space and a direct connection to AmericasMart.

InterContinental Buckhead — a short drive to Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza and a Buckhead address.

The Westin — The Sun Dial Restaurant and Bar/Observation levels with 360° city views.

InterContinental Buckhead — lists a full-service spa with massages, facials and body treatments.
The Westin Peachtree Plaza is downtown and within easy walking distance of the Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park; InterContinental Buckhead is in Buckhead and requires a drive or transit ride to reach those downtown attractions.
The Westin Peachtree Plaza is set up for large conventions and events with roughly 80,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space and a direct indoor connection to AmericasMart.
Both properties list fitness facilities; InterContinental Buckhead has a full-service spa with appointment treatments, while The Westin offers WestinWORKOUT 24-hour fitness and on-site or in-room spa experiences per venue listings.
Yes. Both hotels accept guests of all ages; InterContinental allows up to 2 children 18 and under to stay free when using existing bedding, and The Westin lists family-friendly amenities such as an in-room crib option.
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