
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Best for downtown sightseeing, large conferences, and skyline dining at a revolving restaurant.
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The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta is a 73-story downtown landmark for travelers who want direct access to Atlanta’s attractions and conference market. The Hotel at Avalon, Autograph Collection is an upscale lifestyle hotel in Alpharetta’s Avalon district for shoppers and suburban business or leisure visitors.
Updated · about 26 miles apart

Best for downtown sightseeing, large conferences, and skyline dining at a revolving restaurant.

Best for staying inside Alpharetta’s Avalon mixed-use district — steps from shops, restaurants and local entertainment.
When The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta wins: choose the Westin if you need immediate downtown access, a landmark high-rise experience, large meeting or ballroom capacity, easy MARTA access to the airport, or the Sun Dial revolving restaurant and observation deck.
When The Hotel at Avalon, Autograph Collection wins: pick Avalon for a quieter suburban base with walkable shopping and dining, a smaller upscale lifestyle hotel footprint, and on-site meeting and conference facilities close to Alpharetta attractions.
Bottom line: The Westin is a downtown, large-scale choice for city attractions and events; The Hotel at Avalon is a polished suburban alternative if you want Avalon’s retail and restaurant scene and a more intimate hotel setting.
| Category | The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta | The Hotel at Avalon, Autograph Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban high-rise landmark, busy downtown energy | Upscale lifestyle hotel in a mixed-use shopping district |
| Location | 210 Peachtree St NW, Downtown Atlanta — steps from MARTA and major attractions | 9000 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta — directly in the Avalon shopping district |
| Size | 1,073 guestrooms across 73 stories | 325 guestrooms |
| Who it's for | Convention groups, city tourists, business travelers | Shoppers, local meetings, suburban leisure travelers |
| Pools | One indoor lap pool on the 11th floor with retractable glass roof | Number of outdoor pools - 1 (outdoor pool listed) |
| Restaurants & bars | The Sun Dial Restaurant (revolving), Sun Dial Bar & Lounge, Bar 210, The Café, Starbucks | One on-site restaurant plus a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge |
| Spa / wellness | On-site spa/salon and WestinWORKOUT 24-hour fitness studio | Not published |
| Known for | 360° city views from a revolving restaurant and large event space | Being steps from Avalon retail, restaurants and local entertainment |
| Event/meeting space | About 80,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space (many ballrooms/rooms) | Conference center and meeting rooms totaling 59,944 sq ft (5569 m²) |
| Airport access | MARTA Peachtree Center Station is a 1-minute walk for direct airport train service | Preferred airport Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta (ATL); airport distance published but MARTA link not at doorstep |
The Westin sits on Peachtree Street in the heart of downtown Atlanta, within walking distance of major attractions and connected to AmericasMart.
Choose the Westin for immediate downtown access and transit options.
The Hotel at Avalon is located inside Alpharetta’s Avalon district, placing guests within the retail, dining and entertainment district.
Pick Avalon for a walkable suburban neighborhood experience focused on retail and dining.
The Westin offers many room types across its 73 floors, from Traditional Rooms to Executive Suites and skyline views.
The Westin offers broad room category choices and high-floor skyline options.
The Hotel at Avalon lists a range of executive and accessible rooms in a smaller, lifestyle hotel format.
Avalon provides modern, accessible room options in a mid-size hotel footprint.
The Westin's standout is the Sun Dial complex on the top floors plus café and lobby bar options.
The Westin is a destination for skyline dining and a variety of on-site outlets.
The Hotel at Avalon has on-site restaurant and bar service and places you steps from Avalon’s broader dining scene.
Avalon pairs an on-site restaurant with immediate access to many neighborhood dining choices.
The Westin has a year-round indoor pool on the 11th floor with a retractable curved glass roof, mainly for lap swimming.
Choose the Westin for an indoor lap pool with city views and year-round availability.
The Hotel at Avalon has an outdoor pool and places guests steps from Avalon retail and entertainment.
Avalon suits guests who want a neighborhood to stroll plus a standard outdoor hotel pool.
The Westin provides 24-hour WestinWORKOUT fitness access and lists on-site spa or in-room spa experiences.
The Westin combines a 24/7 fitness center with spa options and downtown nightlife access.
The Hotel at Avalon lists a fitness center and nearby nightlife/dining within the Avalon district.
Avalon covers fitness and easy walk-out dining/drinks; a published on-site spa operator is not listed.

The Westin gets you within easy walking distance of Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and MARTA.

The Hotel at Avalon is steps from Avalon’s shops, restaurants and neighborhood entertainment.

The Westin offers roughly 80,000 sq ft of meeting space and multiple large ballrooms for big events.

Avalon provides a mid-size hotel with accessible room variants and walkable retail right outside the door.
Both list ATL as the preferred airport; The Westin has direct MARTA access a short walk away for a ~17–20 minute train to the airport, making transit easier from downtown.
The Westin Peachtree Plaza is larger and offers about 80,000 sq ft of event space and multiple ballrooms; The Hotel at Avalon has substantial meeting space too (59,944 sq ft) but on a smaller overall hotel scale.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; The Hotel at Avalon is not adults-only and The Westin explicitly offers family-friendly amenities.
Yes. The Westin has an indoor lap pool on the 11th floor with a retractable roof; The Hotel at Avalon lists one outdoor pool.
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