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Mar 24, 2013, 4:23 pm
#256
jcresq
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Originally Posted by Keyser
i think we are all on the same page....the hampton inn i'm referring to is the older one next to the sheraton, with ruby tuesday the only restaurant nearby....
I've stayed at that Hampton Inn a few times...it's perfectly fine. There's another restaurant a little farther than ruby tuesday's called Joe's on Sullivan. It's pretty good, bar food kind of place.
I would avoid the airport Doubletree...stayed there once because it was by far the cheapest Hilton property at the airport, and I found out why. 'Nuf said.
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Mar 24, 2013, 6:39 pm
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JTbeatsNYC
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Missed connection stuck at ATL airport
Need to suddenly stay in Atlanta tonight. Which Hilton property close to airport yields most points for a stay? Any suggestions in general? Could esp use the hotel shuttle service back to airport in morning. Thanks!
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Mar 24, 2013, 6:55 pm
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cblaisd
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Originally Posted by JTbeatsNYC
...Which Hilton property close to airport yields most points for a stay?
Whichever one is the most expensive 
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Mar 24, 2013, 7:52 pm
#259
JTbeatsNYC
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Atlanta airport hotels question
I am in same predicament tonight. Does anyone have feedback on Hilton garden inn atl airport v Hampton inn atl airport? Do both have bfast? Also, what time does bfast begin?
I'm literally on a delayed flight now, mid route, so can't call each hotel.
Thanks!
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Mar 24, 2013, 10:56 pm
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JDiver
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I usually call the status or booking line and ask which properties are near the airport, offer shuttle service and offer a "distressed traveler" rate. I've usually found these folks to be helpful (and if not, well, phones still encounter technical difficulties forcing a call drop followed by the necessity to call again... 
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Mar 25, 2013, 4:28 am
#261
Keyser
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Originally Posted by JTbeatsNYC
I am in same predicament tonight. Does anyone have feedback on Hilton garden inn atl airport v Hampton inn atl airport? Do both have bfast? Also, what time does bfast begin?
I'm literally on a delayed flight now, mid route, so can't call each hotel.
Thanks!
so where did you end up staying????
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Mar 25, 2013, 5:50 am
#262
JDiver
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If you are Gold or Diamond, the HGI includes breakfast in its rates; othewrise it is usually $10~$14. Hamptons always include "breakfast" in some and breakfast in others (some are pretty decent, others include mysterious objects like UFO plasticized facsimiles of eggs). Weekdays, breakfast usually begins 0600 or 0630.
IMO the easiest thing to do in these instances is to call the main HH reservations number (or status line) and ask about nearby properties with shuttles, availability and offering "distressed traveler" rates (I like saving money and not all properties will require an airline give you a FT chit).
Originally Posted by JTbeatsNYC
I am in same predicament tonight. Does anyone have feedback on Hilton garden inn atl airport v Hampton inn atl airport? Do both have bfast? Also, what time does bfast begin?
I'm literally on a delayed flight now, mid route, so can't call each hotel.
Thanks!
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Mar 25, 2013, 10:59 am
#263
JTbeatsNYC
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Great. Thanks all!
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Mar 25, 2013, 1:46 pm
#264
lsumegan
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Originally Posted by JDiver
I usually call the status or booking line and ask which properties are near the airport, offer shuttle service and offer a "distressed traveler" rate. I've usually found these folks to be helpful (and if not, well, phones still encounter technical difficulties forcing a call drop followed by the necessity to call again... )
Doesn't sound like the OP is looking for a "distressed traveler" rate...must be a business trip.
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Mar 26, 2013, 1:06 pm
#265
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Originally Posted by lsumegan
Doesn't sound like the OP is looking for a "distressed traveler" rate...must be a business trip.
Too low a rate can be very distressing when points is what you need.
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Apr 20, 2013, 11:48 am
#266
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Originally Posted by ATLnuke
There's a new Homewood/Garden Inn next to the Midtown MARTA stop. This is the best location IMO. Visited a friend in the Homewood Suites section of the hotel and it seemed ok.
While the ES in Buckhead may be nicer, you can walk to a million more things in midtown (at night too!) and the restaurant choices are much better. You also don't have to worry about which subway line you are on.
Wanted to thank everyone who posted for their input! I booked two nights at the Midtown HGI, as it had the best price -the Homewood next door wanted double their rate!
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Apr 20, 2013, 3:03 pm
#267
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I'll second HGI Midtown as a nice hotel and easy access.
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Apr 20, 2013, 7:12 pm
#268
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Originally Posted by Points Scrounger
Wanted to thank everyone who posted for their input! I booked two nights at the Midtown HGI, as it had the best price -the Homewood next door wanted double their rate!
If I saw this thread a month earlier, I would have suggested Hilton Atlanta.
Low rate most of the time (don't know exactly when you are going though), nice exec. lounge open 24/7 (it is one of a kind lounge), walking distance to MARTA, Coca Cola and the Aquarium.
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Apr 20, 2013, 7:40 pm
#269
Points Scrounger
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Thanks! I had seen a low rate for them, but wasn't sure about staying in that area? Next time, I'll surely consider it!
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Jan 27, 2014, 8:50 pm
#270
tonytifao
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Weird Atlanta availability
Here is a weird thing happening with search.
I'm looking for hotels in Atlanta for one night, Jan 28. Nothing comes up other than some far away hampton inn's.
But if I try to search for 2 nights, Jan 27 and Jan 28, the properties become available.
Do they have a two night minimum? This is bs to me.
Take for example the Hilton ATL airport. Sometimes people might just need to spend the one night due to flight cancelations, etc.
Does anyone know any other areas in the US that has this practice?
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