Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Marriott Crystal Gateway (Atlanta, GA)


I have stayed at this hotel on three separate occasions. The first time in 2003 for three weeks, I stayed two nights in 2005 and again last year. I like this hotel because I prefer to stay at Marriott properties and it has convenient access to Reagan National Airport.

When I stayed at his hotel, my parking was arranged, so I did not have to pay any fees. However, without special arrangements, the parking runs $19.00 per day. That seems fairly high, but is actually par for the course in this area. If you are flying in to Reagan National Airport, there is a shuttle that will transport you back and forth from the Airport to the Hotel. During my visit in 2005, I flew in to Reagan National and took the shuttle. The shuttle was a short trip.

This hotel has a huge lobby and there is a steady bustle of people coming and going. Because of the close proximity to the Pentagon, there are lots of uniforms in and out of the hotel. The lobby has a Starbucks cart for morning coffee, in case you don't have time or desire to fix coffee in your room.

The check in process is quick and painless. If you have a confirmation already on file, it's a matter of providing a credit card to be swiped for incidentals, cutting a room key, and getting directions to your room. The hotel is large but not difficult to find your way around.

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