Family-Friendly Hotels

Atlanta Downtown Travelodge -- What kid could resist the Sleepybear Den Room, a special guest room designed to accommodate families, with a refrigerator and microwave, a VCR, and kid-themed movies?

Embassy Suites at Centennial Olympic Park -- Children will love this location, just yards away from Centennial Park, which is home to festivals, art markets, and concerts -- plus fountains that invite playing and splashing.

Four Seasons Hotel -- Kids enjoy a special program here that includes cookies and milk upon check-in, a toiletries box with baby shampoo and a rubber duck, chocolates at nightly turndown, board games, and children's movies and video games.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites -- All-suite hotels are almost always the most economical way to travel as a family, and this one has an excellent location to boot. Rates include deluxe continental breakfast, and each suite has a fully equipped kitchen and a VCR. On-site are a lovely pool and a patio with barbecue grill. You'll find a city park with a playground down the street.

Marriott Evergreen Conference Resort -- Kids will love this "castle" nestled in a pine forest. The location is excellent for families who want to take advantage of all of Stone Mountain Park's activities.

Omni Hotel at CNN Center -- The Omni's fabulous central location puts the family-friendly attractions of the city at your fingertips. Kids receive a welcome gift here, too.

Residence Inn by Marriott Buckhead -- This place not only has a swimming pool, but also boasts fully equipped kitchens -- a potential money-saver for families. Rates here include breakfast, and there are barbecue grills and picnic tables on the premises. It's like having your own Atlanta apartment, with parking at your door. The property also offers basketball, volleyball, and paddle-tennis courts, and guests can rent movies at the front desk.

Serenbe Southern Country Inn -- Kids will love the open spaces and farm animals here, not to mention activities that range from playing in a treehouse to roasting marshmallows around a bonfire.

Stone Mountain Inn -- Located in Stone Mountain Park, this lovely inn is the perfect spot for families who want to take full advantage of the park's recreational opportunities. Fishing, boating, miniature golfing, bicycling, hiking, and more are at your doorstep, and the inn features an outdoor pool as well.