Frommer's Review
If the Ritz-Carlton is the Rolls-Royce of Atlanta hotels, the Westin is the Ferrari. Its fresh Euro-modern design makes it a favorite among trendsetters visiting the city, and its excellent location -- in the heart of Buckhead between Lenox Square and the Atlanta Financial Center -- makes it a top choice among business travelers and serious shoppers.
Formerly the Zurich-based Swissôtel, the Westin Buckhead boasts postmodern European architecture, including a pristine white-tile exterior with a graceful curve. Interior spaces employ minimalist Bauhaus design elements and feature original works by renowned contemporary artists including Warhol, Rauschenberg, Chagall, Schnabel, and Stella. The superb Palm restaurant offers one of the best lobster dinners in town.
Rooms are sleekly furnished with Beidermeier-style maple pieces with black lacquer accents, oversize desks with plug-ins for laptop computers, and ergonomic chairs. The Westin's signature "Heavenly Beds" are so cushy, you might miss breakfast. The marble bathrooms offer makeup mirrors, TV speakers, hair dryers, and upscale toiletries. The corner king rooms are especially luxurious. Nineteen units are accessible to travelers with disabilities. Pets receive special amenities just for them.
Facilities: Restaurant; indoor lap pool; a small but nicely equipped health club offering exercise equipment, sauna, steam room, and personal trainer; spa; concierge; complimentary shuttle to any destination within a 2-mile radius; airport shuttle; business center; salon; 24-hr. room service; massage.
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