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Looking for a great hotel to stay at in Atlanta w/ husband and 2 teenage boys - what is the Buckhead area like?

Buckhead is a very nice area. Lots of upscale restaurants and shopping. There are several nice hotels in that area. I would tell you Swisshotel but I think they got bought out and are under a different name now.

The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead.

You must have a car.

Thanks, GoTravel. I've only stayed there once when it was Swisshotel and a friend was in town. Very nice. Lenox Square Mall is next door and Phipps is up and across the street. If you go to Phipps, Twist is a popular restaurant that I've heard is pretty good. Blue Point and Fogo de Chao are also popular and in that area.

I stayed in the Buckhead area recently and spent the last night at the Grand Hyatt. Had a beautiful room and service was terrific. Lenox Square Mall is across the street and Phipps Mall is up the street.

I believe the Swisshotel is now a Westin. There is a variety of accommodations for every budget in the Buckhead area. Many are listed here: www.buckhead.org

Swissotel is a Westin now and is still very nice. There is also the Ritz Carlton and Grand Hyatt (formerly Hotel Nikko)--all very nice in Buckhead and very well located.

I think Buckhead or Midtown are your best bet. There is a Four Seasons in Midtown which is wonderful.

Like Gotravel said, you might want a car.

If you really want the best.....

Four Seasons Atlanta <b>http://www.fourseasons.com/atlanta/index.html</b>

Total luxury, great city location and surprisingly, very affordable.

Swisshotel is now a Westin. I believe a new Intercontinental just opened as well, also walking distance from all. Great area, no matter which hotel you choose.

Four Seasons is indeed supposed to be fabulous. It is in Midtown, however, which is closer into the city. A nice area for sure but not as much shopping (if that is what you're looking for). Midtown is close to a lot of cool restaurants and the High Museum of Art.

janie, the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead has always been the RCB. The Swisshotel was in a different location.

While the outside doesn't look like much, it is a very nice hotel.

The JW Marriott is almost attached to Lenox Mall.

Your teenage boys may like Dante's Down Under. I know my 49 year old teenage boy loves the restaurant. ESPN Zone also gets rave reviews.

I know foodies will consider these two suggestions no-nos, but I'm thinking of the teenagers. Baccanalia one night for mom and dad OR the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead dining room. One of the best restaurants in Atlanta.

GoTravel, you're right about Bacchanalia for a Mom/Dad night. Very good food and wine.

I was the one who thought you were saying the RCB replaced Swisshotel in your reply. My mistake!

I agree that the boys might enjoy ESPN Zone. Lots of good restaurants in that area as well.