Sheraton Atlanta Hotel

11/28/08

Horrible Place to Stay!

by Acurachick01 at Citysearch

I was embarrassed for the staff at this hotel. I made my reservations 3 months in advance for a Nov 24-26, 08 vacation. I called the hotel direct to find out what parking costs were and where the parking was in relation to the hotel. I was told $9 a day and parking directly below the hotel, no walking except to the elevator. I thought it was a good deal so I booked directly through the hotel site and specifically requested a room AWAY from the elevators. I got my next credit card statement for Sept. and saw that the hotel had already taken my money, I attempted to cancel online and saw where I would get no refund, I was appalled. I should have known then not to expect much.

I checked in on the 24th and was demanded to give a cc for 'incidentals' I did, went up to the room and immediately saw I was beside the elevators and the room key would not work. I went back downstairs (toting luggage) and got another room after waiting in line to see the only person at the front desk. I was then given a second room and saw it was a joke-this place is no better than a Hampton Inn-and their rooms are bigger. I was disgusted by wasting money here when I could have gone to Doubletree and had a bigger room and cookies at check in.

I go to check out on the 26th, was not given a bill after checking out but was told the room key would work to get out. the room key was already deactivated by the time I walked the 1/4 mile to the vehicle in the parking deck to pack up and leave. We were finally able to get someone to let us out and I went straight to the front desk again and demanded my receipt. Once I got it, I saw I was charged $18 per day parking and flat out LIED to that there was not a walking distance of 1/4 mile to get to the elevators. I attempted to call the hotel manager, Niles, to get the parking adjusted to what I was told, but he has refused to call me. Very poor service all around.

• Pros: Checked out
• Cons: Checked In

08/01/08

$24.00 bowl of cereal!

by atlguy35 at Citysearch

The downtown Sheraton is a clean hotel with average room accomodations. Please be aware that if you choose to stay here, the hotel will 'nickel and dime' you throughout your visit. For example, there is no continental breakfast provided. The basic breakfast - a bowl of cereal and a glass of juice is $24.00 ($17.00 + 3.00 room delivery fee + 20% mandatory gratuity). The room is stocked with an assortment of drinks and snacks - a bag of peanuts is $7.00, snack sized pretzels are $7.00, and a can of soda is $5.50. This is 'conveniently billed' to your room if you or a member of your party gets a craving in the middle of the night and need a quick snack. I felt as though anything I touched in the room would incur some type of 'extra fee'. Also, there is a sign in the room that says "If signs of smoking are detected on your clothing- a $200.00 room cleaning fee will be added to your bill." We are non-smokers but I was fearful to go to a bar or club for fear of the hotel trying to milk us for even more money....

• Pros: Clean hotel. Comfortable beds.
• Cons: $24.00 bowl of cereal, $7.00 snacks and drinks

10/27/06

Great conference facilities.

by ewill777 at Citysearch

Conference facilities were spacious, however very spread out. Make sure you tour the facilities before booking.