Best Western Plus Lake Lanier, AtlantaBest Western Plus Lake Lanier in Atlanta, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 9 of 18 hotels we score in Atlanta. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction. Rooms from about $151 a night (cached, not a live quote).Best Western Plus Lake Lanier is a hotel in Oakwood, Georgia, at 4535 Oakwood Road, near Gainesville. It sits about a ten-minute walk from the University of North Georgia's Gainesville campus, making it practical for campus visits, work trips or race weekends. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool, gym, business centre, free breakfast and free parking, and pets are welcome. Rooms have air conditioning, Wi-Fi and beach access nearby at Lake Lanier. Rates start around $151 a night, and guests generally rate the rooms and service well. One honest limitation: some visitors find the rooms a little dated despite the modern facilities.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Clean, spacious rooms

Free breakfast and parking

Walk to university campus

Watch out for

Rooms somewhat dated

Occasional air conditioning problems

Better-scored in Atlanta

Holiday Inn Exp Suites Gainesville, Atlanta: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $145 a night. Holiday Inn Exp Suites Gainesville is a business and leisure hotel situated in Gainesville, Florida.

Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville Ga, Atlanta: 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $190 a night. The Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville sits on EE Butler Parkway in downtown Gainesville, Georgia, close to Lake Lanier and about 23 miles from Coolray Field.

Fairfield Inn N Suites Marriott, Atlanta: 3.7 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $165 a night. Located off I-75 near downtown Gainesville and the University of Florida, this 114-room hotel serves both business travellers and tourists.