Courtyard Atlanta Buford Marriott, AtlantaCourtyard Atlanta Buford Marriott in Atlanta, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 18 hotels we score in Atlanta. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Google 3.3. Rooms from about $132 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Mall of Georgia Boulevard in Buford, this hotel serves business travellers and shoppers. It sits one mile from the Mall of Georgia and the IMAX Theatre, providing proximity to the Gas South Arena and Coolray Field. The property features air-conditioned rooms with modern interiors and includes an on-site restaurant, The Bistro, which serves Starbucks coffee and bar drinks. Guests can use the gym, swimming pool, sauna, and spa facilities. While the staff are noted for being helpful, some guests find the property lacks the standard seen in other Marriott hotels. Free parking and WiFi are provided, though breakfast requires an additional charge.What stands out

Near the Mall of Georgia

On-site restaurant and Starbucks

Fitness centre and pool

Free parking and WiFi

Watch out for

Breakfast incurs a surcharge

Mixed property standards

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.