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Travel by Air:
You will be flying into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Hartsfield-Jackson bears the proud distinction of being “the world’s busiest passenger airport”. The Airport has long been known as a major connecting hub serving numerous destinations around the globe. Because this airport is very busy, please plan to give yourself plenty of extra time when planning your flight schedule.
Visit www.atlanta-airport.com for more information about flights or the airport.
Ground Transportation & Shuttle Service:
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA):
Atlanta offers a wonderful public transportation option called MARTA. MARTA operates shuttle service to and from the airport and Downtown Atlanta as well as to several local attractions.
If riding from the airport to the Sheraton Colony Square, you should take the Arts Center Station N5.
Please note: You will need a token to ride the MARTA, they do not accept cash. There are token machines readily available at the airport. The cost is $1.75 one way.
You’ll want to take any north bound train to the Arts Center Station (N5). It should take approximately 35 min. from the airport to the Arts Center.
Get off at the Arts Center and walk towards the junction of Peachtree and 14th Street and you will see the Colony Square Mall. Cross Peachtree and enter the Colony Square Mall. Go through the Mall and you will see the hotel at the far end of the Mall.
Please note: The Arts Center Station is approximately 5 blocks from the hotel. Taxi Service is available at the Arts Center Station or you will need to walk the 5 blocks (approx. a 10 min. walk) to the hotel, so please keep that in mind if you choose to take the MARTA.
MARTA provides ADA-Compliant Paratransit Service to eligible persons.
For more information, contact MARTA Customer Information at 404-848-4711.
Taxi Service:
A taxi ride from the airport to the Sheraton Midtown Atlanta will cost approximately $28-$35, one way, depending on the number of passengers.
For taxi information, please call 404-209-4193.
Rental Cars:
Rental car counters located in Hartsfield-Jackson airport:
| Avis | 404-530-2725 |
| Budget | 404-530-3000 |
| Enterprise | 404-763-5220 |
| Hertz | 404-530-2925 |
| National/Alamo | 404-530-2800 |
| Thrifty | 770-996-2350 |
Driving Directions:
To find driving directions to the Sheraton Midtown Atlanta from the airport, click here and enter airport code (ATL).
Visit www.mapquest.com for personalized driving directions to the Sheraton Midtown Atlanta.
The address for the Sheraton Midtown Atlanta is: 188 14th Street Atlanta, GA 30361
Parking:
Valet parking:
Valet parking is available to attendees at the Sheraton Midtown Atlanta at a discounted rate of $12.00 per day/per car. This rate is valid from Tues. Nov. 15 through Sun. Nov. 20.
Self-parking rates are charged as follows:
The Sheraton Midtown Atlanta offers a covered garage attached to the hotel.
The length of stay increments are $1.25 per 20 minutes 24/7.*Day rates start at 7:01am and end at 5:00pm. Evening rates start at 5:01 and end at 7:00am.
M-F, the day* maximum is $14.50.
Sat and Sun day* max is $6.00.
M-Th, the evening* maximum is $6.00.
Fri and Sat, the evening* maximum is $10.00.
Weather:
Atlanta in November is quite pleasant with an average high temperature of 63 degrees and average low temperature of 44 degrees. Average rainfall in November is 4.2 inches. Please visit the Weather Channel at www.weather.com for current weather conditions.
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