The Hotel at Avalon
Located in the heart of Alpharetta, Georgia lies a place that seems magical and is aptly named Avalon. Overlooking the beautiful main street is The Hotel at Avalon, a 330-room luxury hotel, a property in the Autograph Collection by Marriott. It’s unpretentious luxury at its finest.
The Hotel at Avalon, inspired by the mythical land of Avalon where the “Good Life” prevails, redefines the art of living well with lifestyle amenities, including a rooftop pool, a fitness center, and valet services. Hotel guests experience modern Southern hospitality in a luxurious, walkable community featuring shopping perks, sought-after dining like South City Kitchen, upscale lodging, and premier event spaces at the Alpharetta Conference Center.
The Hotel at Avalon: Quick Facts
- Address: 9000 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta, GA 30009
- Brand: Autograph Collection by Marriott (330 rooms)
- Check-in / check-out: 4:00 PM / 11:00 AM
- Parking: Self-parking $22 per day; valet $32 per day
- Pets: Up to 2 pets per room, 50 pounds each; $150 non-refundable fee per stay
- Coffee: No in-room coffeemakers. There’s a Starbucks downstairs and a complimentary coffee bar by the elevators, or you can request a Keurig.
- Pool: Pool deck on the second floor, open to hotel guests
- On-site dining: South City Kitchen
- Nearest major airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, about 34 miles south
A Tour of The Hotel at Avalon
As guests enter The Hotel, they are welcomed by living walls and a “porch” swing on each side of the entrance. Above them, the ceiling is painted a light shade of blue, a nod to the southern tradition of protecting buildings from haints (restless spirits).
Once inside, guests experience the warmth and comfort of the lobby on the left which has a modern-retro feel and an actual wood-burning fireplace. It’s a great spot for meeting old and new friends.
On the right side is the bar decorated in rich, warm wood tones.
As guests depart the elevator, there is a unique elegant mural on each floor that welcomes them.
There are five different types of rooms at The Hotel: standard guest rooms, deluxe guest rooms, executive king rooms, hospitality suites, and the presidential suite. Most rooms are decorated in a palette of grey, cream, and buttery yellow, with creatively curated artwork and contemporary decor.
Guest Rooms
The Hotel at Avalon provides robes in each guest room, so guests won’t need to pack one in their suitcases. (This means that there is more room in their suitcase to bring back some shopping treasures.)
The in-room refrigerator is cleverly disguised in a cute little chest.
Guests won’t find small sample-sized bottles of shampoo and conditioner – instead, they have the use of full-size bottles that are installed in the shower.
An artful touch to the water closet is the bookcase wallpaper.
Where’s The Coffee? The rooms at The Hotel do not have the standard in-room coffeemakers. Guests who would like a cup have three options:
- Visit the full-service Starbucks on the ground floor of the hotel,
- Enjoy a cup of complimentary coffee from the coffee bar that is located on the ground floor by the elevators, or
- Request to have a Keurig placed in the room.
Around The Hotel at Avalon
Guests of the hotel have access to the pool and outdoor area on the second floor with their room key. The rooftop pool has plenty of lounge chairs and a few cabanas, as well as a few in-pool lounge chairs that are perfect for soaking up the Georgia sunshine.
Also located on the second floor, the fitness center has treadmills, exercise bikes, and weights for guest use.
There are also plenty of towels in the hotel gym for those who tend to work up quite a sweat.
The Conference Center
The Alpharetta Conference Center at The Hotel at Avalon offers 44,000 square feet of flexible event space. It’s the ideal venue for conferences, weddings, proms, meetings, and trade shows – you name it!
South City Kitchen
On-site dining can be enjoyed at South City Kitchen on the lower level of the hotel. The restaurant serves sophisticated contemporary Southern cuisine in a casual environment.
The portions are generous and the food is served with genuine Southern hospitality.
Smoked Brisket Benedict, creole mustard hollandaise, pickled jalapeno peppers, and Geechie Boy grits.
Where is The Hotel at Avalon?
The hotel is located at 9000 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009. It is about an hour north of the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Check-In and Check Out
Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 am. Alpharetta, Georgia, is in the Eastern time zone.
Parking at The Hotel at Avalon
On-site parking rates are $15 daily for the hotel parking garage. Valet parking is available and costs $21 daily.
Pet-Friendly Hotel
You don’t have to leave Fido at home – the hotel is pet-friendly! The hotel’s pet policy allows 2 pets (with a maximum weight of 50 pounds per room). There is a $150 per room per stay fee (plus any damages that may occur).
Be sure to visit The Hotel at Avalon’s website for more information about additional amenities and hotel policies.
The Hotel at Avalon, an Autograph Collection hotel by Marriott, is the perfect place to spend a staycation and enjoy all that Avalon has to offer.
Avalon
Avalon is more than just Alpharetta’s premier shopping destination. It’s an 86-acre development with apartments, businesses, restaurants, a 12-screen premium theater, and luxury rental homes intermingled among the shops and restaurants.
Whimsical elements guests will find around Avalon are squirrel sculptures.
There are a dozen squirrels at Avalon, and children of all ages can embark on a scavenger hunt to find them all.
Avalon is a dog-friendly community, with many merchants placing bowls of water out for furry friends of all sizes.
When guests have a drink at Avalon, they are welcome to carry it with them throughout the property.
The open container option makes it nice for enjoying the free activities that take place, such as Avalon Nights Live which take place on Friday nights from 6 pm until 8 pm (April – October). It’s a good idea to get there early in order to get a good seat!
There are over 2 dozen restaurants around Avalon, ranging from quick bites to upscale eateries and everything in between.
There’s really no need to ever leave Avalon because there is also a Whole Foods Market on the property.
Avalon has onsite security at all times, making shopping in the day and evening a pleasure.
From home décor at Crate & Barrel to fashion boutiques and beauty shops, Avalon has something for every kind of shopper, and it’s easy to lose an afternoon wandering from store to store.
The Hotel at Avalon FAQ
Yes. The hotel allows up to two pets per room, each weighing up to 50 pounds, with a $150 non-refundable pet fee per stay. Avalon itself is very dog-friendly too, and many shops set out water bowls for four-legged visitors.
Self-parking in the hotel garage is $22 per day, and valet parking is $32 per day.
No, the rooms don’t have standard coffeemakers. You can grab a cup from the Starbucks on the ground floor, help yourself at the complimentary coffee bar near the elevators, or ask the front desk to place a Keurig in your room.
South City Kitchen, on the lower level, serves contemporary Southern food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel also has a bar off the lobby and a Starbucks. With more than two dozen restaurants at Avalon, you’re only a short walk from plenty of other options.
Alpharetta is roughly 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta, and the drive usually takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. If you’re planning a day in the city, see my guides to Zoo Atlanta and the Georgia Aquarium.
Yes. The hotel sits right on Avalon’s main street, so shopping, restaurants, the movie theater, and Whole Foods are all steps from the front door.
Planning Your Stay at Avalon?
Have you stayed at The Hotel at Avalon, or are you thinking about booking a weekend there? I’d love to hear about it in the comments! If you’ve been, tell me your favorite spot for dinner or drinks at Avalon.
Make the most of your trip with my guide to things to do in Alpharetta, and if you’re visiting in the spring, check out my recap of The Taste of Alpharetta.
*I was a guest of Awesome Alpharetta. All thoughts, opinions, photos, and grammatical errors are my own.”
My Awesome niece and her daughter, treated there this pass weekend, I truly loved this hotel, everything is at your fingertips! Great shopping and restaurants. Planning to do again!!
Stayed there last weekend – loved it