GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett, located in the Gas South District, a multi-purpose campus known for hosting a range of events, officially opened on March 21.
Developed in partnership with Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, the 348-room hotel is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings and events facility.
Situated in the metro Atlanta area, with convenient access to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the new hotel boasts over 27,000 square feet of space with 16 event facilities and spacious accommodations, including a presidential suite featuring a private terrace and two hospitality suites with outdoor terraces in addition to four executive level and six standard suites.
“Concord Hospitality recognized the Gas South District as an ideal market for our newest hotel because of its endless synergies and our opportunity to grow within Gwinnett County, the second-most populous county in Georgia,” says Mark Castriota, Westin Atlanta Gwinnett’s general manager. “Opening our doors in the heart of this 118-acre campus is a major draw with unmatched convenience for our guests to enjoy an exceptional array of nearby sports, entertainment, shopping, and dining experiences. We look forward to making it a must-visit destination for travelers and residents of Georgia and the Southeast.”
Guests and visitors will get the opportunity to experience incredible 360-degree views at the hotel’s rooftop bar, Overstory, which will also be home to a Sunday jazz brunch. The space is accented by outdoor firepits and water displays and offers plenty of room for corporate gatherings, wedding receptions, or quality time with family and friends. Unique to the space and visible from most points in the area, custom-colored lighting on the building’s exterior gives the property the capability to illuminate any combination to commemorate various events and occasions.
The hotel’s signature restaurant, SweetSong Kitchen & Bar, focuses on healthy, locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Guests can expect regionally influenced dishes with local fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Additionally, the property features a Starbucks with preordering and mobile pay options and order pick-up. The hotel has an indoor saltwater pool adjacent to its fitness studio.
Built to complement the impressive event capabilities of Gas South District, the hotel is home to 16 meeting and events spaces with features such as a 10GB fiber network infrastructure and systems that support comprehensive business connectivity measures mitigating risk and ensuring event operations run efficiently and without interruption. The space design embraces both form and function providing event planners with ease and flexibility. These spaces can be configured to accommodate groups of up to 800. Marriott’s certified wedding planners and a professional event team ensure conferences, celebrations, weddings, and any variety of experiences run smoothly.
