ATLANTA — The final phase of $70 million in renovations at The Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta is now complete.
Architecture firm Cooper Cary, interior designer Carolyn Auger of Blackdog Studio and contractor Balfour Beatty, all based in Atlanta, revamped every interior element of the 73-story hotel. Renovations include a redesigned lobby, 1,073 remodeled guest rooms and suites, and a complete makeover of the revolving Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar and View.
“The Westin brand is about living well, and the changes that we have made to this renowned Atlanta property are designed to inspire well-being in travel, work, meetings and vacations,” says Ron Tarson, general manager of The Westin Peachtree Plaza. “This renovation has redefined the Westin Peachtree Plaza, ensuring we will stay on the map as a premier travel destination and meeting location.”
The lobby now features 85,000 square feet of meeting space, including the Peachtree and Savannah ballrooms. For larger conventions, the hotel has direct access to more than 400,000 square feet of exhibit and additional meeting space at America’s Mart and 200 Peachtree, an adjoining premier event facility. The hotel’s lobby was also revitalized with an upgraded Starbucks and lobby bar, renamed Bar 210 and is now home to FedEx Office.
Guest rooms and suites have been refreshed with new carpet, paint and wallpaper, new ergonomic desk chairs, lamps, phones, environmentally-friendly climate controls, 42” flat screen televisions and new window treatments.
The hotel’s popular tri-level rotating dining complex, the Sun Dial, received a complete makeover mid-2013. The restaurant’s lower level includes banquettes featuring intricate millwork.
The restaurant’s view level includes four new Digiboards, each displaying highlights of the landscape and history of landmarks such as Centennial Olympic Park, East Atlanta and the Georgia Dome.
Atlanta’s world-renowned architect John Portman designed the Westin Peachtree Plaza in 1976. At a height of 754 feet, the hotel was Atlanta's tallest building until 1987 when it was surpassed by One Atlantic Center. Today, The Westin Peachtree Plaza is the fifth tallest building in Atlanta and remains the tallest hotel in the Southeast.
— Danielle Everson