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The Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Airport North in Hapeville offers 178 rooms and 4,521 sq. ft. of total event space among five meeting rooms. Plus, it’s located less than a 10-minute drive from the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) and only five minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Dining & Entertainment
Groups can enjoy an off-site outing or event at the District’s upscale beer bar—Brass Tap Hapeville—which features 60 craft beers on tap, including 200+ imports and local craft beers.
Savor the flavor of the authentic Thai cuisine found at Paper Plane in Hapeville. The restaurant offers plenty of outdoor seating and private dining space, plus it is available for a full buyout.
Groups can get their brunch at The Breakfast Boys right on Main Street in College Park. Serving brunch all day, this eatery features an eclectic vibe you won’t find anywhere else and offers private dining for up to 65.
Your group is in for big laughs and good times at the Original Uptown Comedy Corner. The venue has been the place for live urban comedy in Atlanta and the country for many years. Some of the biggest names in entertainment have graced its stage, including Kevin Hart, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Steve Harvey and more. You never know who may drop in when you attend, too!
Integrate health and wellness into your meeting or event in the ATL Airport District at The Wellness Spot. The venue space is available to rent out for group wellness activities—making for an ideal off-site outing and attendee experience.
Recently Renovated
Hotels
Recently renovated in January 2022, the Hilton Atlanta Airport features a new lobby and on-site restaurants for groups to rejuvenate after a day of meetings.
Many of the 30+ meeting and group hotels throughout the ATL Airport District have also been recently renovated and newly opened in the past three years. See more of these exceptional accommodations.
New Developments in the Works
Hotels
The 148-room Home2Suites by Hilton Gateway Center and the 105-room TRU by Hilton Gateway Center are two new hotels slated to open in the first quarter of 2023—each of which will offer more opportunities for top-notch meeting accommodations in the District.
Transportation/Getting Around
Big things are coming to the District in the winter of 2023, especially when it comes to elevating the connectivity and convenience of meeting. The new Gateway Pedestrian Bridge and Trail Project is set to connect the Gateway Center Campus to Downtown College Park, making it easy for attendees to get to and from more meeting hotels, restaurants and entertainment spots.
Entertainment & Eateries
Groups can get ready to paint the town red at Atlanta Printmaker Studio—a new and exciting venue that doubles as an eclectic art studio, slated to open in 2023. The 3,000 square feet of studio space is located in Hapeville, which continues to be a community with a growing arts scene.
Also opening in 2023 during the springtime is Junior’s Pizza. Founded in 2017 as a monthly pop-up, the pizzeria’s second location will serve a variety of iconic pizza styles using high quality ingredients for attendees to grab a slice in between sessions.
See more of what’s new, now and next in the ATL Airport District. To learn more, reach out to our team of experts or submit your RFP to get started.
