Is these locations relative safe? (Atlanta, Marietta: hotels, homes, college)

[SunnyKayak]

Im coming down to visit Six Flags and I was wondering if these Microtel Inn locations are in a decent part of the city and which one is the closest to Six Flags.

Thanks

1840 Corporate Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30329

5300 South Cobb Dr. S.E.
Smyrna, GA 30080

4839 Massachusetts Blvd.
College Park, GA 30337

6690 Shannon Parkway
Union City, GA 30291

[GCPA]

South Cobb location is the closest.

And, no, I wouldn't stay there.

[TakeAhike]

<1840 Corporate Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30329>

This one is located at Clairmont/I85. I thought they were rather high.

Executive Park in NE Atlanta/I85/N Druid Hills, near Emory might offer more. A safe/clean area but not close to Six Flags and a central location if you want to tour Atlanta. Close to Marta train stations.
MARTA>>
MARTA - Getting There - Bus Schedules (http://www.itsmarta.com/getthere/schedules/201.htm - broken link)

You would take a bus to a train station--Lindbergh/Chamblee/Doraville and then catch a train to Six Flags. I don't know how far it is to the park from the train station.
It would not be a bad drive from NE Atlanta.

There is also a Homestead Inn at Executive Park and a Courtyard/Marriott.

Here>>
I-85 Lodging (http://www.dcvb.org/i_85.htm - broken link)

[rcsteiner]

Originally Posted by GCPA

South Cobb location is the closest.

And, no, I wouldn't stay there.

Is that one really in Smyrna? Just barely within the southern border, if it is (I think that area's unincorporated).

I don't think I'd stay at that one, either.

[TakeAhike]

I think those that describe lodging take 'creative license'.

I wonder if the OP should look for a motel in Smyrna or Marietta. There should be a lot of motels there.

[ebs964]

Or look for Douglasville hotels, there are probably alot there and somewhat close to Six Flags

[TakeAhike]

Originally Posted by ebs964

Or look for Douglasville hotels, there are probably alot there and somewhat close to Six Flags

Here's a list. Maybe someone has FYI on them.>>>
six flags motels loc: Douglasville, GA - Google Maps

[SunnyKayak]

The reason I am going with Microtel is because I have a micropass where every 10th night is free and I have never had issue with this chain in the past except their micro pillows (so I bring extra pillows with me)

I tried to do it from Microtel website what I thought look close to six flags but if staying closer to the city would be ok too because we would not mind exploring for a bit as well.
The motel locater does not tranfer well with this link but if you think another location would be more ideal feel free to share.
Online Hotel Reservations at Microtel Inns and Suites (http://www.microtelinn.com/reservations/index.asp - broken link)

So there a train that goes to Six Flags? That sounds fun I would not mind that at all.

[IntownHomes247]

Originally Posted by TakeAhike

You would take a bus to a train station--Lindbergh/Chamblee/Doraville and then catch a train to Six Flags. I don't know how far it is to the park from the train station.

There's no train station near Six Flags, but MARTA does have a shuttle service to the park:

http://itsmarta.com/getthere/shuttles.htm#six_flags (broken link)

[TakeAhike]

Originally Posted by SunnyKayak

The reason I am going with Microtel is because I have a micropass where every 10th night is free and I have never had issue with this chain in the past except their micro pillows (so I bring extra pillows with me)

I tried to do it from Microtel website what I thought look close to six flags but if staying closer to the city would be ok too because we would not mind exploring for a bit as well.
The motel locater does not tranfer well with this link but if you think another location would be more ideal feel free to share.
Online Hotel Reservations at Microtel Inns and Suites (http://www.microtelinn.com/reservations/index.asp - broken link)

So there a train that goes to Six Flags? That sounds fun I would not mind that at all.

According to the MARTA FYI the train station is 'across from the park' and then provided FYI on the shuttle's route. This could be a short trip--I just don't know.

I would imagine security has improved dramatically in this area because of an incident a few years ago.

LOL--if you want to stay in NE Atlanta I can make suggestions. At a loss myself about other areas of the city--ie--how bad is the traffic, where to eat and etc.

If you choose the Microtel at Clairmont Rd---you would get on I85S--and drive about 20 miles to Six Flags. This is a heavily traveled/peak traffic route but you could pick your time.

It would be easier to be on the west side of town.

Microtel/South Cobb Drive--It says it is in the 'Galleria' area. I think that is Cumberland Mall--???5-10 miles down Hwy 41. To me this is not a great location for visiting Six Flags. jmo.

Very possibly the Microtel on Shannon Pkwy/Union City is the better option. I just don't know.