The Westin Peachtree Plaza

This is the tallest hotel in the Western hemisphere. The 73-story, tube-shaped structure framed in distinctive black glass dominates its city block. Inside, business types and well-to-do tourists hobnob in the spectacular lobby (designed after Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens). This virtual city within a city is located nearly at the geographic center of downtown Atlanta. Hardly a romantic setting, but breathtaking panoramic views of Atlanta make the hotel a desirable place for urban escape. The Details All 1,068 rooms in this giant overlook the city. The farther up you stay, the higher the room rate. Six lavish suites on the 69th and 70th floors crown the Peachtree's pinnacle. The hotel also boasts a sundeck and lap pool covered by a retractable roof. Guest office and regular rooms are pri...