This past weekend we had the opportunity to use the cash & points option to stay 3 nights at the St Regis Atlanta.  I would say it was above my expectations.  We paid a rate of $90 and 4800 points per night when standard rates for our days were going for $243.  So we used our SPG points at a value of $.031 per point.

Check In

Arrival went smoothly and the bellman followed us to the front desk and waited for us to check in.  A platinum welcome amenity was offered as either points or local award.  We chose the local award which turned out to be a bottle of Pinot Noir and chocolates.

Welcome Amenity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Room

We were told we were upgraded to a Metropolitan suite at check in, but I think we actually had a Caroline Astor suite.  The room was large with 3 separate rooms, a walk in closet, and a small balcony.  Our room had a view of the pool and downtown Atlanta.  Turn down service came every night usually around 7 PM.  We really enjoyed the room and can’t say enough how much we liked it.  The room had two large flat screen TVs, an Ipod docking station, and a pretty serious surround sound system.

Bed Area

Living Area

Views

Hotel

The hotel lobby bar and pool area were very cool.  Friday there was a wedding reception party on the grassy area in the picture above.  The lobby bar was celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the St Regis Atlanta by serving free Woodford Reserve and live banjo music.  There are a few celebrity sightings at this hotel, we think they are filming a movie in the area.  The pool area was great, they did a really nice job making it feel like an oasis and of course there is a bar right next to the pool where we hit up the $15 Bellini.

Bottom Line

I would highly recommend staying at the St Regis Atlanta either on points or a good rate.  If you can use the points and cash option it will really stretch your points further.