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181 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303 USA Phone: (404) 659-0400 Fax: (404) 688-0400
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For your convenience, The Ritz-Carlton has provided the following information to help you plan for and enjoy your stay with us.
Clothing
- Lightweight clothing is suitable for daywear in spring and summer; sweaters or lightweight jackets in fall; jackets and coats in winter
- Proper evening attire is recommended when dining in restaurants
Passports
- Foreign nationals should have valid passports and required visas
Language
- The national language is English
Airports
- The hotel is 15 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 25 minutes from Peachtree-DeKalb Airport serving corporate and charter aircraft
Private Sedan
- From Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport: uniformed driver waits at baggage claim with guest's name displayed. The cost is $95 inclusive of tax and gratuity, and may be placed on guest's hotel bill. Advance arrangements are required; please call the hotel Concierge for assistance at (404) 221-6592 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. EST
Taxis
- From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: follow the signs inside the airport to "Ground Transportation." Flat rate to Buckhead is $30 for one passenger. All accept cash; please inquire with the taxi driver if credit cards are accepted.
- For other taxi transportation, please call the hotel Concierge for assistance at (404) 221-6592 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. EST.
Rental Cars
- Most rental car companies have desks at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Follow the signs inside the airport to "Baggage Claim."
- For a rental car at the hotel, please call the hotel Concierge at (404) 221-6592 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. EST
MARTA Transit System
- From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: follow the signs inside the airport to "Ground Transportation" and look for MARTA station nearby. Take the North line to the N1 Peachtree Center. Upon exiting the train, go toward the Ellis Street exit. You will go up the two set of stairs or you may take the elevator. Once you reach Peachtree Street, turn right and the hotel is half a block on your right. The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta is at the corner of Ellis and Peachtree streets.
Atlanta Link Shuttle Service
- From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: follow the signs inside the airport to "Ground Transportation." Reservations are not needed from the airport. The cost is $16.50 one way or $29 round trip. Roundtrip tickets must be purchased at the airport before departing. The shuttle makes multiple stops in Downtown Atlanta; The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta pick up and drop off times are 12 minutes and 42 minutes after the hour between 6 am and midnight.
Parking
- Valet is available at the hotel
Electricity
Currency
- Transactions are done in USD
- A currency exchange service is available at the hotel’s front desk
- You may also change your money or cash traveler’s checks at banks
- Remember to bring along your passport to help facilitate exchange
Phone
- Local calls are made by dialing the area code before the number. For Atlanta and surrounding area there are several Area Codes (404), (678), (770)
- International calls are made by first dialing 011 followed by the country code followed by the numbers. Calls to other states in The United States are made by dialing the number 1, then area code before the number
- For local directory assistance, call 411
Tourist Information
Emergency Phone Numbers
- In the case of an emergency dial 911
Public Holidays
2008 Holidays
- January 1, 2008: New Year's Day
- January 21, 2008: Martin Luther King Day
- February 18, 2008: Presidents Day
- March 23, 2008: Easter Sunday
- May 11, 2008: Mother’s Day
- May 26, 2008: Memorial Day
- June 15, 2008: Father’s Day
- July 4, 2008: Independence Day
- September 1, 2008: Labor Day
- October 13, 2008: Columbus Day
- November 11, 2008: Veterans' Day
- November 27, 2008: Thanksgiving Day
- December 25, 2008: Christmas Day
Hours of Work/Business
- Most businesses are open between 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Banking Hours
- Banking hours are 9 am to 4 pm.
Shopping Hours
- Shopping malls typically open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 9 pm, and Sundays 12 noon to 6 pm
Tipping
- Tipping is not expected, though welcomed. It is customary in Atlanta restaurants and bars to tip your server between 15 – 20% of your total bill
Average Monthly Temperatures
| Average Monthly Temperatures |
High |
Low |
| January |
52F / 11C |
33F / 1C |
| February |
57F / 14C |
37F / 3C |
| March |
65F / 18C |
44F / 7C |
| April |
73F / 23C |
50F / 10C |
| May |
80F / 27C |
59F / 15C |
| June |
87F / 31C |
67F / 19C |
| July |
89F / 32C |
71F / 22C |
| August |
88F / 31C |
70F / 21C |
| September |
82F / 28C |
64F / 18C |
| October |
73F / 23C |
53F / 12C |
| November |
63F / 17C |
44F / 7C |
| December |
55F / 13C |
36F / 2C |
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