<p>For all those who have visited or go to Emory. Could you please post where you have stayed and an evaluation of the hotel (accomodations, parking, distance to campus etc)?I am only familiar with the Emory Conference Center, which is adequate... but no five star operation. </p>
<p>I had heard that once you are admitted, your family should make their hotel reservations for move in day and for Parent's Weekend. Where do you recommend?</p>
<p>Which more "upscale" hotels are near Emory? The Emory website lists hotels but for someone not familiar with the campus or Atlanta it is tough to get a feel for where these hotels are in relation to the campus and how long it takes to get between them and the campus. Also, where do the parents PARK on campus move in and Parent's weekend?</p>
<p>Are the nicest. All are right around Lennox Sq. Mall, making a 15 minute trip to Emory. Note that with the exception of the Emory Inn and Emory Conference Center, no hotel is much closer. Emory is not right off an expressway or even a major artery, so there is no simple and direct roadway to access the campus. </p>
<p>Move-in day is always somewhat chaotic on every campus but our experience was actually quite positive at Emory. All parking garages are open but one pulls up to the freshman dorm with all your kid’s stuff. There are plenty of student volunteers, even the President of the University and his wife were there to help get the stuff out of your car and up to the room. We parked in front of the dorm for maybe 10 minutes, unloaded everything, and then I moved the car to a lot. It worked pretty well. </p>
<p>For Parent’s weekend, I believe it is all about getting a feel for the campus and your child’s experience there. Therefore, I suggest the Emory Inn or the Emory Conference Center for a room then. Otherwise, being around Lennox Sq and Buckhead has the most to offer. In Atlanta, you will likely need a car. Your freshman will be without one so having access to one during Parent’s weekend will be a treat to go out to dinner or get a few things (clothes or dorm room items) with Mom and Dad. October weather is usually great in Atlanta. Further questions PM me. I am on faculty and have a senior at Emory.</p>
<p>When I’m not in a dorm or crashing on a friend’s couch, I stay at the Westin. Free shuttle to Marta (which then is $2 and 15 minutes to Lindbergh, which then is a free bus shuttle transfer and 15 minutes to campus).</p>
<p>Idk how receptive your parents are to taking MARTA though, so maybe that’s not the best way to go. Unless they have a car.</p>
<p>My parents stayed at the Grand Hyatt or something. I don’t remember, but I don’t think they minded the drive over too much.</p>
<p>I stayed with D at Emory Conference Center twice – once when we visited in April (after she was waitlisted) and once at early move-in (she’s an athlete). I would not stay there again. Yes, it’s convenient, but the rooms are kind of tired; the restaurant had terrible service when I was there; the concierge gave me the absolutely wrong directions to the airport from the hotel. I mean come on – isn’t that something they should be able to do?</p>
<p>In terms of move in day, since she moved in early, we basically left the car unattended in a no parking zone for a few hours and nobody bothered us. But nobody helped, either. Sounds like the regular move in day is run pretty smoothly.</p>
<p>I generally stay at either the Emory Congerence Center on campus or the Embassy Suites on hotel row (Peachtree Road) in the Buckhead district about 20 minutes away.</p>
<p>I have never eaten in either hotel (except for the free breakfast at Embassy Suites). There are so many great restaurants in Atlanta.</p>
<p>Okay, thanks for all the responses. I booked the Emory Conference Ctr. for both move-in and Family weekend. I figured if we change our mind and want more plush we can probably switch later (to the Ritz or JW Marriott). Do the kids usually stay with their parents during Family weekend (to get a break from the dorm)? Or do they do their own thing (once us old folks go back to the hotel to sleep) and so stay in thier dorm rooms? Was deciding if we should get one or two beds at the hotel.</p>
<p>In response to, “Do the kids usually stay with their parents during Family weekend (to get a break from the dorm)?” Most students stay in their dorms during Parents weekend, although this is not universal. Your child will be anxious to have you meet their new friends, show you the campus, etc. This usually means NOT staying with parents away from their new environment. However, if things go badly at the beginning, your child may have a different need and getting away may be what they want. Or you just may know your child and sense what they need. Hard to know for sure, but in general, I would guess that you will want only one bed in the hotel. </p>
<p>This generalization does NOT hold true for meals, however. After 8 weeks of dorm food, you child will be eager to get out of the Emory bubble. After a month or two, you might suggest that your child invite a couple of friends to go out to dinner during parents weekend with you. THis is especially nice for kids whose parents don’t make it to Parents weekend. You can also go with your child’s friend and the friend’s parents (often roommates and their parents but not always).</p>
<p>We have had two students at Emory. We have stayed in a number of places. If it is a short visit and we want to be near campus, we stay at the Conference Center. Have never eaten there - too many great restaurants in Atlanta that we want to try. For move in, I did name your price on Priceline and got the Intercontinental for about $100 a night. It was really nice. I often try to shop around for good deals if we are renting a car and have some time. For our freshman son, I booked at the Conference Center for Parent’s weekend immediately. For move in, b/c he did a trip, we did not know the specifics until the Conference Center was full. I would not recommend the Inn near the conference center - it is very tired, although the price is great and parking is free.</p>
<p>Generally, over family weekend the students prefer their own rooms on campus. Family weekend is pretty important to most freshmen, so it’s good you are going.</p>