Hotels & Accommodations

Hotel Options

Room Blocks

We have room blocks reserved at both of the following hotels. We currently reserved only 10 rooms at each hotel, but could maybe expand the blocks if we get a lot of people coming in for the wedding.

General Directions

Both of the hotels are near the Costco by the Mall of Georgia. To get to both of them you would drive north on I-85 until you see exit 115 for the Mall of Georgia; from the airport this is approximately 40 miles.

Once you take the exit you have the option to go east or west on Buford Drive (the road which takes you past the mall and the Gwinnett Braves stadium). You will want to take the loop which brings you west. You will then want to get over into the left-most lane as quickly as possible and take the first left at the stoplight. This will take you past the Costco. Continue to follow that road and you will eventually see both the Courtyard and Fairfield on your left.

If you see the Gwinnett Braves stadium on your right, you have went the wrong direction.

Note: There is a Country Inn & Suites between the two hotels where we have room blocks. I am not recommending people get rooms at the Country Inn & Suites. I would only recommend the Courtyard and Fairfield/Wingate.

Courtyard by Marriott
Buford/Mall of Georgia

This hotel is the one we would most recommend. Here are some of the details as to why:

  • We have reserved 10 King Rooms for $124.00 per night for the days of 11/05/2015 through 11/08/2015.
  • Currently the room blocks will expire by 10/16/2015. But we might try to extend that.
  • This hotel has a shuttle that can bring folks to and from the mall, the surrounding area, and to the reception location.
  • On the day of the wedding, the shuttle will be available to bring people back to the hotel from the reception hall until 11:00PM. They are willing to stay later for a fee.
  • There is an indoor pool and hot tub.
  • There is a full bar available.
  • They have an outside bonfire at night during the time when the wedding will be happening.
  • The rooms in the block should all be King rooms, but they also have a pull-out couch.

NOTE: There is not a free breakfast with these rooms. There is a bistro where you can purchase a breakfast though.

Address:

1405 Mall of Georgia Blvd
Buford, GA 30519

Phone:

(678) 745-3380

Reservation Link:

Ekema & Gamradt Wedding (Courtyard)

General Website:

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlbm-courtyard-atlanta-buford-mall-of-georgia/

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Buford/Mall of Georgia

This hotel is currently in the process of being converted from a Wingate over to a Fairfield. The renovations will be done long before the wedding, but at this time the hotel is officially a Wingate.

Due to the fact that this hotel is current transferring ownership, I have been told it is best to call for reservations or use the link below.

  • We have reserved 5 King Rooms and 5 Queen Rooms for $114.00 per night for the days of 11/05/2015 through 11/08/2015.
  • Currently the room blocks will expire by 10/07/2015. But we might try to extend that.
  • This hotel currently doesn't have a shuttle but might have a new one buy the time of the wedding.
  • A free continental breakfast comes with room rentals at this hotel.
  • There is an indoor pool but no hot tub.
  • The rooms in this hotel are slightly larger than the ones at the Courtyard.
  • The Groom's supper may take place at this hotel.

Address:

1355 Mall of Georgia Blvd
Buford, GA 30519

Phone:

(678) 714-0248

Reservation Link:

Ekema & Gamradt Wedding (Fairfield)

Website:

https://www.marriott.com/atlxm

Transportation Options

The following transportation options are for getting people from the airport to the hotels and back. You will notice that they all have their different pricing schemes. I would recommend that if people are flying in as a group that they try to group their travel from the airport as well, as it will save money.

We have not used any of these services, but they were all mentioned by the hotels where we have room blocks and I have called each of them.

Easy Rider Taxi Service

From my conversation with Sami, the owner, I think he mentioned that he has a variety of vehicles which range from Lincoln Town Cars to SUVs. This service came highly recommended from both hotels. Sami was very friendly and seemed to have a good sense of humor.

Owner/Primary Contact:

Sami

Cost:

$95.00 (regardless of number passengers)

Hours of Operation:

~5:30AM until Midnight (but can make special arrangements)

Notice Required:

24 to 48 hours before flight.

Reservations:

Call or text to (404) 391-2798.

Website:

https://www.easyridertaxiservice.com/

Airport Star Shuttle

This is regular airport shuttle/van versus a Town Car/SUV. The owner seemed honest and stated that you could make reservations via phone or on the website.

Owner/Primary Contact:

Javed (He goes by JD)

Cost:

~$30 per person for a large group.

$55 per person for just two people.

Hours of Operation:

~24 hours/7 days a week

Notice Required:

24 to 48 hours before flight.

Reservations:

Call or text to (770) 653-8873 or make reservations on the website.

Website:

https://www.airportstarshuttle.com/

Ground Air Limo Sevices Inc.

This option has limos or buses. Owner answered all of my questions but seemed to have more questions about specifics of people's travel plans. He seemed less open about pricing than others.

Cost:

$35 per person for a group of ten people.

$87 for first person with an addition of $10 per additional passenger (up to three). This is for a regular car/SUV.

Hours of Operation:

~24 hours/7 days a week

Notice Required:

24 to 48 hours before flight.

Reservations:

Call or text to (678) 908-7603.
E-mail: GroundAirLimo@gmail.com

Website:

https://www.groundairlimo.com/

All(n)1 Executive Transportation

This option has limos, buses, vans, or Town Cars. Seems to be one of the more expensive options. The owner was friendly and mentioned many different options for the limo and Town Car. Was willing to transport wedding party for an hourly fee, etc.

Owner/Primary Contact:

Robin

Cost:

~$145.00 for a sedan.

~$190.00 for up to six people.

Stretch Limo ($95.00 per hour)

Town Car ($65.00 per hour)

Hours of Operation:

~24 hours/7 days a week

Notice Required:

24 hours before flight.

Reservations:

Call or text to (404) 322-8508.
E-mail: info@alln1executivetransportation.net

Website:

https://www.alln1executivetransportation.net/