1st Place Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8 (47 reviews)
4300 Snapfinger Woods Dr, Decatur, Georgia, 30035 , Decatur , US

Facilities

Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Free self parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.3
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location
8.1
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.2
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Some guests felt that the price was a bit high for the services offered, while others thought it was reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-21 06:31

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Garden with Terrace - Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool and relax in the garden with a terrace offering stunning views.

Meeting Rooms for Events - Host your events seamlessly with the convenience of 2 meeting rooms available at the hotel.

Complimentary Wi-Fi and Free Local Calls - Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access and make free local calls from the comfort of your 160 guestrooms.

Elevate your Decatur experience at 1st Place Hotel. Book now to indulge in these amenities and explore nearby attractions effortlessly!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 47 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8
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Zakiya
10
Pros:

Was a very nice stay

2025-05-06 via Nuitee
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Q767AHbrendaj Family
10
Wonderful experience
Pros:

The staff is amazing and very accommodating. Security team is great. I love our room. The hotel has daily house keeping who also does a wonderful job. I would recommend this property to stay at. It is in close proximity to several restaurants and is kid friendly.

2023-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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gwrg2023 Solo travel
2
They Steal Deposits
Pros:

The place is absolutely filthy and they will steal your deposit. Roaches that could be pets and fit a leash. Security will burst into your room without warning at 1030 to "remind you to checkout" by 11. Feels like a prison. Check @BadBusinessExposed TikTok channel for recorded phone proving the theft of my Security Deposit even though I left the room clean. Then tried to extort me by withholding my rightful money because of the negative review I posted BECAUSE they stole my deposit. Place is trash. Stays mostly empty for a reason.

2023-05-28 via Tripadvisor
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Diana family
2
Pros:

Upon arrival we were informed that we still owed $48 even though we had a receipt to show that we had paid the full amount.
Finally a manager came in and said just to pay $14. It was so late we had no other choice except to pay the demand. A bullet vested security guard led us to our room after we went back to the front because our key did not work. Again the security guards key did not work so then we were told to call maintenance and have them lettuce in once they determined that he did not work for them also. Is persistent knocking on the window resulted in resulted in no reply from the inside managers or night shift. This hotel needs to come off Expedia's list it is unsafe it is dirty it is incompetent people and we want our money back.

2021-12-11 via Nuitee
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Traicia
4
Pros:

Too much nosies staff shall have told me the wont have no one at dist to pick up my scurity deposit when i told them im leaveing very soon the say i will pick up my money even i told im checking out very early .i ask for a changes of room the say the full .the was no peice an quiet when kids cryinh an over my head peoples nocking 2am in the morning .

2021-11-16 via Nuitee
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D4287BImatthewc Business
10
Work trip
Pros:

Was a very good place to stay the front desk lady and the supervisor is very nice and helpful. Rooms are clean. They have a good monthly and weekly rates. We are here for work and will be staying for a while. I’m definitely coming back here to stay.

2021-10-25 via Tripadvisor
P
Paulie
4
Pros:

Just felt like I was in a trap house the whole time. And I had to keep looking at the door

2021-09-10 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
2
Pros:

Nothing didnt get to see it

2021-08-12 via Nuitee
V
Valerie family_with_children
10
Pros:

Front desk clerk Sonja Tate Is a Awesome Worker Very Helpful She Always Smileing And She Such a people person

2021-08-03 via Nuitee
T
Tyree
2
Pros:

I have had a very bad experience and I will never book through

2021-07-20 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
6
Pros:

I didn’t like nothing about this place hopefully next time if I check them out it would be better

2021-07-11 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Pros:

The room was nasty, need tones of work done to the room. Looked like mold in bathroom ceiling. Wasn’t any tissue. Tv didn’t work. No WiFi as advertised. Just filthy in the place altogether. Roaches in the furniture as you can tell roach infested. I don’t understand how that place is even open to operate for business. Definitely was false advertisement when I was browsing online. Very disappointed in everything within the place.

2021-07-07 via Nuitee
R
Roy
2
Bad area
Pros:

I did not stay area was bad I need a refund thank you

2021-07-06 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family
2
Pros:

Bad service

2021-06-29 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
2
Pros:

I booked the hotel for Saturday June 27, to leave on June 28, when I got here they told me that all the rooms were occupied and that they couldn't do anything, I traveled from South Carolina and I had no place to stay here, I need my money back , it is a terrible service in this hotel

2021-06-27 via Nuitee
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Taylor
8
Kind and thoughtful/but needs to not use 3rd party
Pros:

They are good people who work there and make sure you're safe. Definitely showed a side I haven't seen in a lot of hotels, and helped me in a situation that was unfortunate because of hotels.com and the hotel itself.

2021-06-14 via Nuitee
R
Robert L
2
Pros:

As I always requested for a smoker room this time I was charged for something I had nothing to do with because how I checked in. I was not honored by the request and sited of smoking in my room. I don’t know how to explain what my request was but I’m not sure if I should rate it well. I am also wondering why Saturday is half credit upon checking in because you don’t have enough time to enjoy your money if you’re not properly credited for time checking out

2021-06-08 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler family
2
Pros:

I booked a room but upon arrival I was told there were none available. I explained over the phone that I had booked a room and was told they just sold out . I then asked if I would be charged for cancellation due to the hotel not having any rooms . I was told contact Expedia and I was still charged a fee I feel scammed .

2021-05-02 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family
2
Pros:

Absolute terrible place to stay, especially considering the high price. Was expecting something nicer for $65. Even though it was a no smoking room you could smell it has been smoked in regularily.
Place was dirty, unsweept, there was even an earring on the ground, and a bag of fast food stuffed into the entertainment center.
Didn't have trashcans or soap. Only two pillows, thin sheets and everything was broken.
Bathroom was stained, door wouldn't even close. Looks like it was improperly installed and it's angled off to the side. Headrest was split, the sink had a huge crack in it, the vents that are supposed to be over the air conditioner are missing, toilet seat was too small for the toilet, chain lock for the door was missing.
Nothing redemable about this place

2021-04-19 via Nuitee
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Ayeisha
2
Very bad service
Pros:

It was terrible sewage came up through the bathroom tub I could not flush my toilet the whole time

2021-03-31 via Nuitee