Spark by Hilton Atlanta Kennesaw Town Center
Free breakfast and parking on the Kennesaw side
About this hotel
Sitting on the Kennesaw side of the destination near Barrett Pkwy at Cobb Place Blvd, this laid-back three-star hotel bundles free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking and a pet-friendly policy into one straightforward stay, nine minutes by taxi from the park gates. The outdoor pool and fitness center cover a rest day between visits to Six Flags White Water, and the short walk to Zama Mexican means dinner does not require getting back in the car after a day already spent mostly on foot. It is squarely part of the Kennesaw cluster, closer to Kennesaw State University and Barrett Parkway's run of chain hotels than to Marietta Square, which suits a family arriving from the north on I-75 more than one coming from the Atlanta side.
- Free breakfast
- Outdoor pool
- Free parking
- Fitness center
Our take
This works well for a family that wants the free-breakfast, free-parking basics covered on the Kennesaw side of the destination, with an outdoor pool for downtime between park visits. It is a straightforward, no-frills pick rather than a splurge, better suited to a family prioritizing value over extras like an indoor pool or a full restaurant.
- ✓Book early for summer weekends, since the free-breakfast Kennesaw hotels near Barrett Parkway tend to fill up before the pricier Marietta side does.
- ✓Walk to Zama Mexican for dinner rather than driving, since it sits just a few minutes from the hotel entrance.
- ✓Ask about the pet fee at check-in if bringing a dog, since it is one of several pet-friendly options along this stretch of Barrett Parkway.
Why we love it
- Free hot breakfast included every day
- Free parking right at the hotel
- Nine-minute taxi ride to the park
- Pet-friendly for travelling with a dog
Why guests love itFree breakfast every morning meant we never had to plan a stop before the nine-minute ride to Six Flags White Water, which mattered with two kids who get hungry fast once they're out of the car. Walking to Zama Mexican for dinner became the easiest part of each day, and the outdoor pool gave everyone a lower-key swim on the one afternoon we skipped the park altogether.