Polaris Restaurant & Lounge-Atlanta, Ga
N 33° 45.703 W 084° 23.198
16S E 742042 N 3738805
A skyline landmark, the donut beneath the blue dome offers quite a romantic panorama.
Waymark Code: WMC2K
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 05/06/2006
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Polaris Restaurant & Lounge
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Polaris Restaurant & Lounge
Hyatt Regency
265 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-1204
N33 45.703 W84 23.198
The Scene
A glass elevator climbs five flights past the Hyatt Regency hotel's 22-floor atrium, revealing a window to the world--or at least downtown Atlanta. This low-lit lounge, comfortably fitted with plush black and red leather furnishings, makes its 360-degree rotation every 52 minutes; according to a friendly server, though, how fast it spins really depends on how much you drink. A skyline landmark, the donut beneath the blue dome offers quite a romantic panorama.
The Draw
The views and brews attract convention-goers, nostalgic tourists and the occasional Atlantan looking for a new perspective on the city. A lengthy menu of blended beverages includes the sweet, smoothie-like Polaris Peach and the syrupy Coffee & Curacao Cream Dream. Bartenders also know their way around a martini glass. Drink prices ($9 on average) may seem sky-high to some, but it's an experience you can't get anywhere else in the city and very few places in the country.