The Pool at Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead

"But the hotel's pool and the large, contemporary rooms (equipped with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and mini-fridges) make it a fine choice for leisure travelers as well, provided they prefer proximity to Buckhead's picturesque mansions and lively nightlife over proximity to the sites downtown"

"While the heated, rooftop pool is open seasonally, the hotel’s year-round gem is a traditional Japanese Garden offering a quiet retreat; upper and lower garden levels include a rock garden, a waterfall with a small pool, native plants, and a bamboo thicket"

"On the third floor, guests relax by the serene pool, adjacent to the well-preserved Japanese garden (this hotel was once a proud Nikko franchise)"