You may know Gladys Knight as the famous soul singer but you may not know that she is also a restaurateur. Co-owned with singer Ron Winans and her son, Gladys & Ron's Chicken and Waffles restaurant serves up southern soul food favorites. The growing restaurant has two locations, one in Georgia, Lithonia and the other in Downtown Atlanta. For those visiting the Lithonia area, just 20 minutes outside of Atlanta, choose a hotel nearest to the restaurant so you can make multiple visits.
Located 10 minutes from the Atlanta airport and just a two-minute drive from Gladys & Ron's, Hyatt Place Atlanta-East/Lithonia hotel is convenient and comfortable. The 83--room hotel features flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and modern, sleek decor. The hotel also offers Grab & Go food packs that have salads or sandwiches and a beverage when you are on the go. Guests can walk across the street to the Stonecrest Mall where Gladys and Ron's is located to eat and shop. Other places of interest nearby include a visit to Stone Mountain Park for a day of outdoor family fun and the Fernbanks Museum of Natural History.
Comfort Suites Stonecrest offers 71 comfortable suite accommodations that include kitchenettes. Located three minutes away from Gladys and Ron's, Comfort Suites features an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a free deluxe continental breakfast. Nearby attractions include the Georgia International Horse Park where you and your family can go horseback riding or see a Civil War re-enactment. Also nearby, the World of Coca-Cola provides an insightful history of the famous soft drink manufacturer. For other leisure activities such as golf, several golf courses in the area are available. If you are looking to relax, walk over to the Spa at Stonecrest for a mudbath and massage.
Microtel Lithhonia/Stone Mountain is a budget hotel that is located seven minutes from Gladys and Ron's and offers basic, clean accommodations. Amenities include free continental breakfast and a free wireless Internet. Microtel is close to several amenities including the Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta. Aside from Gladys and Ron's, other nearby dining options include Wide World of Wings and Golden Palace II, a Chinese restaurant. For nighttime entertainment or to catch a sports game head to Dabomb Grill, a sports bar nearby.
The Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest offers modestly upscale accommodations within three minutes from Gladys and Ron's. The 242 guest rooms feature the hotel's signature Garden Sleep Sytem beds, microwaves and refrigerators and complimentary wireless Internet. The hotel also features an indoor pool. Like the previous hotels the Hilton Garden Inn is convenient to Atlanta area attractions, including the CNN Center, where you can take a guided studio tour and the Martin Luther King Center, where you can pay your respects to the late Civil Rights hero.
