City Safety

Tips For Newbies!

It’s easy to be nervous in larger cities whether you’re visiting for the first time or the hundredth time. While all cities have risks and dangers, Atlanta and the area the hotels occupy are fairly safe and non-violent. We have worked tirelessly to create a safer atmosphere for all of our guests and attendees, but there are some simple steps you can take to ensure you have a safe and fun time while walking around the city.

  1. Be aware of your surroundings.
      • Focus on your surroundings and not on electronic devices
      • Don’t wear headphones that block out all noise
      • Ensure you or someone around you is sober.
  2. Know your direction and destination.
      • Have a good idea of how to get there
      • Look at a picture of the entrance to where you’re going so you’re familiar 
      • Use the walk mode on your phone’s GPS or ask hotel staff if you don’t have a phone.
  3. Don’t walk alone if possible
      • You can request an Atlanta City Ambassador to walk with you if you don’t have a group. They will be positioned throughout the area around the hotels and will be easily identifiable via their red shirts.
      • There are shuttles to take you to and from the satellite hotels
  4. Stick to well-traveled and lit paths.

What Is FWA Doing?

We've been working closely with the City of Atlanta to provide "City Ambassadors" who will be patrolling the entire hotel district. They are easily identifiable by their red polo shirts and will be patrolling the entire hotel district.

The City of Atlanta Ambassador's Force will be available from 7AM-12AM Thursday to Saturday and 8AM-11PM Sunday. They will provide escorts between hotels AND other destinations like restaurants in the area. They are available by contacting our EventOPS team, or calling them directly at (404)-215-9600

Atlanta PD

We've also been working with the Atlanta City Police Department. Off-duty police officers will be in patrol cars on the walking paths between the hotels between the hours of 6PM-6AM. Atlanta PD have also assigned extra foot beat officers who will be patrolling the hotel district on foot during the day.