I needed a place to stay for one night after a concert at Gwinnett Arena (exit 107) that was also close to the winery at Chateau Elan (exit 126). The Comfort Suites in Suwanee (exit 111) proved to be an excellent location from which to explore the area. It's tucked away, so if you don't know where to look, you may miss it. Though the official address is 2945-A Hwy 317 (not to be confused with Comfort Inn at 2945 Hwy 317), you will find it by taking exit 111 off I-85, heading east for less than a quarter mile, and then turning left (north) onto Gwinco Blvd. Right before you hit Old Peachtree Rd, there is a small sign and driveway to your left. At the end of that drive is the Comfort Suites.

The multi-storied lobby is very clean, and this is where the free continental breakfast is served (though I slept through breakfast hours). Check-in was a breeze and the desk clerk was friendly. The elevator was not working when we arrived, but was fixed promptly as promised. The... more