University of Michigan Health  Travel Guide

Overview and Travel Assistance


Ann Arbor, Michigan is situated along the Huron River, on the state’s Southeast Lower Peninsula. Located 45 miles west of Detroit and the Great Lake Erie, Ann Arbor is much closer to Canada than it is to Chicago. Since its founding, the culture and industry of the city has been shaped by the University of Michigan’s presence. The Main Campus, which includes the Medical School (founded in 1850) and the North Campus make it a vibrant college town. The North Campus is home to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Michigan Stadium, home of the U of M Wolverines, is called “The Big House” because it is the largest football stadium in the country. Ann Arbor is nicknamed A2 or A-squared, as well as “Tree Town,” due to its extensive forests and parks. 


The weather in Ann Arbor is seasonal. Winters are cold and often have a lot of snow. Summers are hot and humid. The Spring and Fall are more temperate and transitional. Michigan is subject to Lake effect weather. Don’t forget to check the weather a few days before you visit.


To learn the basics for the University of Michigan Medicine Frankel Cardiovascular Center Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program, click here. For a deep dive into all of your travel and housing options, expand each of the categories provided on this page. 


To dig into local lodging, including hotels and short-term rentals click on the tab of your choice.


Travel Assistance

General tips

  • Use points from credit cards or other loyalty programs to cover some or all of your travel costs.
  • Sign up for loyalty programs with credit cards, airlines, and hotels in order to earn points for your travel. This is particularly useful if you know you will be visiting your COE multiple times and can continue to accrue those points.
  • Considering joining AAA. Members receive excellent discounts, especially at hotels.

Lori Fund 

  • The HCMA Lori Fund will provide micro travel grants to HCM patients traveling to an HCMA-recognized Center of Excellence for care or HCM patients traveling to a facility for heart transplant care. Awards up to $600.00 are available per calendar year. 
  • Michigan Medicine Lodging helps patients and families who are seeking care find overnight lodging during their time at Michigan Medicine. For assistance in making reservations, contact Michigan Medicine Lodging (Med Inn) at 800-544-8684 or 734-936-0100.

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Getting to & Getting Around Atlanta

Getting Around  Atlanta


Air Travel

International Airports within 100 miles:


Domestic airports within 100 miles


  • Angel Flight East (215-358-1900) provides free air transportation to qualified patients and their families by arranging flights to distant medical facilities. Mention that you are affiliated with the HCMA.
  • Miracle Flights (800-359-1711) provides free flights to those in need of life-changing medical care not available in their local communities.

Car

  • East-West highway routes: Interstate 20
  • North-South highway routes: Interstates 75 and 85 and Route 19
  • Ring road around Atlanta: Interstate 285
  • Approximate driving times to Atlanta, GA are:

1 hours 15 minutes from Athens, GA

2 hours 15 minutes from Birmingham, AL

3 hours 45 minutes from Savannah, GA

3 hours 45 minutes from Nashville, TN

3 hours 45 minutes from Charlotte, NC


Rental car


Amtrak

Click here to navigate to the HCM Center of Excellence via public transportation.


Bus

Greyhound and Flixbus stop at:

Click here to navigate to the HCM Center of Excellence via public transportation.

Click here to navigate to the HCM Center of Excellence via public transportation.

  • Atlanta Airport (Hartsfield-Jackson International) at 6000 North Terminal Drive, Atlanta, GA 30296

Click here to navigate to the HCM Center of Excellence via public transportation.



Getting Around

The Piedmont Atlanta Heart Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy program is located in the Piedmont Heart of Buckhead building at 275 Collier Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309. Start here for an overview of getting to the COE. Below are more specifics:



Rental car


Car service, taxi, or rideshare

  • Taxi in Atlanta, GA
  • Uber or Lyft

Download these rideshare apps to your phone to see local rates and services

  • ZipCar is widely available in Atlanta

Public Transportation

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is the principal public transport operator in the Atlanta metropolitan area and operates a network of bus routes linked to a rapid transit system consisting of 38 subway stations.


Interactive System Map

Stops at Clifton Rd @ Fishburne Dr

A 3-minute walk to the COE

 Inman Park (Blue Line)

 Lindbergh Center (Red and Gold Lines)

  Stops at N Decatur RD NE @ Clifton Rd

            A 7-minute walk to the COE

Decatur (Blue Line)

Midtown (Gold Line)


  • Bicycle share/bike lanes or paths

Biking in Midtown Atlanta

The Best of Atlanta, Georgia by Bike

Atlanta Cycling Festival



Navigating the COE & Accessibility

Piedmont Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program

275 Collier Road Northwest

Suite 500

Atlanta, GA 30309

Phone: 404-605-2800 (Piedmont Heart)


The Piedmont Atlanta Heart Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy program is located in the Piedmont Heart of Buckhead building at 275 Collier Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309. The Center of Excellence is in Suite 500, on the 5th Floor. Patients should park in the underground garage at 275 Collier Road and take the elevator upstairs. Some testing and imaging is also conducted at this location.


Piedmont Heart of Buckhead, the primary location for the HCM Center of Excellence, is on the campus of Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. The hospital is located at 1968 Peachtree Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309. Testing, imaging, and procedures are conducted at this location.


Dr. Kenneth Taylor, Director of the Center of Excellence, also sees HCM patients at Piedmont Heart of Perimeter, which is located at 6115 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 300, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Appointments with him can be made for either the main location in Atlanta or the secondary location in Sandy Springs by calling the main Piedmont Heart phone number (404-605-2800).


Driving Directions

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Driving Directions

For patients going to either Dr. Taylor’s primary office at Piedmont Heart of Buckhead or to Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, as they are on the same campus.

Piedmont Heart of Perimeter Driving Directions - For patients going to Dr. Taylor’s secondary office.


Maps


Parking

Self-Parking:

  • 275 Collier Road Northwest Parking Garage  - Park here for Dr. Taylor’s primary office at Piedmont Heart of Buckhead. Located in the bottom left corner of this Campus Map.

North and South Deck:


Park here for Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.


Discounted weekly parking passes for all garages are available for $40 and can be purchased from the parking cashier during the hours of operation. The booths are open from 8:00 am-10:00 pm, Monday-Friday and 10:00 am-9:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. Visitors cannot walk up to the cashier to buy them but can purchase passes as they exit the parking deck. The weekly passes are good for seven days and have no limit on the number of times used.


Day passes are available for $13 and can be purchased from the parking cashier during the hours of operation. These passes are good for 24 hours with no limit to the number of times used.


Parking Deck Rates:

  • 0 to 30 minutes: Free
  • 31 minutes to 4 Hours: $7
  • 4 hours or greater: $10
  • Weekly Passes: $40


Valet Parking

  • Valet rate: $12

Valet Locations:

  • Building 105: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm 
  • Closest to Piedmont Heart of Buckhead - Dr. Taylor’s primary office
  • Marcus Tower: Monday-Friday, 5:00 am-9:00 pm  - For Piedmont Atlanta Hospital 
  • Emergency Department Turnaround: 24 hours, 7 days a week - For Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

There is free outdoor parking at Dr. Taylor’s secondary office at Piedmont Heart of Perimeter.


Shuttle Services:

  • Shuttle service is available to and from all Piedmont professional buildings and parking decks, courtesy of The Woman's Auxiliary of Piedmont Hospital. Available Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Call 404-605-3367 for more information.

Accessibility

  • Language Services (404-605-3692) Assisting with foreign language and sign language interpretation. 
  • Patient Representatives (404-605-3692) Available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:30 pm.
  • Information Desk  -Located in the Marcus Tower (Piedmont Atlanta Hospital) lobby. Open weekdays from 5:00 am-9:00 pm. and weekends from 7:00 am-7:00 pm.


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Hotels and Lodging

Lodging


There are plenty of lodging options in the Atlanta, GA area. Click on the links below for our specific recommendations.


Specialized Accommodations: N/A


A few items of note:


The following services are available if you need durable medical equipment at your lodging location:


Hotels


The annual average nightly hotel room rate in the Atlanta, GA area (excluding taxes) in 2025 is: $182 from April 1-December 31 and $197 from January 1-March 31. To find the best deals on hotels that don’t offer a COE discount, check the Offers or Specials page of the hotel website. 


Many lodging options that do not include a kitchenette do have refrigerators and/or microwaves available to guests. You may need to request them in advance.


We’ve researched some HCM patient-friendly amenities you may wish to take advantage of, including patient pricing discounts, connecting rooms, kitchenettes, and courtesy shuttles. While you can use the Piedmont Atlanta Lodging List, our list of hotel recommendations is below.


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We hope you’ll use the list below to assist in your hotel search:


 We’ve researched some HCM patient-friendly amenities you may wish to take advantage of, including patient pricing discounts, connecting rooms, kitchenettes, and courtesy shuttles. While you can use the Piedmont Atlanta Lodging List, our list of hotel recommendations is below.


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We hope you’ll use the list below to assist in your hotel search:


Residence Inn Atlanta Midtown/Peachtree at 17th (404-745-1000)

3-star hotel; There is a "Piedmont" patient room rate of $129/night plus tax for any Standard Room (there are occasional blackout dates). Connecting rooms are available but cannot be guaranteed. Every room in this hotel has a kitchen, though only the 2-bedroom suites have ovens. There is a sofa in every room. There is valet parking available on site. Self-parking is available in an unaffiliated garage next door, and charges are incurred each time you enter and exit that garage.

  • COE Discount Available
  • Connecting Rooms Available
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Valet Parking Available On Site

Hampton Inn & Suites Midtown (404-685-3690)

3-star hotel; Connecting rooms (King to Standard 2-Queen) are available but cannot be guaranteed. There is a mini fridge and a microwave in every room. King suites have a sleeper sofa. Valet parking is available on site.

  • Connecting Rooms Available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Valet Parking Available On Site
  • TripAdvisor Top 10 Reviews

Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center (404-347-9440) OR 1-800-706-BUZZ (2899) room reservations

3-star hotel; Connecting rooms are available (Standard King to Standard 2-Queen) but cannot be guaranteed. There is a mini fridge (no freezer) in every room. There is a communal microwave in the gift shop next to the front desk, which is available 24/7. Paid self-parking is available in the Georgia Tech Parking and Transportation Garage, which is connected to the hotel; fees are higher for garage parking with in/out privileges than to park for the duration of your stay.

  • Connecting Rooms Available
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Self-Parking Available On Site (Paid)
  • TripAdvisor Top 10 Reviews
  • Google Top 10 Reviews

Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta Buckhead Pharr Road (404-842-0800)

3-star hotel; There is a "Piedmont Healthcare" room rate available by making your reservation online, using corporate rate code 0002674091. Every room has a kitchenette. Pullout sofas are available in Studio, 1-Bedroom, and 2-Bedroom Suites. Free self-parking is available on site in the parking deck attached to the hotel. 

  • COE Discount Available
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Self-Parking Available On Site (Free)

Short-term rentals


Short-term rentals are available in the Atlanta, GA area, and the list below includes sole occupancy/single unit properties, some of which have one or more accessibility features. Review each individual listing for specifics. 


BCA Furnished Apartments: Studios on 25th and Brookwood Courtyard

  • Short-term and extended-stay furnished apartment rentals in Atlanta
  • Low-cost temporary housing solution with kitchens, parking, and onsite laundry

Kasa Studio Revival Atlanta 

  • Average review (1-5): 4.9
  • Studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom furnished units
  • Accessible studio available
  • Onsite laundry
  • Kitchen

Luxury private suite in modern home in O4W

  • Average review (1-5): 4.97
  • Apartment/Condo
  • Self check-in
  • Kitchenette

Peaceful & Comfy Condo in the heart of all the action!

  • Average review (1-5): 4.87
  • Apartment/Condo
  • Self check-in
  • Onsite laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Onsite parking

Lux Family Friendly Midtown Bungalow 3BR/2BA

  • Average review (1-5): 4.99
  • House
  • Self check-in
  • Onsite laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Onsite parking

New Soaring Sunset by Atlanta Luxury Rentals

  • Average review (1-10): 10
  • Apartment/Condo
  • Onsite laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Onsite parking


Places to Eat & Amenities

Places To Eat


At Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Collier Cafeteria - Located in the 77 Building, Mezzanine Level (the main hospital on the ground floor). The cafeteria does not accept cash.

  • Open Daily
  • Breakfast: 6:15 am-10:00 am
  • Lunch: 11:00 am-2:30 pm
  • Open Monday-Friday
  • Dinner: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm

Local pop-up restaurants

  • Located in front of the Collier Cafe
  • Open Monday-Friday
  • 11:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Open Tuesday and Thursday
  • Dinner: 10:00 pm-12:00 am

Starbucks

  • Located in the Main Lobby of the Marcus Tower
  • Open Daily
  • 5:00 am-11:00 pm

Panera

  • Located in the Main Lobby of the Marcus Tower
  • Open Daily
  • 5:30 am-11:59 pm

Restaurants

Grocery Stores

  • The Fresh Market at 2099 Peachtree Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • Publix at 2365 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30305

Delivery Services

Download these food delivery apps to your phone to see local rates and services:

  • Grub Hub
  • Doordash
  • Postmates
  • Uber Eats
  • EatStreet

Amenities


Pharmacy


Post Office


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Tourism & Recreational Destimations

Tourism/Recreational Destinations


Visitor Information

Sports

Outdoor Activities/Scenic hiking/trails

Parks and Playgrounds

Museums and galleries

Performing Arts

Music

Attractions


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Travel information is provided through a collaboration between The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and Reasonable Accommodations LLC.

The HCMA and Reasonable Accommodations will make their best effort to keep the Patient Travel Planning Guide as current as possible. The HCMA cannot give any guarantees with regard to the prices, opening times, and availability of any specified facilities. Additionally, just because facilities are mentioned does not necessarily mean that these will always be available. Changes may also have been made to the specified prices, opening times, and availability.