If Pitt sends you to Atlanta for a conference at the Cobb Galleria Centre, a recruiting trip, or collaborative research at Georgia Tech, this hotel sits right in the Cumberland business corridor and your university rate code knocks a real chunk off the nightly price. Code 01119970 is already negotiated for Univ of Pittsburg travelers, so there is no approval form or reimbursement headache. You book it yourself, the lower rate shows up on your folio, and your travel office stays happy.
The Property
The Best Western Atlanta Cumberland/Galleria Hotel is at 1200 Winchester Pkwy SE in Smyrna, just off I-285 on the northwest side of metro Atlanta in the Cumberland/Galleria district. This stretch of Smyrna is a commercial hub anchored by the Cobb Galleria Centre and SunTrust Park (Truist Park), with corporate offices for brands like Home Depot and Comcast nearby. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is about a 22-minute drive (31 km) with no traffic, though rush hour on I-285 can easily double that.
Rooms at this Best Western fall into the mid-range, economy-plus category, with standard kings and double queens that include a work desk, mini fridge, and microwave. Expect around 300 square feet, which is typical for the brand, with free Wi-Fi that generally handles video calls without issue. If you need extra space for spreading out materials or hosting a quick colleague meeting, ask about a suite or extended room at check-in, as availability sometimes opens up for corporate rate guests.
Best Western properties at this tier almost always include a complimentary hot breakfast, and this location is no exception, which saves you $12 to $18 a morning compared to eating out in the Cumberland area. There is an outdoor pool and a small fitness center on site. Free parking is a real perk here since downtown Atlanta hotels typically charge $30 to $45 a night for a spot.
The Cobb Galleria Centre and Cumberland Mall are both within a five-minute drive, and the SunTrust Park/Battery Atlanta entertainment district is about the same distance with dozens of restaurants and bars. For a solid dinner after a long day, Paces & Vine or South City Kitchen in the Vinings area are 10 minutes away. MARTA does not reach this part of town efficiently, so you will want a rental car or rideshare, but the hotel's location right off I-285 makes getting around the perimeter straightforward by car.
Your Savings Breakdown
| Rate Tier | Rack Rate | Corporate Rate | Points Earned | Point Value | Net Cost | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $170 | $145 | 1,450 pts | $8.70 | $136.30 | $33.70 |
| Superior | $280 | $238 | 2,380 pts | $14.28 | $223.72 | $56.28 |
| Premium | $450 | $383 | 3,830 pts | $22.98 | $360.02 | $89.98 |
Here is how the math works on a typical night: a $280 rack rate drops to $238 with code 01119970, saving you $42 upfront. That $238 earns you 2,380 Best Western Rewards points at 10 points per dollar, and those points are worth about $14.28 at the program's 0.6 cents per point valuation, bringing your effective net cost down to $223.72. Total real savings: $56.28 off what a walk-in or standard online booking would pay.
How to Book with Code 01119970
- Go to bestwestern.com and log in to your Best Western Rewards account, or create one for free if you have not already
- Enter Atlanta, GA (or the specific hotel name) along with your travel dates
- Look for the Corporate/Promo Code field on the search page, sometimes listed under Special Rates
- Enter corporate code 01119970 and run the search
- Confirm the corporate rate appears lower than the standard rate, select your room, and complete the booking
Stack Your Savings
Best Western Rewards elite tiers stack directly on top of the corporate rate. Gold members (10 qualifying nights) get a 10% bonus on points earned, Platinum (15 nights) gets 15%, and Diamond (40 nights) gets 30%, plus Diamond adds late checkout and room upgrades when available. Even at Gold level, your 2,380 base points become 2,618 points, adding another couple of dollars in value per night for free.
For credit card earnings, the Best Western Rewards Mastercard is the obvious play, giving you 5x points on Best Western purchases. On a $238 night, that is 1,190 additional card points on top of the 2,380 earned through the loyalty program. If you do not carry that card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred or Capital One Venture both code hotel stays at 2x to 5x their own points, so you are still double-dipping in a real way.
Best Western runs periodic promotions, usually quarterly, offering bonus points or a free night after a set number of stays. Check the Promotions tab in your Rewards dashboard and register before your trip, as these offers require opt-in. Booking on a Sunday through Thursday pattern for business travel often yields lower base rates too, which means your corporate discount stacks on an already reduced weekday price.
Bottom Line: With corporate code 01119970, Univ of Pittsburg travelers can expect to save anywhere from $33.70 on a lower-rate weeknight to nearly $90 on a peak-rate stay, once you factor in both the discounted room and the Best Western Rewards points earned. The hotel's 2.9 rating across 202 reviews is honest, this is a functional, no-surprises business hotel, not a boutique property, but the free breakfast, free parking, and Cumberland location make it a practical base for Atlanta work trips. If your priority is keeping the travel budget lean while still earning loyalty points, this is the right pick for the area.