Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Ctr Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 584-5400
- Nearest Transit:
Civic Center (North-South, Northeast-South, East-West, Proctor Creek)
- Price Range: $$$
12 Reviews for Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Gorgeous hotel. Un-freakin-believably HUGE. An amazingly large hotel. I got a room around $160 a night, and we got upgraded into a suite. Awesome location, great hotel, parking is a bit strange, but with the restaurants, the starbucks and store, it is a great place.
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My first impression of the Marriott Marquis was that it was some 70s throwback, complete with shag rugs and awful avocado color schemes but the decor is a hip mix of feng-shui and 70s cool that was perfect. And after my horrible experience with Marriott in Fort Lauderdale, I considered myself a confirmed Hilton guest. But the Marriott Marquis made me a believer again -- and I am not referring to the Book of Mormon in the nightstand. I had to wait way too long to check-in, as there was confusion with all the flight crews coming and going, but my friend stayed busy chatting up a BA crew so all was well. The desk clerk was apologetic and the ride on the glass elevator made me quickly forget the initial hassle. The room was very clean, understated and nicely decorated, with an awesome view of Atlanta. Yes the bathroom was relatively small, but I don't really judge a stay by the size of the bathroom. The Starbuck's downstairs came in handy after a late night experiencing "Hotlanta" (another 70's throwback I guess) and Brenda the concierge deserves a raise! She never hesitated to make great suggestions for places to eat and helped with directions. She definitely made our stay even more memorable. And no, I don't really think that the sculpture out front is an alien space ship....
I really like this hotel. I'd consider it more of a "boutique" Marriott except that it's huge. Unfortunately, I didn't spend too much time here as I was either at a conference or enjoying downtown Atlanta. However, I'd not only return but will also recommend this property to others.
Back to the size. The hotel is massive. 46 floors high I believe. The elevator is a glass cylinder straight out of the Jetsons (NOT for the faint of heart). Beautiful city views from my room. Super comfy bed with awesome pillows (my personal gauge of luxurious slumber).
Proximity to downtown hot spots? Close to everything-- restaurants, nightlife and the MARTA train.
The bathroom could have/should have been larger for a hotel of this caliber but it was only me... and how much space does one really need in the bathroom? But $12.95/day for internet access? Shiza... way to rape and pillage a business traveler's expense account.
Starbuck's on site. Not a puppy love-sized version either... it's full-grown.
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Nice hotel, freaking huge. Not bad for a Bostonian like myself. The bathrooms could have been a bit bigger, but the facilities worked well. Comfy bed, but something in the bed kept pricking me (I think it was probably stray feathers from their down comforter). I was surprised at how many homeless people hang out around the outside of the hotel. If I ever go back to the dirty dirty, I'll be staying here.
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This hotel was not up to par for the $500 I paid for the suite. There was something that was misleading about the button on the phone that said "At Your Service." Every time I pressed it, I got the same response: "I do apologize, Ms. SanFrannie, but unfortunately we do not provide ____________." Fill in the blank - in my case it was terry cloth robes, then a mini bar, then laundry service in the middle of the day, then tickets through the concierge for the Annie Leibovitz show at the museum, then the ability to charge my massage to my room to have it all on the single bill. It was like they trained the staff to be particularly obsequious and accommodating but refused to provided them with the tools necessary to make it happen. I have worked in the service industry and if you want to be four star, you have to learn how not to say no.
The decor was tacky, but in a Hotlanta kind of way so it was suiting I suppose. The rooms were exceptionally clean - always a plus in my book. But most of my suite was the living and dining area and the bathroom and bedroom were very cramped. I mean San Francisco, Tokyo, London, Manhattan cramped except that we were in Atlanta - big, sprawling, nothing but space, Atlanta. They should have proportioned it better because I tend to spend most of my time in the bathroom and bedroom anyway when I'm in a hotel. Maybe they get a lot of hotel guests that throw parties or something.
Room service was good. I had several meals in my room while I was there and I was impressed that the food usually showed up in less than 30 minutes as they promised. The food itself was decent, but forgettable as room service food should be. The bar downstairs, "Sails" or something, was terrible. I got a weak pour at $9 a drink and the bartender was, "so sorry but out of limes."
Overall, the hotel was nice, but I just heard too many apologies from the staff. Don't apologize, make it happen! Perhaps my expectations and review would be different had I stayed in a standard room for half the cost. For the price, I prefer the Four Seasons. You don't get the suite, but for what they lack in space, they make up in service.
Oh, and can someone explain a wet bar without a mini-bar?!?!
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**This review is for the Guest sized rooms at the Marriott Marquis.**
Look at the website for this for the Marriott Marquis and observe their guest room pictures. Then take a look at the pictures that actual Yelpers from around the country photographed during their stay at the Marriott Marquis. I thought it was fairly obvious that there is a pretty big difference in the quality of the guest room on the website and in person, and the photographs help the argument. The actual quality is no where near what they advertise.
I guess all companies do give their product that fancy makeover though. Especially when they are trying to entice you to purchase something. Like the super tasty looking burger on all of those fast food commercials. You know once you actually go to the fast food joint and look at that burger it never looks nearly as plump, juicy and fresh as it did in the commercial.
Besides the website giving their rooms a little too much credit, the Marriott company did a pretty good job with this Hotel. It is actually probably one of the nicest hotels in the Atlanta area.
I stayed at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis when 311 was in town earlier this year. I hated the fact that I was staying in a hotel that resided in the same city that I lived 5 miles away from, but there was no way that I was going to be able to fit 7 people in my house without being anal the entire night about how they were leaving there damn beer cans everywhere.
The view can be very beautiful through the windows of the Marriott. But that really depends on what part of the city your room is facing. Some of the rooms give you a view of a some dirty back alley in Atlanta that could arguably depress those not accustomed to the city.
Parking was another reason I did not give this place 5 stars. In a nutshell, the parking situation really sucked. You had to either pay some goof-ball attendant 20 bucks to park your car, or park it yourself. If you choose to park the car yourself, like I always do because my mom told me never to let strangers take my car, then you have to navigate your vehicle up this one-way garage and find a parking spot that can sometimes be 10 stories up.
Overall, I liked the place, but since I live in Atlanta I doubt I will ever be staying here again.
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I was going to give this hotel 4 stars. The room size, location and various hotel amenities would've made for a solid 4-star hotel. However, one phrase, uttered by someone in a suit (instead of a bellman uniform), pushes them up to a 5-star level: "excuse me ma'am, can I carry that for you?"
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This is one of the hotels that has been in Atlanta since I moved here. It is a distinct part of the Atlanta skyline. The enormous Marriot Marquis stands out because the architecture of the building makes it look wider in the middle in such a way that it almost looks "fat."
This was one of my mother's favorite hotels when I was in school. They would come down here to visit and she would always want to stay there because of the awesome views of the Atlanta skyline. I've stayed there a couple times when coordinating events in the city. This is the home to many city conferences and staple events. The Marriot has maintained a superb level of service ever since I've lived here and it will continue to be one of the hotels I recommend to friends and family taking a visit to the big peach.
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The architecture of the building is inspiring. The soaring atrium is very impressive. Unfortunately, the room dcor was not much better than a Holiday Inn. The staff was mixed, some pretty good and some pretty clueless. Overall the restaurants and bars were pretty standard for this type of hotel, meaning acceptable but overpriced food. Beware that as of May '07, the hotel was undergoing substantial renovation involving cutting through solid concrete. The sound carried all the way to the top of the atrium, went from morning until evening, and was absolutely deafening.
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This is a HUGE hotel with the most interesting atrium I've ever seen. The hotel has all the modern comforts, with well appointed rooms and great views of the city. Service is excellent. When my key card stopped working, I went down to the desk and they sent a staff member to come up with me and show them my ID once we entered (it was in the room). I was pretty impressed, since they could have just let anyone in.
MARTA is very easily accessible through the connecting halls into Peachtree Center, providing a cheap and fast way to the airport.
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The Marriott Marquis is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, with easy access to the MARTA train system (two block walk via the Peachtree Center Mall). The staff is friendly, the rooms are clean and modern, and almost anything you want is easy to find onsite. The interior is just as dramatic as the exterior. (warning: the interior has a 50-story open atrium, so the elevators are not for the faint of heart!) Our room was on the 30th floor, and the views north were spectacular. I stayed here for a convention, and loved the convention space. When not busy sleeping, touring or attending a convention, relax at one of their several on-site restaurants; exercise in their 24/7 gym; or have a swim in their connecting indoor/outdoor pools. I would readily stay here again on my next visit to Atlanta.
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The Marquis is definitely one of the better hotel choices in downtown Hotlanta (the Hyatt across the street isn't bad either).
When you first walk in you will be amazed by the massive atrium that takes up the whole inside of the building. And when you ride the glass elevator up to your floor, you'll feel like you are on the set of the Matrix rather than heading to your hotel room.
There are all the usual amenities that one needs: exercise room (it has a decent view), valet parking (no self park), and a great coffee shop in the lobby for the early morning joe. I also like the orange and lemon flavored water in the lobby.
The location is extremely central, with a decent selection of restaurants within walking distance. You can easily include CNN Center, the Georgia dome, Olympic Park, and Georgia Tech in your jogging route. And there is easy access to I-85.
The hotel is undergoing renovations at the moment, so call ahead to check what is open or closed.
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