Even though I was a part of a large convention that tended to overwhelm faclilities, the staff was alway friendly, helpful and curteous.

We were in Atlanta for one day, to see the Braves/Pirates game. We took the MARTA to the hotel, since the Peachtree Center stop is right above the Marquis. It only takes 16 minutes from the airport to this stop, and is only $1.75, one way -- good deal! The only snag was once we rode up the steep escalator to the Peachtree Center food court, there are 2 sets of 3 steps...not very luggage-friendly! Since this hotel is obviously geared toward the business clientele, a ramp on one side of these stairs would be appreciated by the travelers! All in all, the hotel is opulant and busy! We stayed on the 22nd floor and had a fantastic view of the town. The room was small, neat and clean. The bed had a down comforter and plenty of feather pillows. The Pulse nightclub was hopping all evening, and I was hesitant that I may hear the noise, since the hotel has one large atrium in the center, but that didn't happen...rooms must be very well insulated. We used the MARTA again that evening to get to the Braves game (via a shuttle) and one more time to get back to the airport. After the game, we were looking forward to munching on one or two of the many food establishments found in Peachtree center, but they were all closed, and it was only 9 p.m.! We knew there was a Hard Rock nearby, but didn't know if it was safe to walk to, so we ordered a pizza through room service. It was okay, but we only got one plate and place setting! Would expect more for our $25.00. Stay here if you need to be downtown...I know I will.

We opted for the aquarium package which was basically rack rate but included free parking (normally $25 a night) and 2 tickets to the Georgia Aquarium. A good deal for the money. Hotel is beautiful with a classy understated style in a soaring 50 story atrium. Rooms are comfortable, clean and up to date. Water pressure was okay on the upper floors, but not what I'd call great. the pool was unavailable for repairs, this disappointed us greatly. We selected the Marquis because of it's lovely indoor/outdoor pool and even asked about it when making reservations and were not told that it would be torn up for a refurbishment not was it mentioned at checkin. Even though I called the hotel directly to make reservations, I'm pretty sure I was transferred to a call center somewhere that obviously didn't have the information about the pool. I expect more from a hotel like this.

Not only is the Marriott staff wonderfully friendly, everyone we encountered in Atlanta was friendly. We were able to walk to the GA World Congress Center as well as to other hotels holding meetings related to our convention. What is harder to find is good dining close by. We walked about 20 minutes down Peachtree towards the Art Deco Fox theatre and found a variety of good restaurants in the "Midtown" neighborhood. Also shopping is almost non-existent in the hotel area, other than a very small mall across the street (which has the only close drugstore). Those were minor downsides. The hotel is good and the hollow interior structure is stunning to view from the glass elevators. The upscale restaurant serves an excellent breakfast - we didn't use it for other meals. We ate breakfast at the mezzanine bar one morning because the restaurant line looked too long - the bar had a simple menu, but enough to satisfy us. I strongly recommend taking MARTA from the Airport to Peachtree center and walking the short distance to the hotel - it's clean, fast and less wasteful of cash and gas!

I feel when a hotel such as the Marriott should be noted when booking the hotel is under construction. Lots of noise and some of the sundry shops were closed and only street access to the adjoining shops. Very noisy at times and the drop off was street side. Inconvenient