Marriott Marquis

Frommer's Review

A dramatic downtown landmark, the Marriott Marquis is a first-class megahotel designed by Atlanta's John Portman, who also designed the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Fronted by a vast fountain that looks like a flying saucer, the hotel has a 50-story atrium lobby that is said to be the largest in the Southeast. A total renovation to the tune of $138 million has put this hotel at the top of the list for downtown lodging, with an ultra-contemporary lobby bar as the main attraction. However, the lobby level is so open and attractive that event receptions are often held here and, while they are typically held early in the evening, the noise from a large gathering funnels straight up the atrium and into the rooms. The rooms are attractively decorated in a contemporary style. Guest rooms and bathrooms are of average size. Forty-two rooms are wheelchair-accessible. The Marriott is connected by a covered walkway to shops in the Peachtree Center mall.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; 2 bars; large indoor/outdoor swimming pool; fitness center; Jacuzzi; concierge; airport shuttle; salon; room service

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