Not a frequent traveler (maybe one big trip a year) so when I do, it makes an impression.
I work for a design firm http://www.300feetout.com/hospitality/
July 26 2007: This was the overflow hotel for a conference we attended in May. The hotel staff was kind and helpful. The rooms were standard fare-we slept fine. The hotel was under renovation- appeared to be some pretty major construction- certainly wasn't pretty with all the dust and tarps. The noise never seemed to get into the room however which was a blessing.
The hotel was near-ish to the Olympic park and the Atlanta Aquarium. We took cabs to districts and food as there wasn't much nearby to tempt a San Francisco palate. On one particular day we tried to find some southern cooking and ate a fried green tomato (was wonderful). Much to my sadness, the deep fried twinkie was not to be found.
Two issues-
1. The lobby starbucks was packed first thing in the day. One morning I actually read an entire chapter (I always have a book) while standing in a line that extended out in the hotel lobby. The SB staff was clearly trying to do everything they could to speed it up and accommodate us- even going so far as to offer us free food while in line.
2. Would have really killed for wireless in the room as we were switching out the hard connection between us depending on who needed to send email. We were there for a business conference- there was wireless in the lobby but the ongoing construction was too bothersome to make that a place to focus.
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Location. The Atlanta Marriott Marquis Downtown paints a picture of prestige with its soaring 50 story atrium. Presiding over the center of downtown Atlanta's Peachtree Center, the hotel stands within five blocks of Centennial Olympic Park and Georgia Aquarium. CNN Center, Underground Atlanta and the Georgia Dome are each within one mile of the hotel. Hartsfield International Airport is just 12 miles away. Hotel Features. The lobby of this downtown Atlanta hotel is a cavernous maze of curved staircases, escalators, restaurants, meeting rooms and shops. Dining options include chic Sear, featuring seared steaks and seafood complemented by 140 wine varieties, and serving three meals daily. High Velocity sports bar features plasma televisions, American grilled items and cozy leather reclines. Hotel services include a 24 hour health club, sauna and steam rooms. The hotel also has a Kinko's business center and 48 meeting rooms. Wireless Internet access is available in all common areas.
Guestrooms. Hotel accommodations include1,675 guestrooms with high speed Internet access, cable television, modular desks, leather work chairs and beds with down comforters. Additional amenities include an in room safe, coffeemaker, bottled water and sweeping city views from floor to ceiling windows.
Expert Tip. One of Atlanta's top attractions, the Georgia Aquarium is within a half mile and displays the world's largest aquarium, with over 55,000 freshwater and saltwater fish and mammals. Children Eat Free: Book a stay in a "Children Eat Free" rate category and receive accommodations as selected with complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner for up to four children. This offer is valid on for children under the age of 12, ordering from the kids' menu when accompanied by adult ordering from the regular menu. Meals must be in the hotel's restaurant. Room service does not apply. Other restrictions may apply.
July 26 2007: This was the overflow hotel for a conference we attended in May. The hotel staff was kind and helpful. The rooms were standard fare-we slept fine. The hotel was under renovation- appeared to be some pretty major construction- certainly wasn't pretty with all the dust and tarps. The noise never seemed to get into the room however which was a blessing. 
