W Atlanta - DowntownvsEllis Hotel, Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. On balance, The Ellis Hotel ranks slightly better than W Atlanta Downtown. The Ellis Hotel scores 83 with praise from 11 reviewers like BlackBook, Oyster and Gayot.
W Atlanta - Downtown
45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30308
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"The 237-room W Atlanta Downtown -- with its sexy infinity pool and dramatic design -- is a neighborhood hot spot." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Of the trio of W Hotels in Atlanta, the 237-room downtown property is geared toward business travelers." Full review
Gayot
"Canopies of shiny metal pieces dangle over the public spaces of this sleek, stylish, contemporary hotel."
BlackBook
"Starwood Hotels' international chain of hip sister to the Westin. Fashion-forward, pet-friendly, always the center of fairly chic travelers' agendas."
Zagat
4.0
"An "oasis of awesome", this "hip hotel in a hip location" is where "local" flavor meets “high-end class and service" and its rooftop bar and restaurant offer "exquisite" dining."
Jetsetter
"Buzzy downtown Atlantan with a trendy bar and hip rooftop pool scene." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Great services (hello, complimentary transportation) and an affordable price tag make this a hip downtown choice." Full review
Frommer's
"With its very chic interior, W Atlanta Downtown is right in the heart of things regarding attractions and restaurants." Full review
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If you choose to skip dining at BLT Steak on-site (though I can't imagine why you would), walk up the street to FAB (French American Brasserie), which is excellent.
Ellis Hotel, Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Show All Reviews
176 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA
From $100/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This 127-room boutique in Downtown Atlanta is located in a historic building that was once ravaged by the deadly Winecoff fire -- but inside, it's thoroughly stylish and contemporary." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This beautiful 1913 high-rise building, once home to Atlanta's soigné Winecoff Hotel, has been reinvented as a sleek, clean-lined boutique property." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel harbors notable sophistication and a dedicated staff that goes out of its way to keep guests happy. " Full review
Gayot
"The 127 guest rooms rely on clean, spare design and muted earth tones for visual impact, and on well-appointed work areas for their appeal to the business traveler."
BlackBook
"Drop modern boutique hotel sensibilities into a spot built in 1913, and you have The Ellis. The old-school architecture houses 127 rooms, each shrouded in warm brown bamboo panelling."
Zagat
2.8
"A keyed-access floor reserved for solo female travelers (special perks include curling irons in the bathrooms) is a unique feature of this historic boutique landmark."
Frommer's
"The Ellis on Peachtree is downtown Atlanta's most historic boutique hotel." Full review
Jetsetter
"Business-friendly downtown Atlanta landmark on Peachtree Street, with farm-to-table dining and easy access to top attractions." Full review
National Geographic
"127 rooms, including a secure women-only floor; details like iPod docking stations, free Wi-Fi, and comfy pillow-top beds. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Ellis is a downtown gem with business chic rooms fitted out in warm wooden hues and cool white bedding." Full review