Ellis Hotel, Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A quiet downtown historic hotel within walking distance of Centennial Olympic Park, featuring compact rooms.
The verdict
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The Ellis is a historic downtown hotel known for its peaceful atmosphere and walkability to Centennial Olympic Park. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, clean renovated spaces, and phenomenal staff. However, reviewers consistently note that the rooms are oddly shaped and kinda small, with slow Wi-Fi and tight elevators. 2012
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What travelers noticed
- The hotel offers a very quiet environment with short elevator waits. 12
- Guests consistently praise the exceptionally comfortable beds and clean, nicely decorated rooms. 1320
- The location is an easy walk to Centennial Olympic Park and really close to a train station. 201112
- Visitors highlight the phenomenal and genuine staff who keep the venue welcoming. 13
The catch
Who it's for
- — Walkers heading to Centennial Olympic Park
- — Guests prioritizing a quiet downtown night
- — Travelers using nearby train transit
Skip it if
- — Travelers who need large, spacious rooms
- — Guests bothered by small elevators
- — Anyone needing speedy Wi-Fi or fast cafe service
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Score breakdown
How the 84/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
90- “The rooms were brand-new and beautifully designed with all facilities, beautiful bathroom.” 13
Food
91Location
92Noise
87Room
86Service
89Bed & Sleep
87Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Where it is, how to reach it
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 4 points below the modest median of 88, across 103 hotels in the same bracket. In Atlanta it sits level with the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 84
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 103 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 2 mentions
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 66 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The only thing I'd say against the Ellis is the rooms and elevator are kinda small.” 12
- “Cons: small rooms small elevator off convention footprint” 12
- “no elevator jams! (its only a few stories)” 12
- “Biggest upside is that it was very quiet and it's close enough to walk to every other hotels.” 12
- “last ime in a regular sized 2 queen bed room. its small but quiet. and you dont have to wait 15 minutes for an elevator.” 12
- “No elevator issues like host hotels. But really, the rooms are on the small side.” 12
- “All guest rooms, including the specialty options, come equipped with complimentary wireless internet access, flat-screen TVs and Kohler rain showers. Although many recent visitors enjoyed their stays here, several bemoaned the accommodations' lack of space and thin walls.” 3
- “Pros: no elevator jams! (its only a few stories) Decent in-hotel restaurant/bar” 12
- “Cozy location, outstanding breakfast and genuine staff.” 13
- “When hunger strikes, we are offering a convenient coffee bar for small bites and drinks.” 18
- “Breakfast was tasty, with nice selection of toast, oatmeal and eggs.” 13
- “I enjoyed the Ritz Carlton in Downtown!! The hotel is renovated and rooms are very nice. Has a restaurant and bar as well that is great!” 23
- “The breakfast was delicious, all meals were great.” 13
- “I'd down vote the W. The rooms are threadbare, the food is not worth it, and the staff is just apathetic.” 23
- “We also like eating at their little cafe/restaurant from time to time. It's slow, but the food isn't bad and it's quiet and usually pretty empty, which is great if you need a break from the mass of people that is dragoncon.” 12
- “If you really want to splurge the st.regis. very luxe and near lots of delicious restaurants.” 7
- “Decent in-hotel restaurant/bar” 12
- “Hotel Avalon in Alpharetta. Tons of great restaurants to choose from and great shopping. Avalon is a great place to get out and walk around.” 7
- “I stayed there once. Other than the oddly shaped room it was a really nice stay. The restaurant on the main floor isn't bad either” 12
- “Well-designed rooms, terrific food and drinks, awesome location-expect to fall in love with this nontraditional Buckhead stay.” 22
- “Other than the oddly shaped room it was a really nice stay. The restaurant on the main floor isn't bad either” 12
- “Pros: no elevator jams! (its only a few stories) Decent in-hotel restaurant/bar” 12
- “If you really want to splurge the st.regis. very luxe and near lots of delicious restaurants. The hotel bar is a fun vibe too.” 7
- “I was at the Epicurean and it was surprisingly nice. It has a great midtown location and close to subway.” 23
- “Cozy location, outstanding breakfast and genuine staff.” 13
- “Good location really close to a train station. Beds were extremely comfortable...” 20
- “I did a stay-cation at the Fourth hotel off the beltline. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby plus the hotel is kinda new so everything feels really fresh.” 7
- “Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. This celebrated landmark towers over Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta, offering guests a luxurious home base without sacrificing location.” 3
- “Found in a nice area near to the train to the airport, the Airport.” 13
- “The Four Seasons. Quiet location and close to some nice restaurants.” 7
- “Biggest upside is that it was very quiet and it's close enough to walk to every other hotels.” 12
- “Easily the city's most historic stay, this meticulously renovated property lets you sleep in a key location from Atlanta's story.” 22
- “Located directly on Peachtree Street, the hotel is an easy walk to top attractions, including State Farm Arena and Mercedesï¿1/2'Benz Stadium, making it ideal for concerts, games, and city exploration.” 11
- “right down the street from the Westin. and still close to the main hotels. I got a room here for 2024 in case i can't get a Westin or ither room.” 12
- “Located in the heart of the city, the Ellis Hotel is designed for travelers who want to be close to the action without sacrificing comfort or quality.” On camera60:15
- “I also came here to recommend the Forth. Great location and feels new and luxurious.” 7
- “If you're looking at midtown, I enjoy the Bellyard due to all the restaurants and bars in the area. Very walkable and newly opened a couple of years ago.” 23
- “Well-designed rooms, terrific food and drinks, awesome location-expect to fall in love with this nontraditional Buckhead stay.” 22
- “Ellis Hotel, Atlanta, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers prime location in a downtown, only a 7-minute walk from the 20-story SkyView Atlanta Ferris Wheel.” 2
- “Red Phone Booth served dishes within 600 feet off the hotel. Venue location was an easy walk to centennial olympic park.” 20
- “I've stayed at the Westin; nice room and good views from high floors.” 23
- “stayed there twice. once in a tiny king bed room. last ime in a regular sized 2 queen bed room. its small but quiet.” 12
- “JW in Buckhead was just fine. The suites are set up for trade shows with a bedroom and another room for meetings connected through a little hallway. We talked them into one but the shape was odd for 2 people.” 23
- “The breakfast was delicious, all meals were great. Our room had an exceptionally comfortable bed and an amazing view.” 13
- “Phenomenal staff, clean hotel, nicely decorated room.” 13
- “Other than the oddly shaped room it was a really nice stay. The restaurant on the main floor isn't bad either” 12
- “lovely bed, welcoming and impressive room.” 13
- “Delightful view, a nice balcony, spacious bed, too.” 13
- “once in a tiny king bed room. last ime in a regular sized 2 queen bed room. its small but quiet.” 12
- “I stayed there once. Other than the oddly shaped room it was a really nice stay.” 12
- “I highly recommend the element Atlanta Buckhead hotel. The staff is amazing, it's a newer hotel so everything works, you don't have to worry about weird random problems like with older hotels” 23
- “I'd down vote the W. The rooms are threadbare, the food is not worth it, and the staff is just apathetic.” 23
- “Element downtown is nice but service was atrocious. Also If your expecting a full spread for breakfast, you'll be sadly mistaken and ultimately told 'tough shit' by staff.” 23
- “Kind of reminds me of NYC hotels - not seriously - it's not that small - but ya know, cool light fixtures and trendy wallpaper but the rooms aren't huge and the ventilation is that of a historic bldg.” 7
- “Ellis was nice the two times we have been there. MARTA station right outside, maybe 70-80 feet to door, so not far if raining.” 12
- “Fast check in & the service was friendly!” 13
- “Cozy location, outstanding breakfast and genuine staff.” 13
- “I'll second the Epicurian. Lovely hotel, friendly people.” 23
- “We spent a good time here, would be happy to recommend to anyone. Staff was helpful, location great, bed comfortable.” 20
- “Element downtown is nice but service was atrocious.” 23
- “the staff working there were extremely friendly.” 13
- “Phenomenal staff, clean hotel, nicely decorated room.” 13
- “I've been leaning more towards the Waldorf over the St Regis these days. Price point is better and still get 5* service + access to spa amenities even without an appointment.” 7
- “With its central Buckhead location, famed restaurant and bar, and top-notch spa, this luxury hotel is worth the price.” 22
- “Well-appointed hotel, excellent value for money.” 13
- “The rooms were brand-new and beautifully designed with all facilities, beautiful bathroom.” 13
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 24 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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“Ellis Hotel, Atlanta, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers prime location in a downtown, only a 7-minute walk from the 20-story SkyView Atlanta Ferris Wheel.”
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“Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. This celebrated landmark towers over Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta, offering guests a luxurious home base without sacrificing location.”
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“Located in the heart of the city, the Ellis Hotel is designed for travelers who want to be close to the action without sacrificing comfort or quality.”
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