Just returned from a long week in Atlanta for the Gift Market. The hotel has a great commute to the mart and the MARTA. The problems are that the hotel seems unprepared for what is known as a busy week for all. I had several problems in my room that were taken care of but they were just a surprise for me. The first morning, I did not have a shower curtain in my room. On morning two I opened up a towel to find a large gaping hole in the middle.
The other issue with this hotel is the noise level. I am a fairly sound sleeper and this hotel is noisy. From street noise to the ice machine across the hall it was difficult to get a good nights rest.
The great things about the Ellis are the ladies only floor where your room has extra amenities like a flat iron and great toiletries. And who can balk at the location! The convenient location makes up for the short comings.
P.S. They moved the restaurant from the second floor to the first floor and it is tiny now. Also the free wine tasting from 5:30 to 6:00 is now $1.00...

I was looking for something a little "special" for a trip with my husband and exchange student. We were going to Atlanta to show her the "town" and though the Ellis is definately within walking distance to all the happening venues it was not what it advertised. Upon entering the parking area we were greated...eventually ...and eventually someone took our luggage. The lobby was in dis-repair with bits of molding, messy walls and old carpet around the check in area. Not what I expected from a "botique hotel" of its listing. We reserved a Jr. Suite so that our student guest would be in the same room with us and the hotel assured us that the sofa bed would be made up for us. It was not...OK..no problem...I will call down and they will correct their over site. Their idea of correcting it was to bring up the linens and to proceed to argue with me over whose job it was to make up the bed. Now this was suppose to be worthy of my paying top dollar for their "personal care". The room was not in top repair either with its coffee table looking like a rescue from a Thrift Store...worn furnishings and carpet. This along with other Phu-Pahs..created the feeling of.."OK...won't be back here." Even the teenager we had with us was aware of the sub-standards. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom sleek; but this was not enough to make up for the poor service. When dealing with the front desk I ended up having to ask for a manager who became very elusive. Wish I could say it was just an off day...or we just happened to get a sub-standard room.....don't think so. Atlanta...we will be back...Ellis....not on a bet!

I stayed at the Ellis for New Years Eve. I must say the location was fabulous, right in the thick of it all. Parking was a hastle due to Valet was over crowded. We ended up going to a parking garage one block down and paid 20 overnight, then hourly.
Pros:
Nice location
Comfortable bed
Bathroom remodeled, trendy, and clean
30min wine tasting/happy hour which we missed but heard it was pretty good

Cons:
Parking
The room is very small

I was in Atlanta for a conference and wanted a hotel close to the MARTA. Found out about the Ellis Hotel on TripAdvisor and decided to stay. Overall, I was very pleased with hotel and sleeping arrangements. The room was small, so it was good I was staying by myself, but clean and comfortable. The bed, pillowtop, and pillows made my nights quiet, peaceful, and relaxing. It honestly was the best nights of sleep I have ever had in a hotel.

The hotel is right next to a MARTA stop (Peachtree), so the location was very convienient for the conference. Free wine is offered from 6:00-7:00 each evening in the lounge (very small area) and free coffee in the AM. With no swimming pool and small rooms, this works for me, but would not be a great spot for a family with kids.