Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection

I have stayed at this hotel several times as it is close to a few customers of mine. I have stayed here only for business and during the week but I am sure it would be good for a non work visit to Atlanta. The location is great; it is close to one of the main MARTA stations, CNN Center, Philips Center, Convention Center, Centennial Park and much more. Excellent location if you want to be downtown. There are many places to eat in the downtown area and there are some good choices (use Unilocal to find them!) all a short walk away. I like Ted’s. The hotel rooms are on the smaller side but they are hip, updated and very nice, The service at The Glenn is one of the reasons to stay there besides the location and cool vibe. I have found a lot of the service in Atlanta to be sub par — not the case at The Glenn. Everyone seems to be trying hard and it was refreshing and appreciated. They have a very nice lobby bar and roof top bar. Really liked the rooftop bar to unwind a bit after a work day. They have some happy hours at both. Lastly, the restaurant is more than adequate for breakfast … I never used it for anything else. Bottomline — thumbs up for the Glenn it’s a 4++.

I was in town for the SEC Championship game and thought this was a nice hotel. I was wrong. The valet backed my car into the parking garage wall and then lied about it. The car has a backup camera and the amount of damage means it was beyond obvious that he knew he did it. Accidents happen but don’t lie about it. I paid $ 28 a day for parking to a hotel that did an estimated $ 500 in damage to my car. I’m a Marriott Platinum Elite Member, a former accident reconstruction expert in the state of Georgia, and now a Special Agent for the U.S. Government. I have no reason to blame anyone for something they didn’t do and I know when the debris from the wall is still on my bumper from the wall that you crashed my car. Just be honest.

The downstairs bar was really packed. Rooftop has a great view of the city and was worth the paltry $ 5.00 cover. Drink prices were on par with surrounding restaurants ($ 6 for a Stella). It looked like they had some good shot specials, too. I’d go with dressy casual.
Definitely a good place to go if you want to chill out on a roof on some comfy furniture, shoot the breeze with some old friends, and enjoy the skyline.
I’ve never seen the rooms. The lobby and roof are both clean and modern.

I picked the Glenn based on their affliation as a Marriott Autograph Hotel. I have stayed at many AC hotels in the states and in Europe. The Hotel, location, and staff lived up to my expectation of what a boutique hotel should be like. The Skybar has an amazing view and proximity to Centennial Olympic Park, museums and great restaurants make it the hotel I will stay at everytime I come to Atlanta.

This is my second time staying in the Glenn hotel in the last two years and it is my favorite hotel on the East Coast. It is registered as a historical site. I’ve seen a lot of reviews but talk about how small the rooms are and rooms back in the 1800s when this building was built were small. It amazes me how spoiled society is today with much more room than they actually need. Anyway to get off my soapbox and finish my review of the glenn, I have never had a bad customer service experience. The lounge staff, the Skylounge staff, the registration desk staff and the valet staff have always been kind, helpful, funny and had great personality. I’m grateful that it’s so close to the convention center where my tradeshow is.
I took a star away due to the fitness room. I feel a hotel of this caliber should have more upscale equipment and more equipment. I know its a smaller room, but a cable machine or a yoga/​bosu ball would be great. Some extra mats for floor work maybe. And the cardio machines work but none of the monitors work.

I was recently in Atlanta for the huge Primerica Convention and Saturday night ended up here. The view is nice, you get to see the wheel which was awesome. Standing in the outside area was nice and breezy. Inside where the bar is located not so much at all, so hot in there. I ordered the hurrican which is suppose to be blue and the bartenders were all asking each other how to make it and well my drink came out organge lol, I will say it was packed with liquor so I left it alone. I’m really short though and the bar was strangely very high, whatever. What sucked was that they closed at 1am. Overall, it was ok I had a good time because of the company I was with.

I’ve enjoyed every stay here. The staff is excellent and has always been accommodating.
This location does not have a lounge so free breakfast is offered. It is really basic. That would be my only complaint.

I’m a huge fan of the rooftop bar (fabulous view of Centennial and the ferris wheel) on this lovely boutique hotel; but hadn’t had the opportunity to stay in a room until last night. I’m so happy that I finally did!
The customer service at this location is beyond stellar. Uriah, the concierge, was very gracious and welcoming w a wonderful sense of humor. The bartenders were extremely attentive and very talented. I also got the best night’s sleep I’d had outside of my own bed ever– the bed was just that comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and the ambiance set perfectly by the jazz and warm color scheme of Glenn’s Kitchen.
I highly recommend coming here– even for a staycation. This hotel will give you a whole new appreciation for Atlanta and for personal pampering!

Highly recommend this boutique Marriott Autograph property in downtown Atlanta. The staff are amazing, friendly, and go above and beyond to take care of the guests.
My recommendations to improve the property would be to transition the root top bar into a little bit more classy environment. Its a great space, but we really think you are missing it with the current décor and usage. The only other issue was the very strong smell in the lobby bar area. Its some kind of scent, but its very very strong.
Otherwise, highly recommend the property. We will stay there again.

Can I please give it ten stars?!
This was by far one of the best hotels I have stayed in, and I certainly travel more than my fair share. I prefer boutique hotels and B&Bs for their quaint ambience, local advice, usually amazing food and amenities. This was a Marriott partner with so much of a finger on the pulse of customer service, others could learn a lot even within their own brand (it is an autograph collection Marriott which prides itself on each location being unique).
A surprise welcoming mojito along with welcome cupcakes and incredibly helpful staff, this was all the norm regardless of your, adroit rewards level. The «living room» lounge did feel like someone’s upscale home. Very comfy banquettes and tables by the bar. The rooms were nicely sized and beautiful views if you can score an upgrade. Very safe area as well with centennial park and the attractions and restaurants and congress convention center literally out the front door!
Breakfast was a nice eat with a smaller a la carte menu that was complimentary for most guests, if they don’t give you a voucher at checkin, ask! It is not a guarantee but for many rewards members they will provide one, a nice selection of eggs, fresh fruit and almost too tall juice servings!
The roof top bar is fantastic with a great free wine and beer social hour for guests each night and an easy place to meet up with locals or business meets. Indoor and outdoor seating and a small plates menu too.
Definitely a must try in Atlanta no matter what you are in town for! I will not hesitate to stay again and make myself a regular! Great job by the entire staff, clean, hospitable and memorable!

I stayed here for night on a business trip. The service was excellent when I came in. They treated me like I was a very special guest. They gave me a welcome mojito drink which was free and a generous amount of alcohol. The place was perfect for one person the bed was suuuuper comfy. I had a great view of the city facing the CNN building. The entire room was cozy and comfortable.
This hotel has a genuine historic art to it. For some it may not be the best selection if that doesn’t appeal to you but I loved it. It reminded me of the tower of terror decorating style without the cobwebs in Disney’s Hollywood studios.
The only few complaints I have is it was entirely clean a few pieces of hair and dirt. Also, the navigation in the hotel was challenging. They had one elevator to get the the gym which was in the basement and if you were in the wrong elevator you couldn’t get there. There wasn’t a pool which I thought there was. I didn’t like that they didn’t have a bathtub in the bathroom. The information listed was just vague and not very informationally informative. Although, they tell you everything in the beginning but there are no signs in the hotel to really direct you cause who is going to remember everything they tell you at once.
Otherwise, it was a great stay, beautiful view comfortable bed. I would defiantly stay again now that I know my way around.

First off, the staff is fantastic! I love the attention to detail in the design, and the upgrade to a corner suite didnt hurt either.
My only knock on the hotel, their bar closes at 11.
Otherwise, it was a perfect stay!

Great location if you want to be downtown. It is right by CNN. Lots of places you can walk to for dinner. The hotel itself is pretty nice, the rooms were modern and they even upgraded me once I arrived to a two room suite, which was awesome.
They had a free happy hour on the roof deck bar with wine and the bar in the lobby is nice too.

The best hotel in Atlanta … and possibly anywhere else!
This was our fifth annual stay at the Glenn hotel. Every year, starting with our wedding night, my wife and I return here to celebrate our anniversary. Every time, the staff manages to exceed our expectations.
Here are some of the highlights of this (and past) stays: surprise room upgrades, flowers on the bed, chocolate covered strawberries, champagne, welcome cocktails, incredible room accommodations, delicious in-​hotel restaurant, fantastic roof bar with the best view of Atlanta, and — best of all — a staff (including standouts like Cynthia, Jonathan, and Uriah) that genuinely cares about making your stay memorable.
This year, to celebrate our fifth visit, the Glenn gave us one of the best nights of our marriage. Beyond all of the incredible surprises, they gave us a bouquet of flowers and a congratulatory card signed by all of the staff!
I also want to add that, although we tip normal amounts, we are not big spenders. In fact, my wife and I are both fairly-​broke grad students. We are paying package rates and often times only opting for smaller rooms. Still, the Glenn always rolls out the red carpet for us.
If you are planning a wedding night stay (or any other type of romantic evening in the Atlanta area) you would be making a mistake to book anywhere else. Book a room, let the concierges know the reason for your stay, and watch them go above and beyond the call of duty. You’ll understand why I took the time to brag on this amazing hotel.

This is a very nice little hotel. For the price, you cannot beat it in downtown Atlanta. The staff is professional and very attentive. Even the smallest, least expensive room is really upscale and comfortable.
Skip the giants for once or more and stay here. You won’t regret, I didn’t!

Very convenient to downtown locations. Nice but small rooms. Restaurant is horrible. Rooftop bar is horrible. Lobby bar is good. Valet is exceptional. Very disappointing overall for a Marriott property.

I enjoyed my week in Atlanta far more than I thought I might, and my four nights at the Glenn were the icing on the cake.
Upon check in, expect to be greeted by friendly, professional staff as well as a complimentary drink. I was provided with a bottled water when I stopped by in the morning to drop off my luggage, and a mojito when I returned that afternoon to check in.
The rooms aren’t especially spacious, but had everything I needed — and the bed was by far the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in. I seriously want to buy that bed for my house! The bathroom is more than adequate, with a beautiful walk in shower, fun picture window thing, and nice soaps. Oh, and Starbucks coffee in room! That was a great perk.
As if all this isn’t enough for a hotel these days, the Glenn also offers free wine hour from 5:30 — 6:30 (a couple selections of red and white will be set out for hotel guests), and — for those of you who are Gold or Platinum Elite — you’ll have a free continental breakfast in the morning. The breakfast consists of two choices off their menu, and I very highly recommend the fruit and yogurt thing with honey… the grits were good, too. If you’re in a hurry, they will pack up your selections to go.
We didn’t make it up to the rooftop bar, but it’s there if you’re so inclined. I might skip dinner in the restaurant and grab a burger from the hole in the wall across the street… honestly one of the best burgers I’ve ever had.
Enjoy your stay!

We loved this hotel. Nice spot for tourists who want to see the city, fair prices and excellent service. From the valet boy, to the reception and further. Only thing we disliked were the service, food and prices and the Skylounge.
On arrival we asked the valet boy to give us some extra time to unpack and check the car because the next day we would be returning it after a 2 week roadtrip. No problem, no rush. And in the evening he parked our car in the front because we had to leave in the middle of the night.
We were welcomed at the reception with a cocktail, and on departure (at night) with coffee. Complimentary water in the room. Friendly and accomodating staff. Nice, crowded lobby, beautiful decorated hotel and rooms. And the elevator is operated with your room key.
Rooms are not very big, but well equipped. For the first time I had the feeling that somebody really thought the travellers needs through. Enough outlets in handy spots. Shelves to put your stuff on. Both in the room and the bathroom. And a perfect bed and shower with thick towels. That’s what’s important to me. Clean, a good bed and shower. Nothing more.
And yes, we agree with other Unilocalies, after dark the neigbourhood feels a little creepy for tourists but all the hotels in this area face this problem. But maybe that’s just my imagination and nothing will happen.
And excuse any grammar and spelling mistakes. English is not my first language. And if that isn’t bad enough, my Apple device keeps changing words into ‘proper Dutch’. Yes, you’ve guessed right, my first language.

I loved the restaurant at the Glenn. I’ve been before for drinks but truly enjoyed my lunch meal.
On a recent weekday, two of us headed for lunch. The service was excellent. Let’s start there. The waitress, Janice maybe? was a phenomenal server with great recommendations. (She had shoulder length locks in case I’ve gotten the name wrong.)
We ordered a grilled watermelon salad — refreshing — braised short ribs — awesome. I mean awesome. I mean tasty awesomeness. Meat falling off the bone, full of flavor over some mashed potatoes. Think great comfort food. Then I had the shrimp tacos. Also well done.
The cook here has a defter touch than I’d predict from a Hotel restaurant. He (or She) has a nouveau Southern sensibility that is more high end than I had predicted.
But the coup-​de-​etat was the Bread Pudding. Honestly, the top was like heaven on pudding. That should be sold everywhere.
The ambiance in the restaurant is nice. Not quite the über sexiness the rooftop is known for. But the food was phenomenal and the downtown vibe was appreciated.
Get the ribs and the bread pudding and you’ll appreciate your trip.

The location of this hotel is convenient and excellent for the tourist– right by cnn, world of coke, the aquarium, peach tree street, and the park!
–valet only at $ 28 a day
–shower is huge and the bath products are awesome
–drink shaker in room (although ours was not cleaned) and martini glasses
–super comfy bed, pillows, and sheets
–rooftop bar has a nice view of downtown atl but pales in comparison to others
–offered a mojito of some sorts upon checkin
–free breakfast for marriott elite members but a minimum selection from the menu
Overall, nice boutique hotel with great décor and pretty standard. The staff is nice, nothing over the top or under. Weekends draw a mischievous crowd due to the rooftop bar and walls are a little thin so if you’re not adding to the party, you might want to consider a different hotel on the weekend.

I had to factor in everything in order to come up with three stars instead of a higher rating. I’m staying at The Glenn for a week and during my stay, they have been refinishing the wood floors. The floors look beautiful but you can’t escape the smell of the chemicals used. For at lease two days of my stay, I felt nauseous and had a bad headache in the middle of the night. The fumes seeped under my door on the 10^th floor. I’m sure the maintenance of their hotel is very important but that chemical smell can’t be good for you.
Also, and this is not the fault of the hotel BUT there is a train that runs very close to the hotel and seemingly all hours of the day and night. It blares that EXTREMELY LOUD train horn SEVERAL times as it comes thru!!! And when I say it blares VERY LOUD & VERY LONG, I am not exaggerating. My room was on the back side of the hotel overlooking the parking lot for CNN. Maybe it’s louder on this side… I don’t know. But I do know there isn’t any sound proofing used around the windows and in the walls to keep excess noises out. I heard EVERYTHING outside. The cars, the trains, even birds flying by. I know this is an old historic building so I guess that’s something you’ll have to deal with. As for the rooms, nice but very very tiny and mine resembles the smell of moth balls. The bedding was cozy, comfy, and clean and I ate at Glenn’s Kitchen twice. Both times, the food was decent. I was in town for work and spent most of my nights exhausted and just wanting a good nights sleep. If you’re looking to rest well, I’d stay in the Omni instead.