Sep 13, 2016, 9:26 am
Last edit by: SkiAdcock
Hat tip to oceane:
"Hotel parking is valet for $32. The Centennial lot is right around the corner and is $10 except special events (free if you leave by 6am). Parked a nice car there all week and had no issues (if you enter from the CNN side, you actually park next to valet)."
"Hotel parking is valet for $32. The Centennial lot is right around the corner and is $10 except special events (free if you leave by 6am). Parked a nice car there all week and had no issues (if you enter from the CNN side, you actually park next to valet)."
Glenn Autograph Atlanta GA [Master Thread]
Mar 18, 2011, 8:36 am
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Glenn Autograph Atlanta GA [Master Thread]
been here for 5 night for a convention. This is a very nice hotel and would certainly stay here again.
The hotel was built in 1926. Rooms are a tad small but that is ok for me - they are certainly functional. The only weird part is that the wall between the bathroom and bedroom is glass with the shower AND toilet visible (and users thereof) to any potential roomate.
The bar is the highlight here. Bartenders are very good, great drinks and a very relaxed atmosphere
Food is good although they really havent got it together on the restaurant. Servers are a bit disconnected to the whole experience. They are competant, but really wander around more than one would like.
Front desk is professional, but they havent gone through Marriott training - really no recognition of Plat status. I had to remind them of the checkin gift. They know they are part of the Marriott chain, but that is it. They are very energetic though and aim to please.
I would make this my downtown ATL hotel
The hotel was built in 1926. Rooms are a tad small but that is ok for me - they are certainly functional. The only weird part is that the wall between the bathroom and bedroom is glass with the shower AND toilet visible (and users thereof) to any potential roomate.
The bar is the highlight here. Bartenders are very good, great drinks and a very relaxed atmosphere
Food is good although they really havent got it together on the restaurant. Servers are a bit disconnected to the whole experience. They are competant, but really wander around more than one would like.
Front desk is professional, but they havent gone through Marriott training - really no recognition of Plat status. I had to remind them of the checkin gift. They know they are part of the Marriott chain, but that is it. They are very energetic though and aim to please.
I would make this my downtown ATL hotel
Mar 20, 2011, 7:47 am
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Thanks for posting the review. I also very much enjoyed my stay at The Glenn in the fall (fortunately I was staying by myself so the bathroom window wasn't a problem). It makes me hope that Marriott expands their Autograph collection to include additional options for guests to enjoy Marriott benefits at hotels that have more local character.
Aug 20, 2011, 7:47 pm
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I wanted to add my two cents. First, I want to say that the Autograph collection is a WELCOME change from the cookie cutter Marriott hotel.
The Glenn Kitchen has good quality food. The cooks/chefs to a good job. However, as commented above, the front-end staff in the restaurant leaves something to be desired.
Also note, this property has a rooftop bar. I didn't think this would be troublesome until it got late at night and could hear the music from the room. You may want to consider requesting a room on a lower floor to compensate for the loud music. However, it wasn't on too late, and went off before midnight.
Overall, it was a very nice stay. The design touches and overall feel of the property make it an enjoyable experience.
The Glenn Kitchen has good quality food. The cooks/chefs to a good job. However, as commented above, the front-end staff in the restaurant leaves something to be desired.
Also note, this property has a rooftop bar. I didn't think this would be troublesome until it got late at night and could hear the music from the room. You may want to consider requesting a room on a lower floor to compensate for the loud music. However, it wasn't on too late, and went off before midnight.
Overall, it was a very nice stay. The design touches and overall feel of the property make it an enjoyable experience.
Last edited by Tcutter; Aug 20, 2011 at 7:47 pm Reason: typo
Aug 21, 2011, 1:08 pm
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Oct 25, 2012, 8:05 am
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Oct 25, 2012, 8:13 am
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Most autograph hotels do not have a lounge... They are not required to, but if they happen to have one then they will often offer it to Plats. I have stayed at the Glen Twice, once for a week once for just a couple of days, I know at least when I did it just after conversion more than a year ago... I didn't get any free breakfast so I ended up walking over to CNN center and hitting Chik-Fil-A most mornings... While I actualyl enjoy the cookie cutterness of most Marriotts (What I am looking for is consistancy while traveling for work...) I certainly appreciate the option of burning points in an autograph collection when traveling for fun with the wife... While I agree the bar is a little loud when in the rooms it is also one of the best places to have a drink in Atlanta, what a view! It's worth it...
Oct 25, 2012, 8:48 pm
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Uh folks, there is the exec lounge open/closed sticky.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13849211-post1.html
On this particular property all posts are from a year ago (re: open/closed), so if anyone has recent info it would be appreciated.
Cheers.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/13849211-post1.html
On this particular property all posts are from a year ago (re: open/closed), so if anyone has recent info it would be appreciated.
Cheers.
Nov 13, 2014, 11:38 am
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Cheers.
Nov 13, 2014, 4:56 pm
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Very nice staff, well appointed (though small) rooms. Nice bar, excellent location. It was nice to try, though I'm more of a standard Marriott guy, so I stay at the Ren Midtown or Marriott Marquis, depending on price.
Enjoy your stay!
Sep 13, 2016, 5:56 am
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Weeklong stay here last month. Fantastic stay. Excellent service staff. Complimentary wine hour for guests at the rooftop bar.
Glenn's soft furnishings show wear and could use a refresh.
My 8th floor room was QUIET. Double paned windows, quiet AC. If you're bothered by city noise at other ATL hotels, this may be one to try.
Hotel parking is valet for $32. The Centennial lot is right around the corner and is $10 except special events (free if you leave by 6am). Parked a nice car there all week and had no issues (if you enter from the CNN side, you actually park next to valet).
Note that this hotel is - literally - a quick walk to the soon-to-be MB stadium (Falcons football & soccer).
Glenn's soft furnishings show wear and could use a refresh.
My 8th floor room was QUIET. Double paned windows, quiet AC. If you're bothered by city noise at other ATL hotels, this may be one to try.
Hotel parking is valet for $32. The Centennial lot is right around the corner and is $10 except special events (free if you leave by 6am). Parked a nice car there all week and had no issues (if you enter from the CNN side, you actually park next to valet).
Note that this hotel is - literally - a quick walk to the soon-to-be MB stadium (Falcons football & soccer).