The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel

54 Peachtree St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, Decatur, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.4 / 5

Overview

The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a 3-star property in downtown Atlanta at 54 Peachtree St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Public sentiment is mixed, with a 3.4/5 rating based on 1,693 reviews. Guest feedback frequently frames it as a straightforward, no-frills stay with a strong location for central Atlanta sightseeing.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel sits within walking-range of major downtown draws including Centennial Olympic Park (854 m), the College Football Hall of Fame (902 m), the World of Coca-Cola (1,075 m), and the Georgia Aquarium (1,216 m). Families and museum-goers also have the Children’s Museum of Atlanta (1,072 m) and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights (1,245 m) nearby. Farther out, guests can reach the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (1,717 m), Fox Theatre (2,254 m), Zoo Atlanta (2,907 m), Ponce City Market (3,235 m), and Midtown greenspaces and cultural stops like Piedmont Park (4,270 m), High Museum of Art (4,161 m), and Atlanta Botanical Garden (4,461 m).

Breakfast

A complimentary breakfast is a notable on-site offering mentioned by multiple guests. Reported breakfast items include eggs, sausage, oatmeal, cereal, fresh fruit, muffins, and yogurt. Some reviews describe the breakfast as basic, but still a useful perk for a downtown stay.

Rooms & Comfort

Guest comments commonly describe rooms as clean and generally comfortable, with at least some rooms featuring a refrigerator. A few reviews point to operational and comfort issues, including a non-working heater in one stay and thin windows that let in outside noise (including train noise) even on higher floors.

Service & Arrival Experience

Service impressions vary: some guests praise attentive staff and positive valet interactions, while others report long waits at check-in and periods when the front desk was not staffed during peak arrival hours. Valet parking is mentioned in reviews, with both positive feedback and reports of slow vehicle retrieval. Some guests also flag unclear reservation/incidentals practices, including per-night charges described as a damage reserve.

Best for

This hotel is best suited to travelers who want a practical base in downtown Atlanta within close reach of Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium, and the World of Coca-Cola. It can work well for guests who value included breakfast and don’t require a highly full-service experience. Travelers who are sensitive to noise or who prioritize consistently fast, smooth check-in may want to plan accordingly.

Travel tips

If you’re arriving around peak check-in hours, allow extra time in case the front desk is busy or understaffed, as several guests report delays. If you plan to use valet, build in buffer time for car retrieval during busy periods. Given guest notes about thin windows and city noise, consider bringing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.

What guests say

Guests frequently praise the downtown location and find it convenient for major attractions like Centennial Olympic Park and nearby museums. Complimentary breakfast is a recurring positive, with multiple reviews noting a range of standard items. Several guests describe rooms as clean and generally comfortable, with at least some rooms offering a refrigerator, but there are reports of maintenance issues such as a heater not working. Negative themes center on operational consistency—especially long check-in waits or an unstaffed front desk during peak arrival times—and some guests mention noise through thin windows. Valet service receives both compliments and complaints about slow car retrieval, and some guests report confusion or dissatisfaction about incidentals/reservation terms.

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