Intercontinental: this will be the place I stay every time I go to Atlanta

Ritz Carlton Buckhead: the home-away-from-home for the Atlanta pseudo-socialites; great hotel with great service in a great location (to enjoy shopping malls and chain restaurants!) ($$$$)

JW Marriott Buckhead:  Never been there, but I hear its great

W Hotel Atlanta:  so far out of the way, it might be in another state.

Swissotel:  we all wish that the Swiss had stuck with cheese, watches and fondue!

Any hotel downtown: trust me

Any hotel near the airport: I would rather stay up all night in a Waffle House!