Its prime downtown location, makes this cosmopolitan hotel convenient to businesses, government offices and sporting arenas. The rooms are handsomely decorated and offer views of the city skyline. Many suites have kitchenettes, and some feature baby grand pianos. Twice-daily housekeeping and a technology butler service are available. The clubby Atlanta Grill serves updated Southern cooking.

The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta Amenities:

• 444 rooms. Restaurant, bar. High-speed Internet access.