The Peachtree Plaza is an icon in Atlanta for us Georgia natives. The Sundial restaurant and bar have a revolving panoramic view of downtown Atlanta and sets the stage wonderfully for a romantic night. The bed, linen and bathrobe were extremely plush. In fact, they provide you with a magazine to order the same stuff for your home.
Grant Field at Georgia Tech was visible from my room. The staff purposely assigned me to that side of the hotel so I could get all "jacked up" by looking at the campus prior to the game. There was a young trainee checking me in and she was excellent. Yea, the hotel is pricey but not out of line for downtown. Parking is also pricey in a city that is not known to be pedestrian-friendly. However, a MARTA rail station is nearby.
Across the street is a McDonalds and Hooters if you don't feel like going too far for food. The CNN Center, Georgia Dome, and the Tabernacle are all within easy walking distance.