There has been a gap on our map for too long, a miss where we should have a partner as fine as its home city. Phew, we wait no more. Thank you then to the owners of the Ellis on Peachtree and their $28MM for creating a new HQ for us downtown, just where we should be.

Truth be told, we've had some false starts in the land of Coca-Cola and the land-locked whale shark (the Georgia Aquarium is just blocks away!). An earlier choice was just a bit tired, another entry was numbingly chic (read: inattentive). The Ellis, though, feels just right. I hope you'll concur (and let me know).

It has the whole package: the business and tourist center location, the very smart décor, the upscale dining, a fitness center, a business center, meeting rooms…

And, because it's so new and is looking to build up its constituency of loyalists, they already like us. A lot.

That's why our rates for this first-class hotel in the heart of Atlanta are:

$164 for a Deluxe King Guest Room and for a Deluxe Double/Double Guest Room;
$194 for a Junior Suite

As ever, just let them know that you're an Academic Ambassador; they're looking forward to making new friends.

You may visit their website at www.ellishotel.com.