The Best Luxury Hotels in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is a hotbed for theater-goers, foodies and those who love to party. The Georgia capital is also home to a collection of swanky hotels, many of which lie smack in the center of this thriving metropolis. Experience pampering spas, historic Beaux Arts architecture, rooftop pool parties and even your own private butler at these luxury Atlanta hotels, all bookable with Culture Trip.
Loews Atlanta Hotel
Hotel, Luxury
Loews Atlanta prides itself on Southern hospitality – think fleece robes, free shoeshines and a Mercedes chauffeur service. Let therapists ease away your aches in the Exhale spa and relax in your decadent suite, complete with Egyptian linen and Keurig coffee maker. The hotel has a five-star Peachtree Street location to match its service, and floor-to-ceiling windows that celebrate skyline views. Don’t miss the hotel’s much talked-about charcuterie restaurant, Saltwood.
The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
Chain Hotel, Luxury
Check into the Whitley, in Atlanta’s trendy Buckhead neighborhood, which – if you’re looking for an indulgent pamper break – has a whole floor dedicated to wellness. Start at the fitness center, take a dip in the pool and decompress in the spa, with its sauna and Himalayan salt rooms, before enjoying a massage. Expect sweeping skyline views, especially from top-floor suites which offer grand living areas and wet bars.
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
Chain Hotel
Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel
This ornate four-star Atlanta hotel, named for Coca-Cola founder Asa Griggs Candler who built the property in 1906, is so special it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Marvel at its Beaux Arts detail and Art Deco flare, which features grey marble columns, carved stairways and glittering chandeliers. Suites have been restored to 21st-century glory and have skyscraper views from its Peachtree Street location.
The St. Regis Atlanta
Hotel, Luxury
Nothing says luxury like your own butler service, which the St. Regis Atlanta is known for. Order what you need with your in-room iPad, which also controls the curtains, lights and temperature. This opulence continues with Picasso artwork in the restaurant, a Remède Spa and pool piazza complete with a fountain. For the ultimate stay, book the Empire Suite which has its own cinema room, fitness studio and office.
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
Chain Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
Hotel, Luxury
Famous architect Robert AM Stern was the innovator behind this 42-story Atlanta landmark, which is now home to the Waldorf Astoria. The sleek eight-sided tower, made from pale limestone, opens onto Peachtree Street and boasts an English courtyard garden. Three floors are also dedicated to its spa, one of Atlanta’s best, where you can swim in vitality pools and enjoy a warm peach-oil massage.
Stonehurst Place Bed & Breakfast
Boutique Hotel, Bed and Breakfast
Stonehurst, a 19th-century mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built by cotton, gin and textile mogul George Burch Hinman. Today, it’s one of midtown’s most emblematic boutique hotels. An extensive refurbishment retained original features such as mahogany furniture and museum-quality art – but added an eco-spin by installing solar hot water and greywater recycling. Wander the landscaped grounds, which are popular for weddings.
W Atlanta Downtown
Chain Hotel
The Georgian Terrace Hotel
Hotel
This hotel, known as the Grande Dame of Atlanta, has hosted famous names including Elvis Presley, Walt Disney and F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Beaux Arts building dates back to 1911 and lies across the street from Fox Theatre, so it’s a buzzing venue for pre- and post-show meals and drinks. Note the columns and large Palladian-style windows, the glass atrium lobby and three ballrooms which have hosted stars such as Bruce Springsteen.
Fancy a more budget-friendly stay in Atlanta? Check out our guide to the best hotels in Atlanta, Georgia, for every traveler. If you’re stuck on where to stay, Buckhead has some great options, and they’re bookable with Culture Trip.