Hotel Colee, Atlanta Buckhead, Autograph Collection
Atlanta, Georgia
Buckhead
Vibe
Framed vintage pocket squares and Sunday hats on display give the public spaces the spirit of dressing up for an occasion.
“Lavender parlor glamour”
Vintage barber chairs and custom lavender millwork turn the lobby into a playful beauty parlor homage.
Independently operated Rosé & Rye pairs rooftop cocktails with two outdoor patios above the city.
The Print Shop partnership brings rotating works by Atlanta artists into the lobby gallery.
On Peachtree Road in Buckhead, with Lenox Square and Shops Around Lenox within walking distance.
“it’s now a member of the Autograph Collection, and stands amid the high-rise towers along Peachtree Road in Buckhead, a sort of upscale second city center”
Rooms
Prints of women with elaborate hairdos and headwraps animate the guestroom walls, alongside décor inspired by monochrome Victorian wallpaper.
Wellness
The rooftop infinity pool overlooks Peachtree Road, while the fitness center pairs cardio and strength equipment with a boxing bag.
Backstory
Conceived during the pandemic, the design imagined a return to celebration, drawing on Atlanta’s African-American street style and fashion.
Eat & drink
Sister serves Southern-inspired comfort food, including flatbreads and house-made desserts, while Lobby Bar moves from morning coffee and pastries to cocktails and savory bites.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.