Atlanta, GeorgiaBuckhead
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta
Terracotta-toned Buckhead hotel
Buckhead Atlanta, Georgia
Opened
2021
Price
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Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattTerracotta-toned Buckhead hotel
Terracotta tones and clay-inspired textures give the tower a grounded feel, drawing in shoppers by day and rooftop cocktail crowds at dusk.
What it’s good at
Listed
Interiors incorporate Georgia clay pottery traditions with towering terracotta lobby accent walls.
Listed
Fifteenth-floor rooftop lounge Spaceman gathers locals over Buckhead skyline views and dual terraces.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Lenox Square sits right next door, and the paved PATH400 trail connects directly from the entrance for walking and cycling.
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The rooms
Rooms use quiet, earthy palettes and straightforward layouts, keeping the atmosphere restful above the neighborhood streets.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated plunge pool sits on the second-floor sundeck, and the adjacent fitness room looks out over the water.
Bar
Spaceman
Craft cocktails and shareable plates are served beneath a sculptural halo light, with open-air lounge seating just outside.
Restaurant
Three Arches
Three stone arches rise above the central bar, where dishes draw on southern European and North African coastlines.
At the table
À la carte breakfast starts the morning downstairs, and both bars pour drinks late into the evening.
How it began
Interior designers Sawyer & Company channeled Georgia's 5,000-year clay craftsmanship tradition into the modern high-rise, which opened in late 2021.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.