Midcentury garden hangout
Local artwork and vintage furnishings give the living room lobby an intimate feel, with complimentary evening wine tastings for mingling guests.
“The hotel holds 217-rooms but it feels more intimate with plenty of nooks to hide out in, whether that’s the lobby…”
Where it shines
Notable
Pastel stained glass filters natural light beside a curved fireplace of glazed tile and stone in the lobby.
Listed
A mid-century 1952 residential building reimagined with preserved architectural proportions and clean modernist lines.
Listed
Rooftop cocktail bar St. Julep hosts weekend DJ sets with panoramic views over East Paces Ferry Road.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The building is an authentic 1950s modernist residential building, one that seems tailor-made for its new role.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on a quieter stretch of East Paces Ferry Road, the hotel sits a short walk from upscale shopping in Buckhead Village.
The rooms
Danish-style writing desks, olive green accents, and Frette linens complement views of the lush garden courtyard or city skyline.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Submerged chaises sit directly in the outdoor pool, surrounded by flagstone decking and shaded daybeds.
The gym
Peloton bikes face tall windows in the fitness center, alongside Precor rowers, ellipticals, and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Betty
Dark velvet booths and marble tables furnish this mid-century supper club, which serves Wagyu beef stroganoff and classic cocktails.
Willow Bar
Meandering stone paths lead through the garden courtyard to wicker seating nooks beneath a mature willow oak tree.
At the table
On the ninth floor, St. Julep serves aperitifs and spiked soft serve beside open roll-up doors and skyline views.
How it began
Built in 1952 as residential apartments, the property takes its name from the Latin word for forest, celebrating Atlanta's vast tree canopy.
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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.