Kimpton Sylvan Atlanta - Buckhead
Atlanta, Georgia
Buckhead
Vibe
Vintage furniture and art from Atlanta and beyond give the living room lobby the feel of an eclectic private collection.
“Pastel glass supper club”
Pastel stained glass washes the living room with light beside a curved, glazed tile fireplace.
A converted 1952 condominium building retains its modernist bones across intimate, visually connected spaces.
St. Julep turns revelrous on weekends, drawing evening crowds with rooftop cocktails, skyline views, and guest DJs.
On residential East Paces Ferry Road, a few blocks from Buckhead Village's shops and restaurants.
“The building is an authentic 1950s modernist residential building, one that seems tailor-made for its new role.”
Rooms
Olive green accents and leather touches give the cozy interiors a softer take on the building’s midcentury aesthetic.
“The hotel holds 217-rooms but it feels more intimate with plenty of nooks to hide out in, whether that’s the lobby, the outdoor pool, or the rooftop bar.”
Wellness
Submerged chaise loungers invite lingering in the outdoor pool, while the fitness center has Peloton bikes and a rower.
Backstory
The name derives from silva, Latin for forest, a nod to Atlanta’s nickname and the greenery in the hotel’s own backyard.
Eat & drink
The Betty serves beef cheek stroganoff in velvet booths, while St. Julep pairs rooftop cocktails with bar snacks.
The neighborhood
Apartment buildings and scattered cottages surround this Buckhead address, with the designer shops and restaurants of Buckhead Village a few blocks away.
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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.