The St. Regis Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Buckhead
Vibe
Guests and locals keep the chandelier-lit lobby busy, passing through on their way to the spa, restaurants and bar.
“Butlers and masterpieces”
Butlers press suits and replace forgotten books, while pool chamberlains deliver frozen fruit and coconut water.
A Vichy shower and MediSpa facials join thermal suites with eucalyptus steam and a Himalayan salt stone sauna.
Atlas pairs emerald walls with original modern masterpieces, extending the hotel's art collection into dinner.
Across from Buckhead Village, with boutiques nearby and the Atlanta History Center a short walk away.
“The nightly champagne sabrage in the Grand Hallway, a Napoleonic ritual the hotel takes seriously, is worth being back for at six.”
Rooms
Macassar ebony furnishings and Juliette balconies give the rooms character, while Italian marble bathrooms make space for deep soaking tubs.
“Its impressive European-style architecture, fine custom furnishings and décor, top-of-the-line amenities and impeccable first-class service set a new standard for luxury in Atlanta.”
Wellness
Beyond the 24-hour Athletic Club, the sixth-floor spa features eucalyptus steam rooms, while the outdoor Pool Piazza offers heated swimming and jacuzzis.
“The lobby feels like a stately mansion, with hardwood floors, dual curved staircases, and glittering chandeliers.”
Backstory
The Beaux Arts architecture of the brand's New York original inspired this Atlanta hotel, built in 2009.
“All guests have access to the butler desk, which can fulfill requests both big and small, from unpacking your suitcase to delivering the morning newspaper.”
Eat & drink
Astor Court serves Southern selections and afternoon tea, while The Garden Room brings cocktails and DJ sets beneath a leafy canopy.
The neighborhood
Nearby Buckhead streets invite walks beneath oak trees, past Georgian and Tudor mansions and toward neighborhood restaurants.
More like this
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
“Silvery forest retreat”
Central
Forth Hotel Atlanta
“Concrete lattice clubhouse”
Lively
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
“Neoclassical Midtown haven”
Central
Loews Atlanta Hotel
“Vapor hearths and hammam”
Lively
Nobu Hotel Atlanta
“Sushi and shoji”
Central
Stonehurst Place Bed & Breakfast
“Heart pine hideaway”
Central
The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
“Front porch grandeur”
Central
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta by IHG
“Cherokee rose polish”
Central
The app
This is one hotel. The app has every one we rate, in your pocket, for the whole trip.
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.