The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
Atlanta, Georgia
Midtown Atlanta
Vibe
Polished marble and plush velvet give the busy lobby a theatrical backdrop for its eclectic, stylish crowd.
“Forbidden garden revelry”
Golden birdcages float above the lobby, while elevators recreate wooded glens within the garden fantasy.
The Spa at The Starling pairs hydrating body masks with steam showers and a relaxation lounge.
Lantana's gregarious bartenders and lobby gatherings bring cocktails, live music, DJs, and mingling into one evening.
At Colony Square in Midtown, with restaurants, arts venues, and Piedmont Park close by.
“the top-end suites are pure interior-design maximalism, and even the relatively more humble rooms are alive with graphic prints and riotous color accents.”
Rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Atlanta’s skyline, giving you plenty to look at beyond the walls of your room.
“Interiors are uniformly unfussy, with pale gray forest shadow wallpaper and little else to distract from floor-to-ceiling windows as a fourth wall.”
Wellness
Five floors up, the seasonal outdoor terrace pool catches the morning sunshine above the bustle of Midtown.
Backstory
The name honors Piedmont Park’s sociable starlings, whose coordinated flights inspired the former W hotel’s new identity in 2022.
Eat & drink
The Commons serves a breakfast buffet, while Lantana pairs seasonal sharing plates and cocktails with jewel tones and an adjoining terrace.
The neighborhood
Politan Row’s food hall is next door in Colony Square, and Piedmont Park is less than two 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.