The Tess, Autograph Collection
Atlanta, Georgia
Buckhead
Vibe
Sculptural lighting and heirloom-inspired patterns soften the midcentury lines, giving the public spaces a residential feel.
“Southern muse modernism”
Wall-to-wall headboards and curved furniture give guestrooms a softly sculptural take on midcentury style.
The Presidential Suite offers expansive living areas and a deep soaking tub overlooking the city.
Tesserae pairs tenth-floor cocktails with Saturday house music, with another cocktail stop at Lobby Bar.
On East Paces Ferry Road, a short stroll from Buckhead Village’s restaurants and shops.
“Modernist-inspired luxuries, state-of-the-art high-end comforts, and some impressive public spaces seal the deal…”
Rooms
Globe pendants carry the modern mood into the bedrooms, while black marble countertops give the bathrooms a darker note.
Wellness
Cabanas line the outdoor rooftop pool’s seasonal deck, with Buckhead’s skyline setting the scene for an afternoon swim.
Backstory
The namesake is fictional: a Southern hostess imagined returning to Atlanta with tastes shaped by Paris salons and Kyoto gardens.
Eat & drink
Tesserae serves classic American dishes with panoramic city views, while Lobby Bar pairs cocktails and wine with small bites.
The neighborhood
Buckhead Village’s boutiques and restaurants are a short stroll away, and nearby Buckhead Theatre adds live shows to the evening options.
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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.