Neoclassical forest quarters
Contemporary Atlanta art animates the marble lobby, while a formal English garden softens the bustle of Buckhead outside.
“Come for the service, stay for the spa, return for the private balconies.”
Where it shines
Notable
BHDM Design accents Neoclassical lines with dogwood motifs, custom walnut millwork, and hand-painted forest murals.
Notable
Personal concierge service pairs with dedicated house cars and marble bathrooms featuring deep soaking tubs.
Notable
Vitality pools, dry saunas, and steam rooms complement a 60-foot saline lap pool opening onto a private terrace.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The 42-story Robert A.M. Stern-designed limestone tower stands out along the skyline, but its façade inconspicuously hides behind the standalone Del Frisco's Grille.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Shops Around Lenox is walkable from the hotel, while the Atlanta History Center’s gardens and historic houses lie about two miles away.
The rooms
The Presidential Suite pairs a fireside lounge and silver-leaved ceiling with custom walnut millwork, city-view soaking tubs, and two secluded terraces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 60-foot heated saline lap pool is flanked by marble pillars and opens onto a private terrace.
The spa
Spread across two floors, the spa houses thirteen treatment rooms, dry saunas, steam rooms, and warm soaking tubs.
Dogs stay too.
Brassica Bar
Cognac leather banquettes and a curved marble counter line this intimate space for evening cocktails.
Restaurant
Brassica
Chef Todd Richards leads the kitchen, preparing French brasserie dishes with Southern influences under sculptural branch chandeliers.
How it began
Developer John Williams initially planned no hotel here, until persistent phone calls convinced him the Peachtree Road site deserved one.
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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.