7 Best Hotels in Atlanta, Georgia

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One of America's most popular convention destinations, Atlanta offers plenty of variety in terms of lodging. More than 95,000 rooms are in metro Atlanta, with nearly 12,000 Downtown, close to the Georgia World Congress Center and State Farm Arena. Other clusters are in Buckhead, in the north Interstate 285 perimeter, and around Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Ellis Hotel

$$$ | 176 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, USA Fodor's Choice
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A chic lobby, handpicked modern furnishings, and thoughtful in-room touches are the hallmark of this boutique hotel that provides Southern hospitality in a restored 1913 historic landmark. Each of the rooms has pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen televisions, and Wi-Fi. The MARTA station is across the street, and the city's top attractions are just 10 minutes away. Order the jumbo lump crab cakes at the Terrace Bistro restaurant for dinner, then come back for a buffet breakfast that expands on the menu's hearty and diverse farm-to-table leanings.

Pros

  • Top-of-the line 24-hour fitness center
  • Farm-to-table dining options
  • Close to MARTA stop

Cons

  • Some street noise in rooms
  • No free breakfast
  • More expensive than other Downtown hotels
176 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, USA
404-523--5155
hotel Details
127 rooms
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, No Meals

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Embassy Suites Hotel

$$$ | 3285 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, USA
www.facebook.com/embassybuckhead

This mostly-suites high-rise is just blocks from the shopping meccas of Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza. There are several different kinds of suites—from fairly basic sleeping-and-sitting-room combinations to more deluxe units with amenities like wet bars. All of the rooms open onto a sunny atrium that towers 16 stories above the lobby. Rates include afternoon cocktails.

Pros

  • Convenient to shopping
  • Indoor and outdoor pools
  • Complimentary drinks in the afternoon

Cons

  • Wi-Fi is not free
  • Not all rooms are suites
  • Decor is a bit outdated
3285 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, USA
404-261–7733
hotel Details
316 suites
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Free Breakfast

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Georgian Terrace

$$$ | 659 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
www.facebook.com/georgianterrace

Enrico Caruso and other stars of the Metropolitan Opera once stayed in this fine 1911 hotel across the street from the Fox Theatre. The columned lobby is striking, and breathtaking terraces traverse the exterior, making it a popular venue for wedding receptions. The street-level Edgar's P&P bar serves up craft cocktails and delicious nibbles made with in-house ingredients amid an equally inviting scene. Livingston Restaurant's seafood is a high point, and simple sides such as roasted Brussels sprouts are excellent.

Pros

  • The front terrace is a great place for people-watching
  • Proximity to the Fox makes upscale in-house restaurant Livingston a convenient pretheater choice
  • Rooftop pool and penthouse-level fitness room offer incredible city views

Cons

  • Rates more in line with legacy of hotel than accommodations
  • Postshow and rush-hour traffic is tough to navigate
  • Hotel is officially no-smoking but guests may smell smoke
659 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, USA
404-897–1991
hotel Details
326 rooms
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, No Meals

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Glenn Hotel

$$$ | 110 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303, USA

This boutique hotel is a mix of New York sophistication and Miami sex appeal. The rooms are small, but they make the best of the space. Glass walls between the oversize showers and the sleeping areas mean you won't miss a minute of the program on your flat-screen TV. The contemporary decor is sleek and sophisticated.

Pros

  • 24-hour business center
  • Walking distance to State Farm Arena and Centennial Olympic Park
  • Rooftop bar with great city views

Cons

  • Parking is $40 per night
  • Lighting might be a bit dim for some guests
  • Small rooms
110 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303, USA
404-521–2250
hotel Details
110 rooms
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, No Meals

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InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta

$$$ | 3315 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30326, USA
www.facebook.com/InterContinentalBuckheadAtlanta

Marble bathrooms with separate soaking tubs and glass showers, 300-thread-count Egyptian-cotton linens, plush bathrobes and slippers, and twice-daily housekeeping are some of the highlights of the traditionally styled rooms in this hotel, the flagship for the Atlanta-based chain. The Bourbon Bar has a wide selection of its namesake liquor, including some rare vintages. Southern Art restaurant serves upscale, Southern farm-to-table dishes, with outdoor terrace seating overlooking Peachtree Road.

Pros

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Convenient to shopping
  • Good on-site restaurant and bar

Cons

  • Small spa
  • Complimentary Internet only with rewards program or special room rate
  • Expensive parking
3315 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30326, USA
404-946–9000
hotel Details
422 rooms
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, No Meals

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Loews Atlanta Hotel

$$$ | 1065 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, USA Fodor's Choice

Georgia's booming film industry brings plenty of celebs to Atlanta, and many of them stay in this sleek glass tower in the heart of bustling Midtown. It's a quick walk to shops, restaurants, and lots of Atlanta's main attractions, including Piedmont Park and the High Museum. The rooms are outfitted in crisp neutrals with large windows that allow in plenty of natural light.

Pros

  • Huge and modern gym and spa
  • Bright, modern rooms
  • Many eateries and bars within walking distance

Cons

  • No pool
  • Large fees for parking
  • Short on complimentary courtesies, like in-room bottled water, expected at finer hotels
1065 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, USA
404-745–5000
hotel Details
414 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta

$$$ | 181 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA, 30303, USA
Executive Suite

For a luxury experience with useful business amenities, the Ritz can't be beat. The size of the rooms is comparable to other Downtown properties but with business-minded touches such as a valet complete with shoeshine, and a desk with AV connections for in-room presentation prep. Try the on-site AG restaurant, which has a steak house focus, along with Southern-accented specialties like she-crab soup and fried green tomatoes. The eatery's terrace is one of Downtown's few outdoor dining spots. MARTA's Peachtree Center station is nearby.

Pros

  • Top-notch restaurant
  • Ideal for doing business Downtown
  • Impeccable service

Cons

  • The standard rooms can feel small and dated compared to newer options
  • Very expensive
  • Classic decor not for everyone
181 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA, 30303, USA
404-659–0400
hotel Details
444 rooms
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, No Meals

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