17 Best Hotels in Atlanta, Georgia

Immense and coolly contemporary, the building seems to go on forever as you stand under the lobby's huge fabric sculpture, which hangs from the skylighted roof 47 stories above. Guest rooms open onto the atrium. Fresh flowers fill the major suites: one has a baby grand piano and another comes with a pool table. You don't even have to walk outside to reach the Peachtree Center MARTA station, which is connected via an indoor walkway.

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.

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.

Done in a modified Prairie style, this hotel is surrounded by 26 acres of forest preserve near Emory University and about 6 miles from Downtown Atlanta. Guests praise its sprawling size, accommodating staff, eco-friendly approach, and quiet location.

Amenities abound throughout this luxury hotel, one of two five-star properties in Atlanta; these touches include marble bathrooms with extra-large soaking tubs, comfy mattresses, and brass chandeliers. From the lobby a sweeping staircase leads up to Bar Margot, the hotel's chic lounge, and rose-hue marble creates a warm feeling in the public spaces and lounges. The hotel prides itself on its immensely courteous staff—it's considered scandalous if a call to reception rings more than twice before it's answered. You'll get a knock asking if you'd like turndown service, and stewards and other staff members are on hand the moment you need their help.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An ultramodern marble lobby overlooks Centennial Olympic Park through floor-to-ceiling windows in this sleek two-tower hotel next to CNN's headquarters. Creams, browns, and rich red accents decorate the rooms and complement the mahogany furniture. The hotel is at MARTA's CNN Center station.

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.

In this convention-, family-, and pet-friendly hotel, there's ample meeting and exhibit space, a pool under a retractable roof, and fine dining with delicious takes on Southern fare. The rooms are spacious relative to other Downtown options and just as functional. Families will appreciate thoughtful touches such as tabletop checkers games and complimentary swim diapers for the pool. The lush courtyard and relaxing mezzanine set against brick arches offer respite. If you’re traveling with kids, ask for a room in the North Tower, courtyard side, which offers easier access to the pool.

By far Atlanta's most prestigious and regal hotel and its second five-star property, the St. Regis is adorned with impressive touches, from the grand "open arms" double staircase in the entry, to the etching on the elevator doors and the crystals dangling from the hotel's many chandeliers. It also indulges guests with the swift but careful service that this luxurious, discreet hotel chain is known for. Guests and locals alike are welcome to the daily champagne bottle sabering and weekend afternoon tea service in the mezzanine's Astor Court.

What draws guests here is the hotel’s location and business-traveler focus; from the chic glass-and-white-tile exterior and sweeping two-level lobby to the rooms, the hotel offers a contemporary but comfortable look. Expect modernized baths with extra counter space, updated closets and safes, and an upgraded room key security system.