2 Best Hotels in Virginia-Highland and Emory, Atlanta

There’s no better stay within walking distance of Ponce City Market and the BeltLine, and for cool factor combined with the conveniences of a modern hotel with vintage touches, there may be no better stay in Atlanta. Lush foliage and wicker and rattan seating welcome you in the lobby, as does an ice-cold PBR in honor of legendary stripper Blondie, whom you may be lucky enough to catch at the downstairs lounge. Rooms are furnished with an eye toward art deco, from the velvet headboards and seating to “Jetson”-style desk lights, but less Miami bright and more Southern sophistication. The building itself is historic, but with spacious rooms, foolproof complimentary Wi-Fi, and freshly made kombucha in the café, the experience is far from 1924 when the building was first erected.

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.