July 6, 2023

These Are Atlanta’s Coolest Boutique Hotels

During every step of America’s upbringing, Atlanta has played a prominent role. From the civil rights movement to the hip-hop scene, this city’s cultural significance can’t — and shouldn’t — be ignored. So, while handpicking this list, for us, “coolest” also meant ensuring you get an experience that honors this rich history. So without further ado, we give you the must-stay boutique hotels of Atlanta.

Hotel Clermont (Poncey)

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Key Points:

  • Website
  • 4 Stars
  • Rooms: 94
  • Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

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Amenities:

  • Fitness center
  • Free WiFi

• Rooftop bar

  • 4 Bars & Restaurants

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Located on the 16-mile long Ponce de Leon avenue, Hotel Clermont exemplifies the perfect combination of mid-century modern and eclectic styles. In the summer, enjoy daiquiris on The Rooftop Bar with local street-food on astro-turf giving it a homey feel. In the winter, enjoy a French-American inspired dinner at Tiny Lou’s, named after a dancer at the hotel’s “Gypsy Room” in the 1950s. Here, you’ll get an authentic experience that will bring you back to the hotel’s 1924 origin.


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Stonehurst Place (Historic Midtown)

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Key Points:

  • Website
  • 4 Stars
  • Rooms: 6
  • Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Amenities:

  • Spa
  • Complimentary breakfast

• Library

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If you’re looking for a spot a little farther from the city, this bed & breakfast will still give you a taste of luxury – just with a more local, authentic experience. Located on the largest residential lot in Historic Midtown, Stonehurst Place has something for everyone. Inside, experience a timeless sophistication, and outside surround yourself with landscape gardens and a cozy sleeping porch. When you’re not taking in this high-end experience, explore the performing arts scene in town!


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The Georgian Terrace (Midtown)

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Key Points:

  • Website
  • 4 Stars
  • Rooms: 326
  • Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Amenities:

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

• Free WiFi

  • 4 Bars & Restaurants

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Covered by brick and marble, The Georgian Terrace was constructed in a Beaux-Arts style, adding southern charm to the Parisian Grand Dame. With turreted corners, Palladian-style windows and wrap-around terraces, the hotel has hosted the likes of Helen Keller, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Elvis Presley. The hotel’s houses some of Atlanta’s culinary experiences, such as dinner at the Livingston Restaurant overlooking the iconic Fox Theatre and Buffalo Bayou Café, a neighborhood hub. 


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Hotel Colee (Buckhead)

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Key Points:

  • Website
  • 4 Stars
  • Rooms: 291
  • Airport: Dekalb-Peachtree Airport

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Amenities:

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

• Free WiFi

  • 3 Bars & Restaurants

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Hotel Colee is all about making a statement. The rooftop infinity pool overlooks Peachtree Road, with glamorous striped decor. This personality flows throughout the interior, from the lobby bar that weaves details like a hat-covered wall, to its restaurant, Sister, which balances Buckhead’s history with vibrant colors. During your stay, you won't be able to help but “put your feathers on.”

Credit: The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel

The Kimpton Sylvan (Buckhead)

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Key Points:

  • Website
  • 4 Stars
  • Rooms: 217
  • Airport: Dekalb-Peachtree Airport

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Amenities:

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

• Free bike rentals

  • 5 Bars & Restaurants

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What used to be a residential building in the 1950s is now one of Buckhead’s most luxurious hotels. It takes a mid-century modern approach to Atlanta’s history. The hotel is covered in warm wood tones and natural garden beauty, embracing its namesake with “Sylvan” meaning “forest” in Latin. With three outdoor and three indoor dining services. And if this isn’t enough, enjoy free bike rentals to explore all that Buckhead, or the “Beverly Hills of the South” has to offer.


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The Burgess (Buckhead)

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Key Points:

  • Website
  • 4 Stars
  • Rooms: 102
  • Airport: Dekalb-Peachtree Airport

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Amenities:

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

• Free WiFi

  • 2 Bars & Restaurants

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During your stay at The Burgess, every detail will be accounted for, helping you live as the hotel says “in the moment.” Every cocktail at the Mr. B poolside bar will be carefully crafted and the Fia Restaurant will serve only the freshest ingredients, locally sourced the morning of. When you’re not taking advantage of this hotel’s prime location in the Buckhead district, take a moment to relax in its beautiful library (don’t worry, the bar reaches this space too).


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Credit: Barbara Kraft Photography

Nobu Hotel Atlanta (Buckhead)

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Key Points:

  • Website
  • 4 Stars
  • Rooms: 152
  • Airport: Dekalb-Peachtree Airport

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Amenities:

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

• Spa

  • 2 Bars & Restaurants

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As you enter the lobby, you’ll be met with the signature Nobu lemongrass scent, handed lemongrass tea and feel yourself relax. Your surroundings will be carefully inspired by Japanese decor, from dark cherry wood to neutral-tone linens and furniture. When you’re picking between the variety of suites — Zen, Sake, Momji, Yuhi, Nobu Villa, etc. — don’t forget that attached is the iconic Nobu restaurant, where you can eat classic Japanese cuisines with the latest trends.


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