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Buckhead's marble lobbies, a Midtown Four Seasons, and design-forward newcomers in West Midtown. Atlanta's luxury scene is centered uptown but spreading.
The St. Regis Atlanta (Buckhead)
Atlanta's only Forbes Five-Star hotel, a Buckhead palace with butler service, a resort-style pool deck, and the acclaimed Atlas restaurant and art collection.
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead (Buckhead)
The former Mandarin Oriental reborn as a Waldorf Astoria, with serene rooms, a 25,000-square-foot spa, and a refined Buckhead address.
The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel (Buckhead)
A grande dame off Peachtree crowned Condé Nast Traveler's number-one hotel in the South, with a clubby lobby bar and Southern-hospitality service.
Nobu Hotel Atlanta (Buckhead)
A sleek Japanese-minimalist tower at Phipps Plaza with the famous Nobu restaurant downstairs and direct access to luxury shopping.
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta (Midtown)
A soaring Midtown tower with an indoor saltwater pool and spa, polished Four Seasons service, and easy reach of the High Museum and Symphony.
The Tess, Autograph Collection (Buckhead)
The former Thompson Buckhead, a chic boutique with a buzzy rooftop pool bar that landed it on Condé Nast Traveler's best-in-the-South list.
The Georgian Terrace Hotel (Midtown)
A 1911 Beaux-Arts landmark across from the Fox Theatre, where Gone with the Wind's stars once stayed, with a rooftop pool and grand colonnade.
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta (Downtown)
A freshly reimagined downtown landmark within walking distance of the convention district, Centennial Park, and the aquarium.
Bellyard, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (West Midtown)
A railyard-inspired design hotel anchoring the Star Metals district in West Midtown, with a stylish pool deck and walkable access to the BeltLine.
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta (Buckhead)
A AAA Five-Diamond Buckhead stalwart with a grand ballroom, a popular Sunday brunch, and dependably gracious service.
Ranked across 5 sources: U.S. News · Best Hotels in Atlanta 2026; Condé Nast Traveler · Readers' Choice Awards (Top Hotels in the South); The Luxury Editor · Best Luxury Hotels in Atlanta 2026; Time Out · Best Hotels in Atlanta; Google Reviews · Ranked by Rating (June 2026). Full scoring is on the Methodology tab above.
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