Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

"Rising 42 stories over Buckhead, the Waldorf Astoria (until fairly recently a Mandarin Oriental) is a local landmark designed by famed architect Robert A.M. Stern. The stark limestone and cast-stone facade is softened by a formal English garden in the back courtyard. In the marble lobby, take note of contemporary art by Atlantan Claire Chambless. Capitalizing on Atlanta’s reputation as a “city in the forest,” the hotel recently rolled out a new spa concept aimed at giving guests a sense of calm. Treatments include Forest Therapy, which incorporates evergreen, cypress, and juniper essential oils in a full-body massage—including a scalp massage. The elegant, neutral-hued furnishings in the bedrooms are nice, but the real highlight are the deep soaking tubs in the white-marble bathrooms. Come for the service, stay for the spa, return for the private balconies." - Allison Weiss Entrekin

"The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta offers a $75 day pass for access to the relaxation room, dry sauna, and steam room." - Chloe Arrojado, Katherine LaGrave

"Southern charm and Asian aesthetics meld seamlessly at the Mandarin Oriental, located on 15 floors of a high-rise building in the tony boutique-filled Buckhead neighborhood.Beyond a striking marble lobby, the 127 rooms feel like home—albeit a luxurious one—thanks to interiors by renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern. Plush carpets, large working desks, velvet-upholstered armchairs, and high definition LED televisions join bathrooms finished in black-and-white marble, with twin vanities, sunken tubs, and Atelier Cologne bath products.Whether you want to swim laps in the 60-foot swimming pool or simply unwind in the private English garden, the hotel is like a cocoon from the outside world; guests of the spa are welcomed with seasonal tea and an o-shibori, a Japanese steamed towel, before indulging in their massages and facials. But should you need to leave the bubble, the shops in Lenox Square are walking distance from the hotel, and free car service is available to take you within a two-mile radius."

"Go big picture—what are we looking at?Rising 42 stories over Buckhead, the Waldorf Astoria (until fairly recently a Mandarin Oriental) is a local landmark designed by famed architect Robert A.M. Stern. The stark limestone and cast-stone facade is softened by a formal English garden in the back courtyard. In the marble lobby, take note of contemporary art by Atlantan Claire Chambless. Capitalizing on Atlanta’s reputation as a “city in the forest,” the hotel recently rolled out a new spa concept aimed at giving guests a sense of calm. Treatments include Forest Therapy, which incorporates evergreen, cypress, and juniper essential oils in a full-body massage—including a scalp massage. Who's in the check-in line?Well-heeled travelers in search of a sophisticated respite from Buckhead’s bustle. Walk us through your room.I decided to spring for a room with a private balcony overlooking Peachtree Road—a rarity in this neighborhood. The elegant, neutral-hued furnishings in the bedroom are nice, but the highlight for me is the deep soaking tub in the white-marble bathroom. Why should we book this hotel?Come for the service, stay for the spa, return for the private balconies." - Allison Weiss Entrekin