5 Best, Genuine Boutique Hotels in Atlanta in 2026

Hotel Clermont, in the heart of the trendy Poncey-Highland neighborhood is something a small celebration of the city’s eclectic history. This is an Atlanta hotel with plenty of stories to tell, we’re sure. First built as an apartment block in 1924, it opened as a hotel – the Clermont Motor Hotel – in 1939. It fell into disrepair over the years, and indeed was about to be demolished in 2009, before being bought, restored and reopened as a hotel in 2018. Lovingly resorted is certainly an overused phrase but here it… > Read Our Full Review

The Burgess Hotel is Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood’s only independent boutique hotel. It has a pleasantly refined atmosphere and, by all accounts, one of the city’s very best restaurants. We think it also has a bold, modern, international feel, with more than a touch of Asia – from its Hong Kong origin owners – the large dragon sculpture in the lobby for example, along with many oriental prints on the walls.   What are the rooms like? Simple choice: 102 rooms with one king bed or two queen beds. Style:… > Read Our Full Review

A comfortable, stylish boutique hotel in a historic building is one of the quickest ways to our hearts, and this Downtown Atlanta gem, minutes from Centennial Olympic Park, checks all the boxes. Originally an office building on one of Atlanta’s longest-lived streets, the Neoclassical Revival building was constructed in 1923 as part of the extension of the business district. It’s a gorgeous and well-preserved example of the architecture of the time. Part of Marriot’s Autograph Collection, the exterior of the Glenn Hotel honors local history, but the interiors are modern… > Read Our Full Review

Atlanta has plenty of large luxury hotels, some in stunning historic buildings, but few have the cozy intimacy and charm of this Midtown boutique hotel. If you’re trying to avoid the sometimes impersonal pomp of a big hotel without sacrificing on luxury, Stonehurst Place is a a good opportunity to enjoy genuine southern hospitality. We’d book in advance, as their seven rooms are in high demand and can fill up quickly. One thing we really love is the commitment to creating a culturally and ecologically conscious place to stay. On… > Read Our Full Review

The old Darwin hotel was acquired by IHG in late 2024 which marked their voco Atlanta boutique hotel debut. We liked the Darwin a lot before and thankfully the style and character of the place seems not to have been changed. The exterior is still somewhat surprisingly drab, despite the bird motifs, but once inside you’ll notice immediately the same 3D artworks and murals circling the still decidedly cheerful bar & lounge. There’s a boldly colorful decorative surprise around every corner at the Darwin, one which stands its ground well… > Read Our Full Review