Hotel Clermont Atlanta, by Oliver
Hotel · Atlanta
789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Highlights
Rooftop bar with city views, French-American restaurant, and retro glam vibe
Rooftop bar with city views, French-American restaurant, and retro glam vibe
"There may be no finer view of the city skyline than from atop the 100-year-old Hotel Clermont on Ponce. The astroturfed lawn decked out with loungers and an outdoor bar serving frozen drinks and street food beneath the iconic neon sign is hard to beat. Guests of the hotel and neighborhood residents have preferred access to the rooftop. Diners at Tiny Lou’s or those simply wishing to head up for drinks on a warm evening must check in with the front desk." - Eater Staff
"Not all that long ago, Atlanta’s Clermont Hotel was famous for two things: the landmark sign on its rooftop radio tower, and the Clermont Lounge, a legendary slice of nightlife in the basement. Both still exist, and the hotel has been thoroughly renovated as a sparkling clean 94-room boutique hotel with 1920s character. The look is retro-influenced but not old-fashioned, with Art Deco and mid-century modernist influences. Up above, the rooftop bar with far-ranging views and a colorful crowd of locals and guests. Inside the hotel, at MICHELIN-Recommended Tiny Lou’s, French classics mingle with American comfort food on a menu that showcases Georgian ingredients and Southern style." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Turning 100 on October 6, the hotel began as a motor lodge in the 1920s and has survived by continually adapting — evolving from an apartment building to a motel to its current artsy, loungy, retro-glam persona. I note the Atlanta Mayor’s office presented a plaque recognizing this milestone, and the property now houses Tiny Lou’s and a popular rooftop bar that are central to the centennial celebrations. Its identity is inseparable from the Clermont Lounge below, and staff describe the relationship as familial — part of why such a diverse cross-section of people come here and have a great time." - Henna Bakshi
"Driving down Ponce de Leon Avenue, Hotel Clermont isn’t difficult to spot. The six-story, century-old brick building is topped with a sixty-five-foot radio tower bearing the Clermont name—an original relic that came down years ago but was proudly resurrected at the hotel’s splashy grand opening in 2018. At the check-in desk, you’ll be greeted with a free cold PBR, a tribute to the can-crushing dexterity of the notorious Blondie, who works the legendary lounge downstairs. Accommodations range from roomy suites to double-bunk rooms—nodding to the ones once favored by traveling bands staying at the Clermont Motor Lodge. Velvet headboards, lightbulb sconces, and record players add vintage appeal, and moody portraits by Atlanta College of Art graduate Sharon Shapiro were inspired by the Clermont Lounge dancers. The Hotel Clermont caters to a decidedly discriminating crowd, thanks to its top-notch service, upscale amenities, and celebrated restaurant." - Allison Weiss Entrekin
"Thrill-seeker Scorpio will lounge at Clermont Hotel." - Denise K. James
