The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
Hotel · Atlanta ·
Luxury downtown hotel near attractions with fine dining
Luxury downtown hotel near attractions with fine dining
"Want to stay in downtown Atlanta? This may be one of the priciest options, but it's among the best. The Ritz is near it all: a short walk to the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, the College Football Hall of Fame, and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. The lobby sets a mod-glam mood, where contemporary art hangs above white leather chairs. Tuesdays through Saturdays, live music spills out of Lumen, the lobby bar, and there’s always a line for espresso at Jittery Joe’s, Atlanta’s only outpost of the beloved Georgia coffee company, located near the front desk. Deluxe Rooms are the standard room category, with a marble foyer that leads to one or two beds covered in 400-thread-count Fritte linens. The 30-page-long room-service menu has build-your-own salads (toppings include shaved fennel and local goat cheese), steak tartare, and vanilla bean crème brulee. Which means there’s absolutely no reason to go to bed hungry here. Beautifully designed, with top-notch service and terrific food and drinks, this hotel is worth the splurge." - Allison Weiss Entrekin
"If you're dressed up for a show, you’ll stand out at Margaritaville. So march your suede steppers into Atlanta Grill, the signature restaurant at Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking down at Peachtree Street from your patio table or sitting in the dark, leather-boothed dining room, you’ll be greeted with formal salutations and presented with five water options. An assortment of seafood and satisfying sides (including a skillet mac and cheese we’d consider staying overnight to try again) are available, but the headliners are the steaks, ranging from skirt to a 36-ounce tomahawk so tender the meat falls into the chimichurri sauce on its own." - demarco williams, juli horsford, nina reeder
"If you're dressed up for a show, you’ll stand out at Margaritaville. So march your suede steppers into Atlanta Grill, the signature restaurant at Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking down at Peachtree Street from your patio table or sitting in the dark, leather-boothed dining room, you’ll be greeted with formal salutations and presented with five water options. An assortment of seafood and satisfying sides (including a skillet mac and cheese we’d consider staying overnight to try again) are available, but the headliners are the steaks, ranging from skirt to a 36-ounce tomahawk so tender the meat falls into the chimichurri sauce on its own." - demarco williams, juli horsford, nina reeder
"The most memorable downtown meal might be on the second-floor patio at Atlanta Grill, the signature restaurant at Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta. From your perch above Peachtree Street, you can look down on all the pedestrians who aren’t being greeted with formal salutations and pampered with five water options. You can also choose a table inside the dark-wooded chamber, where you’ll be surrounded by chardonnay-sipping solo diners at the bar and couples giggling about the day over wagyu meatballs. By the time your table is topped with skillet mac-and-cheese and a 36-ounce tomahawk so tender the meat falls into the chimichurri sauce, you'll have already convinced yourself to extend your stay." - DeMarco Williams
"Located just a few blocks from Centennial Park, in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Ritz-Carlton is a solid choice for travelers seeking luxury in a convenient location. Standard rooms feature feather beds and Frette linens, while club-floor accommodations come with a dedicated concierge, curated treats throughout the day, and a weekly cocktail hour. On the wellness level, air-purified rooms are outfitted with workout equipment (several have Peloton bikes), sound- and light-therapy machines, and healthy snacks, though guests can also use the on-site gym or get passes to classes at Resolution Fitness in the adjoining tower. When hunger strikes, head to the wrought-iron veranda overlooking Peachtree Street at clubby AG steakhouse, then take in live music at the lobby bar. Early birds will appreciate a coffee break at Jittery Joe’s, the only outpost outside of the Athens, Georgia, roastery. Just be sure to leave the car behind: Valet parking is pricey, and the hotel offers shuttle service to anything not within walking distance."
