Site Inspection: The St. Regis Hotel Atlanta

Below are some of the key points. If you are looking for a memorable stay in Atlanta, I would highly recommend The St. Regis Atlanta.

Rooms: key features

• Despite it's exterior appearance, this is a small hotel compared to many in Atlanta.

• Floors 5-10 are the hotel, and 11-15 are private residences, no leasing 

• St. Regis has 151 rooms, including 31 suites

• Every room in St. Regis comes with double sinks, separate toilet room and a soaking tub

• All rooms are beautifully decorated with neutral tones and pops of color in upholstered pieces

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  Superior King & Doubles

• 440 sq ft, king or two queen beds in each room

• Guests can control the window sheers and curtains, lighting options and room temperature as well as signal the St. Regis Butlers with the touch of a bedside iPad and wall controls

• Instead of desks there are clean, white tables outfitted with charging stations and comfortable seating for two by the window 

• Wireless High-Speed Internet and 65-inch LED flat screen televisions

Corner Suite St. Regis

• Has adjoining/connecting rooms that can create a private corner that is secure and exclusive 

• Juliette balcony 

• Window in bathroom

• Lots of natural light

• Queen-size pull-out couch

Suites: deluxe & junior suites 

• Have adjoining/connecting rooms

• Lots of natural light

• Queen-size pull-out couch.

• No city views but lots of neighborhood views

• Jr. suites do not have door between sitting room and bedroom. 

• Some suites have balcony but not all. 

Empire Suite (aka the Presidential Suite)

3000 sq ft pictured above includes:

• Personal theatre

• Office

• Formal dining

• Butler's room 

• 1/2 bath

• Stunning full bath with walk-in shower, soaking tub, double vanity and more

• Closet that leads to personal gym with full workout equipment including a Peloton bike

• Connecting room option with q/q room

• Presidential Suite bookings are only available with the help of a Fora Advisor.

Amenities throughout the hotel: 

It is entirely possible to never leave the hotel and have everything you need.

Spa

• 10 treatment rooms

• Open 9am to 7pm daily

• Located on floor 6

• Advisor tip: If you are interested in spa services, be sure to ask your advisor to book them immediately after securing your room.

Pool

• Open year round

• Full service April to October

• Small café in pool area

• Located on floor six

• Only luxury hotel in ATL with full-size pool

Gym

• Full-service fitness center with Peloton bikes, treadmills, weights and more. 

• Open 24/7

• Open to only guests and residents

Restaurants & public spaces: All of these are located inside the hotel. 

Atlas Buckhead, fine dining

• Often rated best Steakhouse in Atlanta

• Has a semi-private and private room. Renovations coming this summer

• Reservations are a must

The Garden Room

• Very hard to get reservations, perfect for lunch or dinner. 

• Insider tip: go at 5pm for a seat at the bar with no reservation

• Reservation tip: Calendar opens up one month in advance, if you time it well, you have a better chance. 

• Secret Garden room: seats up to 15, perfect for special events. 

The St. Regis Bar

• Open 2pm-12am/1am every day

• Famous for their West Paces Mary (their take on a Bloody Mary made with Okra)

• Offers full cigar service on the patio

• You'll see a mural in every St. Regis bar

• Classically designed, falcon rising above the ashes, ode to ATL after the Civil War

• Bar offers small bites

• Indoor and outdoor seating

• Outdoor open all year long, fireplaces going in colder months. 

Astor Court

• Located on floor four

• Open all day for dining

• Coffee and tea service runs until 11am daily

Afternoon Tea: 

• St. Regis is famous for their Afternoon Teas

• Offered on the weekends and for special events such as Mother's Day and Christmas tea with Santa. 

• Book FAR in advance

• Located in Astor Court

Lobby & public spaces:

• Beautifully appointed

• Lots of seating, two fireplaces

• Multiple meeting spaces throughout the hotel

• Large meeting rooms on floor five

• Library opens at 2pm, but is available to use if you need a quiet place to work

• Multiple areas outside to sit on covered spaces and patios

A few details that make St. Regis special

• Hotel is beautifully decorated for the holidays

• St. Regis offers Santa turn-down service. He comes to the room to read a story and share milk and cookies

• House car, available for rides within a two-mile radius

• Exceptional service including butler service, available for all guests, no request is too small or too obscure

More about the area around the hotel

Restaurants within walking distance: (this is not an extensive list)

• King and Duke

• Chai Yo Modern Thai

• Le Bilboquet 

• Chops 

• Iberian Pig

• Le Bon Nosh

Shopping

• Buckhead Village

Theater

• The Buckhead Theater

Atlanta has something to offer in every season — it makes for a great long weekend destination. Perfect for business and leisure travelers, Atlanta has a great food, music and art scene. 

This trip report is part of our ongoing series on travel to Atlanta. In need of further inspiration? Check out Brian Hooper’s guide, Best Things To Do In Atlanta.