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Here are the Best Places to Stay on Christmas Day in Atlanta

By Joleen Pete

Last Updated November 13, 2025

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Two children in festive pajamas sit at a table with holiday decorations and mugs in Atlanta, Georgia.

Whether you’re visiting family or planning a holiday staycation, choosing a hotel that is doing a little extra for Christmas can make your visit all the more magical. Here are the best places to stay on Christmas Day in Atlanta.

Bellyard Hotel

A festive hotel room with Christmas-themed bedding and decorations, including a cow painting in Atlanta, Georgia. — The holiday Room at Bellyard will bring you comfort and joy. (Photo by Aubree Dumas)

Bellyard Hotel in Atlanta’s Midtown offers stylish, comfortable lodging in one of Atlanta’s trendiest neighborhoods. For the holidays, book a stay in the holiday-themed room for a fun and unique experience. Luckily, this award-winning hotel offers more than chic rooms. Don’t miss Drawbar and its festive holiday pop-up bar. Enjoy a menu of holiday cocktails in addition to delicious bites to keep you happy during your stay.

Where: 1 Interlock Ave NW

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

A young boy in a chef's hat decorates cookies with colorful icing and sprinkles in Atlanta, Georgia. — The Four Seasons Atlanta offers unique experiences for the entire family. (Photo by Don Riddle, Four Seasons)

The Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is a luxurious spot to enjoy a staycation or visit for a comfortable holiday. Enjoy a magical Christmas brunch with elevated classics starting at 11 a.m. on Dec. 25, served at Brasserie Margot, Bar Margot and the atrium bridge. During brunch, you can taste festive treats, sip hot cocoa and even expect a surprise visit from Santa.

Where: 75 14th St NE

Hilton Atlanta

A festive living room with a Christmas tree, red and gold decor, and a curved sofa in Atlanta, Georgia. — Get cozy with family while staying at Hilton Atlanta. (Photo Courtesy of Hilton Atlanta)

Through December 31, guests can embrace the season by staying in one of Hilton Atlanta’s holiday suites. Check out the Atlanta Winter Wonderland Suite for a festive retreat on the 27th floor. Enjoy a sparkling skyline as you stay in an elegantly decorated room with cozy holiday accents. Doing a family getaway? Book the Atlanta Family Holiday Suite and create festive memories together.

Where: 255 Courtland St NE

Signia by Hilton Atlanta

Take in festive music and bold installations in the lobby of Signia by Hilton Atlanta before entering the Lobby Bar. Transforming into a Christmas extravaganza, you can expect seasonal craft cocktails like Kringle’s Kiss, which is a fun twist on the candy-cane martini. Once you fill up on bites and holiday-themed drinks, you can celebrate the season with a photo op among the many decor moments. Stop by the Enchanted Chocolate Shoppe for a sweet treat and treat yourself to a cozy indulgence in the spa.

Where: 159 Northside Dr NW

A woman in a gold sequined dress holds a champagne flute near a decorated Christmas tree in Atlanta, Georgia. — Spend the holidays at the Ritz. (Photo by Kateryna Hliznitsova)

Decked out with gorgeous decorations, The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta offers a vast array of festive ways to celebrate the season – from Christmas teas and festive treats for little ones to Christmas Eve dinner at the AG restaurant or a Christmas buffet on Christmas Day in the Grand Ballroom, which includes a family-style meal, champagne, entertainment and visits with Santa.

Where: 181 Peachtree St NW

St. Regis Atlanta

The St. Regis has long been known as one of the favorite hotels in the Atlanta Buckhead area. It provides classic fun and unique Christmas traditions for visitors of all ages from an afternoon tea and cocoa with Santa to the Christmas Day Brunch. Visit the holiday pop-up shop by Lucy’s located in the lobby along with a 22-foot Christmas tree decorated by designer MME.Mink.

Where: 88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

This Buckhead hotel welcomes the holiday season with festive decor and happenings for the whole family to enjoy. On Christmas Day, guests can enjoy an elegant dining experience at Brassica from noon until 8 p.m. The experience includes a three-course meal featuring holiday comfort food like Beef Wellington with mushroom duxelles and Olive Oil Poached Halibut.

Where: 3376 Peachtree Rd NE

Festive Local Getaways

Barnsley Resort

A couple enjoys a cozy evening by a fire pit, roasting marshmallows and sipping drinks in Atlanta, Georgia. — Barnsley Resort is both festive and romantic. (Photo courtesy of Barnsley Resort)

While not located in metro Atlanta, the Barnsley Resort is just over an hour from Atlanta and would make for a festive holiday getaway. Enjoy Christmas day brunch that features a pre-fixe menu at Jules before hopping on the Bransley Resort holiday train. Barnsley Resort will be resplendent with more than one million twinkling holiday lights and festive decor. The resort spans more than 3,000 acres and provides a number of activities such as golf and horseback riding in addition to shopping, classes and dining.

Where: 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd NW

Legacy Lodge at Lanier

A woman dressed as an elf reads a Christmas book to four children in festive pajamas in Atlanta, Georgia. — Elf tuck-ins are unique and memorable at Legacy Lodge.

Have a fun-tastic daily “staycation” over Christmas at Lanier Islands’ Legacy Lodge. The resort offers a variety of winter offerings with extras like Santa packages, Elf tuck-ins and snow play days at Snow Island. Be sure to enjoy Christmas Day Brunch with family from noon until 4 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. Legacy Lodge offers amenities including pool, gaming area, fitness center and pet-friendly rooms so even Fido can have a Christmas vacation.

Where: 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy

Looking for more? Check out these cozy staycations in Atlanta for every season.