New and Renovated Hotels in Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead Atlanta

By Kerrie Yancey

Published April 16, 2019
Last Updated February 9, 2021

Looking at Downtown, Midtown or Buckhead for your next meeting? See seven of Atlanta’s highly anticipated hotel developments and revamps happening throughout these vibrant meeting districts.

Familiar with the meeting districts? Here’s a Recap.

Atlanta’s meeting districts (Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead) are situated along the city’s major thoroughfare and the MARTA rapid transit rail line which is directly accessible from the airport’s baggage claim. (Hello, convenience.) Think walkability, award-winning restaurants, attractions that double as creative venues, and an incomparable variety of hotels. 

See seven of the districts’ newest hotel developments and renovations.

Downtown

Atlanta’s Convention & Entertainment District

SpringHill Suites by Marriott

This trendy, upscale high-rise opened in 2018 and features contemporary luxuries for your group. The meeting room is 840 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows and is attached to an outdoor courtyard. Some features attendees will enjoy are a 24/7 fitness studio and a complimentary luxury Mercedes Sprinter shuttle anywhere within a 3-mile radius.

The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton

The luxury, boutique-style hotel opened its doors July 2019 in the legendary Candler Building on Peachtree Street. The hotel is three blocks from the Peachtree Center MARTA stop for easy access to and from Atlanta’s airport. It features over 6,000 square feet of modern meeting and catering space onsite; the largest meeting room is 1,736 square feet, and all meeting rooms boast state-of-the-art communication technology, complimentary WiFi, windows and natural light.

Top attractions nearby:

• Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• World of Coca-Cola
• Centennial Olympic Park
• Georgia Aquarium
• CNN Studio Tours

Midtown

The Heart of the Arts

Canopy by Hilton Atlanta Midtown

This modern hotel is steps from Piedmont Park and the arts district, so your group can walk to museums, art galleries and more during your stay. The hotel has three indoor meeting spaces and a unique outdoor venue option with a fireplace and lounge space. One of the conference spaces features more than 1,000 square feet of pre-function space and can hold up to 100 attendees.

AC Hotel by Marriott and Moxy Hotel

The dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott and Moxy Hotel was developed on an entire city block between 13th and 14th street in Atlanta’s Midtown near Georgia Tech University and the famous Fox Theatre. It’s the first and only Moxy Hotel in Atlanta and is designed with sleek design elements including its own gallery inside. The Moxy has 7,143 square feet of meeting space spanned throughout six meeting rooms. The AC Marriott has eight meeting rooms compromising 6,604 square feet. The two hotels are connected by a rooftop terrace that features a pool, cabana and bar.

Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel

This massive hotel is an urban oasis for attendees and features rooms with marble bathrooms and exciting city views. The meeting space includes 12 event rooms fit for every style and function, with the largest space spanning 4,023 square feet. Some amenities include mobile check-in and attendee booking tools. Also, the hotel’s rooftop makes a perfect setting for a mixer or happy hour event.

Top attractions nearby:

• Ponce City Market
• Atlanta Botanical Garden
• High Museum of Art
• Atlantic Station

Buckhead

Where High-end Shopping and Luxury Hotels Meet

The Whitley

This destination is perfect for groups wanting to experience the timeless elegance of the South. The Whitley was named as one of the top 12 hotels of the South by Condé Nast Traveler, and recent renovations have mixed in modern luxuries with Southern charm. The 40,000 square feet of meeting space is scalable for any size group and features advanced audiovisual capabilities.

The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

Groups looking for the 5-star treatment will find it here. Soaring 42 stories over Peachtree Road, located within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of Lenox Square, the formerly Mandarin Oriental Atlanta hotel has been transformed into a Waldorf Astoria. The state-of-the-art meeting and function spaces are perfect for upscale corporate and social functions. There are five conference rooms to choose from, each boasting the latest technology and complimentary WiFi for attendees.

Want a peek at all of Atlanta’s luxury hotels? Detour here.

Top attractions nearby:

• James Beard Foundation Award-winning restaurants
• The Shops Buckhead Atlanta
• Lenox Square
• Phipps Plaza

Reach out to our team to learn more about booking your group’s stay at one of these new hotels, or learn more about all of the fresh and exciting developments happening in Atlanta.