Four Seasons Atlanta, a luxurious hotel known for being dog friendly and winning over guests with top-notch customer service, was named No. 1 hotel in Atlanta in the 2017 ranking of best hotels by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice. (The Lodge at Sea Island was named the top hotel in the state and the 5th best for the country, according to the ranking).
The rankings evaluate more than 3,000 luxury hotels across the USA, the Caribbean (now including Havana, Cuba), Canada and Mexico.
Here’s a look at the top named hotels in Atlanta and what the report says about each one of them:
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Credit: HANDOUT
There are high expectations associated with a Four Seasons stay, and this Atlanta version of the brand met most for travelers. Here, complimentary access to the indoor pool and fitness center are just the beginning: This hotel also wins guests over with a full-service spa and family-friendly luxuries like kid-sized bathrobes, babysitting services and even bedtime cookies. While you're here, make sure to grab a bite to eat at Park 75; the hotel's restaurant wins over the taste buds of many who enter. And according to previous visitors, the Four Season Hotel Atlanta's customer service is fantastic: Travelers describe the staff here as incredibly professional, friendly and helpful.
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Credit: ST. REGIS ATLANTA
According to recent guests, it's the wide variety of amenities coupled with excellent customer service that make this St. Regis one of their favorite hotels in Atlanta. But its location doesn't hurt, either: You'll find this luxurious property nestled near some of Buckhead's most popular shopping centers.
3. The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead
Set amid the glitz and glamour of the Buckhead neighborhood, the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead goes above and beyond the call of duty in the name of luxury. Recent guests agreed that their stays at this Ritz truly exceeded expectations. Accommodations here are bright thanks to the panoramic windows and feature various creature comforts like flat-screen TVs, 400-thread-count linens, Asprey bath products, and Wi-Fi access.
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Credit: RITZ-CARLTON ATLANTA
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta prides itself on being nothing less than luxurious. Rooms come outfitted with common amenities such as flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi access as well as extra comforts including bathrooms with rain shower heads, fully stocked honor bars and technology butler services. There's also unbeatable views of the Atlanta skyline awaiting guests in their rooms. And because it sits just a few blocks from the World of Coca-Cola and the CNN Center.
True to Mandarin Oriental standards, the Atlanta edition of the revered brand provides all the luxury and top-notch customer service frequent guests expect. Six miles from the High Museum of Art and the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta creates a restful and elegant atmosphere amid the city's fast-paced setting. The hotel's original opulence is kept intact with a grand foyer, an English garden and luxurious rooms. Accommodations here are dressed in cream, beige and gray decor, goose down duvets and luxury Rivolta linens, as well as flat-screen TVs, Bose audio systems and high-speed Internet access. The hotel also features a spa, expansive indoor pool and fitness center equipped with a yoga studio and personal training services.
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