W Atlanta - DowntownvsWaldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta ranks significantly better than W Atlanta Downtown. Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta comes in at #3 in Atlanta with endorsements from 15 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and goop.
W Atlanta - Downtown
45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30308
From $152/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"The 237-room W Atlanta Downtown -- with its sexy infinity pool and dramatic design -- is a neighborhood hot spot." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Of the trio of W Hotels in Atlanta, the 237-room downtown property is geared toward business travelers." Full review
Gayot
"Canopies of shiny metal pieces dangle over the public spaces of this sleek, stylish, contemporary hotel."
BlackBook
"Starwood Hotels' international chain of hip sister to the Westin. Fashion-forward, pet-friendly, always the center of fairly chic travelers' agendas."
Zagat
4.0
"An "oasis of awesome", this "hip hotel in a hip location" is where "local" flavor meets “high-end class and service" and its rooftop bar and restaurant offer "exquisite" dining."
Jetsetter
"Buzzy downtown Atlantan with a trendy bar and hip rooftop pool scene." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Great services (hello, complimentary transportation) and an affordable price tag make this a hip downtown choice." Full review
Frommer's
"With its very chic interior, W Atlanta Downtown is right in the heart of things regarding attractions and restaurants." Full review
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If you choose to skip dining at BLT Steak on-site (though I can't imagine why you would), walk up the street to FAB (French American Brasserie), which is excellent.
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead Show All Reviews
3376 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326
From $333/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the affluent enclave of Buckhead, this tower hotel is set in the first 15 floors of a striking high-rise (it was formerly the Mansion on Peachtree)." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
90.7
"This review refers to this property's former incarnation as the Mansion on Peachtree. It is now the Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta." Full review
Star Service
"The hotel has 127 rooms and 25 luxury condominiums, which have been rebranded as the Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta." Full review
Gayot
"Its 125 rooms and suites are known for their spaciousness; the smallest are those with city views that measure 480 square feet, while the largest exceed 600 square feet and offer balconies."
BlackBook
"Five-star Buckhead swank comes to life in this 42-story boutique hotel and residence."
Zagat
3.7
"This "very low key" art deco luxury hotel wins fans with a "top-notch" staff that "goes above and beyond" and "fabulously appointed", "sumptuous" rooms."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A quiet respite in the heart of Atlanta’s buzzy Buckhead neighborhood." Full review
Frommer's
"Long awaited, the Mansion opened in 2008, offering travelers a whole new level of luxury and service (you even get your own butler)." Full review
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Coffee and tea are delivered to your room upon request each morning.
Afar Magazine
"Southern charm and Asian aesthetics meld seamlessly at the Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta." Full review
Jetsetter
"A bastion of Southern charm with Asian-influenced design, the biggest rooms in the city, and a spa that’s the last word in pampering." Full review