The hype
Travelers universally praise the 'top tier' staff and comfortable beds, but many feel the hardware is starting to show its age.
Intercontinental Buckhead
$218-392/ noapte
Rezervă dacă You want a 'social fortress' vibe in the heart of Buckhead where the lobby bar is a scene and the pool feels like a resort.
De ce o iubesc oamenii
- The Americano restaurant by Scott Conant is a legitimate culinary draw
- Heated saltwater pool is open year-round (a rarity in Atlanta)
- Club Lounge access offers surprisingly high value with full breakfast and evening cocktails
Privire rapidă: A polished Southern dame that's mostly aging gracefully, though she occasionally smells like sewage and will charge you for the air you breathe.
Evaluat de @KCCarnage: I treated myself to a stay at the Intercontinental Buckhead and it was pure luxury. The Club Lounge access totally elevated the experience with free bites and drinks. Plus, that soaking tub was exactly what I needed. Highly recommend for a posh Atlanta getaway.
Oaspeții care au stat aici au spus
Reality check
You will pay extra for everything—parking, breakfast, and even 'destination fees'—so the room rate is just the starting line.
- You're a business traveler who needs a power-lunch spot on site
- You prioritize a high-energy lobby bar scene over total seclusion
- You're traveling with a dog (very pet-friendly, despite the fee)
Curățenie și Întreținere
8.5
- Housekeeping: Generally praised for daily service, though some reports of missed dust or wear.
- Bathroom hygiene: Marble bathrooms are usually sparkling, but watch out for the reported drain odors.
- Maintenance: Aging infrastructure is showing; reports of peeling wallpaper, worn carpets, and curtain holes.
- Linens & towels: High quality, plush, and generally rated as 'fresh' and 'crisp'.
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells expensive (signature scent), but hallway/room plumbing smells are a known gamble.
Sleepability™
7.5LINIȘTIT
0-4ZGOMOTOS
4-7.5MODERAT
7.5-10LINIȘTIT
- Traffic noise from Peachtree Road (especially lower floors)
- Hallway noise during conferences or busy weekends
Înainte să rezervi
Bine de știut
- The 'Destination Fee' ($35/day) includes a $20 food credit and spa credit—use it or lose it
- Valet parking is ~$62/night; self-parking is ~$49/night (and the garage can fill up)
- Pool access is available to locals via ResortPass, so weekends can get busy
Ce să împachezi
- Swimsuit (pool is heated year-round)
- Earplugs (if you end up on a lower floor)
- Business casual attire (the lobby and Americano are dressy)
Geniu pentru Cameră
Selecții de top
- High-floor rooms (16th floor+) facing Stone Mountain for quiet and views
- Club Level rooms for the lounge access (worth it for the breakfast/drinks alone)
Camere de evitat
- Lower floors facing Peachtree Road (traffic noise)
- Rooms near the elevators (high foot traffic during events)
Geniu pentru Cereri de Cameră – copiază și lipește
“I'd love a high-floor room (16+) facing away from Peachtree Road for quiet. If possible, please check the room recently for any plumbing odors, as I'm sensitive to smells.”
Întrebări frecvente și sfaturi ascunse
Tot ceea ce vrei de fapt să știi înainte de a rezerva.
Is the pool actually open in winter?
Yes, it's a heated saltwater pool open 365 days a year, though it can get windy on the deck.
How much is the pet fee?
It varies by source but expect to pay between $100 and $200 per stay. Weight limit is generally 45-70 lbs.
Is breakfast included?
No, unless you book a specific rate or Club room. A la carte breakfast at The Americano runs ~$26+ for a plate.
What is the 'sewage smell' people talk about?
Multiple reviews from late 2024/early 2025 mention a distinct plumbing odor in some corridors and rooms. It seems intermittent but persistent.
Is the Club Lounge worth the upgrade?
Yes. For ~$40-50/day (or included in Club rates), you get full breakfast, evening cocktails, and a quiet workspace. It pays for itself if you have two drinks.
Can I walk to restaurants?
Yes, you are in the heart of Buckhead. Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza are walkable, as are several high-end steakhouses.
Sfaturi de Insider
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Locals use 'ResortPass' to access the pool, so if it feels crowded, that's why.
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The 'Windsor Garden' is a surprisingly quiet outdoor spot to escape the lobby noise.
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Ask for a 'Stone Mountain view' room to ensure you're facing away from the loudest traffic.
5 lucruri pe care trebuie să le știi înainte să pleci
💡The 'Destination Fee' credits are use-it-or-lose-it daily, they don't roll over.
💡The curtains in some rooms have visible wear/holes according to recent guests.
💡You can see Stone Mountain clearly from the east-facing high floors.
💡The lobby bar is a prime spot for spotting Atlanta reality TV stars and business moguls.
💡Room service burgers are a cult favorite among frequent business travelers.
Ghidul Local
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