Hotel Indigo Atlanta Midtown by IHG
Midtown boutique hotel opposite the Fox Theatre featuring music murals and exceptionally comfortable beds.
The verdict
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Hotel Indigo Atlanta Midtown offers a boutique stay directly across from the Fox Theatre and steps from neighborhood dining. Guests consistently highlight the comfortable beds, music-themed murals, and friendly front desk staff. However, multiple travelers report being hit with unexpected smoking fees triggered by hair tools, alongside occasional housekeeping delays for fresh towels. 819
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently praise the sleeping experience, highlighting plush mattresses, high-thread-count sheets, and fluffy pillows. 1315
- The Midtown setting is widely praised for its walkable access to local restaurants and the Fox Theatre. drawn from the full read
- Guests also appreciate friendly service at check-in alongside delicious breakfast and dinner options at the on-site bistro. 8
The catch
- Some guests enjoy rooms with great views of the Fox Theatre, while others report their windows overlook little more than the front entrance awning. drawn from the full read
- Several reviewers find the rooms and bathrooms too small, whereas others describe the compact rooms as stylish and calm with modern walk-in showers. 812
Who it's for
- — Concertgoers visiting the Fox Theatre
- — Travelers who prioritize comfortable bedding
- — Guests wanting walkable Midtown dining
Skip it if
- — Travelers worried about automated room smoking fees
- — Guests wanting large, sprawling room layouts
- — Anyone sensitive to housekeeping delays
Seen on camera
24 moments · 2 videos · Hotel Indigo Atlanta Midtown by IHG
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“it's making some weird nois it's very nice elevator scary noises scary noises and it Bob up and down”
youtube.com1:51“I like these ceiling she look down these like wooden things oh yeah it's cool yeah the wooden swoops”
youtube.com3:03“and an actual C egg we love the crew eggs yeah”
youtube.com3:49“it's a dami refrigerator refrigerator is it cold it's cold and clean can you see in there and it has a freezer yeah free…”
youtube.com4:04“zenology Fus Sor smell this man that smells good yeah so you got a shampoo conditioner and a B is M this is like Spa yea…”
youtube.com4:45“check this out it's like a step in oh jumbo shower with the pebble is there no light oh there is but it's just barely pu…”
youtube.com5:24“and they went ahead and gave me a late checkout asked for one they said that's no problem oo so yeah the lady at the fro…”
youtube.com6:07“close it lights out and look the light turns on when you open the door that's cool how does it do that there's a little…”
youtube.com6:51“how big would you say this TV is probably 40 42 it's honestly disappointing but if anything in this room was disappointi…”
youtube.com7:31“it was probably 80° when we walked in there cuz the heat was left on but that air conditioner is working so well it's al…”
youtube.com8:16“the size of this room a lot makes it worth that having room to walk around have all your stuff out multiple places to si…”
youtube.com10:02“the room is very clean it smells very fresh”
youtube.com11:41“the window isn't completely across the entire room but it is a very large window it's bigger than the Avid window that w…”
youtube.com11:59“This just has two outlets on it I like the two outlets though that seems more than typical”
youtube.com12:42“all right guys guys here we go we're going to test the internet speed 10 megabits a second that's pretty good upload 12…”
youtube.com40:56“these are our closets here very nice glass panels on both doors and when you open them up light pops on it's about the a…”
youtube.com2:03“nice little sink area with your shampoo conditioner and lotions also in this little trinket box you have q-tips and cott…”
youtube.com4:05“big nice king sized beds plenty of fluffy pillows there's also a rug right up under the bed”
youtube.com6:06“then you have more of your laminate wood floors that are here very nice floors the light floors make the room brighter”
youtube.com6:18“so up at the wall the ceiling I don't know if you can even see this on the camera but there's like a Dust Bunny hanging…”
youtube.com15:44“this is pretty close to the airport and outside you can hear Jets coming and going but in here it's it's pretty quiet to…”
youtube.com18:36“Let's check behind the door the bathroom clean bathroom appears clean oh here's something it's a little bit of a stain o…”
youtube.com27:49“I'm going to look up that apoi brand that hand soap is incredible and the stuff smells so good too it says it's made in…”
youtube.com43:27“this is a very very big window and we don't have a good view we have the luxury of having a view oh so it's not a comple…”
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Paying $2 more direct is likely worthwhile if you value IHG One Rewards points, status credit, or on-property benefits.
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
86Food
93Location
90Noise
91Room
73Service
83Bed & Sleep
81Where it is, how to reach it
Details read from tripadvisor.com · checked 2026-08-24
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 6 points below the modest median of 88, across 103 hotels in the same bracket. In Atlanta it sits 2 points below the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 103 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 1 mention
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 114 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Breakfast was delicious, particularly nice views, amazing location very close to great restaurants, concert venue and the Fox Theater.” 9
- “Guests consistently praise the exceptional staff and service, with the restaurant's tasty à la carte breakfast being a highlight.” 15
- “The food was great - lots of options.” 9
- “The breakfast was tasty and the location was absolutely perfect.” 9
- “The two on-site restaurants are Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails, which offers casual yet polished American cuisine, and Aveline, which serves botanical cocktails in its elegant barroom opening into a lush patio.” 5
- “Breakfast was wonderful and had good choice of meals.” 9
- “Breakfast is straightforward. Eggs, biscuits, coffee, nothing too fancy but solid and fairly priced for Midtown.” 8
- “Clean hotel, super location close to restaurants, outstanding breakfast.” 9
- “Moreover, parking was nearby. It had great restaurant😀” 9
- “The cocktail menu leans into the music theme with names tied to local acts, and the food is easy and good.” 8
- “The hotel's restaurant and bar, 683 Midtown Bar and Bistro, is worth using. We had both breakfast and dinner there and came away happy both times.” 8
- “All good - we appreciated our stay - food was decent and discreet staff.” 9
- “Lots of food for breakfast, the food was outstanding.” 9
- “rooms r small (but not as small as the bathroom) but that's ok as the location & price cannot be matched.” 12
- “The time they show I triggered the sensor was when I would've been drying and straightening my hair as well as using hairspray, all of which are known to trigger these type of sensors. However, they refuse to refund the charge. Either the functionality of these sensors needs to be investigated, or this is a scam.” 1
- “Prior travelers appreciated the hotel's clean and modern rooms, though some lamented the slow Wi-Fi access and pricey parking fees ($25 per night).” 14
- “great bed linens for the price. have stayed there many a time.” 12
- “Recently stayed at the Indigo in Midtown Atlanta and after our trip, they charged us a $584 fee for smoking. We don't smoke! This is a scam, and everyone should be aware before staying at this hotel.” 1
- “brilliantly friendly staff, pretty clean hotel, absolutely perfect room.” 9
- “I know for Westin the Valet is $50/night or something absurd like that but I couldn't find anything for Indigo” 17
- “The most important was the staff - amiable and efficient people.” 9
- “The staff were eager to help, simple check-in and the room was inviting and inviting.” 9
- “Quirky hotel, fairly clean, incredible staff and the beds were exceptionally comfortable.” 9
- “Guests consistently praise the exceptional staff and service, with the restaurant's tasty à la carte breakfast being a highlight.” 15
- “I like indigo across the board better... I like the decor and service has always been good.” 17
- “and they went ahead and gave me a late checkout asked for one they said that's no problem oo so yeah the lady at the front desk that checked me in is very nice” On camera136:07
- “The location is grwat and the staff friendly.” 12
- “I loved that hotel had good staff and location.” 9
- “attentive service from the bkfast staff.” 9
- “You won't be disappointed if you stay in Midtown Atlanta district... We liked all the hotel offered : really comfy beds and accommodating staff.” 9
- “Everything was great, yet a few employees were absolutely rude.” 9
- “Reception staff's were good and friendly” 11
- “Walking distance to several restaurants. I couldn't find any bars to walk to, but they are close. Staff is gay friendly. Stylish hotel.” 12
- “Good service provided with smiles.” 9
- “Room was small Beds were not changed No towels or face-washer called few times and it took over 90mins to get towel. Poor house keeping.” 11
- “All good - we appreciated our stay - food was decent and discreet staff.” 9
- “All aspects of the hotel were superb, especially staff and location.” 9
- “Room was updated, staff was understanding, and hotel's location was cool.” 9
- “Everything was great, yet a few employees were absolutely rude. Our check-in was good.” 9
- “The thing that makes me feel like it's a scam is the way the staff treated me when I called to say it was a mistake. Right from the beginning they were never going to help and were just pushing for me to dispute with my credit card company.” 1
- “Everyone we met at the hotel was super nice and quick to help.” 8
- “The hotel was fairly clean and every staff member was brilliant.” 9
- “u all checking out today and she was rude and I said yeah at 1:00 time for a checkout so I mean that's that's just like a huge thing to me just you know it's an annoyance we were trying to get ready get your crap together you know that's you don't want to be aggravated” 13
- “My room was brand-new, and the staff was especially helpful.” 9
- “Cierra at the front desk was absolutely lovely and made my stay that much better with her friendliness!” 11
- “Staff were terrific, so I loved my being there.” 9
- “and an actual C egg we love the crew eggs yeah” On camera133:49
- “Staff and location are incredible, in general the hotel is flawless.” 9
- “the lady that checked me in last night was extremely friendly” On camera1346:00
- “The staff was friendly and made check-in quick and easy.” 8
- “Plus, the hotel's convenient location puts you steps away from shopping, dining, galleries and nightlife.” 5
- “The hotel is easy to find and walking distance from restaurants and stores.” 11
- “Stunningly beautiful hotel, clean, employees are polite, and location is perfect close to many eateries.” 9
- “You can't beat the spot! Hotel Indigo is right next to the Fox Theatre and just a block from the MARTA station. You can easily get to the airport or other parts of Atlanta without a car.” 8
- “Housed within a skyscraper designed by Atlanta architect John Portman, the Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown wows guests with its contemporary interiors and central location near the World of Coca-Cola, Centennial Olympic Park and the CNN Center.” 14
- “I loved that hotel had good staff and location.” 9
- “The Westin, in my opinion, is located within the "heart" of the city and is within walking distance of many corner restaurants such as Hooters and Hard Rock Cafe.” 17
- “Yep, the W or something close by to that. Midtown is way more fun than downtown.” 17
- “Breakfast was delicious, particularly nice views, amazing location very close to great restaurants, concert venue and the Fox Theater.” 9
- “Room was updated, staff was understanding, and hotel's location was cool.” 9
- “This location is also pet-friendly for those who prefer to travel with their furry companions. This Midtown getaway, also conveniently located close to many top attractions, features elegant guest rooms backdropped by views of the Atlanta skyline.” 5
- “Clean hotel, super location close to restaurants, outstanding breakfast.” 9
- “elcome amenity is handled well here, the points earn fine at the standard rate (worth about 0.5 cents each), and the location is hard to beat if you're spending time in Midtown.” 8
- “Stunningly beautiful hotel, clean, employees are polite, and location is perfect close to many eateries. This budget hotel was really spotlessly clean.” 9
- “Good location in gay friendly area” 12
- “Had a really good stay at beautiful hotel, loved location and rooms.” 9
- “Staff and location are incredible, in general the hotel is flawless.” 9
- “All aspects of the hotel were superb, especially staff and location.” 9
- “The breakfast was tasty and the location was absolutely perfect.” 9
- “Loved it - the place is pleasant and suited me fine. You won't be disappointed if you stay in Midtown Atlanta district...” 9
- “I have 6 wonderful days at Indigo Midtown Atlanta. Great location for Gatech” 11
- “The location was stunning, adjacent to the Fox Theater as well as restaurants.” 9
- “king a dynamic stay in the city. Its unbeatable downtown location offers exceptional access to Atlanta's major attractions.” 15
- “check this out it's like a step in oh jumbo shower with the pebble is there no light oh there is but it's just barely putting oh but there's no foot pedestal that's a no pedestal for your feet but man look at this it's humongous yeah this is crazy how cool this is very cool yeah I like it I just wish the light was brigh it's like so dark in here” On camera135:24
- “Fairly clean room and modern style bathroom.” 9
- “nice little sink area with your shampoo conditioner and lotions also in this little trinket box you have q-tips and cotton balls and a face cleansing cloth very nice” On camera164:05
- “Let's check behind the door the bathroom clean bathroom appears clean oh here's something it's a little bit of a stain or some sort of debris above the door stopper” On camera1327:49
- “the shower door opens this way outward and this is how it looks in the shower very beautiful tile in here nice features” 16
- “The bathroom is genuinely small. Two people sharing the room need to take turns.” 8
- “Room was calm, with a spacious bathroom.” 9
- “The shower is clean and modern and there's good water pressure.” 8
- “Rooms are small but stylish, featuring hardwood floors, colorful music-themed murals, a comfortable bed, and a modern walk-in shower.” 8
- “how big would you say this TV is probably 40 42 it's honestly disappointing but if anything in this room was disappointing I guess that would be it” On camera137:31
- “Bright room and a good bed.” 9
- “The bed was super comfy, and the bright colors made the room feel cheerful even though it was cozy-sized.” 8
- “then you have more of your laminate wood floors that are here very nice floors the light floors make the room brighter” On camera166:18
- “close it lights out and look the light turns on when you open the door that's cool how does it do that there's a little p thing like your refrigerator in the door oh there it is wow oh it's like like a refrigerator damn that's that's cool I want one of those in my closet” On camera136:51
- “The room was immaculate, quiet bed too.” 9
- “I like indigo across the board better... I like the decor and service has always been good.” 17
- “these are our closets here very nice glass panels on both doors and when you open them up light pops on it's about the average size of a closet you have your iron and ironing board are in here as well very nice” On camera162:03
- “Room was calm, with a spacious bathroom.” 9
- “the room is very clean it smells very fresh” On camera1311:41
- “For those seeking optimal views, requesting a room on a higher floor is recommended.” 15
- “Fairly clean room and modern style bathroom.” 9
- “Room was updated, staff was understanding, and hotel's location was cool.” 9
- “Stayed in fashionable standard room with a great view.” 9
- “I loved the room with a view of the fox, the bed was comfy.” 9
- “The room is fairly small but was not a problem for a solo traveler.” 11
- “The bathrooms are quite compact, so couples sharing a room should expect to take turns getting ready.” 8
- “The old school band theme is really cool and the room has everything you might need.” 11
- “this is a very very big window and we don't have a good view we have the luxury of having a view oh so it's not a complete window” On camera167:37
- “the size of this room a lot makes it worth that having room to walk around have all your stuff out multiple places to sit this man we don't have a live schedule for tonight but this will be the room to do a live in cuz there's actually room to say everything up” On camera1310:02
- “Bright, modern decor and indoor greenery offer a feeling of spaciousness and whimsy.” 12
- “Rooms are small but stylish, featuring hardwood floors, colorful music-themed murals, a comfortable bed, and a modern walk-in shower.” 8
- “the window isn't completely across the entire room but it is a very large window it's bigger than the Avid window that we had” On camera1311:59
- “big nice king sized beds plenty of fluffy pillows there's also a rug right up under the bed” On camera166:06
- “between this mattress and these like 20,000 thread count sheets yeah definitely more than what we're used to yeah awesome bed awesome sheets I would give anything if I could just find these holiday in sheets for sale somewhere they're so nice” 13
- “Rooms are small but stylish, featuring hardwood floors, colorful music-themed murals, a comfortable bed, and a modern walk-in shower.” 8
- “I slept so comfy in the large bed.” 9
- “After a long day, you can unwind with a cold drink and locally sourced Southern fare from the stylish 683 Midtown Bar and Bistro in the lobby or walk just across the street to catch a show or musical.” 5
- “The hardwood floors and the music mural on the wall give it a real boutique feel.” 8
- “it's making some weird nois it's very nice elevator scary noises scary noises and it Bob up and down” On camera131:51
- “this is pretty close to the airport and outside you can hear Jets coming and going but in here it's it's pretty quiet totally quiet” On camera1318:36
- “The Marriott in particular has a very interesting view that you may recognize from a number of recent tv shows/movies and is free to go up in the glass elevators in.” 17
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Noise rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 17 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 1Indigo Atlanta Midtown Scam : r/ihghotelsresortsreddit.comForum threadDate not stated5 quotes used
“The time they show I triggered the sensor was when I would've been drying and straightening my hair as well as using hairspray, all of which are known to trigger these type of sensors. However, they refuse to refund the…”
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- 3Hotel Indigo Atlanta Midtown By Ihg | United Statesindigo-midtown.theatlantahotels.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalindigo-midtown.theatlantahotels.com
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- 5Atlanta IHG Hotels - Forbes Vettedforbes.comReview siteDate not stated6 quotes used
“Plus, the hotel's convenient location puts you steps away from shopping, dining, galleries and nightlife.”
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