The Burgess Hotel, Atlanta, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Boutique hotel featuring colorful, art-filled rooms, dining at Il Premio, and a central location.
The verdict
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The Burgess Hotel offers polished, modern rooms accented by bold pops of color, blue bookcases, and Frette sheets. Guests frequently praise the friendly staff and convenient location close to local dining spots. However, several visitors complain that the property feels overpriced, citing expensive restaurant tabs and an additional thirty-dollar parking fee. 129
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently commend the comfortable beds paired with soft Frette sheets, strong shower pressure, and Shanghai Tang bath amenities. 126
- Reviewers love the room decor, highlighting thoughtful details like adventurous photos and blue bookcases filled with blue books. 15
- The service draws steady praise for friendly, helpful check-in staff and prompt hospitality throughout the stay. 10
The catch
- Guests disagree on the on-site dining value. Some describe meals at Il Premio and The Grill as luxury dining experiences with standout dishes, while others consider the food forgettable and prices exorbitant. 109
- Perceptions of overall value are mixed, with some guests finding the property overpriced for an older renovated building. 10
Who it's for
- — Design-focused travelers
- — Italian steakhouse dining
- — Short city getaways
Skip it if
- — Budget-conscious travelers
- — Drivers wanting free parking
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Score breakdown
How the 92/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
93- “The Frette sheets and towels are extra soft, and the Shanghai Tang bath amenities smell heavenly.” 12
- “All rooms at The Burgess Hotel are super comfortable with luxurious bathroom amenities, have cool sliding farm style wooden bathroom doors, marble showers with two shower heads, large flat-screen television, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, and a personal safe.” 15
Food
94- “Il Premio was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had in Atlanta, a city known for its food scene. Il Premio provides an Italian steakhouse experience and I had perfect dish after perfect dish here.” 9
- “With a wood-burning grill, Fia Atlanta entices patrons with savory scents of perfectly prepared filets and impeccable Faroe Island salmon. The menu is predominantly Mediterranean (Fia means flickering fire in Italy) but definitely try the astounding pork belly.” 15
Location
93Noise
91- “The sound system isn't too loud, so you can still easily have a conversation.” 9
Room
91Service
94Bed & Sleep
90- “Coffee, satellite TV and hairdryer worked well and the bed was exceptionally comfortable.” 2
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 2 points above the mid-range median of 90, across 368 hotels in the same bracket. In Atlanta it sits 8 points above the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 92
- Bracket median
- 90
- Index median
- 90
Based on 368 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.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
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 64 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The rooms were nothing special (on par with any decent chain hotel with slightly better decor).” 10
- “Rooms are clean and modern, with a minimalist design punctuated by bold pops of color (a blue velvet chair next to an all-white bed, a green sconce in a neutral-colored bathroom).” 12
- “Marvelous and nice room with an elegant decor.” 2
- “The lobby and bar decor were beautiful and created a lovely relaxing atmosphere.” 10
- “spacious enough suite and comfortable enough bed.” 2
- “The overall vibe of the room was very peaceful, and rattan-covered bar cabinets, fluted entryway ceilings, and cream hues all worked in symphony to create a calming space.” 9
- “The air conditioner in our room was never able to get the temperature below 70.” 10
- “Flawless hotel room with a comfortable bed and separate bathroom.” 2
- “Accommodations are modern, with wood furnishings, window seats, soundproof windows, minifridges, coffee makers, complimentary Wi-Fi access and bathrooms with walk-in showers.” 13
- “I rarely walk into a hotel room that looks bigger in person than it does online, but that's exactly how I felt at Forth, which was designed by operator Method Co. and Morris Adjmi Architects. I was happy that the seating area was large and spacious - I could comfortably spin in the chairs without issue.” 9
- “The position of the venue was lovely, close to everything.” 2
- “Unbeatable location, very amiable staff, pretty clean venue, such wonderful breakfast.” 2
- “perfect location to a neoclassical mansion.” 2
- “Situated near Buckhead's PATH400 trail and some of the neighborhood's toniest homes, the hotel is a great starting point for a picturesque jog or a walk.” 12
- “Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 12 miles and a thirty-minute drive from Forth Hotel Atlanta. Its location is perfect if you have business at the nearby Intuit or FanDuel offices - and it's wonderful if you're an art lover.” 9
- “Awsome staff and location - they offered a pleasant experience.” 2
- “Though travelers say the staff at the Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel are top-notch, they appreciate the hotel's location just as much.” 13
- “Forth Hotel's best family-friendly offering is perhaps its location: It's conveniently located adjacent to Historic Fourth Ward Park, offering 17 lush acres of family-friendly fun, a large playground, and a splash pad.” 9
- “The area was nice. There were lots of restaurants to eat, like Landmark Diner that was only 10 minutes' walk away, liked its location.” 2
- “The location was central, just next door to major highways, Lenox Mall, and surrounding grocery stores, restaurants, bars, shopping, as well as malls and restaurants.” 2
- “Enjoyable location, DeKalb-Peachtree airport was 0.5 miles away🙂” 2
- “Luxury hotel, picturesque location, we booked a queen room and liked it.” 2
- “The rooms were nice and clean, and the location was excellent. We had a dinner reservation for Hal's, and decided to walk when we realized how close it was. It was super convenient.” 10
- “The staff were extremely helpful upon check-in as well as friendly throughout our stay” 10
- “The other on-site, full-service eatery is the Mediterranean-inspired Elektra. Here, I feasted on dishes such as olive oil pancakes served with warm peaches, saffron whipped butter, and fresh herbs. I couldn't put my fork down! The lamb sausage was also very impressive.” 9
- “Everything seemed awesome, cheerful staff, gorgeous rooms.” 2
- “The rooms are gorgeous! The restaurant was delicious and the staff was incredible.” 10
- “The staff was professional, room was absolutely stunning.” 2
- “Everything was okay from the efficient service to the superb food.” 2
- “Clean good central hotel, the staff and rooms were good.” 2
- “breakfast staff as other staff members were gracious.” 2
- “Enjoyable breakfast, helpful staff, I liked best possible location.” 2
- “Each space features one-of-a-kind pieces, well-appointed furnishings and custom artwork from such acclaimed artists as Jessica Jokhi, a Chicago based artist and the daughter of Burgess and Freny.” 6
- “Upon arrival, I was greeted by friendly staff members and given a tour around the property before heading to the restaurant.” 7
- “The hotel was fairly clean with attentive staff, it met what we needed.” 2
- “The hotel was spotless, staff was wonderfully helpful.” 2
- “The pet-friendly hotel also features a high-tech fitness center, outdoor pool and various meeting spaces, the rooms resplendent with luxurious details such as Frette Linens and bath amenities from internationally acclaimed fashion house Shanghai Tang.” 6
- “Awsome staff and location - they offered a pleasant experience.” 2
- “Many thanks to cheery staff for providing us a really really nice stay.” 2
- “Only hotel I stay at in Buckhead. Love the property, the staff, and the food!” 1
- “Even though the hotel opened less than seven months ago in June 2024, service at Forth ran like a well-oiled machine. Staffers rushed past potted plants and bicycles to grab my bags, and I noticed they were equally attentive to every guest.” 9
- “Hot drinks at coffee bar, outstanding service.” 2
- “The staff was kind and helpful.” 10
- “Service at the hotel is top-notch and its selection of art is well-curated.” 9
- “Unbeatable location, very amiable staff, pretty clean venue, such wonderful breakfast.” 2
- “Though travelers say the staff at the Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel are top-notch, they appreciate the hotel's location just as much.” 13
- “The Frette sheets and towels are extra soft, and the Shanghai Tang bath amenities smell heavenly.” 12
- “All rooms at The Burgess Hotel are super comfortable with luxurious bathroom amenities, have cool sliding farm style wooden bathroom doors, marble showers with two shower heads, large flat-screen television, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, and a personal safe.” 15
- “Forth's proximity to the shops and restaurants at Ponce City Market (less than a mile away), is also a huge plus.” 9
- “Il Premio was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had in Atlanta, a city known for its food scene. Il Premio provides an Italian steakhouse experience and I had perfect dish after perfect dish here.” 9
- “Only hotel I stay at in Buckhead. Love the property, the staff, and the food!” 1
- “I visited a lobby restaurant and loved the local meals they offer.” 2
- “The breakfast was above average, with lots of different options.” 2
- “With a wood-burning grill, Fia Atlanta entices patrons with savory scents of perfectly prepared filets and impeccable Faroe Island salmon. The menu is predominantly Mediterranean (Fia means flickering fire in Italy) but definitely try the astounding pork belly.” 15
- “Everything on the menu I tried was delicious and I definitely have a new local neighborhood favorite that I'll frequent often.” 7
- “Unbeatable location, very amiable staff, pretty clean venue, such wonderful breakfast.” 2
- “swimming pool was well maintained and breakfast was nice hot.” 2
- “The rooms are gorgeous! The restaurant was delicious and the staff was incredible.” 10
- “Everything was okay from the efficient service to the superb food.” 2
- “Coffee, satellite TV and hairdryer worked well and the bed was exceptionally comfortable.” 2
- “It seemed a little pricey for just an overnight stay. Parking was an additional $30” 10
- “Couple that with the exorbitant prices at the in house restaurant, and one night in a mediocre room with a forgettable dinner cost over 700$.” 10
- “The hotel is definitely overpriced. This is an older hotel that has been renovated.” 10
- “The sound system isn't too loud, so you can still easily have a conversation.” 9
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 floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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- 1Some food from the restaurant at The Burgess Hotel in ...reddit.comForum threadDate not stated2 quotes used
“Only hotel I stay at in Buckhead. Love the property, the staff, and the food!”
Read originalreddit.com - 2Wingate By Wyndham Atlanta/Buckhead (Hotel) 3⋆ ··· Georgiawingate-by-wyndham-atlanta-buckhead.hotels-in-atlanta.comReview siteDate not stated43 quotes used
“The position of the venue was lovely, close to everything.”
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- 4The Burgess Hotel, Atlanta, A Tribute Portfolio Hotelpetfriendlyhotelsatlanta.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalpetfriendlyhotelsatlanta.com
- 5The Burgess Hotel, Atlanta, A Tribute Portfolio Hotelhotelsinatlanta.netReview siteDate not statedRead originalhotelsinatlanta.net
- 6The Best Boutique Hotel in Atlanta, The Burgesstheaceofspaceblog.comReview siteDate not stated2 quotes used
“Each space features one-of-a-kind pieces, well-appointed furnishings and custom artwork from such acclaimed artists as Jessica Jokhi, a Chicago based artist and the daughter of Burgess and Freny.”
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