The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
A Midtown base near Piedmont Park featuring spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and Lantana cocktails.
The verdict
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The Starling Atlanta Midtown is a Curio Collection property situated just steps from Piedmont Park. Guests consistently highlight the spacious rooms, comfortable beds, lavish bathrooms stocked with Aveda products, and lively atmosphere at Lantana. However, lower floors can pick up noise from the pool deck during festival weekends, and some rooms are beginning to show their age. 921211
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently praise the location, which sits a five-minute walk from Piedmont Park and puts guests right in the Midtown scene. 21216
- The beds and pillows receive high marks across the board for delivering a comfortable night of sleep. drawn from the full read
- Bathrooms impress with their generous square footage, large walk-in showers, and rosemary and mint Aveda products. 1112
- Floor-to-ceiling windows and the fifth-floor pool deck provide panoramic views of Colony Square and the surrounding skyline. 1249
The catch
Who it's for
- — Walkers wanting quick access to Piedmont Park
- — Guests seeking spacious rooms with city views
- — Cocktail and live music fans visiting Lantana
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers booking lower-floor rooms during festival weekends
- — Travelers expecting modern updates rather than rooms showing signs of age
- — Dinings guests wanting a full sit-down dinner menu at the hotel bar
Seen on camera
12 moments · 2 videos · The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
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“I got a hot chai to go with my breakfast and it really hit the spot. There's a pool available on the fifth floor. It's o…”
youtube.com0:32“The rooms are really cozy and clean.”
youtube.com2:14“the bed was so comfy that even room service had a hard time waking me up”
youtube.com0:16“after all of this relaxation hunger struck and you know I had to check out the hotel's restaurant Lantana they serve tas…”
youtube.com0:34“Definitely no shortage of food here, so if you're a picky eater or with a picky eater, the buffet might be the best opti…”
youtube.com0:19“There's also a really neat bar in the middle if that's your fancy. It's right in the heart of Midtown, so you can walk s…”
youtube.com1:45“I've stayed here three times now and I've always had a wonderful city view.”
youtube.com2:21“Rooms are spacious, again don't mind the mess.”
youtube.com2:25“Bathrooms are also spacious, nice big walk-in shower.”
youtube.com2:28“But one of the best parts of this hotel is the comfortable beds.”
youtube.com2:38“the hotel is stunning with its dramatic spaces and local art that really gives the hotel character”
youtube.com0:04“another awesome part of my state was the lavish bathroom loaded with amenities that made the whole experience feel extra…”
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
92Food
88- “Definitely no shortage of food here, so if you're a picky eater or with a picky eater, the buffet might be the best option. This is a really cozy area with lots of natural light to start your morning and I can confirm the veggie omelet really packs a punch. There's lots of flavor in this dish.” 120:19
- “I got a hot chai to go with my breakfast and it really hit the spot. There's a pool available on the fifth floor. It's open all day. It's got great views of some of the surrounding buildings.” 120:32
Location
96- “There's also a really neat bar in the middle if that's your fancy. It's right in the heart of Midtown, so you can walk several places. We're just a few steps from Piedmont Park.” 121:45
- “Known as Atlanta's "Heart of the Arts," our Midtown location lets you step right into the local scene without missing a beat.” 16
Room
89- “the bed was so comfy that even room service had a hard time waking me up” 100:16
- “Rethinking the urban experience in every sense, The Starling reveals detailed spaces that put the '"art" in "state of the art"-from its bold decor and see-and-be-seen terrace pool to the sweeping skyline views found in every room.” 16
Service
89- “Staff are young and genuinely friendly, with an emphasis on encouraging guests to explore the "city in the forest."” 11
Bed & Sleep
91Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
86Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores level with the mid-range median of 86, across 675 hotels in the same bracket. In Atlanta it sits 3 points above the local median of 83.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 86
Based on 675 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.
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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 24 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
Quotes run exactly as travelers wrote them — spelling and all. We trim for length, never for tidiness.
- “"Stirring together its artsy, contemporary aesthetic with trademark cush, W's latest Atlanta location sits smack in the action."” 14
- “Known as Atlanta's "Heart of the Arts," our Midtown location lets you step right into the local scene without missing a beat.” 16
- “There's also a really neat bar in the middle if that's your fancy. It's right in the heart of Midtown, so you can walk several places. We're just a few steps from Piedmont Park.” On camera121:45
- “The Starling's superb Midtown location makes it ideal for exploring the surrounding area and city highlights” 4
- “Sitting only about a five-minute walk from Piedmont Park, the W Atlanta - Midtown frees you up to tour the Big Peach without losing sleep due to downtown noise. In addition to an enviable location, the property offers luxurious extras like the Bliss Spa and the fitness center, not to mention pet-friendly amenities.” 2
- “I got a hot chai to go with my breakfast and it really hit the spot. There's a pool available on the fifth floor. It's open all day. It's got great views of some of the surrounding buildings.” On camera120:32
- “after all of this relaxation hunger struck and you know I had to check out the hotel's restaurant Lantana they serve tasteful dishes and fun cocktails and have an outdoor Terrace that's perfect for warm nights” On camera100:34
- “Skip room service for breakfast and walk down to Lantana instead. The math is better and the food arrives hotter.” 9
- “Definitely no shortage of food here, so if you're a picky eater or with a picky eater, the buffet might be the best option. This is a really cozy area with lots of natural light to start your morning and I can confirm the veggie omelet really packs a punch. There's lots of flavor in this dish.” On camera120:19
- “Lantana's menu is short, sweet, and fresh with an emphasis on food that pairs well with good drinks, so don't expect a full sit-down dinner (instead, explore the many, many ways an excellent chicken wing can be savored).” 11
- “Honorable mention for value: the 2 weeks between Christmas and the new year. Atlanta empties out, business travel stops, and The Starling drops below $169 with no event premium.” 9
- “Lantana lobby bar. Live music several nights a week, typically Atlanta-local jazz, R&B, or singer-songwriter sets. Cover is free if you order a drink. Drinks are not cheap by Atlanta standards: house cocktails start at $16.” 9
- “The Starling has no destination fee, which is the rare Curio property that does not stack one” 9
- “Rethinking the urban experience in every sense, The Starling reveals detailed spaces that put the '"art" in "state of the art"-from its bold decor and see-and-be-seen terrace pool to the sweeping skyline views found in every room.” 16
- “The common areas in this hotel live up to the W brand's chic reputation: The lobby features contemporary furniture, while the stylish Whiskey Park bar exudes a see-and-be-seen atmosphere.” 2
- “after all of this relaxation hunger struck and you know I had to check out the hotel's restaurant Lantana they serve tasteful dishes and fun cocktails and have an outdoor Terrace that's perfect for warm nights” On camera100:34
- “Buckhead King Suite (around 720 sq ft). A real living room with a sleeper sofa, separate bedroom, and 2 TVs. Cash rate runs $349 to $529 most of the year. Worth the suite premium if you are bringing a guest or hosting a dinner from the room.” 9
- “the bed was so comfy that even room service had a hard time waking me up” On camera100:16
- “Treetop Two Queen (around 360 sq ft). Floors 4 through 8 with a view of the Colony Square plaza and treetops. Cash rate runs $189 to $269. The best Two Queen room in Midtown Atlanta for under $250 per night.” 9
- “Staff are young and genuinely friendly, with an emphasis on encouraging guests to explore the "city in the forest."” 11
- “I've stayed here three times now and I've always had a wonderful city view.” On camera122:21
- “Skyline King (around 390 sq ft). Floors 18 through 26. Asks for a north-facing room when you check in and you get a Piedmont Park view that runs out to Buckhead. Cash rate runs $229 to $329 most of the year. This is the single best pick for points-per-square-foot value at the property.” 9
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- 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.
- 11 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 54/100We read 16 sources for this property, and pulled 40 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.
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Sources
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Everything quoted on this page.
- 9W Atlanta Midtown Is Now The Starling: 2026 Reviewbesthiltonhotels.comReview site2026-05-13Current8 quotes used
“Honorable mention for value: the 2 weeks between Christmas and the new year. Atlanta empties out, business travel stops, and The Starling drops below $169 with no event premium.”
Read originalbesthiltonhotels.com - 8Atlanta - Curio, Canopy, Tapestry : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2025-11-15RecentRead originalreddit.com
- 3r/christmas - The Starling Midtown Hotel in ATL.reddit.comForum thread2024-12-19AgeingRead originalreddit.com
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- 15Atlanta : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2023-09-29Ageing1 quote used
“I am diamond and booking with points. We stayed in the Candler last year it was pretty but the rooms were small.”
Read originalreddit.com - 2Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hiltontravel.usnews.comReview siteDate not stated3 quotes used
“However, some frequent W guests say this is not up to par with other W's they've stayed at, with some rooms showing signs of age.”
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