Historic Hotels in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta rebuilt itself so many times that very few hotels here carry real history, and the historic label on this page needs a careful reading. Two listings describe a historic setting: Hotel Clermont Atlanta, by Oliver, a historic property two kilometers from Piedmont Park, and Stonehurst Place Bed & Breakfast, set in a historic building with a garden. Two others carry the tag without saying why: the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center and the FORTH Hotel Atlanta. I describe each one for what the listing states, and I say clearly where the history is not documented in the description.
Atlanta is a modern, leafy city with a deep civil-rights history, home to the King Center and the Fox Theatre in Midtown. Much of its older fabric has been rebuilt, so historic hotels are the exception, not the rule.
Two historic stays and two labeled ones
A historic stay in Atlanta is more a matter of atmosphere than of landmarks. The city's story includes the Civil Rights movement, its railroads and the 1996 Olympics, but the listings here say nothing about those links. I keep the claims to what is written, name the two hotels that describe a historic property, and flag the other two as labeled historic without evidence in their text, so you can choose with the facts in hand.
Stonehurst Place Bed & Breakfast is the clearest historic address on this page. The listing describes a historic building with an elegant atmosphere, a beautiful garden and terrace, a hot tub, a lounge and an outdoor seating area. Rooms have air-conditioning, private bathrooms and modern conveniences, and the breakfast menu is described as diverse. Its 9.9 rating comes from only 55 reviews, so I treat it as promising, not proven. It also carries an adults-only label on this site, so confirm the age policy before booking. The ratings and review counts come from the listings as published, and I would still read recent guest feedback before booking a stay.
Hotel Clermont Atlanta, by Oliver is described as a historic property, two kilometers from Piedmont Park, with air-conditioned rooms, flat-screen TVs, round-the-clock reception, an on-site restaurant and a spa and wellness area. It holds an 8.8 rating from 281 reviews. The listing does not give dates or the story of the building, so I cannot say more about its past than that it is called historic. It suits a stay in Midtown and near the park, with a restaurant on site. Details such as policies and facilities can change, so I would confirm them with the hotel for your dates before booking.
The FORTH Hotel Atlanta carries the historic label, but its listing describes a modern hotel: air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms, free WiFi, a rooftop swimming pool, a spa and wellness center, a sauna, a fitness center and a restaurant serving diverse cuisines. Nothing in the description says that the building has a history. It has 63 reviews and a 9.0 rating, so the number is thin. I would pick it for the rooftop and the spa, not for historic atmosphere, and I would ask the hotel directly about the building. The ratings and review counts come from the listings as published, and I would still read recent guest feedback before booking a stay.
The Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center also carries the tag, but it is described as a modern hotel and conference center in Atlanta's Technology Center Complex, with a pool, a hot tub and spa and wellness facilities, close to major points of interest and the MARTA rapid transit. It holds a rating of 9.2 from 1,387 reviews, the most reliable number of the four. It is a solid practical choice for campus and conference visits, not a historic one. Details such as policies and facilities can change, so I would confirm them with the hotel for your dates before booking.
A traveler's perspectiveIf I wanted a historic feel in Atlanta, I would choose Stonehurst Place Bed & Breakfast, set in a historic building with a garden, terrace and hot tub, or Hotel Clermont Atlanta, by Oliver, a historic property near Piedmont Park. I would treat the other two labeled hotels as modern. My advice is to ask each hotel what is historic about it before you book.

Stonehurst Place Bed & Breakfast
Atlanta
55 reviews
Historic elegance with a hot tub and gourmet breakfast in Atlanta
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would choose Stonehurst Place for an Atlanta stay that is about atmosphere. It is set in a historic building with a garden and terrace, and guests rate it 9.9, though that rests on only 55 reviews, so I read it as outstanding but unproven. A hot tub, a lounge and outdoor seating are on site, rooms have air-conditioning and private bathrooms, and a diverse breakfast menu is served. It is more of a couples' stay than a family one.

Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
Atlanta
1,387 reviews
Modern hotel with a pool and spa in Atlanta's Technology Center
Check availabilityWhy guests love itI would choose the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center for an Atlanta stay that mixes campus-area convenience with some downtime. It sits in the Technology Center Complex, close to the MARTA rapid transit system, and guests rate it 9.2 across 1,387 reviews, a score I trust. The pool, hot tub and spa and wellness facilities are on site, and the rooms are modern. It works well for visitors to the area.

FORTH Hotel Atlanta
Atlanta
63 reviews
Rooftop pool and spa in an elegant Atlanta setting
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFORTH Hotel Atlanta gives families a rooftop swimming pool to look forward to after a day in the city, and parents get a spa and wellness center with a sauna and a fitness center. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free WiFi, and the modern restaurant serves a range of cuisines, which helps when tastes differ. The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site is a short distance away, an easy and meaningful visit with older children. The 9.0 score across 63 reviews is strong.

Hotel Clermont Atlanta, by Oliver
Atlanta
281 reviews
Historic Atlanta hotel with a spa, restaurant, and city views
Check availabilityWhy guests love itIts history is the main draw of Hotel Clermont Atlanta, by Oliver, and I would suggest it to families with older children who enjoy characterful buildings more than pools. Piedmont Park is 2 km away for an afternoon outdoors, the on-site restaurant keeps dinner simple, and the reception is open around the clock. Rooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs, and a spa and wellness area is available. No pool is listed. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 over 281 reviews.
Local tips
- 1Ask each hotel what is historic about it before booking, since the label on this page is not always backed by the listing.
- 2For a historic feel, choose Stonehurst Place or Hotel Clermont and check availability early, since both are small.
- 3Visit the Fox Theatre and the King Center in Midtown and the Sweet Auburn area for Atlanta's cultural history, then return to the hotel.
- 4Use MARTA between Midtown and downtown, which saves parking costs and traffic.
- 5Ask Stonehurst Place about its age policy, since the site labels it both adults-only and family-friendly.
- 6Plan for heat and humidity in summer: spring and autumn are the best seasons for walking in Atlanta.