Highly Anticipated Boutique Hotel is Now Open in Buckhead Neighborhood
The highly anticipated Kimpton Sylvan Hotel in Atlanta officially opens its doors to guests today, February 10. Tucked away in the elegant neighborhood of Buckhead, The Sylvan Hotel is a 1950s-era adaptive reuse boutique hotel with a mid-century modern design scheme, complimented by a splash of understated sophistication and heartfelt Southern hospitality. The hotel includes 217 guest rooms, a vibrant living room lobby, a refreshing private pool, and over 4,000 square feet of meetings and events space. Aptly inspired by Atlanta’s nickname of “the city in a forest” and the arboreal abundance in the hotel’s own backyard, the name “Sylvan” is derived from the Latin term “silva,” meaning “forest.” Themes of trees, greenery, and nature resonate throughout the hotel, from the guest rooms to the lobby and beyond.
FOOD & BEVERAGE:
The crown jewels of The Sylvan are its three unique indoor and outdoor dining and drinking concepts: The Betty, Willow Bar, and St. Julep. The Betty – also open as of today, February 10 – features an elegant, old-Hollywood atmosphere and Continental cuisine from Executive Chef Brandon Chavannes. Seamlessly blending intimate sophistication and Southern hospitality, the menus nod to mid-century supper clubs, but with modern twists. Guests can enjoy seasonally rotating dishes such as Wagyu Beef Cheek Stroganoff with Black Pepper Gnocchi; Linguine and Georgia Clams with Uni, Chili, and Garlic; and Whole Salt Crusted Fish for Two with Artichoke and Truffle. A complementary beverage menu highlights brown spirits and classic cocktails, alongside a selection of thoughtful wine and beer offerings. The lavish restaurant features 175 seats throughout its interior dining room, bar, and a 1,100-square-foot outdoor patio – creating the perfect gathering place for Atlantans and visitors alike.
Willow Bar, a dreamy, tucked away outdoor garden bar, and St Julep, a funky rooftop bar and restaurant with panoramic Buckhead views, will both open later this spring.
THE DESIGN:
Throughout the entire property – from the guest rooms to the restaurants and bars – one of the primary intentions of The Sylvan Hotel’s design team was to work with the inspiring bones of the mid-century building and create a series of intimate spaces visually connected to one another with a subtle shift of identity and vibe as you move through them. Each space connects to the property’s surrounding greenery and allows natural light to filter in and highlight a beautifully edited palette that’s bright and precisely executed with original furniture pieces. The focus of the lobby living room is an oversized, curved fireplace wall accented with glazed tile and stone, and afternoon light from the lobby-adjacent Willow Bar filters through a stained-glass wall composed of sweet, gentle pastels that add a spectacular glow to the living room’s clean palette.
As they move through the space, guests will find that each of the restaurant and bar venues maintains its own personality: The Betty is dark and moody with a charming nostalgic nod; Willow Bar transports guests through meandering pathways to a delightful garden appointed with one-of-a-kind vintage pieces and a series of tucked-away spaces that can be made private or communal; and St. Julep showcases an unexpected combination of color and pattern that’s accentuated by a combination of funky furniture finds.
The Sylvan also boasts a highly curated and eccentric art collection. Selected in conjunction with Soho Myriad Art Consulting, the hotel’s art display ranges from contemporary to vintage pieces featuring artists from Atlanta and beyond.
Led by Matthew Goodrich of New York City’s award-winning design firm Goodrich and Kimpton’s Global SVP of Design, Ave Bradley, the property has been transformed into a mid-century dream as The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel welcomes guests into the glamorous world of days-gone-by.
THE ROOMS:
Featuring 217 spectacularly appointed spaces, the guestrooms at The Sylvan Hotel are incomparably en vogue, designed with simple lines, intriguing textures, and contemporary comforts like apothecary bath potions, Frette linens, cozy bathrobes, and skyline or garden views. And the hotel’s past life as a luxury community has laid the groundwork for an abundance of guest amenities, including:
· State-of-the-art fitness center
· Cruiser bikes for breezy rides
· Special comforts for your pets
· Hosted evening social hour
· Morning coffee + tea service
· In-room yoga mats
· Same-day dry cleaning and laundry
· Premium Bluetooth speakers
· Daily newspapers delivered electronically
For guests interested in little extra space and flair, the Magnolia Hospitality Suite features unfettered access to the charms of privacy and poolside living. Guests may host gatherings of up to 50 friends amid a modern-meets-retro design, a living room of stylish furnishings and modern technology, and a dining table for ten. A spacious bathroom and queen-size Murphy bed round out the conveniences. For open-air festivities, guests may simply step out onto the adjoining poolside patio and enjoy the Georgia breeze.
MEETINGS, WEDDINGS, AND EVENTS:
The Sylvan Hotel has over 4,000 square feet of sophisticated meeting and event space – each aptly named for a tree or flower that can be found in Buckhead – built for guests who place a premium on personal service and boutique design. The beautiful 1,900-square-foot Camellia Ballroom – perfect for weddings and large events – accommodates groups of up to 225 reception-style or 125 banquet-style, while two smaller meeting rooms – the intimate Dogwood, with a capacity of 14 people, and the Gingko, which can hold 25-70 – are ideal for board meetings, private dinners or receptions, and small group off-sites. When it’s time for a team gathering — or simply a break from all-day meetings — the hotel has curated a number of local experiences to allow meeting groups to get a feel for the unique culture and flavors of Atlanta.
The Sylvan is opening with several special wedding offers, including: “20 for ’21” (book a 2021 wedding by February 28, 2021, and choose between 20% off your guest room block rate, or 20% off your wedding catering), “Maximize the Milestone,” and “Virtual Vows” (which provides ample options for live-streaming, audio enhancement, and videography). Read more about each special offer here.
In addition, the first wedding contract signed at The Sylvan will also receive complimentary use of the pool-side hospitality suite the day of the wedding, including a pre-wedding champagne toast for the bridal part.
KIMPTON’S APPROACH TO CLEAN:
The Sylvan Hotel team is continuing to monitor developments and follow guidance provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Word Health Organization (WHO), and the State of Georgia. In addition to their rigorous standard housekeeping routines, frequency of cleanings has been increased and the team is performing enhanced disinfection protocols in the hotel and all restaurants. Please read more about the hotel’s safety protocols and Kimpton’s Approach to Clean here.
BOOKING + SPECIAL OFFERS:
The Sylvan Hotel opens with a variety of limited-time overnight package offerings, including a Winter Sale, Grand Opening Offer, Healthcare Heroes package, and more. View and book the packages via the website.
The Sylvan Hotel is located at 374 East Paces Ferry Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30305. For more information and to make a reservation, please visit thesylvanhotel.com or follow along on Instagram.
ABOUT THE KIMPTON SYLVAN HOTEL
Opened in February 2021 in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, The Kimpton Sylvan is a 1950s-era adaptive reuse boutique hotel with a mid-century modern design scheme, complemented by a splash of understated sophistication and heartfelt Southern hospitality. The hotel includes 217 guest rooms, a vibrant living room lobby, a refreshing private pool, and over 4,000 square feet of meetings and events space. The crown jewels in The Sylvan are its three unique indoor and outdoor dining and drinking concepts: The Betty, a nostalgic supper club; Willow Bar, a tucked-away garden bar; and St. Julep, a vibrant rooftop lounge. For more information, please visit thesylvanhotel.com
ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a leading collection of boutique hotels and restaurants and the acknowledged industry pioneer that first introduced the boutique hotel concept to the United States. In 1981, Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is renowned for making travelers feel genuinely cared for through thoughtful perks and amenities, bold, playful design, and a sincerely personal style of guest service.
Kimpton is consistently ranked as one of the top companies in the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, Upper Upscale Segment, for Customer Satisfaction. The company is highly regarded for its innovative employee culture and benefits and has been named a FORTUNE magazine “Best Place to Work” seven times annually since 2009. Kimpton is continuously growing and currently operates over 60 hotels and 70 plus restaurants, bars, and lounges in 32 U.S. cities. In January 2015, Kimpton was welcomed into the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) family of hotel brands, bringing together two special cultures and sets of values to create the world's largest boutique hotel business. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.
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