Kimpton The Shane

Midtown Atlanta is as creative and cosmopolitan a city-center neighborhood as you’re likely to find anywhere in the United States; it’s only fitting that it should come equipped with one of the most stylish of the Kimpton hotels, the swanky, art-filled, modernist-inspired Kimpton Shane Hotel. It’s as friendly, as approachable, and as personality-driven as any of the other IHG hotels that share the Kimpton name; it’s remarkable, even in this context, for its particular stylishness and for its connections to the local art, music, and restaurant scenes.

The Shane’s rooms are decked out in shades of gray, with slate-blue headboards serving as the interior visual focus, and the views of Atlanta the exterior. Frette linens and Atelier Bloem bath products strike a luxe note; the décor feels mid-century-inspired but fresh and up to date. Its public spaces are a touch more visually expressive, and include some one-of-a-kind decorative elements and artworks. And the food and beverage program is first-rate; there’s Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails, the signature American restaurant and bar, as well as Aveline, serving wines, beers, and spirits with access to a second-floor patio.