
Nobu Hotel Atlanta
Best for luxury dining, rooftop pool views, and immediate access to high-end shopping at Phipps Plaza.
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Nobu Hotel Atlanta is a five-star, Buckhead luxury hotel built around the signature Nobu Restaurant and a guest-only rooftop saltwater pool; it suits travelers who want upscale dining, shopping access at Phipps Plaza, and skyline views. FORTH Hotel Atlanta is a newer 4-star lifestyle hotel in Old Fourth Ward with high guest ratings and a full-service spa — a solid pick for visitors who want BeltLine/ Ponce City Market proximity and contemporary amenities.
Updated · about 6 km apart

Best for luxury dining, rooftop pool views, and immediate access to high-end shopping at Phipps Plaza.

Best for staying near Ponce City Market and the Atlanta BeltLine with strong guest scores and a full-service spa.
When Nobu Hotel Atlanta wins: choose Nobu if you want Nobu Restaurant on site, direct indoor access to Phipps Plaza/Lenox Square shopping, or a private rooftop saltwater pool and skyline views.
When FORTH Hotel Atlanta wins: pick FORTH if you want a well-rated, contemporary hotel close to Ponce City Market, the BeltLine and Old Fourth Ward nightlife, plus a full-service spa and larger room inventory.
Bottom line: both are newer lifestyle-minded Atlanta hotels; Nobu leans luxury and dining/retail convenience in Buckhead, while FORTH offers strong value for visitors targeting Old Fourth Ward and Midtown attractions.
| Category | Nobu Hotel Atlanta | FORTH Hotel Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Five-star luxury with Nobu-branded dining and refined design | Contemporary 4-star lifestyle hotel with a neighborhood focus |
| Location | Phipps Plaza, Buckhead (3520 Peachtree Rd NE) | Old Fourth Ward (800 Rankin St NE), near Ponce City Market |
| Size (rooms) | 152 guest rooms and suites (27 suites) | 196 rooms |
| Year opened / age | Opened 2022 | Not published |
| Pools | One guest-only rooftop outdoor saltwater pool (seasonal; cabanas available) | Outdoor seasonal pool (wheelchair-accessible noted) |
| Restaurants & bars | Nobu Restaurant (Japanese-Peruvian), Nobu Bar & Lounge, Rooftop Lounge | Two restaurants including Elektra, coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars/lounges |
| Spa & wellness | Nobu Spa with two private treatment rooms; 24-hour Technogym fitness center | Full-service spa with treatment rooms; 24-hour health club |
| Meeting & event space | Kaijo Ballroom (4,289 sq ft), multiple meeting rooms and rooftop event space | Ballroom and meeting rooms available |
| Accessibility & family policy | Welcomes all ages; primary guest must be 18+; wheelchair-accessible features noted | Not adults-only; offers wheelchair-accessible rooms and public washrooms |
| Typical guest perks | Direct mall access to Phipps Plaza, complimentary WiFi, EV charging station on site | Complimentary WiFi, concierge, multilingual staff, gift shop/newsstand |
Nobu Hotel Atlanta sits inside Phipps Plaza in Buckhead, steps from luxury retail and quick drives to Midtown and Downtown.
Choose Nobu if you want immediate access to Buckhead shopping and easy car connections to Midtown/Downtown.
FORTH Hotel Atlanta is in Old Fourth Ward, within a short drive or walk to Ponce City Market and the Atlanta BeltLine.
Pick FORTH for walkable access to Ponce City Market, restaurants, and BeltLine trails.
Nobu has 152 rooms and suites across a 9-story building, with 27 suites and design-led room types.
Nobu is smaller and more design-focused with a higher-suite ratio and signature suite types.
FORTH offers a larger room inventory (196 rooms) including king rooms, double-queen options, studios, and multiple suite configurations.
FORTH gives more standard-room variety and more overall rooms, useful for larger groups or varied budgets.
Dining is central to Nobu’s identity: Nobu Restaurant anchors the hotel along with bar/lounge and a rooftop pool bar.
If you prioritize a globally recognized signature restaurant and private dining options, Nobu is the clear choice.
FORTH lists two on-site restaurants (including Elektra) plus a coffee shop and two bars/lounges.
FORTH covers standard hotel dining needs with a notable on-site Mediterranean option and casual outlets.
Nobu’s signature amenity is its guest-only rooftop saltwater pool with skyline views, cabanas, and a seasonal pool bar.
Nobu prioritizes an elevated, guest-only rooftop pool experience tied to its skyline setting.
FORTH provides an outdoor seasonal pool with poolside bar service noted in hotel highlights.
FORTH offers a full-service outdoor pool experience with accessible features and a casual pool bar.
Nobu Spa, rooftop pool and 24-hour Technogym fitness center cover wellness needs, while Nobu venues handle most on-site nightlife.
Nobu blends spa and fitness with branded dining-led nightlife in Buckhead.
FORTH has a full-service spa, 24-hour health club, and bar/lounge options near Old Fourth Ward nightlife corridors.
FORTH pairs an on-site spa and gym with immediate access to Old Fourth Ward nightlife and dining venues.

Nobu Hotel Atlanta — Nobu Restaurant and Nobu-branded bar/lounge are on site.

FORTH Hotel Atlanta — about 0.3 miles from Ponce City Market and close to BeltLine access.

Nobu Hotel Atlanta — guest-only rooftop saltwater pool with cabana options and skyline views.

FORTH Hotel Atlanta — 196 rooms including 1- and 2-bedroom suites and many accessible room types.
FORTH Hotel Atlanta — it’s about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) from Ponce City Market; Nobu is in Buckhead, farther away.
Nobu Hotel Atlanta — the on-site Nobu Restaurant, bar and rooftop lounge are central to the hotel experience.
Yes. Neither property is adults-only; Nobu explicitly welcomes children of all ages (primary check-in guest must be 18+); FORTH is also not adults-only.
Yes. Nobu Hotel Atlanta has Nobu Spa (two private treatment rooms and in-room services), and FORTH Hotel Atlanta lists a full-service spa offering massages and facials.
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