
Nobu Hotel Atlanta
Best for food-focused travelers and smaller leisure stays who want a rooftop saltwater pool and Nobu dining steps from high-end shopping.
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Nobu Hotel Atlanta is a 152-room, restaurant-forward luxury hotel inside Phipps Plaza with a rooftop saltwater pool and Nobu Restaurant; read this if you want a newer, design-driven Buckhead stay centered on dining and skyline pool time. InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta is a large, traditional 5-star Buckhead business-luxury hotel with broad meeting and event space; read this if you need spacious meeting facilities, a full spa and more conventional hotel services.
Updated · about 0.6 miles (1.0 km) apart

Best for food-focused travelers and smaller leisure stays who want a rooftop saltwater pool and Nobu dining steps from high-end shopping.

Best for corporate events, large-group stays and travelers who want an extensive meetings package, full-service spa, and more traditional luxury-hotel services.
When Nobu Hotel Atlanta wins: pick Nobu if you want a modern, smaller 9-story hotel with signature Nobu Restaurant on-site, a guest-only rooftop saltwater pool with skyline views, and direct access into Phipps Plaza for shopping and short-stay leisure.
When InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta wins: choose InterContinental for larger groups or meetings (22 meeting rooms and roughly 31,000 sq ft of event space per supplier listing), a full-service spa, and more traditional business-hotel amenities including a 24-hour business center and multiple event/banquet facilities.
Bottom line: Both serve Buckhead luxury travelers; Nobu skews newer and restaurant-focused with an intimate, design-led scale, while InterContinental is a bigger, full-service 5-star property better suited to conferences, big events and travelers who prioritize extensive hotel services.
| Category | Nobu Hotel Atlanta | InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Smaller, design-forward, restaurant-driven luxury | Large, traditional 5-star business-luxury hotel |
| Location | Inside Phipps Plaza, immediate access to luxury shopping | Buckhead on Peachtree Rd NE near Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza |
| Size (rooms) | 152 guestrooms and suites (including 27 suites) | 422 guestrooms |
| Year opened / age | Opened 2022 (new property) | Not published |
| Pools | One guest-only rooftop outdoor saltwater pool (rooftop deck, cabanas) | One outdoor pool and a hot tub (grounds-level pool; poolside bar) |
| Restaurants & bars | Signature Nobu Restaurant + Nobu Bar & Lounge + Rooftop Lounge | The Americano (Italian restaurant), bar/lounge, poolside bar, room service |
| Spa & fitness | Nobu Spa (two private treatment rooms) and 24-hour Technogym fitness area | Full-service spa, 24-hour health club, and hot tub |
| Meetings & events | Kaijo Ballroom (4,289 sq ft) plus several smaller meeting rooms and rooftop event space | 22 meeting rooms and ~31,000 sq ft (2,880 m²) of conference/ballroom space |
| Family / age policy | Family-friendly; children welcome (primary check-in guest must be 18+) | |
| On-site shopping access | Direct access to Phipps Plaza (luxury retail) | Near Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza (short drive or walk) |
Nobu sits directly inside Phipps Plaza on Peachtree Road in Buckhead.
Best if you want immediate access to Buckhead shopping and quick retail runs.
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta sits on Peachtree Road in Buckhead, close to Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza.
Strong choice for guests who want a central Buckhead location with a full-service hotel experience.
Nobu Hotel Atlanta is a smaller, design-led property with a curated room set and multiple named suites.
Choose Nobu for a boutique scale and distinct suite offerings tied to the Nobu brand.
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta is a large 5-star hotel with a broad range of accessible room types.
Pick InterContinental for more room-type variety, higher-capacity suites and standard luxury-room features.
Dining at Nobu Hotel Atlanta centers on the signature Nobu Restaurant and its associated bars.
If on-site fine dining and the Nobu culinary experience matter, Nobu Hotel Atlanta is the clear draw.
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta provides Italian dining at The Americano plus bar and poolside options.
InterContinental covers the bases for group dining and meeting-related food service, with classic hotel outlets.
Nobu's signature amenity is a guest-only rooftop saltwater pool with skyline views and cabanas.
Nobu's rooftop pool is a draw for skyline views and intimate poolside experiences.
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta has an outdoor pool and a hot tub available to guests.
InterContinental offers a conventional outdoor pool and hot tub suited to larger properties and group stays.
Nobu pairs Nobu Spa services and a 24-hour Technogym fitness facility with small-scale nightlife options tied to the restaurant and rooftop bar.
Nobu provides focused wellness and nightlife options anchored to its restaurant and rooftop spaces.
InterContinental offers a full-service spa, 24-hour health club and multiple public areas for evening drinks and events.
InterContinental supports a broader range of wellness treatments and hotel-led evening programming.

Nobu Hotel Atlanta — on-site Nobu Restaurant, Nobu Bar & Lounge and rooftop lounge make dining a central feature.

InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta — many meeting rooms and roughly 31,000 sq ft of conference/ballroom space support large events.

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

InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta — full-service spa, larger fitness facilities, and extensive on-site services.
Nobu Hotel Atlanta — it's inside Phipps Plaza, offers the Nobu dining experience on-site, and has a rooftop pool for a compact leisure stay.
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta — the property lists 22 meeting rooms and large conference/ballroom capacity, making it more suitable for higher-capacity events.
Yes. Both properties accept guests of all ages; however, the primary guest checking in must be at least 18 at each hotel.
No — the rooftop pool is reserved for registered hotel guests; non-guests can access by paid cabana rental subject to availability.
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