
Nobu Hotel Atlanta
Best for shoppers and guests who want a rooftop saltwater pool, skyline views, and direct access to Phipps Plaza.
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Nobu Hotel Atlanta is a five-star Buckhead hotel at Phipps Plaza with a rooftop saltwater pool and signature Nobu restaurant — a good read for shoppers and skyline-lounge seekers. Loews Atlanta Hotel is an upscale 4.5-star Midtown property near Piedmont Park and cultural venues — a useful read for travelers who want Midtown access and larger meeting facilities.
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Best for shoppers and guests who want a rooftop saltwater pool, skyline views, and direct access to Phipps Plaza.

Best for travelers who want Midtown attractions within walking distance (Piedmont Park, High Museum) and a larger, full-service hotel footprint.
When Nobu Hotel Atlanta wins: go with Nobu if you want Buckhead shopping steps away, a rooftop saltwater pool and on-site Nobu Restaurant for Japanese-Peruvian dining and a skyline lounge vibe.
When Loews Atlanta Hotel wins: choose Loews if you prefer a Midtown base near Piedmont Park, more meeting/ballroom capacity, and a larger hotel with full-service spa and health-club facilities.
Bottom line: pick Nobu for Buckhead access, rooftop pool time, and the Nobu dining experience; pick Loews for Midtown convenience, event space, and a bigger hotel with broad amenities.
| Category | Nobu Hotel Atlanta | Loews Atlanta Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Five-star Buckhead boutique-luxury focused on dining, design and rooftop leisure. | Upscale 4.5-star Midtown full-service hotel with business and leisure amenities. |
| Location | Phipps Plaza, Buckhead — direct mall access and luxury retail nearby. | Midtown (1065 Peachtree St NE) — within walking distance of Piedmont Park and arts institutions. |
| Size (rooms) | 152 guestrooms and suites (including 27 suites). | 414 guestrooms (per supplier listing). |
| Ages / check-in | All ages welcome; primary check-in guest must be 18+. | |
| Pools | Rooftop outdoor saltwater pool (guest-only, shallow end, seasonal service, no lifeguard). | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Nobu Restaurant, Nobu Bar & Lounge, The Rooftop Lounge (seasonal poolside bar). | Ashland (restaurant) plus a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe; room service available. |
| Spa & fitness | Nobu Spa (two private treatment rooms) and 24-hour Technogym-equipped fitness center. | Full-service spa, health club and steam room with fitness facilities on site. |
| Event space | Kaijo Ballroom (4,289 sq ft) plus several boardrooms and rooftop event options. | Conference and meeting rooms (supplier lists meeting space; ballroom/meeting capacities for events). |
| Parking & access | Self-parking (on-site Phipps Plaza garage; policies vary), valet available; MARTA Lenox nearby. | Valet and self-parking available (surcharges noted); no dedicated airport shuttle listed. |
| Known for | Signature Nobu dining, rooftop saltwater pool, direct luxury-mall access. | Midtown location near Piedmont Park and cultural attractions, large guestroom count and full-service facilities. |
Nobu Hotel Atlanta sits inside Phipps Plaza in Buckhead, steps from luxury retail and nearby Buckhead attractions.
Choose Nobu if you want immediate access to Buckhead's shopping and a quieter neighborhood base off Midtown.
Loews Atlanta Hotel is located on Peachtree Street in Midtown, within easy walking distance of parks and cultural venues.
Pick Loews for Midtown proximity to parks, museums and a walkable arts district.
Nobu is a smaller, design-forward hotel with a focused suite collection and rooftop emphasis.
Nobu feels boutique and curated, with a higher ratio of signature suites and design details.
Loews is a much larger full-service hotel with a broad range of accessible and premium room types.
Loews offers more room inventory and a wide selection of accessible room types and larger suites.
Nobu Hotel Atlanta centers dining around the on-site Nobu Restaurant and associated bars.
If Nobu cuisine or a signature chef-driven restaurant matters, Nobu Hotel is the clear choice.
Loews has an on-site restaurant (Ashland), a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe, plus room service.
Loews provides full-service dining options and casual on-site outlets suited to varied traveler needs.
Nobu's rooftop saltwater pool is a signature guest amenity with skyline views and a seasonal pool bar.
Nobu's rooftop pool is the hotel's standout social and leisure feature.
Loews lists many recreational amenities including a health club and steam room; a published hotel pool detail is Not published.
Loews focuses on full-service fitness and spa amenities; confirm current pool details directly with the hotel.
Nobu offers Nobu Spa services and a 24-hour Technogym-equipped fitness center; evening options center on the rooftop lounge and Nobu Bar.
Nobu keeps wellness intimate and evening life centered on its signature dining and rooftop spaces.
Loews includes a full-service spa, health club and steam room with programming like yoga or pilates sometimes offered on site.
Loews suits guests seeking a larger spa and fitness offering and easy access to Midtown nightlife and cultural evenings.

Direct access to Phipps Plaza and walkable luxury retail like Hermès and Cartier.

Within walking distance of Piedmont Park, High Museum and Midtown cultural venues.

A guest-only rooftop saltwater pool with cabanas, skyline views and a seasonal pool bar.

A larger hotel footprint and multiple meeting rooms suitable for conferences and events.
Nobu Hotel Atlanta — it sits inside Phipps Plaza with immediate access to luxury retailers and shopping.
Loews Atlanta Hotel — it's in Midtown within an easy walk of Piedmont Park and cultural institutions like the High Museum of Art.
Yes — Nobu has a rooftop saltwater pool reserved for registered hotel guests; non-guests can only access it via a paid cabana rental if available.
Yes — the supplier listing notes a full-service spa, health club and steam room among Loews' amenities.
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