
Nobu Hotel Atlanta
Best for food-forward stays and skyline pool time — Nobu Restaurant and the rooftop pool are the hotel's signature draws.
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Nobu Hotel Atlanta is a 5-star Buckhead hotel built around the signature Nobu Restaurant, rooftop saltwater pool and a full conference center — good for food-minded travelers, shoppers and business events. The Tess, Autograph Collection is a 4.5-star boutique Autograph Collection hotel in Buckhead with meeting space and an outdoor pool — good for travelers who prefer a Marriott lifestyle property near Buckhead shopping and attractions.
Updated · about 0.6 miles (1.0 km) apart

Best for food-forward stays and skyline pool time — Nobu Restaurant and the rooftop pool are the hotel's signature draws.

Best for Autograph Collection loyalists and meeting planners looking for a Buckhead lifestyle hotel with multiple event rooms and one outdoor pool.
When Nobu Hotel Atlanta wins: choose Nobu if you want the Nobu dining experience on-site, a guest-only rooftop saltwater pool with skyline views, and direct access to Phipps Plaza shopping.
When The Tess, Autograph Collection wins: pick The Tess if you prefer an Autograph Collection branded boutique stay with more meeting space options, a larger published room inventory, and a traditional outdoor pool layout.
Bottom line: both are Buckhead boutique-style hotels suited to leisure and business travelers; Nobu tilts toward signature dining, rooftop pool and design-led rooms, while The Tess emphasizes Autograph Collection positioning, meetings and slightly larger room count.
| Category | Nobu Hotel Atlanta | The Tess, Autograph Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Design-forward luxury with an emphasis on Nobu dining and rooftop amenities | Boutique, lifestyle Autograph Collection hotel with full meeting facilities |
| Location (neighborhood) | Buckhead — inside Phipps Plaza, steps from luxury retail | |
| Size (rooms) | 152 guestrooms and suites (including 27 suites) | 201 guestrooms |
| Star rating / guest score | 5-star (hotel marketing) / guest-rating sources vary | 4.5-star · guest rating 9/10 (supplier listing) |
| Pools | Rooftop outdoor saltwater pool (guest-only), seasonal service, cabanas | Outdoor seasonal pool with poolside bar and cabanas (listed as 1 outdoor pool) |
| Restaurants & bars | Nobu Restaurant, Nobu Bar & Lounge, The Rooftop Lounge (poolside) | 2 restaurants including Dirty Rascal, plus 3 bars/lounges and a coffee shop |
| Spa & wellness | Nobu Spa with two private treatment rooms; 24-hour fitness center | 24-hour fitness facilities; on-site hair salon; 'Health or beauty spa nearby' (no on-site full spa published) |
| Meetings & events | Kaijo Ballroom (4,289 sq ft) plus multiple meeting rooms and rooftop event space | Conference space 4,187 sq ft (4 meeting rooms) and banquet/ballroom spaces |
| Accessibility & family policy | All ages welcome; primary check-in guest must be 18+; accessible rooms and pool hoist noted | |
| Nearby highlights | Phipps Plaza next door, Lenox Square, LEGO Discovery Center, Buckhead shopping | |
Nobu Hotel Atlanta sits inside One Phipps Plaza with direct indoor access to Phipps Plaza retail.
Choose Nobu if you want immediate access to luxury shopping and the Phipps Plaza retail complex.
The Tess, Autograph Collection is in Buckhead on East Paces Ferry Road, within short driving distance of Buckhead attractions.
Choose The Tess when you want a Buckhead location with easy driving access to area attractions and the Autograph Collection experience.
Nobu lists 152 rooms including 27 suites in several branded suite types and design-forward room names.
Choose Nobu for design-focused rooms and a smaller, style-driven room inventory with several signature suites.
The Tess offers 201 guestrooms with a broad list of room and suite types, including city- and corner-view options and several accessible configurations.
Choose The Tess if you want a larger published room inventory and more standard suite options in an Autograph Collection property.
Nobu Hotel Atlanta centers its food and drink offering on Nobu Restaurant and several in-hotel lounges and the rooftop bar.
Choose Nobu for on-site access to the globally recognized Nobu Restaurant and weekend brunch/brunch buffet options.
The Tess lists two restaurants (including Dirty Rascal) plus three bars/lounges and a coffee shop for casual snacks.
Choose The Tess if you want a conventional hotel dining lineup with multiple bars and a separate restaurant option.
Nobu's rooftop saltwater pool is a guest-only, rooftop deck with skyline views, cabanas and seasonal poolside service.
Choose Nobu when a skyline rooftop pool and poolside cocktail service are priorities.
The Tess features one outdoor seasonal pool with poolside bar service and cabana options.
Choose The Tess for a conventional outdoor pool experience tied to an Autograph Collection stay.
Nobu Hotel Atlanta offers Nobu Spa services and a 24-hour fitness center with Technogym equipment.
Choose Nobu for on-site branded spa treatments and round-the-clock gym access.
The Tess lists 24-hour fitness facilities and an on-site hair salon; a full on-site spa is not published in the supplied listing.
Choose The Tess if a 24-hour gym and salon are sufficient and you don't require an on-site full-service spa.

Nobu Hotel Atlanta — on-site Nobu Restaurant and Nobu Bar provide the signature dining draw.

The Tess — large published conference space across 4 meeting rooms and banquet facilities tailored for events.

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

The Tess — 201 guestrooms with many accessible room configurations and multiple junior/1-bedroom suites.
Nobu Hotel Atlanta is inside One Phipps Plaza and provides direct indoor access to luxury shopping; The Tess is a short drive away in Buckhead.
Nobu Hotel Atlanta has a guest-only rooftop saltwater pool. The Tess has an outdoor seasonal pool but not a rooftop saltwater pool in the supplier listing.
The supplier listing for The Tess notes children stay free using existing bedding and does not label the property adults-only.
Both hotels list meeting and event facilities, but The Tess highlights 4 meeting rooms and conference space while Nobu lists a large Kaijo Ballroom and multiple meeting rooms including rooftop event options; choose based on the specific capacities you need and confirm details with the hotel.
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