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Kimpton Sylvan Hotel
Buckhead, Georgia, United States · Kimpton · Near Luxury
James Wise's 1951 International Style Paces Ferry Tower was once the tallest apartment building in Buckhead. Kimpton opened it in 2021 as the Sylvan, 216 rooms at 374 East Paces Ferry Road, named for silva, the Latin word for the trees in the garden behind the house, and the original aluminum windows stayed. On the roof, St. Julep made Esquire's Best Bars in America list in 2022.
- 216 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: Buckhead Village
- Architect: James C. Wise
About Kimpton Sylvan Hotel
- James C. Wise's 1951 Paces Ferry Tower passed through apartments, senior housing, and condominiums before the 2021 hotel, and the Georgia Trust honored the preservation.
- In 2025, Conde Nast Traveler included the Sylvan among 14 best hotels in Atlanta, and Atlanta Magazine readers named it Best Boutique Hotel.
History
Built 1951 as Paces Ferry Tower by James C. Wise. Converted through senior housing and condos. Opened 2021 as Kimpton Sylvan, about 216 rooms, name from Latin silva for the garden trees.
The setting
At 374 East Paces Ferry Road NE in Buckhead Village, Atlanta.
Restaurants and bars
- The Betty — Restaurant
- St. Julep — Restaurant
- Willow Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Rooftop mixology class — A rooftop mixology class and cocktail demo led by a St. Julep bartender, as reported by Atlanta News First in 2026.
Amenities
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Rooftop bar
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Atlanta Magazine Reader's Choice: Best Boutique Hotel (2025)
- Conde Nast Traveler: 14 Best Hotels in Atlanta (2025)
- Esquire Best Bars in America (St. Julep rooftop bar) (2022)
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