Hotel management company HEI Hotels & Resorts has added the Kimpton Sylvan Atlanta Buckhead to its portfolio, bringing the company’s total number of hotels managed in the state of Georgia to 17.
Originally constructed in 1952, the hotel is a conversion of a residential condominium building newly reimagined as a boutique hotel and located in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood. The building underwent a comprehensive redevelopment beginning in 2018 and opened in early 2021. Its design pays homage to the building’s midcentury roots, while looking forward with bold, contemporary art and accents, according to the company.
“We are looking forward to managing this phenomenal property on behalf of the owner, Atlanta-based Portman Holdings,” said Anthony Rutledge, CEO, HEI. “We are also excited to grow our presence in Georgia. With 17 properties now under management in the state, we know the dynamics that drive the lodging segment there and will capitalize on them to maintain Kimpton Sylvan Atlanta Buckhead’s position as one of the ‘go-to’ properties in the Buckhead market.”
The hotel provides 217 rooms, 4,250 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space, a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor pool and a hosted evening social hour. It’s three food and beverage outlets include St. Julep rooftop bar.
