We chose these four hotels near Buckhead by walking distance from the Buckhead core (the corner of Peachtree and Lenox Roads), guest satisfaction scores, and published sustainability programs. Each one is on or just off Peachtree Road. All four are luxury hotels, so expect five-star rates and amenities. If you want a mid-range option closer to Midtown, see our Peachtree Street Corridor page instead.
How we ranked these hotels
Walking distance from Buckhead led. We measured every walk to the corner of Peachtree and Lenox Roads, by Lenox Square. Within the same distance band (±0.1 miles), the higher star rating ranks first. Where star ratings matched, a brand sustainability program broke the tie. Guest satisfaction was a secondary filter to remove properties with consistently poor reviews, but it did not override proximity.
Hotels near Buckhead at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Walk to Peachtree & Lenox | Sustainability | MARTA station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead | 5 | 0.3 mi / 5 min | Marriott Serve360 program | Buckhead (Red Line) |
| Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead | 5 | 0.3 mi / 6 min | Hilton LightStay program | Buckhead (Red Line) |
| Nobu Hotel Atlanta | 5 | 0.3 mi / 5 min | None verified | Buckhead (Red Line) |
| InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta by IHG | 5 | 0.5 mi / 11 min | IHG Green Engage program | Buckhead (Red Line) |
Getting around Buckhead without a car
- Buckhead MARTA on the Red Line is on Peachtree Road NE and connects to Hartsfield-Jackson in about 35 minutes with no transfers.
- The Waldorf Astoria and the InterContinental are about 3 minutes on foot from the Buckhead MARTA station. The Whitley and Nobu are about 13.
- Buckhead's retail and dining on Peachtree Road is walkable from every hotel here.
- For Midtown or Downtown, the Red Line avoids I-85 traffic.
Sustainability in Buckhead hotels: what you can verify
Three of the four hotels on this list participate in a parent brand's published sustainability program. IHG's Green Engage system tracks energy, water, and waste at the property level. Hilton says its LightStay data is third-party verified, and the program covers carbon, water, and waste reduction targets. Marriott's Serve360 sets portfolio-wide goals and reports progress annually.
None of these carry a third-party building certification like LEED or Green Key at the Buckhead properties listed here. If you want that, we have a separate page for LEED-certified hotels in Atlanta.
The hotels
The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
3434 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta
9.0628 reviews
Marriott's Serve360 program sets carbon, sourcing, and community targets across the portfolio and reports on them publicly every year13 min walk to Buckhead (Red Line)
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Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
3376 Peachtree Rd NE , Atlanta
9.4285 reviews
Tracks energy, water, waste, and carbon through Hilton's LightStay program, whose data Hilton says is third-party verified3 min walk to Buckhead (Red Line)
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Nobu Hotel Atlanta
3520 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta
8.8783 reviews
13 min walk to Buckhead (Red Line)On Peachtree Road next to Phipps Plaza
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InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta by IHG
3315 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta
9.0728 reviews
Participates in IHG's Green Engage program, which tracks property-level energy, water, and waste3 min walk to Buckhead (Red Line)
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to Buckhead on this list?＋
The Whitley at 3434 Peachtree Road NE and Nobu Hotel Atlanta at 3520 Peachtree Road NE are both about a 5-minute walk from the corner of Peachtree and Lenox Roads. The Waldorf Astoria is about 6 minutes away, and the InterContinental is the farthest at about 11.
Are any of these hotels LEED certified?＋
None of the four hotels on this list hold a verified LEED certification at the Buckhead property level. Three participate in their parent brand's sustainability program (IHG Green Engage, Hilton LightStay, Marriott Serve360), but those are brand-managed programs rather than third-party building certifications. Dyme has a separate page for LEED-certified hotels in Atlanta if that's the filter you want.
Which MARTA station should I use for Buckhead?＋
The Buckhead station on the Red Line is on Peachtree Road NE, about 3 minutes on foot from the Waldorf Astoria and the InterContinental. The Whitley and Nobu are about 13 minutes from it. From Buckhead station you can reach Hartsfield-Jackson in about 35 minutes without a transfer.
Are there any mid-range hotels near Buckhead?＋
This list is luxury only, so look beyond it. Other mid-range options are in Midtown along Peachtree Street, which is more than 4 miles south of Buckhead. For those picks see our Peachtree Street Corridor page.
Which hotel has the strongest sustainability credentials?＋
The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead has the clearest claim: Hilton says LightStay data is third-party verified. The InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta is in IHG's Green Engage and The Whitley falls under Marriott's Serve360.
Can I walk from these hotels to Buckhead's shops and restaurants?＋
Yes. The Whitley and Nobu are on Peachtree Road near Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, and the Waldorf Astoria is about a 6-minute walk from the same corner. The InterContinental is the farthest from those malls, about an 11-minute walk.
