FORTH Atlanta

Character and identity

Set in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward on the site of a former utility headquarters, FORTH cuts a striking silhouette with what is reportedly the world's only cement cast exoskeleton, the work of the team behind nearby Ponce City Market. Inside, 196 rooms sit above a confidently mid-century interior of leather couches, layered patterns and conversation-piece art, including pieces by Butch Anthony. The food and drink programme runs deep: Il Premio for modern Italian steakhouse cooking, Elektra for Mediterranean breakfasts and kebabs, a rooftop lounge called Moonlight, a members-and-guests parlour called The Club, and a street-level café feeding Beltline walkers.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The draw here is a genuinely original design statement paired with serious cooking, dropped onto one of Atlanta's best walking corridors. Book it if you want style, a strong restaurant scene without leaving the building, and easy access to the Beltline; ask for a room with a Butch Anthony piece, and plan at least one dinner at Il Premio.