Buckhead's Peachtree Road corridor has long been Atlanta's proving ground for architecturally ambitious hospitality, and the eleven-storey tower that houses The Tess Autograph Collection makes a confident formal statement from the street — a curtain-wall glass shaft rising from a low-slung, curvilinear podium whose sweeping white canopy wraps the ground-floor volume in a gesture closer to civic architecture than conventional hotel arrival. The building's fluid base, with its continuous glazing and softly curved roofline, creates a deliberate counterpoint to the grid of the surrounding Buckhead office blocks, giving the 178-room property a sculptural presence that announces itself against the skyline at dusk without resorting to mere height. Inside, the interior language draws from a mid-century-inflected palette that feels genuinely considered rather than trend-driven. Guest rooms carry wide-plank oak floors, deep forest-green lacquered case goods with brass hardware, linen-upholstered headboards, and copper globe pendants suspended from slim brass rods — a warm, slightly clubby register that sits well against the floor-to-ceiling windows framing Buckhead's canopy of trees. The restaurant space below works a different register entirely: a curved plan lined with red leather banquettes, black cane-back dining chairs, dark-paneled walls, and brass ring pendants casting amber light across white-clothed tables — the effect closer to a confident New York brasserie than anything typically found in suburban Atlanta. The rooftop bar, furnished with rattan lantern floor lamps and modular seating in neutral linen, extends the palette upward with views across the Buckhead treeline toward a fading Georgia sky.

Formerly Thompson Buckhead

Discover The Tess, Autograph Collection, Buckhead’s bold new boutique hotel where Atlanta’s vibrant energy meets curated style. Perfectly located steps from premier shopping at the Buckhead Village District, world-class dining, and Buckhead’s buzzing nightlife, The Tess is your gateway to the best of the city. Indulge at Tesserae, our signature rooftop restaurant and bar, where inventive cuisine and crafted cocktails are paired with sweeping skyline views, or enjoy a drink in our inviting lobby bar. Recharge in the state-of-the-art fitness center or connect in stylish social spaces designed to inspire. For memorable gatherings, The Tess offers flexible meeting venues and a vibrant outdoor event space ideal for weddings, celebrations, and corporate events. Whether for business, leisure, or a weekend escape, The Tess delivers a stay that’s anything but ordinary—crafted for those who crave style, energy, and unforgettable moments in the heart of Atlanta’s most dynamic district.