Atlanta’s Coolest New Hotel Has a Rooftop Pool and One Very Unlikely Amenity

The Tess, a new hotel, opened this month in Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood as part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection Hotels.

The 201-room stay, formerly Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead, has been transformed by Peregrine Hospitality—the group behind Deer Valley Resort and Under Canvas—into a modern destination with a rooftop pool and restaurant, skyline views, and a podcast studio.

“With The Tess, we sought to create a new vision of a home away from home—we imagined Atlanta’s living room, crafting a space that is effortlessly sophisticated yet deeply personal,” says Greg Kennealey, chief executive officer of Peregrine Hospitality. “Tess is more than a name; she is our muse and the connective thread behind every element, from elevated design and programming to nuanced touches.”

Tess, the hotel’s fictional namesake, is imagined as a stylish, approachable, and well-traveled host who has collected stories from around the world before returning home to Atlanta.

Accommodations include a Presidential Suite with an eat-in kitchen, soaking tub, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame sweeping city views. Downstairs, The Tess Collection—a hybrid library and creative studio—is stocked with books and vinyl, and doubles as a podcast recording space. The hotel plans to host regular events there, such as author talks and tastings.

On the culinary front, the rooftop restaurant Tesserae serves modern American fare such as cabernet-braised short rib and butternut squash and sage risotto. A sleek marble-and-leather Lobby Bar on the ground floor mixes up signature cocktails like the cosmic crush, made with strawberry and basil-infused vodka.

Beyond the signature restaurant and bar, the hotel is home to one of the most scenic new rooftop pools in the city, as well as a fitness center and 17,000 square feet of event space, including a ballroom and a sprawling outdoor terrace.

Experience Curators, The Tess’ take on traditional concierge services, are available to assist with booking restaurant reservations and cultural experiences. Guests will also find in-room guides with recommendations for podcasts, music, and neighborhood favorites.

To celebrate its debut, the hotel is offering a Tess Treatment promotion: guests named Tess who book a two-night stay through October receive a complimentary third night.

Nightly rates at The Tess start from $279, and you can book your stay at marriott.com.