Hotel operator HEI Hotels & Resorts has added the Kimpton Sylvan Atlanta Buckhead to its portfolio, bringing the total number of hotels managed in the of state of Georgia to 17.
Originally constructed in 1952, the Kimpton Sylvan is a conversion of a residential condominium building. The building underwent a comprehensive redevelopment beginning in 2018 and opened in early 2021. The conversion pays homage to the building’s midcentury roots while incorporating contemporary art and accents.
The Kimpton Sylvan has 217 rooms, 4,250 square feet of meeting and banquet space, a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes and treadmills, an outdoor swimming pool and a hosted evening social hour.
The hotel’s three food and beverage experiences cater not only to hotel guests but also the surrounding Buckhead community. The Betty is a supper club that has weekly live music, St. Julep is a rooftop bar with views of the city and The Willow Bar is a seasonal venue in a garden that hosts private events.
Buckhead has more than 23 million square feet of office space, more than 1,500 retail outlets, 300 restaurants and a residential community. “We are looking forward to managing this phenomenal property on behalf of the owner, Atlanta-based Portman Holdings,” Anthony Rutledge, HEI CEO, said in a statement. “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.”
HEI has a portfolio of more than 100 properties across the United States.