Waldorf Opens in Atlanta
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead, which replaces the Mandarin Oriental Atlanta, joins a handful of hotels in Buckhead that allow kosher food from an off-site caterer.
While it won’t offer in-house kosher catering, the first Waldorf Astoria in Atlanta allows kosher food to be served in its facility through an off-site caterer, the hotel reported Monday.
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead, which replaces the Mandarin Oriental Atlanta, joins a handful of hotels in Buckhead that allow such kosher arrangements. The Grand Hyatt Atlanta and the Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel are certified by the Atlanta Kosher Commission.
Hotels that can accommodate kosher events are listed in area visitors’ guides, said Sam Massell, president of the Buckhead Coalition. “We are hoping the Waldorf Astoria can, as well.”
The Waldorf Astoria hotel offers 11 function spaces. The ballroom “is drenched with natural light and has a stunning terrace” that can accommodate up to 250 guests, according to the hotel’s website and Laura Ford, a Hilton spokesperson. “The private garden is a lush and beautiful place for an outdoor ceremony,” the website states.
The 42-story building designed by Jewish architect Robert A.M. Stern has 127 rooms, 10 of which are suites. Suites offer a residential feel with a separate living area and private terrace overlooking Peachtree Road. The Presidential Suite has dual balconies with ample views of the Atlanta skyline and guest rooms feature dark wood, marble bathrooms and expansive windows.
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead also features a 15,000-square-foot spa with 14 private treatment rooms, including two couples suites and a 60-foot climate-controlled indoor pool overlooking a private garden. If that’s not enough TLC, there’s a high-tech fitness center, yoga studio, steam room, vitality pool, relaxation areas and spa boutique.
Massell called the hotel the “crown jewel of hotel flags known internationally. So much history, so many celebrities, dignitaries,” who have stayed and entertained there. “They bring a cachet to Buckhead that is very exciting.”
The Waldorf Astoria joins Buckhead’s eight luxury brands, including those with five diamonds and four-star Forbes ratings.
Massell said he believes the Waldorf Astoria chose to locate in Buckhead because of its reputation as a second Atlanta downtown known for its nightlife, fine dining and shopping centers. There are about 30 hotels in Buckhead with 6,576 hotel rooms, 3,000 places to eat and 1,500 retail units bringing in about $3 billion in annual sales, he said.
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