Forth Hotel; Atlanta Beltline Hotspot
Dynamic grid on exterior of the Forth Hotel & Club-an Atlanta Beltline hotspot Photos: Matthew Williams
Author: Artsy Chow Roamer
FORTH HOTEL & Club
ATLANTA beltline HOTSPOT
It is the considered opinion of this writer that staycations are the new vacation. Why? Because we have access to so many fantastic areas of interest to choose from in and around the city of Atlanta. My latest laser focus is on Forth Hotel & Club and I’m obsessed!
Located in the Old Fourth Ward district along Atlanta’s Beltline, this luxury boutique hotel is the first of its kind both for the area and the city. Designed by the team of the gifted architect Morris Adjmi, the building’s contemporary design features a dynamic concrete diagrid juxtaposed with a wall of glass windows creating depth without obstruction to stunning views.
Check in is tucked into a dark handsome corner at the entrance
Method Company and New City properties have collaborated to ”bring design, wellness, cuisine, culture and social connection together into one holistic destination” and boy, have they done it in a big way. The sixteen-floor building offers 196 luxury guest rooms, four different food and beverage concepts, an expansive pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and a comprehensive list of spa services.
The property also hosts a members-only club where curated programming and events are highlighted with spaces to work, play and socialize. Enjoy an exclusive bar, restaurant, lounge and terrace designed just for you and your guests with optimal relaxation and wellness in mind.
This will give you a little tour
CHECK IN
Your tour begins with check-in tucked into the corner of a handsome lobby, richly designed with tailored choices of furniture, accessories and art. Architectural sofas and chairs are softened with textured rugs, dramatic plant choices and a cozy fireplace creating warmth and welcome to guests. Curated vintage pieces with found objects create a “sense of place that exudes craftsmanship in an old European way mixed with the traditions of Americana” you would expect in a luxury property.
GUEST ROOMS & sUITES
Head on up to your fabulous room where four different options are on offer such as king, double queen and chamfered corner. All are spacious with loads of natural light, views galore, comfy seating and soaking tubs for the ultimate restoration. Bring your book, order a glass of wine and relax.
Thoughtful design details set the tone for three different suite plans joined with luxury bedding by Bellino Fine Linens, bath amenities from Le Labo and custom designed wallcoverings. Floor to ceiling glass highlights breathtaking skyline views, while some suites offer two bedrooms and baths and one grand includes outdoor patio space with dining table, lounge grouping and a wood-burning fireplace.
The standard guest rooms are spacious with modern traditional styling, luxury bed linens and eye-popping views
RESIDENTIAL SUITES
Do you just need more space for a longer stay? The property also offers 39 residential suites, combining the service and design of a boutique hotel with full-size kitchens, washers and dryers and separate living spaces. There are three different floor plans available with a studio, one bedroom and two bedroom which will help out with family travel for sure.
Kitchens come well equipped, boasting full-size appliances, lovely farmhouse sinks, coffee machines and tea kettles for that soothing morning or afternoon cuppa. In other words, just bring your groceries. Beautiful patterned rugs in soft suble colors highlight the plain-sawn oak floors and custom furniture. Spacious bathrooms give you plenty of places to store your stuff and those luxury throws, fluffy pillows and bed linens will give you the restful spot you want to come home to after a busy day.
WELLNESS
After settling in, start with a visit to the wellness facilities where you’ll find a state-of-the-art fitness center with all the top equipment to help with your strength training, core building and cardio. Group rooms offer classes in yoga, HIIT, spin, Pilates and stretching. Recovery can be had when you hit the cold plunge, steam room or sauna while vibrating massage balls and rollers help relieve some of those tired achy muscles. Maybe spa services are more your thing. A little massage goes a long way towards relieving the stresses of the day. A range of other treatments are available like hot and cold therapies and customized treatment plans developed just for you.
THE POOL & Club
The pool deck is a crown jewel for the property. Lots of sun and umbrellas depending on your wants with luxurious towels and deck chairs with which to enjoy it all. Partake in delicious signature cocktails and snacks from the nearby restaurant while you lounge the hours away.
Did I mention the private club which is the talk of the town? Many of the cities’ luminaries, creatives and top leaders will be gathering seeking the wellness and alignment in all aspects of life that Forth promotes. 30,000 square feet of space will offer members new American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the exclusive dining room seven days a week, event spaces for meetings, a dedicated lounge for relaxing, an outdoor terrace and a bar specializing in whiskeys and tequilas. Members will also have total access to the fitness facilities and spa services with exclusive use of locker rooms.
BARS
Forth features a distinct set of food and beverage concepts from the ground floor to the rooftop meticulously designed by Method Studios in collaboration with a Philadelphia-based design group. Bar Premio in the hotel lobby offers specialty coffees, pastries and light entrees such as soups, salads and sandwhichs day and night. IL Premio on the ground floor offers fine dining in their bar in a rich comfortable lounge setting featuring a beautiful wall mural. Afterwards, you can head up to the rooftop for some amazing views, mid-century design and a seat at the fireplace while tending to the perfect after dinner drink at Moonlight.
RESTAURANTS
Poolside, you’ll find Elektra, a lovely spot with Mediterranean fare and a light coastal inspired design. Dine on the genius dishes of Chef Jonathan McDowell featuring fresh fish, prawns, merguez, labneh, shish kabobs and sharable platters of hummus with all the toppings. An extensive signature cocktail and wine list was built to complement the menu, all of which are available with snack plates and sharables by the pool during the day.
Elektra is a fresh modern restaurant offering Mediterranean fare and pool views
IL Premio is the prize fine-dining setting at Forth offering a modern Italian steakhouse approach in a beautiful date-night atmosphere. Think booth in the back, in the corner, in the dark. Dine on fresh homemade pasta, premium meats and fresh seafood from the coast with ample choices of world-class wines to set off the experience. Finish with any number of luscious Italian desserts, espresso and grappa.
Don’t forget this property when planning your next happening. Corporate event planners should take notice of the flexible spaces designed to host both intimate and grand gatherings. I promise you this will be THE place in the coming days for the perfect wedding setting offering seating for up to 350 guests with menus developed just for the occasion and theme.
CONCLUSION
In a neighborhood that has undergone dramatic revitalization in recent years, FORTH Hotel & Club sits against the backdrop of the Old Fourth Ward’s developments, Ponce City Market and The Beltline’s Eastside trail. The area is already a big draw for the trendy minded, creatives, foodies and culturally conscious from Z to Boomer. The neighborhood is known as the coolest place to be, an area brimming with history including the Martin Luther King Jr. historic site, parks and Ebenezer Baptist Church. Walk, ride a bike or Uber over today to check it all out and hey…do a relaxing staycation for yourself at the Forth.
Info on the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood where the hotel is located
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