Tuesday, November 12, 2024 In this issue of Spotlight, we delve into the allure of the Curio Collection by Hilton by showcasing The Candler Hotel Atlanta. This hotel exemplifies the distinctive charm of the Curio Collection, renowned for transforming unique, historic buildings into luxury accommodations in some of the most coveted locations worldwide. The Candler Hotel Atlanta, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, was originally commissioned by Coca-Cola tycoon Asa Griggs Candler in 1906.
As Atlanta’s inaugural steel-frame skyscraper, this 17-story building is a celebrated piece of the city’s architectural heritage and is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Notably, it features Beaux-Arts architecture and a basement bank vault that is fabled to have once safeguarded the secret Coca-Cola recipe. Preserving its historical grandeur, the hotel today showcases many original elements such as Tiffany glass windows, a marble-clad lobby, intricate mosaic tiling, and vintage rugs.
The onsite restaurant, By George, is managed by renowned Celebrity Chef Hugh Acheson, a two-time recipient of the James Beard Foundation Award, and it offers an exquisite Southern culinary experience. “I love the fact that they [Hilton] take these old resort properties, old buildings that have a story and turn them into hotels,” said Jerome Smith , guest services supervisor & ambassador, The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton. “So once you come in here, you’re.
