Midtown

Moxy Atlanta Midtown

★★★★★

Moxy Atlanta Midtown is the easiest recommendation for travelers who want a central, sociable, reasonably priced base and do not need a big room. It is a Marriott brand aimed at younger travelers and those who spend their days out exploring, and it is located at 48 13th Street NE in the heart of Midtown, between Peachtree Street and Piedmont Park. The concept is playful: you check in at Bar Moxy, which serves as the front desk, café and bar and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the public spaces are designed for lounging, games and meeting other guests. Rooms are compact but cleverly designed, with good beds, walk-in showers, smart storage and motion-activated LED guide lights for nighttime. The High Note Rooftop Bar, an open-air rooftop with views of the Midtown skyline, is one of the neighborhood's popular after-work spots and a great place for a sunset drink. The property also has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, laundry facilities, mobile key and electric car charging, and there are three dining and drinking venues in total. The location is the best thing about it: the Midtown and Arts Center MARTA stations are within walking distance, the High Museum and the Woodruff Arts Center are a few blocks north, the Fox Theatre a few blocks south, and Piedmont Park, the Botanical Garden and the start of the BeltLine are an easy walk east. Downtown is ten minutes by train. The trade-offs are small rooms, a lively atmosphere that may not suit everyone, and garage parking that is surprisingly expensive.

Midtown is Atlanta's most walkable district and its cultural center, with the arts center, the Fox Theatre, the Georgia Tech campus, the city's densest cluster of restaurants and bars, and Piedmont Park, the city's great green space. For visitors without a car, it is the most practical neighborhood to stay in, and the Moxy offers it at a price that leaves more of the budget for experiences.

To stay well, embrace the compact room as a place to sleep and shower, and use the public spaces and the rooftop as your living room. Grab a coffee at Bar Moxy in the morning, walk to Piedmont Park for a run or a stroll, and come back to the High Note Rooftop Bar in the evening. Book directly through Marriott as a Bonvoy member for free Wi-Fi and points. If you are driving, compare the hotel garage with nearby public decks, or better yet skip the car and use MARTA from the airport — the airport train runs straight to the Midtown and Arts Center stations.

As a base, the Moxy suits solo travelers, friends on a budget, young couples and anyone who wants Midtown's restaurants and parks on the doorstep. It is less suitable for families who need space or travelers who want a quiet retreat. For a first trip, it puts the High Museum, the Botanical Garden, the BeltLine and the Fox within walking distance and the downtown attractions a short train ride away.