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It’s not often that a new attraction appeals to sports fanatics, foodies, and travelers alike. But a new 976-room downtown hotel promises to do just that. Built on the repurposed foundation of the Georgia Dome, the Signia by Hilton Atlanta (159 Northside Drive Northwest) overlooks Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a walkway to the Georgia World Congress Center. It features upgraded versions of the usual wellness components of a luxury hotel (think a spa, pool, fitness center, and beauty bar), plus guest rooms with the latest amenities and technology (digital keys, smartphone-controlled lighting, walk-in rain showers). However, the food and beverage options are where Signia goes above and beyond.
From homestyle breakfast to Italian fine dining, grab-and-go salads to seasonal cocktails by the pool, Signia’s seven restaurants and bars feature something for every occasion. Led by director of food and beverage Jacob Linzey, who brings experience from the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas; executive chef Christian Quinones (W Miami); and pastry chef Daniella Lea Rada (Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta), Signia’s restaurants each have their own chef to help them stand out.
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“This is geared toward the global traveler who wants a lot of options,” Linzey says. “We want them to have the opportunity to eat and drink different things without leaving the hotel. Especially at Capolinea and Nest on Four, I expect a local crowd too.” (Note to locals: Parking is valet only, so plan accordingly.)
Below, Linzey walks us through each gathering spot, from the bottom of the hotel up.
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1st Floor:
Lobby Bar
Now open, the lobby bar serves to welcome guests to the hotel. With high ceilings and fiber-optic lighting, it feels open and airy, yet intimate…
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