Exploring The Darwin Hotel: A Sneak Peek into Atlanta's Charming Retreat
Unlike any other hotel in Atlanta, and a first in its neighborhood, The Darwin is a trailblazing boutique hotel offering a unique vibe. It offers an old world charm with a chic modern twist. The Darwin is the first hotel of its kind in Atlanta’s hip Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. Its modest brick exterior, welcomes you like it did its original inhabitants who were here for the 1996 Olympic games, except now the building has a beautiful paper crane mural painted on the outside. Opened in December 2022, this hotel has already started to make its mark on the city as the chosen site for the 2023 Atlanta Film Festival wrap party, several networking events, monthly culinary pop-ups and for having 8 of the coolest themed suites in the city.
The Darwin wants every guest to feel at home. The concept of love, hope, and transformation pervade the property. Each guest receives an origami crane upon check in which can be redeemed for a drink at the bar. The use of cranes was inspired by the Japanese tradition in which origami cranes symbolize hope and healing. The thoughtfulness doesn’t stop there! As soon as you enter the building you are greeted by a gorgeous mural of John Lewis, painted by local artist Think Greatly – a female muralist who is extremely well regarded. Her beautiful depiction of this civil rights hero is a nod to the concept of transformation embodied by this hotel, this neighborhood, and this city. The hotel is committed to supporting the local community highlighting local artists and makers in their hotel lobby’s shop.
When you arrive at The Darwin, the idea is that you can take the time you need and be whoever you want, simply leaving you 9-5 behind so you can truly rest and relax.
The hotel has 111 rooms and 16 suites. The Darwin offers 8 themed suites to take your trip to the next level! Each themed suite has two beds and a bonus space outfitted for the suites theme. Prices range from average $149 - $800 p/n based on dates & availability. This hotel has something for everyone. The room categories are cozy queen, classic king/double, ADA and suites. There are 36 kings, 30 doubles, and 35 single queens plus 12 ADA rooms and 3 roll-in-showers. Also, they have 2 bunk rooms, which bunkbeds in the bonus space for families who want be in the same space and have a little privacy.
There are 2 library rooms with reading spaces, a salon room with 4 professional salon stations, a bar room, an audio file room for you to listen to your vinyl records, and a meeting room called Canvas Room for workspace solution that can accommodate up to 10 people for business meetings, conference calls, or small gatherings.
Here are some frequently asked questions about The Darwin Hotel:
1. How far away is the hotel located from the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport?
About 12 miles, and it usually takes 20-30 minutes based on traffic.
2. What time is check-in/out?
Check-in time is at 3:00pm. Check out time is 11:00am.
3. What are the parking options at the hotel?
Self-parking based on availability, $25 per day.
4. Do you have a pool and fitness center?
They do not have a pool, however, they do offer a 24-hour/ 7-day a week fitness center with cardio machines and free weights.
5. What is their pet policy?
They accept dogs/cats. There is a $100 non-refundable pet fee per room, per stay and additional cleaning fees may apply.
The vibe is vintage meets modern, the common spaces are bright, the rooms are spacious and comfortable. When you are there it feels like your exactly where you need to be.
They have a great outdoor flex space that is the perfect place to grab a cocktail and unwind. They also host monthly chef pop ups where local chefs come in and take over their lobby bar. The Darwin Bar-Bar features an AM coffee bar stocked with locally sourced coffee and pastries that evolves into a PM cocktail bar serving specially crafted drinks and a tapas-style menu.
Located near Ponce City Market, Central Park, the Belt line, Krog Street, Edgewood, The Georgia Aquarium, Little Five Points, and Inman park – there are no shortage of things to do near the Darwin.
Ready to book this fun and vibrant city stay? Contact me at carissa.rhule@fora.travel for your travel needs
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