Tucked away on Peachtree Street right across from the iconic Fox Theatre, this 12-story historic building has a serious vibe. It was designed in 1925 by the local powerhouse architectural firm Pringle and Smith, sporting a gorgeous Georgian Revival style packed with limestone and terra-cotta details.
The building’s origin story is fascinating. It actually opened during the Roaring Twenties as “The Carlton Bachelor Apartments,” a luxurious boarding complex meant strictly for single men moving to the city for work. Even wilder, the top three floors served as the exclusive fraternity headquarters for a social group called “The Bell House Boys,” complete with their own rooftop garden.
By 1930, it officially pivoted into a full-time boutique hotel called the Cox-Carlton. Over the decades, it wore many hats—it was even leased as a dry, public-restricted “railroad hotel” for rail workers in the ’70s before eventually joining the National Register of Historic Places and becoming the Hotel Indigo we know today.
Now, the hotel thrives on Midtown’s artistic energy, drawing structural design cues from the Fox Theatre right outside. Beyond the stunning historic facade, it features a vibrant, music-inspired interior, a buzzing neighborhood patio, and even its own resident pup, Indie, to welcome you home.
Expert reviews
“Travelers looking to spend less can try the Hotel Indigo, a budget boutique hotel across from the ornate Fox Theater. Rooms are small (it was once a Days Inn), but nicely furnished.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Atlanta.
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Top location
- Boutique style
Location
Recent guest reviews
15 August 2025
Short but memorable stay
Loved the downtown location
The size of the bathroom.
17 July 2025
I give my stay a 9 out of 10. It would’ve been a 10 if the bathrooms were bigger. But other than that no complaints.
Location, cleanliness, theme, and vibe. The staff were friendly. They even helped my 8 year old celebrate his birthday.
The small bathrooms. However, it was explained to me that this was the very first hotel Indigo and only minor changes could be made to accommodate each guest with a bathroom in each room.
12 July 2025
Great customer service, good music in lobby and fast elevators
Very friendly staff, love the complimentary ice bags on each floor
The bathroom is very small. Like cruise ship small
10 July 2025
Was a great place to stay - convenient to several local activities and at a reasonable price.
The location was very convenient for our plans - we went to the aquarium and a college visit at Georgia Tech. Parking was convenient and check-in was easy. The overall decor in both the lobby and the room was very appealing.
Based on renovations of the original building, the bathroom - while updated well - is extremely small.
27 June 2025
A quick trip to see a show at the Fox Theater.
Staff was cordial, knowledgeable, & keen to help.
8 June 2025
Great stay, great staff, clean rooms, and a comfortable bed… excellent!!!!
Across the street from the FOX theatre… what could be better! Walking distance to some great dining experiences! Staff was wonderful!
Parking in order to get your parking pass was tricky to navigate… they could still do valet parking which would be wonderful!!!
5 June 2025
Great, but need a bigger bathroom!
The location was perfect! Secure parking, and very clean! Bed was so comfy!
The bathroom was TINY! I am 5’4 and 130lbs, and it was so hard to move around in there. Smaller than a camper bathroom!
6 May 2025
I’ll be back!
Location was great. Staff were pleasant and helpful.
Bar closed early (before 11)
27 April 2025
Great hotel for the Fox.
Location was excellent! Cleanliness was superb. Bed was comfortable. The shower was AMAZING!
I was warned the bathroom was a little tight and they weren't lying. Im 5,7 and 200 lbs and got to say, if I was any bigger it would have been a struggle. The price was a tad steep I feel. Again overall very nice though, and I would absolutely stay again.
23 March 2025
Enjoyed first visit to Atlanta.
Beautiful hotel in lovely area of midtown.
Bathrooms tiny, staff at reception a bit off with comments, keys did not work after first entry.
21 March 2025
Nice, clean hotel, convenient to the Fox Theatre and other midtown locations.
Love the location in midtown Atlanta with convenient parking.
The bathroom is the smallest I've ever seen, including on cruise ships! Also, I had breakfast at The Bistro, the small restaurant onsite. It was expensive and very slow. There are several coffee shops down the street that would be a better deal.
10 March 2025
Nice hotel, kind staff, cute rooms, and the loved the shower.
Very clean, and was well taken care of.
The parking was very confusing as they share a parking garage with the hotel next to them, and the bathrooms were super small, but surprisingly cozy, although was informed the hotel was over 100 years old which would explain the size of the bathrooms.
7 March 2025
Good stay overall, but TINY bathrooms!
Good location, very clean, large and comfortable bed, unique background/backsplash on the wall, and good lighting (in the hallway and inside the room - most hotels are way too dark).
Tiny bathroom! The room is large enough that the bathroom could have been extended and still given more space, without the bedroom feeling cramped. As a 5'0" woman who is not plus-sized, it was just large enough for me to take my shower, step out, brush my teeth, and leave. There's no way a grown man or a larger woman would be comfortable in that bathroom.
Also, why offer complimentary ice but then not offer any complimentary water? Very strange. Also, $50 self-parking (not valet) was painful to pay.
18 February 2025
Great location, excellent customer service. A great staff making for a great experience.
Loved the room- Very clean and luxurious. Yes the bathroom is very small, but well laid out and efficient (they told me upon check-in). I had a corner room with a view of the Fox and street and it was very nice. Location is perfect and very walkable to restaurants etc.
There are just a lot of taxes in Atlanta (like any large city) and the parking is expensive. So you have to consider the whole package. If you have a room price of $125 for example, you have to know it will be double that price in the end.
13 February 2025
Wonderful view. Friendly staff. Clean facilities. Walking distance to restaurants & entertainment.
Bathroom size misleading. Every great hotel, has decent coffee. Please never allow a Keurig coffee machine to remain broken.
28 January 2025
This Indigo is in a great, walkable location with a nice bar, comfy rooms and excellent staff!
We were kindly welcomed by the front desk a sweet guy wearing a tag for AJ but he had a different name. He was very helpful! (Dave?)
Late that night there were people fighting in the room next us. It was awful. But Archie handled it and all was quiet after that!
Overnight parking price was high.
6 January 2025
Excellent service, comfortable and clean rooms.
Cleanliness, friendly and welcoming staff
The only thing I would have preferred was a bigger bathroom.
23 December 2024
Perfect place to enjoy a night in town!
Historical, great design, staff made us feel welcome. Spencer, the bartender amazing!!
30 November 2024
The hotel was convenient, clean, well set up with a friendly staff.
Check in, room and bed, space.
The bathroom was TOO small. I have been on cruise boats that had bigger bathrooms.
Also the charges for parking. I understand you have to charge but I got charged 'event' pricing.
20 October 2024
Great location for the Fox Theater
Room was nicely designed and the ned was comfortable. We picked the hotel mostly for location. We watched a show across the street at the Fox Theater. There is a parking garage behind the hotel, which is convenient, albeit expensive.
Out bathroom was quite small, think "airplane" size. Not much space between the toilet and the sink. The shower was a decent size. Our room faced the street and there was some road/construction noise.
14 September 2024
Great little hotel. We loved location and all the staff was very accommodating given we were visiting from the UK. Shame
Great decor
They do say the bathrooms are small and they are uncomfortably small. They don’t clean rooms or change bedding during your stay
23 May 2024
It was good!
Nice decor
Very small bathroom
9 April 2024
Bathroom a real negative. Would need a bigger space.
Breakfast was exceptional.
Loved everything except for the TINY bathroom. I am 6'1" and 215 lbs and could not comfortably use toilet.
15 March 2024
Excellent option for a short vacation.
Location, comfort and friendliness of the reception staff. I will surely choose it next time.
30 January 2024
Historical renovated property in great location.
Friendly helpful staff, great location
Bathroom literally the size of an airplane lavatory. Barely enough room to turn around.
20 January 2024
Overall, it was great. I’d happily pay for valet and help with luggage
Front desk was lovely, bar/coffe bar staff was rather unhelpful. Valet would be a helpful addition
Lack of valet and help with luggage
13 November 2023
Great spot to stay for event for State Farm arena
Great value, location is great and staff is helpful.
Everything was great
25 October 2023
It’s a good hotel but not value for money
Location
No proper restaurant. No buffet. Limited workforce in restaurant waiting time 30-45 mins in rush hours for breakfast. Limited choices for food
20 October 2023
Tiny bathrooms but BEACOUP CHARM
Location was excellent for the Pride Parade, the theme of theater was so cool and the staff was awesome!
The bathroom was SO TINY that I thought it was a closet at first.
11 September 2023
Would love to stay there again for all the positives but bathroom would prevent that.
Staff formerly and efficient. Room, excluding bathroom, was great.
Bathroom was smallest we have stayed at anywhere in the world. Cruise ship bathrooms are enormous in comparison.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Minimarket on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Outdoor fireplace
Cleaning services
- - Laundry
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Visual aids: Braille
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers

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22 August 2025
Friendly staffs and good location