A Review of Hotel Indigo in Atlanta

A woman walked from the hotel lobby into the bright sunshine and baking Atlanta heat. Tiny earplugs in her ears indicated that she was probably listening to a favorite song on her mp3 player. The attendant at the front desk noticed her, and called out.

"Is that your baby? I didn’t get a chance to meet your baby." The lady, oblivious to his calls, kept walking. The attendant managed to catch up with her. She turned around, smiled and introduced him to her tiny dog, who was trailing behind her on a leash. Welcome to Hotel Indigo.

Hotel Indigo is a lovely boutique hotel in midtown Atlanta with 140 guest rooms. Located across the street from the famous Fox hotel, the circa 1920s building has a homey, fun, yet refined ambiance. The common areas feature brightly colored walls with  lavish chandeliers cozy seating. Guestrooms have large beds with comfortable duvet comforters. When I visited Hotel Indigo, I noticed the poetry (haikus) throughout the room.

There was a haiku for conserving water, another for finding services in the hotel, and still another on the door, instead of the standard Do Not Disturb sign, for guest privacy. The rooms also have hardwood floors, high speed Internet access, and CD players. Soothing spa music played in my room as I entered it. At first, I thought that the music was coming from the television but it was actually coming from the CD player. Most rooms in the hotel have showers instead of baths. When I visited, however, both hot water heaters broke so there was no cold water. The problem had not occurred before, and I was impressed that the front desk attendant called every guest and me to make us aware of the issue and to tell us that we could shower in a nearby hotel. The entire incident occurred on Friday the 13th.

Hotel Indigo’s restaurant and bar, called the Golden Bean has sandwiches, fresh pizzettas (small personal pizzas) and a small selection of entrees. Entrees on the menu include sirloin steak, lump crab cakes, grilled salmon and herb roasted chicken. The entrees are between $14 and $16.

Nearby attractions include, the Fox Theater, the Aquarium, the New World of Coca Cola, Underground Atlanta, the Georgia Dome, and Phillip’s Arena.

Hotel Indigo loves and accepts pets of all sizes. The hotel donates some proceeds to the Humane Society. And no deposit is required for pets, because, as Innkeeper Gabriele Webster said, people love their pets as much as children and they wouldn’t charge a deposit for children. The pets, she said, do no damage. On Tuesdays, Hotel Indigo offers a patio dinner for guests and their pets.

I truly enjoyed my visit to Hotel Indigo and my only regret is that I didn’t bring my poodle, Coco, with me.

Complimentary accommodations were provided to review this hotel.