Celebrating its first anniversary this fall, InterContinental’s flagship hotel serves up Southern hospitality with international flair. The posh property offers such indulgences as a 24-hour French restaurant, a full-service spa and afternoon tea.

Au Pied de Cochon, the hotel’s Parisian-style brasserie, is the perfect place for fine dining, whether for a small reception or an intimate dinner. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and “after dinner” are served around the clock. Guests even have the opportunity to sit down with the chef at an evening chef’s table for 10.

All can be enjoyed in the restaurant’s sumptuous surroundings. The dramatic décor features velvet-draped booths, Murano glass chandeliers and hand-painted murals. Such artistic outpouring extends throughout the curved walls of the hotel, where a gallery of regional works hang on view, as well as unusual configurations of petrified wood from Indonesia. A brochure is available at the concierge desk that details each piece.

Two spectacular ballrooms grace the hotel: the Windsor Ballroom, the largest in Buckhead; and the Venetian Ballroom, sparkling with Venetian glass chandeliers.
InterContinental’s lovely lobby beckons guests to take time out for a cup of afternoon tea, served daily. Gaze upon the sprawling flower and plant garden, complete with fountain, just outdoors. The lobby is also home to four venerable palms, picked from the palm fields over 30 years ago.

True relaxation awaits at the Jurlique Spa, which offers facials and massages, among other services. There’s also a giant pool, Jacuzzi and fitness center.

For the ultimate in luxury, book a room on the Club InterContinental concierge floor. Five food services per day are presented in the club lounge. A board room is also available for private meetings.

Each and every room at the hotel pampers guests with added amenities, including wired and wireless Internet service, CD players and Play Stations for an all-around wonderful stay.

InterContinental Buckhead is located at 3315 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. For reservations or more information, call 404/946-9000.
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