The Highland Inn

I just spoke with Sunny and found her to be helpful, knowledgeable, EASY to talk to, and just generally GREAT!!! I am so glad the hotel our conference is being held in was full so I found this charming-​seeming inn with a great person working there!

This is a charming INN. It was built in 1927. They have done renovations of course. No elevator old creaky stairs, but its an inn not hotel. It has a boarding house vibe. You got to do stuff like let the water run a bit until its hot. (kind of like staying in grandma’s old house). The room was pretty basic not many outlets. However, they did have a power strip by the tv and fridge. The microwave is located in the concierge room near the lobby where they have a daily complimentary breakfast. The best part of this hotel is that it was very economical, great location, nearby trendy restaurants/​bars, and shopping. This hotel has a cat – Tourists like this cat and come see this cat just an fyi. I do not recommend this for the hotel snobs, its very low key no plush atmosphere.

If you like historic and southern charm then this is definitely the place for you. Not my thing but still gonna give an honest review. Its clean, the staff is super nice and the free continental breakfast is a big plus. I didnt like that the walls are super thin, you can here people walking up and down the hallway all night, and from my room on the first floor you could clearly hear the comedy showing going on in the ballroom below, till 11pm.

Absolutely the worst room I have ever stayed in. Holes in ceiling, exposed pipes running across ceiling, cracks in walls, window air conditioner, no hot water, toilet comes with a plunger because it backs up every time it’s flushed. Only plus is the area.

This hotel is so cute. Each room is a little different (I got this hotel last minute and they didn’t have an availability for my entire stay. So, I stayed two nights in one room then two nights in another.) The place has lots of charm. Its not a new place and if you like everything perfect, this place isn’t for you. But if you like a place that has lots of character this is the place for you. The price just can’t be beat for the area. There are plenty of places to walk to from the hotel. The free breakfast is very nice. They offer coin operated washers and dryers that worked great! The laundry area has a nice place to sit and wait for your clothes.

This place was great! Mr. Harvey was so friendly and accommodating. He actually got me hooked up at Turner Field and allowed us to use some office facilities.
The ballroom downstairs had cool events both nights and café 640 is off the hook.
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My husband and I find The Highland Inn to be our place of choice. Located conveniently in the Highland area you will find yourself having walking access to many restaurants, coffee shops, etc. One thing to be aware of before you book your room **** the property is an older property**** so please do not expect a new luxurious hotel. We are okay with this and find the place to be rather quaint in our liking. The front desk is helpful, but didn’t go out of their way to strike conversation at any point of the stay. I’m not complaining, just telling you about our experience. Once again we are okay with the free will atmosphere. At the end of the day if you are looking for a clean place to crash, at a decent price, with great accessibility then by all means Highland is your place.
Oh yeah*** Atlanta has a new travel tax! Add an extra $ 5 a night to your room price and please remember it’s not their fault it’s the law.

So this was our first boutique hotel and we loved it. It’s cute and quaint! After living in other big cities, this place brought me back. It’s definitely a great place to be in if you need an affordable, casual, and unique place to stay in the city if you’re here for a concert or a spontaneous stay. Also you are so close to so many fun places to hang out in.
I only wish they had more parking spots for hotel guests, but street parking did get me nostalgic on my college days in the city… Oh, and we asked if the hotel was haunted and they said no. Would’ve been cool to have been spooked!

Very quirky and fun! Within walking distance of everything we had planned. My only complaint would be the bathroom. Very small and outdated. No water pressure and the temp went from surface of the sun to surface of Pluto throughout my entire shower. Not enough to keep us away if we want to stay in the area again though. We will definitely come back!

The manager at The Highland Inn is a jerk. Sorry, but it’s true. I gave that place almost $ 800 dollars, only to be treated like shit.
If you like going to hotels where the bathroom faucet comes loose, and flies into your thigh while you’re taking a shower, then The Highland Inn is your place. (I have a bruise to prove it) The tv works half the time. That’s Awesome, and if you want to speak to someone in charge late at night… Well…Good Luck waking him up.

This hotel was ok.
I understand that the owners intended to retain the old charm of the hotel by not updating the plumbing, but they give me a flat screen tv with not enough water pressure to flush my poop down the toilet.
Here’s a quick tip:
Don’t share a room with anyone you wouldn’t be comfortable seeing your turds float around in the toilet.
I’m giving this place a 3 because I’m sure there’s someone out there that would absolutely LOVE this.
Don’t let me spoil your fun!

Nice, clean, simple hotel. Good value, but fairly minimal. Rooms are on the small side with fire sprinkler pipes going across the ceiling. While there is no street noise, the AC is about as noisy as they come. There is a nice restaurant and bar next door. This is a good place to stay in this area and want to save money.

Clean
Mid tier hotel
Finding a reasonably priced hotel was becoming a nightmare until I found the highland
Folks dont waste time at the other joints the highland is your best option…

I’m in love – hardcore – with this place! It appeals to the lover of the old and creepy, while being so dang charming at the same time. A hard thing to do, I might add.
Even though I’m an Atlanta local, some friends and I decided to rent a place near the Masquerade for the Wizard’s Ball that took place at the beginning of December. Yeah, we’re a bunch of nerds yadda, yadda, yadda. I used Expedia to book a place, so it was pretty cheap and less than $ 80.
We checked in a little late, around 3pm and 4pm, and that was pretty easy. There’s a private lot to the right (when facing the building) that is small and quickly fills up, but hey, it’s free. You just tell whoever’s out there you have a reservation at the Highland Inn, and they don’t give you any problems.
When you first enter, you pass a fountain and go up a set of stairs to a small, creaky check-​in area. There are still mail slots being utilized to the left of the desk! That was my first hint about how charming this place would be (also, the carpet=old as fug). Sure, you see them in older hotels from time to time, but they’re rarely ever actually STILL being used.
They have old fashioned keys, instead of keycards, and they our room was situation on that same floor, the furtherest room. The doors are old and wooden, and the room itself was just… Soooo adorable. First off, it was two rooms, which I was really not expecting. The first room was smaller, but had a queen or king sized bed, as well as the bathroom and TV, and a desk and arm chair. The second room had a full sized bed, along with an arm chair, but also a kitchen. The kitchen had a large sink, microwave, mini-​fridge, and even a four burner stove! This is definitely the kind of place you could stay a few nights in, and have somewhere to store and cook food (I didn’t look to see if there were any dishes, but there’s a chance there may have been).
I’m glad they haven’t attempted to do a heavy haul/​renovation of this place a lot (except with the additional of bathrooms in each room), since that’s exactly what makes it so unique and charming. But it’s also true that you have to be of a certain countenance to appreciate the beautifully old and slightly stale.
PROS:
It’s absolutely THE most charming place.
It’s near one of my favorite antique places in all of Atlanta – Highland Row Antiques.
Great location – near many restaurants, concert halls, and a short drive from interesting Atlanta staples like The Plaza and The Majestic.
So spacious! Our two bed place was also a two room place, complete with a kitchen.
Within walking distance of The Masq (about 20 minutes), and through a residential neighborhood, so I didn’t have to contend with the usual rabble and homeless issue that is rampant in most of midtown.
The continental breakfast was very lacking, but had cereal and some muffins. And it’s free, so I can’t complain much.
CONS:
Despite the fact that I love the old world charm and I wouldn’t want it updated, I think the bathrooms could do with an update. I don’t mind that it’s a step up, but the toilet and tub are VERY out of date.
Parking lot filled up faaaaast. I feel like that definitely needs an extension.
THE VERDICT:
It’s old, charming, and full of history since it originates from the 1920s. Personally, I adore places like this, and it is exceptionally quaint and even sort of mysterious. The hallway creaks when you walk down it, and you can feel how old the place is just by walking to your room. I was giggling madly with delight as I walked there – literally. Mad, delightful laughter.
If you can stand that awesome old feel, you also get the benefits of reasonable pricing, an awesome location, and free parking, so if you’re of that certain mindset who can appreciate all of this – you’ll enjoy yourself. But it’s NOT the type of place for someone who is expecting something fancy schmancy, who wants to be waited on hand and foot by a staff who will bend over backwards for them. The staff here keeps to themselves, and lets you do the same. Also, I’ve heard rumors that it’s haunted. So, there’s that. :)
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Someone who appreciates old buildings and old architecture.
Students who enjoy adventures, and are open to staying somewhere out-​of-​the-​box.
People who will be staying multiple days – request a room with a kitchen and stovetop (these may be the two bedroom rooms).

I love this place. I first stayed here for a few nights with my guy. We love the charm. We stayed in a king room I believe. It was great. The one thing I would complain about is how wishy washy the showers can be. One day the water can be hot with low water pressure, the next day it’s an icebox! But we worked around it, and now have funny memories. With that said, the shower didn’t keep us away. We stayed here again just last week. I have to say this is our favorite inn and it’s in such a great location!

Pros: Super easy to walk to Little Five Points (and didn’t feel uneasy walking back at 2am), cute old building feel, easy check in, 24 hour desk service, inexpensive!
Cons: heater smelled like it was burning when we turned it on, room was quite small

After driving 13 hours all we wanted to do was check in, get our key, take a shower, and go to bed. If only it was that simple.
1. We arrived! That ends the excitement. Trying to check in was a twenty minute exercise, and not because they were busy (see image). The person working at the counter was sleeping. I don’t mean «sleeping» as much as I mean «passed the fuck out». At first we tried knocking on the counter. Next, we tried banging on the window. After that failed. The following ensued. We began taking the pens from the cup on the counter and throwing them at him. One by one we hit him in the face and chest, repeatedly, until running out of pens. At this point, over two dozen pens were scattered amongst the attendant and the floor. Eventually my girlfriend climbed onto the counter and violently shook the person by the legs until he awoke. Upon his awakening he mumbled «woah, man I’m ready for another drink «.
2. We got a key. I’m still not sure we got the key we were intended to get, but fuck it, at this point we just needed a room.
3. The A/​C was as loud and worthless as a hooker in county jail.
4. We decided to shower. This would forever be known as mistake #2 (#1 being staying here). The shower had as much water pressure as an infant peeing on me. It took an hour just to rinse off the soap (not provided) I had lathered on my exhausted body. This was easily the worst showering experience of my adult life.
TL;DR drunk employees, random rooms, loud help, horrible showers. Not recommended, ever, ever.
The only reason for the 2 stars… My room key worked, and it was surprisingly clean.

My husband and I loved our visit to this quirky-​cool historic Atlanta hotel. We just stayed one night, on a quick anniversary jaunt to ATL, and it was just what we were looking for.
I hate chain hotels. Their rooms are sterile, monotonous, little boxes of boring. The Highland Inn is the opposite! Beyond the gorgeous 1920’s front portico, twisty, funky corridors lead to the guest rooms. They are small spaces, perfect for a couple, with vintage crystal doorknobs and Art Deco prints on the walls.
Our room was clean and the bed was quite comfy. There was a flat screen tv on the wall, a little closet, a little desk. Simplicity.
Yes, there is a step up to get in the bathroom — this is because they didn’t have in-​room plumbing back in the 20’s when the place was built so they had to find a way to give everyone a bathroom — and the corners weren’t perfectly square… again it is nearly 100 years old! But to me, that isn’t a flaw, this means the place has history and character.
Other pluses: It was right off Ponce near the Highlands so it made a great jumping off point for our other activities, it has a big FREE parking lot — just about every other hotel in ATL makes you pay to park — and the room rates are seriously half that of all the big, boring chain hotels nearby.
They also serve a free continental breakfast in the morning but it was our anniversary, so we kinda made other plans for breakfast that involved staying in bed…
Interesting place and a great value. We will be back for sure.

I stayed here for three nights while on a business trip. I was very suspicious because it was a lot cheaper than many of the chain hotels in the area but all the reviews seemed good. It was close to my meetings so I gave it a shot. Upon entering, you notice the Highland Inn is a rustic older style hotel. It’s got a small porch and you walk up to its reception area. The carpets are old and the paint is outdated, but its still got this southern charm to it.
My room was small, nothing special, a large bed, a flat screen tv and a small desk. There wasn’t too much room to walk around. The bathroom was actually a large step higher than the rest of the room, it was awkward. The bathroom definitely needed work, the tub was rusty and missing paint, a small shower and sink. The towels were clean however. One big complaint, there was no outlet in the bathroom, even with a hairdryer there. It made it uncomfortable that i had to find a outlet underneath the desk in the room and dry my hair.
After the second night after some exploring I found that they actually serve complimentary breakfast. While its nothing special, I wish it was advertised more.
There are rumors this hotel is haunted, i could see why, it seems like its seem some things. There is also a black cat that likes to wander the halls, it doesn’t help its haunted feel. She was nice though, just walked me to my room and then went away.
Don’t come here expecting the Ritz, but if you’re visiting Atlanta, it was a awesome place to get the Southern feel. Plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance as well.

My husband and I stayed here for a week during our getaway to Atlanta. This hotel had great reviews, was reasonably priced in the location we wanted to be in, with free wifi, breakfast, and parking.
The check in was fast and efficient. The rooms and beds are smaller than your typical chain hotel. Everything is clean and well kept, allowing us a quiet and restful night sleep. Housekeeping was also fast– made our bed everyday, fresh towels available, as well as any other amenities you need.
Know that it is not your typical chain hotel. It is old. The staircase is crooked. You may get stuck in your bathroom like I did because the foundation is off and the layers of paint on the doorframe and the humidity of the shower glues your door shut, necessitating someone to open it from the outside. But, with all the quirks, we had a great stay with no other complaints.
Stay here if you are willing to forgo your plush towels and pillow top bed at the Westin or Hilton. This is just as comfortable at less the price, as well as historically cool.