First Look: Hotel Granada Is an Old-World Oasis in Midtown Atlanta

TravelThe soon-to-open accommodations feature a lush courtyard, an all-day restaurant, and plenty of Spanish Colonial charmBy Lia PicardAugust 8, 2024 Photo: courtesy of hotel granadaAt the courtyard bar, Pom Court, at Hotel Granada.Standing out against a sea of high rises with its creamy stucco and red-tiled roof, the Hotel Granada is set to open later this month in Midtown Atlanta. In a city with an ever-evolving skyline, the property breathes new life into a century-old architectural gem. Originally built as the Granada Apartments, the property went through several transformations before it was purchased by Monomoy Property Ventures and Scarp Ridge Capital Partners. When it opens, it’ll be operated by Aparium Hotel Group with an all-day restaurant, a lobby coffee shop and bar, and a cocktail lounge.The hotel underwent an extensive renovation by architect Ken Gowland of MetroStudio, though period details remain. An inlay tile that says “Granada” greets you at the threshold, and an or...