The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection By Hilton

Opulent hotel. The rooms are immaculate and comfortable. The stuff were fun, kind and helpful - Stephen especially answered any questions I had. The food court was easily accessible - are at Delilah's twice. I'd love to stay there again.

booked The Starling Hotel for a one-night birthday staycation and unfortunately had a very unpleasant experience. I had planned to take birthday photos with a professional photographer. I was informed by security (named Tamera) that professional photography was not permitted, although I did not see any signage communicating this policy. We immediately complied, packed our belongings, and left the property to take our photos elsewhere. The issue was not the policy itself, but the way it was handled. Afterward, while I was using my personal cell phone to take a few social media videos as a registered guest, security continued watching and following me around the lobby. I also overheard a reference to calling the police, which made the situation extremely uncomfortable. The situation became even more frustrating when the security employee told the front desk that I did not have a room, despite the fact that I had checked in and was a registered guest. The front desk manager was able to confirm my reservation and was very professional in assisting me. She ultimately issued me a full refund, which I appreciated. I chose this hotel because I was excited to celebrate my birthday there, so it was disappointing to feel unwelcome during my stay. I have no issue with a hotel enforcing its policies, but I believe those policies should be clearly communicated and enforced respectfully. I hope management reviews how this situation was handled so future guests do not have a similar experience.

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ We had a really enjoyable stay at The Starling Hotel overall. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit. The hotel itself is beautifully decorated, the rooms were clean and spacious, and the location was perfect for exploring Atlanta. We also loved the evening atmosphere at the bar—the DJ was fantastic and made it a fun place to relax after a day out. There were just a few things that kept this from being a five-star stay. The beds were much firmer than we prefer leaving us with sore necks and backs, and the prices in the convenience shop were surprisingly high (paying $10 for a single bottle of Smartwater was hard to justify). The valet attendants were courteous, but the operation seemed disorganized. Our valet ticket was mixed up, which left us waiting quite a while for our car, and the valet phone wasn’t working, making it difficult to get an update. Overall, we’d definitely stay here again because the positives outweighed the negatives. With a few improvements to the valet process and more reasonable convenience store pricing, this would easily be a five-star experience.

The Starling Atlanta was a great place to stay. The hotel was clean, modern, and well maintained. Overall, the staff was friendly and professional, from the valet team to the front desk. The only exception was one female valet attendant who wasn't as pleasant as the rest of the staff, but everyone else provided excellent service. A special shout-out to Bryan in the hotel restaurant. He provided outstanding service, was attentive and personable, and made our dining experience even better. The food was excellent and exceeded our expectations. The location was another major plus. The hotel is within walking distance of several restaurants, bars, shopping, and attractions in Midtown, making it easy to explore the area without needing to drive. We appreciated being able to walk to so many places while still having a comfortable, relaxing hotel to come back to. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend The Starling to anyone visiting Atlanta.