The Tess, Autograph Collection
Atlanta, United States
Built 2025 · Last completed renovation 2025
↻ Brand/operator transition signalled — may reopen under new management
The Tess, Autograph Collection in Atlanta was last renovated in 2025, and originally built in 2025. Its HotelChrono freshness score is 9.7/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Data check
- · Brand/operator transition signalled — may reopen under new management
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2033
In about 7 years (≈8-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Timeline
2025
Rebrand/conversion from Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead (Hyatt) to The Tess, Autograph
2025
Grand opening of The Tess, Autograph Collection — October 2025
2025
Renovation completed
How this score is computed
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What changed in the 2025 renovation
“Formerly Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead, The Tess has been reimagined to capture the spirit of its namesake and personality, 'Tess,' who delivers the art of Southern hospitality with a distinctly modern sensibility.”— source · retrieved 2026-08-11
“The Tess, Autograph Collection, opened its doors in October 2025, in a space that was formerly occupied by the Thompson Atlanta Buckhead.”— source · retrieved 2026-08-11
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
5★
Built
Sourced2025
Last completed renovation
Sourced2025
Ownership & operator
Who runs and owns this hotel, at the company level — from public sources. The decision layer behind every renovation.
Ownership data depth
1/3 · 33%
- ✓ Operating brand
- ○ Management / operator
- ○ Ownership
Signal
Brand / operator transition
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“Formerly Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead, The Tess has been reimagined to capture the spirit of its namesake and personality, 'Tess,' who delivers the art of Southern hospitality with a distinctly modern sensibility.”
“The Tess, Autograph Collection, opened its doors in October 2025, in a space that was formerly occupied by the Thompson Atlanta Buckhead.”
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Frequently asked
When was The Tess, Autograph Collection built?+
The Tess, Autograph Collection (Atlanta, United States) was built in 2025.
How old is The Tess, Autograph Collection?+
The Tess, Autograph Collection is 1 years old — it was built in 2025 and last renovated in 2025. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was The Tess, Autograph Collection last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2025.
What is the Chrono Score of The Tess, Autograph Collection?+
Its Chrono Score is 9.7/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 5-star rating.