Built in 1842, this Greek Revival antebellum mansion has been converted into an elegant bed-and-breakfast, the No. 1 hotel in Macon, Georgia. Located at 353 College Street, at 2nd Avenue,... read more nestled atop a hill with a panoramic view of the city, 1842 Inn oozes with architectural beauty, including 17 columns, a wraparound veranda and a front portico for guests to enjoy the scenery. The property also includes a bar/lounge, an adjacent Victorian cottage, fine English antiques and paintings, oriental carpets, tapestries and elaborate draperies. Is this Tara or what? My wife and I stayed here with friends in the 1990s but today the venue is even grander than ever. Luxurious, clean, sparkling, charming, what original owner John Gresham must have envisioned when the former mayor of Macon and wealthy merchant designed the house and while he lived in it until 1900. Interestingly, my wife and I booked the John Gresham Room for our visit. Located upstairs in the mansion, it features a king-size bed, private bathroom, free wi-fi, flat screen TV and iron and ironing board. Guests immediately sense they are in for a special experience upon arrival, when they are greeted with complimentary hor d'oeuvres. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free parking, concierge, complimentary internet access and a complimentary full breakfast with a morning newspaper. This is what Southern hospitality is all about. More

  I loved my room. Furnished as it would have been in Antebellum times but with all the comforts of today. The breakfast was fantastic. Get the Strawberry French Toast. The... read more bed was very comfy, and the staff was great.

  We stayed for one night in late September 2021. The place is a bit shabby but charming decor and well located. Our smallish room (George Walton Room) was on the... read more first floor with a door opening to the outside back porch of the house. When we adjusted the air conditioner blasting cold air we noticed a very disagreeable musty, damp odor permeating the room. We think the odor came from the wall to wall carpeting — what appeared to be a heavy synthetic carpet that needed cleaning and/or was retaining water. It was not a comfortable night. We both had stuffy noses in the morning and were thankful we were only spending one night there. Otherwise the staff was friendly and the bathroom was clean. More

  I researched the B&Bs in Macon, and 1842 Inn kept rising to the top. We elected to stay in the actual original home in the Macon Room, which was... read more large and comfortable with fantastic light during the day and large windows overlooking the front yard. The service was FANTASTIC, especially in terms of Gloria and EJ, who waited on us extensively during our time spent enjoying the property. We had breakfast on the front porch, drank wine with our appetizers (included with the room) on the front porch, and were served fresh cookies the evening we stayed in. The breakfast is well presented, but limited in terms of other B&Bs we've stayed in. The scones are really delicious and made fresh on-site - don't miss them. The building itself is, well, quite old, and is in need of external painting, and some of the furniture in the room is in need of replacement. The room's bathroom was overly basic, and detracted quite a bit from the quaintness of our stay. And be aware that the rooms in the front of the home (2nd floor) will pick up any talking from the patio below, a problem one night when people stayed late and were on the louder side. Plenty of parking, and an easy walk to/from town. Eat at Dovetail for a fantastic elevated dinner! More

  Hospitality was very good! We were in the Macon Room - bathroom was small, but maybe they are all that way. Bed comfy. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres were... read more wonderful in the parkour - had good selection in the cash bar, but the desk clerk wasn’t sure how to mix the drinks. Breakfast was very good! Could have eaten in your room, the parkour or in nice courtyard area outside. Loved the big front porch - we enjoyed a bottle of wine there! If you drive a large vehicle, it is a little tight to pull into the registration entrance - we opted to park behind vs try this with a Suburban. Location is in a nice area with large beautiful properties! Would stay here again…….we also had dinner at Oliver’s Corner Bistro - wonderful dinner! 4 minute drive! More

  My wife and I spent two days/nights at the 1842 Inn. All the people on staff were super nice, helpful, and accommodating. The inn is so amazing... read more and the bed was very comfortable. I highly recommend spending some time there, you won't regret it!

  A phenomenal experience while staying in Macon! Fantastic room, beautiful grounds & patio, and the service was second to none. Kudos to Gloria & Joanne for their undivided attention to... read more our requests and questions. Will definitely stay there again!

  We truly enjoyed our stay at the 1842 Inn. We traveled from Nashville to Macon on our way to St Augustine. We had booked our stay earlier in the... read more month and we are so glad we did! After a rainy day and many hours of travel through Atlanta and traffic jams we arrived 3 hours later than expected! Our hostess was so gracious and brought us drinks on the veranda! The mint juleps were divine! She recommended Oliver's on the corner of downtown Macon and our dinner of New York steak and asparagus over mashed potatoes was amazing. Back at the Inn we enjoyed a nice rest in our room to wake to beautiful sunshine and coffee served again on the veranda. They treated us like royalty and our breakfast was exquisite. Thank you for a delightful experience! We will return to explore some more! More

  Loved the Inn. Incredibly clean and great service and hospitality. Loved the babying we got at breakfast too. We will stay again. We stayed in the Macon Room. Bed... read more was incredibly comfortable. Nice touches like fresh flowers, daily room clean and break on the patio! The french porch is exquisite southern architecture. I’ve stayed all over the world. This was a completely unexpected gem.

  Perfection in every regard ! The booking was swift, the greeting upon arrival was professional and cordial and the room - immaculate! All the staff are well... read more trained and the atmosphere is elegant Within easy walking distance to the local historic district makes this a stellar place to stay in Macon

  Excellent stay! Booked the Magnolia Room and slept on a king bed with soft sheets, great towels and delicious breakfast. Johnny at the front desk greeted us with Southern charm.... read more Enjoyed early evening appetizers and a cash bar located in the lovely parlor. Great place and a most enjoyable experience.

  Final bill included their charge for my one double bourbon: $40.00.
Asked them, by e-mail , to correct this apparent error. No response.
Located in... read more Macon, Georgia, birthplace of Little Richard. The city seems to be struggling. The outside of the property needs to be painted and refurbished.

  We found everyone at the 1842 Inn very friendly and helpful. The 179 year old property is still pretty nice. The garden area behind he main building is... read more gorgeous.

We stayed in the John Gresham room. It was comfortable.

They provided complementary hors d’ oeuvres on arrival (at a time you choose).
The have a full cash bar selection. The bottom floor, porches and garden are available for your relaxation. Th served a nice breakfast that again you choose and specify the time and location.

Downside here is no elevator so be prepared for steps.
Downtown is walkable but it is all uphill coming back.

  We really enjoyed our stay at the 1842 Inn. Such a charming place with comfortable and clean rooms. The staff was so friendly and went out of their... read more way to make the experience great. We would definitely come back!

  We stopped for one night in the middle of a road trip. Loved the atmosphere. Well-appointed; little vase of fresh flowers in our room; complementary appetizers in the... read more evening and soft drinks and bottled water anytime; cash bar with quality liquors. Good vent and heat in the bathroom (often a rarity); great towels (one of the features I alway look for in an accommodation!)

  We stopped for one night in the middle of a road trip. Loved the atmosphere. Well-appointed; little vase of fresh flowers in our room; complementary appetizers in the... read more evening and soft drinks and bottled water anytime; cash bar with quality liquors. Good vent and heat in the bathroom (often a rarity); great towels (one of the features I alway look for in an accommodation!)

  My Fiancé and I stayed overnight on our way to Florida. 1942 Inn is a total class act of the highest rating I can give it. EJ is just wonderful.... read more He makes you feel like you are at home. True Southern hospitality. The breakfasts on the veranda were of the highest quality. We definitely recommend this Inn and we will be planning on returning again. Thank you making our vacation amazing.

  Having stayed at the I842 Inn previously, we were looking forward to our visit when we learned of the sudden illness of a loved one that required us to change... read more our travel plans and add on hundreds of miles to our travel. When I called two days in advance of our confirmed stay to cancel our reservation, I was told I could not cancel my reservation without forfeiting the entire cost of the stay because of their seven day cancellation policy. When I voiced my concern, Johnny, the night clerk, told me there was nothing he could do and the management would not be in until the next day. I would have to call back the next day and talk to the manager and he might "work something out". There was no "I'm so sorry, I'll do everything I can to help you. I will contact the manager first thing in the morning and see if I can help you." Since we were already on the road, we decided to go ahead with the stay and drive an additional 400 miles the following day. When we arrived at the Inn, I was shocked to find Johnny not wearing a mask. When I expressed my concern he got up, found a mask, and returned to work with me, informing me that the Inn did not require masks of its guests or employees. Being 73 and 74 years of age, I explained... Having stayed at the I842 Inn previously, we were looking forward to our visit when we learned of the sudden illness of a loved one that required us to change our travel plans and add on hundreds of miles to our travel. When I called two days in advance of our confirmed stay to cancel our reservation, I was told I could not cancel my reservation without forfeiting the entire cost of the stay because of their seven day cancellation policy. When I voiced my concern, Johnny, the night clerk, told me there was nothing he could do and the management would not be in until the next day. I would have to call back the next day and talk to the manager and he might "work something out". There was no "I'm so sorry, I'll do everything I can to help you. I will contact the manager first thing in the morning and see if I can help you." Since we were already on the road, we decided to go ahead with the stay and drive an additional 400 miles the following day. When we arrived at the Inn, I was shocked to find Johnny not wearing a mask. When I expressed my concern he got up, found a mask, and returned to work with me, informing me that the Inn did not require masks of its guests or employees. Being 73 and 74 years of age, I explained that there was no way we could stay at a place that did not follow more careful covid protocol. At this point, the manager realized my concern and explained that during covid they were indeed, allowing cancelations and refunds. Why was Johnny employee not aware of this policy? Why didn't he put on a mask the moment he saw I was wearing one? While in the end, we did receive a refund, no guest should have to go through this aggravation. Having grown up in a family business, I know firsthand that it is always the job of the employee/host to make sure the guest/customer is treated with respect and that their concerns are heard. If Johnny were my employee, he would be doing some serious work on how to make guests feel listened too, and to learn strategies for how to help in situations like ours. He would be made very aware that he is the overhead at the 1842 Inn and that the guests he is hired to serve are the profit. While the 1842 Inn is a lovely place, we will never stay there again. Southern hospitality is more than a beautiful building. It is about treating guests with fundamental kindness and respect. Finally, I would urge anyone who is concerned about covid to think twice about staying at the Inn until their protocol changes or the virus is abated. More

  It has been a while since my most memorable trip to The Inn. I live in Macon and would recommend no other place to stay. But I digress. I had... read more planned a stay at the Inn so that a special memory could be made. It was my intention to ask the love of my life to marry me. The plans were laid. We would stay at the Inn and in that room I would propose, beg if necessary, to the woman I loved to to marry me and be my wife. After the proposal, I had arranged for a horse and carriage to take us to dinner and return us to The Inn. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had plans of her own for that night. My beloved accepted my proposal of marriage! But before we could board our carriage, one of Macon's most violet of storms descended from the Heavens. We were forced to remain at the Inn. That's when the Inn staff, seeing our dilemma, rose to the occasion. They found use food from somewhere and desserts/sweets galore. We were cheered with adult libations as well. It felt like we were celebrating with family that night. I truly believe both of us were happier the way thing turned out rather than what I had planned. The Inn will always have a special place in my wife's and my heart. I encourage you to stay there and it may very well become a special place in your heart as well.

Later in this review we are asked when we stayed. This story is before then, but I have stayed there since and have enjoyed every stay.

  It has been a while since my most memorable trip to The Inn. I live in Macon and would recommend no other place to stay. But I digress. I had... read more planned a stay at the Inn so that a special memory could be made. It was my intention to ask the love of my life to marry me. The plans were laid. We would stay at the Inn and in that room I would propose, beg if necessary, to the woman I loved to to marry me and be my wife. After the proposal, I had arranged for a horse and carriage to take us to dinner and return us to The Inn. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had plans of her own for that night. My beloved accepted my proposal of marriage! But before we could board our carriage, one of Macon's most violet of storms descended from the Heavens. We were forced to remain at the Inn. That's when the Inn staff, seeing our dilemma, rose to the occasion. They found use food from somewhere and desserts/sweets galore. We were cheered with adult libations as well. It felt like we were celebrating with family that night. I truly believe both of us were happier the way thing turned out rather than what I had planned. The Inn will always have a special place in my wife's and my heart. I encourage you to stay there and it may very well... It has been a while since my most memorable trip to The Inn. I live in Macon and would recommend no other place to stay. But I digress. I had planned a stay at the Inn so that a special memory could be made. It was my intention to ask the love of my life to marry me. The plans were laid. We would stay at the Inn and in that room I would propose, beg if necessary, to the woman I loved to to marry me and be my wife. After the proposal, I had arranged for a horse and carriage to take us to dinner and return us to The Inn. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had plans of her own for that night. My beloved accepted my proposal of marriage! But before we could board our carriage, one of Macon's most violet of storms descended from the Heavens. We were forced to remain at the Inn. That's when the Inn staff, seeing our dilemma, rose to the occasion. They found use food from somewhere and desserts/sweets galore. We were cheered with adult libations as well. It felt like we were celebrating with family that night. I truly believe both of us were happier the way thing turned out rather than what I had planned. The Inn will always have a special place in my wife's and my heart. I encourage you to stay there and it may very well become a special place in your heart as well.

Later in this review we are asked when we stayed. This story is before then, but I have stayed there since and have enjoyed every stay. More

  The hospitality is amazing!
The rooms are lovely; ours had single air so no virus worry. Everything is immaculately clean.
Location is perfect; just off highway.
Walking distance to... read more top sights!
Great stay!!!

  It never fails when I come through Macon Ga the accomodation and the hospitality at 1842 Inn is like no other. I travel often and always stay at bed and... read more breakfast properties. Each time I come through this area and stay its like coming back into the warmth of family. They always have something prepared to eat or drink to "welcome me home". All the staff are just extraordinary!! The character and the quiet surroundings are exceptional.

  Do not hesitate to stay in this delightful inn. As soon as we arrived they offered to make me coffee of which I declined, but what a nice gesture!... read more The room was so very comfortable with a lovely fireplace. wine and appetizers early evening. Breakfast was delicious and very filling. The hospitality was very much appreciated. The wall of celebrity guests was also fun too look at. Where’s my picture? Just kidding.

  Check in was a breeze after a long day of travel! Our black Friday sale found us in a beautiful room with chairs, a cozy fireplace, comfy robes and a... read more very comfortable bed! Once we checked in, our innkeeper brought us delicious plate of hors d’oeuvres which we had with glasses of wine. Breakfast was absolutely wonderful and they even gave us the recipe for their egg soufflé. What a treat!