Excellent B&B and service My wife and I live local and was looking for a close get away. We could not have stayed at a better place to relax.... read more There’s nothing I can really add that others haven’t already. Top notch 5 star all around. We will be back soon. 1842 inn is 5star. AJS

  This is a CHARMING historic Inn! When I write charming I am including the building, rooms, decor, outside, and the people who run and work the Inn too!!! Gloria, Charles,... read more EJ, Rachel and Lance plus the chef and all of the rest of the staff were kind and pleasant our entire stay!!
We want to come back and we will tell friends and neighbors! Macon was fun too, as a westerner, to experience southern charm at its finest! We brought our licensed well-behaved therapy dog and his new little mini-me and could not have been happier walking to the cute little park down the street.

  We were a little apprehensive at arrival. The host made us feel so welcome and comfortable!!! The best thing! They were so attentive and the breakfast was wonderful. Great service... read more made it a pleasure!!!!The only comment is I recommend the bathrooms be upgraded!!

  While looking for a B & B while on a road trip, we discovered the 1842 Inn. The inn is absolutely beautiful with period antiques and many rooms on the... read more first floor to relax or meet with others. We stayed in the large carriage house behind the main house and were pleasantly surprised to have a very large room with a king size bed and full sofa and large closet and attached bath. The bed was very comfortable and we felt like royalty. Our delicious breakfast the next day was served on the terrace located between the main house and carriage house. The inn is located on College St. which has many beautiful historical mansions and is actually part of several blocks of homes on the registry of historic places. We will be back!

  Staying at this Inn in Macon is like staying at an old southern plantation home. The gardens and patio are gorgeous. The appetizers on the front porch in... read more the evenings were wonderful! We loved that our little dog was welcomed too.

  From the room to the staff all are above and beyond. From the pleasant greeting when we arrived at 12:30 am to the daily hellos and good mornings.if you are... read more looking for a pleasant environment and a feel great attitude this is the place. The room was well appointed with deluxe towels and the most comfortable bed I have had the pleasure of sleeping in. Warm comfort and southern hospitality a full bar and evening appetizers this place has it all.

  Fabulous hotel. From check in to check out everything was flawless.
Met by Gloria who could not do enough for us.
Bedroom was gorgeous, clean and everything you would expect... read more from an historic gem of a hotel.
There is an honesty bar with more bourbon variety’s than you imagined were made!
Gloria kept wine and mini hors d'oeuvre flowing as we chatted with other guests in the beautiful lounge.
Breakfast was fabulous. Beautifully cooked and presented. Attentive staff without being overly intrusive.
Wonderful grand dame of a hotel, staffed by people who love they’re job. I cannot recommend it more highly.

  If you ever are passing through Macon and need a place to stay or if you are looking for a romantic getaway 1842 Inn is the perfect place to stay.... read more Full disclosure, I would not bring young children here. You feel like you are spending the night in a museum. It is a beautiful antebellum home, with immaculate landscaping, with rooms and rooms of old beautiful furniture. Even the bedrooms were amazing. Enjoy free non-alcoholic drinks and hors d’oeurves on the veranda or inside in the parlor. If you taste is more towards the stronger stuff, they have an outstanding bourbon selection. Delicious breakfast with many options (even gluten free). Gloria, the host is a treasure. I could not recommend this place more.
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  A charming inn - we stayed in the main house and liked our rooms very much. Breakfast was very good. It may have been the time of year,... read more or the day we were there, but the staff seemed a little tired and bored but nothing was wrong with the service. There's a nice piano in the living room for those who play!

  Mrs. Gloria is absolutely wonderful. It’s such an elegant and quiet place. If you are in town for business perfect place to stay and if you are visiting for leisure... read more you will love it. The breakfast was just amazing.
Their customer service is top of the line.

Great location in a wonderful area.
I definitely recommend this place.

  This Inn is a hidden gem in the awesome city of Macon. We traveled thru some questionable areas to get there but once we settled in, all worries disappeared. The... read more city of Macon is going thru a revitalization. It is so wonderful to see such historic buildings being repurposed.

Back to the Inn... We arrived at 5:30 pm, many guests were enjoying drinks on the massive front porch. Time slows down in Macon and this is the perfect place to stay if you need a recharge. The staff was wonderful and always helpful. Breakfast is included in the stay and my husband and I enjoyed our meal on the courtyard. The sounds of the birds and nature was a perfect playlist.
Our room was very cozy and very quiet. The bed was comfortable and we slept very well. All in all, this was a perfect place to spend a few days on our road trip vacation. More

  If you're thinking of staying anywhere else, dont. This antebellum mansion is a delight. The furnishings are authentic, the room are well appointed and historic and the... read more location is excellent. This is a 5 star in every category. Relax on the rocking chairs on the front porch. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast there as well as afternoon tea.

  We liked the history and we were very comfortable in the Lyman Hall room. The garden patio was pretty and relaxing. The staff was very accommodating and cared what we... read more thought about the room and breakfast. We asked for breakfast between 8:15-8:30; it was ready on time and served hot. We relaxed on the beautiful porch in the evening, then walked downtown for dinner. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. It must be difficult to maintain such a large mansion but I thought it was well kept and the architectural beauty is there.

  My wife and I had a business trip planned in the Macon area and decided to stay at the 1842 Inn. We were greeted by Gloria, at the front desk,... read more and for the next two days we experienced the best in southern hospitality. Our room was a step back in time, but with any convenience you would have at home. As shifts changed at the front desk, we found that the mantra of the 1842 Inn is, stellar service with a personal touch.
We enjoyed the well stocked bar of single malt whiskeys and single barrel bourbons, while sitting in on the beautiful porch, indulging in uninterrupted conversation. Our breakfast selections were carefully prepared and served with elegance. We will return More

  One of nicest inns we have ever stayed. Very nice room. Excellent and friendly staff. Enjoyed the happy hour on the front porch with a couple of ice cold beers!... read more I really like the idea of an inn with a bar. Breakfast was very good. What a beautiful place stay. Will definitely be back on next drive to Florida.

  Passing through and looking for a relaxing inn and chose the 1842 Inn after a review of their website and the reviews here.

The property is located on the... read more lovely College Street with a convenient covered drive through and convenient on property parking.

Check in was a breeze and the two young ladies were friendly and efficient giving us a bit of history, overview of the inn and a recommendation for dinner.

We booked the Macon Room in the main house and it was perfect for us as it was sizeable, well appointed, had a working fireplace and spotlessly clean.

After dinner when we returned, we enjoyed a bottle of champagne from the bar and enjoyed sitting in the lounge and conversing with another couple staying at the inn.

Breakfast was delivered to our room and it was very good. The french toast and scone was delicious.

This was a superior stay as the accommodations were wonderful and staff friendly and helpful. Look forward to another stay in Macon at the 1842 Inn. More

  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