1842 Inn

Wow! I wish I could give more than 5 stars. This is everything I wish a bnb should be. Historic, pretty, with service that would rival the finest hotels. We had 7 rooms of people in our group and we all had the same amazing stay. Joanne in the front provided off the chart customer service at each turn. This is my second stay here and this will be my go to place in Macon.

We wanted a nice place to stay not too far outside of Atlanta and found the 1842 Inn in Macon. Macon’s a bit run down, but the Inn is a good stopover if you’re on your way elsewhere and want a comfortable, classy place to stay that is well maintained and staffed by some really nice people. We had a room in the cottage and our advice is to not take the room with the King Bed in it. The mattress is a bit tired and one would think an elephant had been sleeping in it as it sagged in the middle. Other than that, everything was top shelf. The breakfast was just OK, but it was a noble effort. Don’t get me wrong — like with 1842 Inn and would definitely stay there again when passing through this part of the county. We stayed one night and it broke up our trip nicely. Would highly recommend this as a stopover stay. There’s WIFI in the room and that was a plus that I didn’t expect.

We were traveling to visit family in middle Georgia and needed a place to crash — but we wanted a one of a kind place with a story, and that would be something to talk about. So checked out Unilocal!And based on ratings 1842 Inn came up! We called around 6pm on a Saturday afternoon and Gloria answered and said there was 1 room left! It was $ 169 plus tax! Whoo wee. We ended up going drinking /​eating and didnt even check in until 10:30pm (I know how rude!) — Gloria was there with two bottles of water waiting for us. Our room was cool on that hot day and we crashed in the comfy bed.
Good old school water pressure (love good water pressure) — woke up to have our breakfast. We had chosen to have breakfast in the parlor and it was just me and my man. It was so cute! Fresh coffee, juice right in the center of the room with a free newspaper. Ahh. The olden days! The breakfast food was just okay, but still a great experience.
The staff was pleasant and southern (well we are in the south!) and smiling. They wanted to make sure our stay was good. It was. It’s old, historic, homey and clean. A really great Macon Gem! Check it out!
**PS no wi-​fi in this place — or atleast not free! *

We were traveling on fall break and had to make an unplanned overnight stay in Macon. So, I had about 30 minutes planning time to find somewhere to stay. Reading reviews on Unilocal was a great help. I found the reviews for the 1842 Inn and called thinking that they would never be able to accommodate my family of three kids (ages 9,7, and 4), husband, myself, and handicapped mother. Not only did they accommodate, the staff went above and beyond. Gloria brought my kids warm chocolate chip cookies when we checked in. One review said the water tasted funny, but it’s just Southern hard lime water and what I am used too. The breakfast the next day was great. Plenty for us all to eat. They even remade the French Toast when my kids would not eat the fancy strawberry stuffed French Toast that was originally brought out and brought out plain French Toast. I cannot recommend the Bed and Breakfast 1842 Inn in Macon enough, plus the bed slept awesome.

Another great Macon find. lives up to the press you read about it. From the well done rooms to the very helpful and pleasant staff we could have asked for a single thing to change. Be sure you treat yourself to breakfast on the patio — the gardenias and magnolias were in bloom and were so fragrant. Sitting on the front porch and watching the sun set and the lights come on down the street to show off the amazing homes on the street was a treat too.

I had a very short stay at the 1842 Inn recently. I literally got there at 10 p.m. and had to leave the next morning at 8 a.m. So, this wasn’t your traditional B&B stop for me.
Overall, I was impressed with the 1842 Inn and probably would have had rated it as 5 Stars, except for a couple of minor irritations.
Positive —
The room was fantastic. I walked into a wonderful room with a huge 4 poster bed, a sitting area, and great antiques. The bathroom was very nice and clean, and had it’s own switch to turn on heat if it was cool in the morning.
The people at the 1842 Inn were incredibly polite and service oriented. I think they typified the manners you see all over the South. Despite the fact I was only there for about 10 hours, I got the feeling I could have asked for anything and they would have done their best to accommodate my request.
The breakfast was really very good. I had a soufflé, coffee and orange juice in the courtyard and it was very tasty. It was a cool morning for June in Macon, which made the whole thing pleasant.
Areas to Improve —
I wish the room I stayed in had an individual temperature control. I was thankful it was a cool summer night in Macon, which are unusual, or I think I would have been miserable. I had the overhead fan going and was still sightly on the warm side.
This is an old building, obviously being built in the 1800s, so you did hear every sound. It was easy to hear conversations in the hallway, people getting into the shower, water running, etc. It didn’t bother me as I tend to stay up late anyway. But, I could see it bothering other people who were trying to go to sleep at 10 p.m.
I had a wake-​up call for 7 a.m. and I didn’t actually get that call until 7:15. I was already awake, but if I would have been in a rush, it would have been more irritating.
I wish they would have had another newspaper choice besides the local Macon newspaper. Even a USA Today would have been great to read over breakfast.
And, this is a strange one, but the water didn’t taste good. I noticed it when I brushed my teeth and it really tasted bad. They had offered me water when I checked in, but I didn’t accept and I wish that I had accepted the invitation.
Summary
Despite a few minor irritations, my overall experience at the 1842 Inn was very positive and I would recommend it to a couple enjoying a weekend away or who wasn’t in a rush to get out the door in the morning. I wish I would have had time to sit out on the big front porch or sit in their parlor. The décor was very nice throughout the building and the wonderful people were really a highlight.