The 1842 Inn in downtown Macon, Ga., is within one mile of Hay House, Cannonball House, Tubman Museum and the Georgia Music and Sport Halls of Fame. Guests are within walking distance or a short trolley rides from theaters, the International Cherry Blossom Festival, state fairgrounds, eclectic boutiques, antique shops and more than 40 restaurants, all within five miles of the inn. The inn's staff members can arrange transportation to Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport about an hour away.

The hotel epitomizes genteel, romantic Southern charm with its Greek Revival antebellum house and Victorian cottage, 17 columned wrap around veranda, fireplaces, cozy nooks, and quaint courtyards of camellias and azaleas. English antiques and paintings, Oriental carpets, tapestries and drapes add to the aura of the guestrooms, parlors and library. Guests can have complimentary continental breakfasts delivered to their rooms or enjoy the meals in the courtyard. Guests mingle at evening hospitality hours featuring complimentary hors d' oeuvres and beverages. Guests also receive complimentary passes to the Macon Health Club and are close to a country club where they can swim, play golf or squeeze in a round or two of tennis.

The 19 guestrooms feature fine bed linens, bathrobes, fresh flowers and custom bath accessories. Amenities include desks, turndown service, complimentary newspapers and complimentary wireless Internet access. Select rooms come with fireplaces or jetted tubs.

For dinner, guests can be chauffeured to Marco Ristorante Italiano, one of the finest Italian restaurants in Macon.

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