Last Updated on October 11, 2026 by Katrina

Photo credit: Hotel Forty Five

History, pop culture, and natural scenery converge in the Georgia town of Macon, two hours south of Atlanta. Thanks to its fame as the hometown for both Little Richard and Otis Redding, Macon is now home to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Otis Redding Museum. Beyond exploring the museums, you can also learn about Native American history at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, see springtime cherry blossoms, or soak up the college town vibes at Mercer University. Here are the best hotels in Macon, Georgia.

Hotel Forty Five, Macon, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (401 Cotton Ave.; 855-840-9141) Macon

Set in a former office building from the 1920s, this downtown hotel “is named for the angle at which the Art Deco building sits at its cross streets,” writes Travel+Leisure. “Inside, the decor is like a love letter to Macon’s music history, with photos and artwork inspired by artists like Otis Redding.” There’s also a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a rooftop bar. A Tripadvisor user likes the “superior location in the heart of the revitalized downtown district. Easy walk to restaurants and sights. Well-appointed (if small) rooms, but it’s a boutique hotel.” >> Book this hotel for less

Macon Marriott City Center (240 Coliseum Dr.; 478-621-5300) Macon

This AAA Four Diamond hotel sits outside downtown but is connected to the city’s Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center. Travel+Leisure notes that among local hotels, it “is closest to the Ocmulgee Mounds entrance, and it has all the amenities you’d expect from a convention center-type hotel, including an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a restaurant.” A Tripadvisor user writes that it’s a “15- to 20-minute walk to downtown, and not an easy walk, due to having to cross a highway. The breakfast is good and the staff are exemplary—professional, engaged, very helpful.” >> Book this hotel for less


Hilton Garden Inn Macon / Mercer University (1220 Stadium Dr.; 478-741-5527) Macon

You can enjoy free parking, a pool, and an onsite restaurant at this Hilton Garden Inn adjacent to the Mercer University campus. A Google reviewer calls it “convenient to Mercer University—it’s actually in the parking lot. Little bit of a drive to good food but no more than 10 minutes.” One Tripadvisor user writes that “Hilton Garden Inns are not a luxury brand, but this property was fresh and clean and well-decorated, if a bit on the pricey side,” while another writes that “I enjoyed walking the campus in the morning for exercise. Wonderful.” >> Book this hotel for less

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Macon Mercer University (1550 Mercer University Dr.; 478-812-8522) Macon

Spread out in this all-suites hotel across the street from the Mercer University campus. A Google reviewer calls it “an excellent extended-stay hotel experience with spacious accommodations, modern amenities, and outstanding customer service. The complimentary breakfast offered a great variety of fresh options each morning.” All rooms come with separate living and sleeping areas and fully equipped kitchens. A Tripadvisor user likes that “the hotel was directly off I-75, very easy to get to. There were actually a few restaurants right in the same parking lot, and there was plenty of self-parking.” >> Book this hotel for less

Tru by Hilton Macon North (107 Providence Blvd.; 478-779-0116) Macon

You’re a 15-minute drive from downtown Macon, Ocmulgee Mounds, and Macon Coliseum at this Tru off I-75, which is also less than three miles from the popular Shoppes at River Crossing. A Google reviewer likes its “great location with a lot of stores around,” and another likes that it “had an incredibly inviting vibe. The room was outstanding, and we liked the shampoo, conditioner and body soap so much we ordered it for home.” The hotel has a game room, fitness center and free breakfast. A Tripadvisor user calls the room “no frills,” but “nice to have a pool table in the lobby. Breakfast is included—oatmeal, eggs, and a wave-your-hand pancake machine which is fun.” >> Book this hotel for less

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