Welcome to Hotel Forty Five, Macon, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Indie spirit and heart in downtown Macon
At Hotel Forty Five, Macon, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, we share our story with a bit of wit, a dash of class, and a pop of color. Our 94-room historic boutique hotel in downtown Macon, GA is located on a unique 45-degree angle that is the result of Cotton Street's diagonal trajectory through Macon, an urban design ahead of its time that made transportation of cotton barges to and from the river possible. Hotel Forty Five showcases two event venues and three dining outlets; Loom, a signature chef-driven restaurant; Hightales Rooftop Bar, a sixth-floor lounge; and Reckon Coffee & Wine Bar. For guests hosting a special event in Macon, our hotel is home to indoor and outdoor function spaces ideal for any gathering. You'll be minutes away from the best attractions, including the Macon City Auditorium, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and tributes to music legends. While we'd love to tell you more, this conversation would be better over a few drinks and a good record. Swing by anytime - we're just around the corner.
Rooms & Suites
A timeless experience providing the ideal space to rest and recharge at our downtown Macon hotel.
Weddings & Occasions
Special events at Hote Forty Five take place at the intersection of together and forever. Our historic hotel is a distinctive venue for weddings and social gatherings in Macon, GA.
Plan Your Trip
Events Calendar
Discover our events calendar with hotel happenings and authentic local experiences.
Our Story
Historical Spaces
Every corner of Hotel Forty Five tells a story of the area’s historical significance with a bit of wit, a dash of class and a pop of color. Through engaging art, architecture and hospitality, guests can navigate through the area’s illustrious past and learn about historical influences who made a difference in Macon. Key architectural elements, furnishings, and finishes were preserved and incorporated in various spaces of the hotel, including guestrooms, meeting venues, a signature chef-driven restaurant, a sixth-floor rooftop bar and lounge, and an eclectic coffee and wine shop. More than a hotel, Hotel Forty Five is a cozy space to catch up with friends, make new ones or simply share the latest gossip.
Our Location
Playing the Angles
Hotel Forty Five’s location is rooted deep in Macon’s history dating back to the 1800s. The angled street was a city design ahead of its time that made transportation of cotton barges to and from the Ocmulgee River possible. In 1941, Banker’s Health & Life Insurance Company – founded by Parks Lee Hay, the namesake of Macon’s historic Hay House – was built on the same street. Otherwise known as “Macon’s skyscraper,” the 11-story office tower was said to be the tallest building between New York City and Miami following the Great Depression. The building lived many lives, becoming the Southern Trust Building and most recently the Willie C. Hill Annex, before it was vacated in early 2018.
Hotel Forty Five Name
A Name Rich in History
Situated on the iconic 45-degree angle formed by Cherry and First Streets, and Cotton Avenue, across from the newly designed Rosa Parks Square, the hotel will be the first in Macon’s Historic Central Business District. The angled street was a city design ahead of its time that made transportation of cotton barges to and from the river possible. This emblematic wedge serves as the creative thoughtfulness behind the hotel's name. The hotel’s numerical name is also a nod to Macon’s storied musical past, recorded in countless 45 rpm records. The heart and soul of Macon lies at this intersection, where effortless charm defines the essence of Southern sophistication and hospitality. Hotel Forty Five is the first hotel in Macon’s Historic Central Business District and the city’s first member of Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio.
Experience Macon
Local Attractions
It's all in Macon, where every day brings another story to tell and another friend to share it with. A nature lover's wonderland and the Festival Capital of Georgia. With a rich and diverse history, Macon is the ideal place for a weekend getaway. Hike through 180 acres of upland forest at Amerson River Park, visit the Hay House or Tubman Museum, attend a show at the Macon Auditorium, hop on your bike for a ride through Historic Downtown to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, or kayak along the bubbling Ocmulgee River.
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Commitment to Clean
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Dining in Downtown Macon
Loom
A signature, chef-driven restaurant inspired by Macon's history, Loom is perfect for downtown social gatherings, people-watching along the street-side windows or lounging in cozy corners for moments of quiet creativity.
Dining in Downtown Macon
Hightales Rooftop Bar
Our rooftop bar provides the ideal setting to swap stories and share secrets on our sixth-floor lounge overlooking Downton Macon, GA.
Dining in Downtown Macon
Reckon
An eclectic vibe makes for the ideal spot to meet for a morning cup of Joe or an evening glass of vino.
GETTING HERE
Hotel Forty Five, Macon, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
401 Cotton Avenue, Macon, Georgia, USA, 31201
Located 1.5 miles from I-75. Near Mercer University, Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center & Warner Robbins Airforce Base in downtown Macon, Georgia.
Property Details
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
Smoke Free Property
Pets Not Allowed
Daily: $25
Day Rate for Valet Parking $12.00 (Non-Overnight Guests)
Accepts: Credit Cards
Property has elevators
Languages spoken by staff:
English, Spanish
For more information about the physical features of our accessible rooms, common areas or special services relating to a specific disability please call +1 855-840-9141
Property has elevators
Service Animals are Welcome
Valet parking for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs
Van Accessible on-site parking
Entrance to On-Site Business Center is Accessible
Entrance to On-Site Fitness Center is Accessible
Main Entrance is Accessible
Meeting Spaces are Accessible
Hearing Accessible Rooms and/or Kits
Mobility accessible rooms
Roll-in Shower
