Completed in 1910, the Herndon Home, was the residence of Alonzo Herndon and his family. Herdon was a former slave raised in a sharecropping family after the Civil War. Herndon studied barbering, and owned and managed a string of barbershops in downtown Atlanta after the Civil War, one of which was considered to be the most elegant in the country with marble floors and chandelier. Investing his income into real estate, Herndon became the largest black property owner in Atlanta by 1900. Later, Herndon founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, located in the Sweet Auburn Historic District, and became Atlanta's first black millionaire. The home was primarily designed by Adrienne Herndon, Alonzo's first wife and a teacher at Atlanta University. The couple had one son, Norris. Adrienne died of Addison's disease just three months after the home was completed. In 1912 Alonzo married Jessie Gillespie.

The Herndon home is a two-story, 15-room Beaux Arts mansion built by local black craftsmen. The formally composed building is constructed with multi-colored brick, and features a two-story entry portico supported by Corinthian columns. One-story porches to each side of the building echo this theme in brick piers and wooden capitals. An elliptical fanlight over the main entrance and the balustrade above the full entablature of the building's cornice add a distinctly Georgian Revival flavor to this imposing residence. The Herndon Home is a lasting tribute to the hard work and talent of extraordinary African Americans in Atlanta, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000.

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"This hotel has an amazing staff in every aspect of its establishment. From the valet attendants, the front desk, to housekeeping and food service employees….all top notch and full of care. It is rare to go to a place and find all of the staff so caring and wonderful about their job. Lawrence at the front desk was phenomenal in making me and my kids feel welcome. And honestly everyone we encountered during our stay was as well. This hotel needs to give a class and training to other hotels on how to perfectly operate. I can’t say enough good things! "

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Herndon Home?

Herndon Home is located in a historic area of Atlanta known for its bar scene and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 472 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Herndon Home?

Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Herndon Home. Other good choices close by include The Connally Hotel Downtown Atlanta, an Ascend Collection Hotel and Signia By Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Herndon Home?

Expedia has 472 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Herndon Home.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Herndon Home, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Herndon Home.

What can I see and do near Herndon Home?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at College Football Hall of Fame, World of Coca-Cola or National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Explore landmarks like Underground Atlanta, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and Paschals Hotel Site. You can check out the local talent at Tabernacle, Fox Theatre and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

How can I get to Herndon Home?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Bankhead Station, West Lake Station and Ashby Station. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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