Bed & Breakfast Guide to Atlanta

Atlanta is a bustling Metropolis, with an overall population of 470,688, it can be hard to find any peace within the city limits. However, I have discovered eight quaint bed & breakfasts, tucked away within the heart of the city.

First is the Laurel Hill Bed and Breakfast, which boasts itself to be "A private urban retreat."
It features two Tudor-style homes located in historic Atlanta, Georgia, and gets its name from the native Cherry Laurels which grow naturally there. It has a total of five suites: Confederate Suite, Union Suite, Loft Suite, Laurel Suite, and Dudley Suite, which have all been completely restored to reflect their 1920's origin. Amenities include: King and Queen Sized Beds, Private Sitting Rooms, Jacuzzi Baths, and Double Showers. Full American breakfasts are served each morning, beginning with the first request and ending at 11:00am. Relax outside and enjoy the naturally landscaped hilltop with secluded sitting areas, or visit Atlanta's historic sites, local attractions, and gourmet restaurants. The B&B's rates range from $80 - $150 per night.

Laurel Hill Bed and Breakfast
1992 McLendon Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
(404) 377-3217
Fax: (404) 262-7618
Innkeeper, David Hinman

The Shellmont Inn is a restored 1891 mansion with stained, leaded and beveled glass, intricately carved woodwork and hand-painted stenciling. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a City of Atlanta landmark building, recipient of Mayor's Award of Excellence for Historic Preservation and located in Midtown - Atlanta's theatre, restaurant and cultural district. There are five rooms and two suites, all featuring private baths, antique furnishings, Oriental rugs and period wall treatments. Relax in a wicker rocker on any of the verandas and overlook manicured lawns and gardens - including a Victorian fishpond, and enjoy a full gourmet breakfast each morning. Rates range from $125 - $275 per night.

Shellmont Inn
821 Piedmont Avenue, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
(404) 872-9290
Fax: (404) 872-5379
Ed & Debbie McCord, Innkeepers

Inman Park Bed & Breakfast - The Woodruff House is the "honeymoon residence" of Robert Woodruff, Atlanta's famous anonymous donor and Coca-Cola soft drink magnate. It is a carefully restored 1912 house located in Inman Park overlooking Springvale Park. The Woodruff House has 12-foot ceilings, pine floors, 18th and 19th century antiques, oriental rugs, fine china, fireplaces, a Charleston-style walled garden and screen porch. The inn features three guest rooms: the West Room, South Room and the North Room. All rooms have their own private baths with claw-foot tubs and there is a guest lounge is located between the North and South bedrooms upstairs to watch cable TV or exercise on the treadmill. A continental breakfast served each morning. The inn's rates range from $110 - 130 per night.

Inman Park Bed & Breakfast
The Woodruff House
100 Waverly Way NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
(404) 688-9498
Fax: (404) 524-9939
Innkeeper, Eleanor Matthews

Ansley Inn is located in the middle of everything that makes Atlanta wonderful. The inn was built in 1907 as the home of the famous Atlanta clothier George Muse of Muse's department stores, the Ansley Inn bed and breakfast is a landmark of Midtown Atlanta. It's within walking distance of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, The Margaret Mitchell House, Symphony Hall and the High Museum of Art. Ansley Inn features twenty-two guest rooms, featuring: cable television and private bathrooms with Jacuzzi bathtubs. A full breakfast is served every morning, Monday thru Friday 7:00 to 10:00am and Saturday and Sunday 8:00 to 11:00am. Rates range from $120 - $250 per night.

Ansley Inn
253 Fifteenth Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(404) 872-9000
(800) 446-5416
Fax: (404) 892-2318
Curt Levy, Innkeeper
Morris Levy and Alan Thompson , Owners

The King-Keith House Bed & Breakfast is a Queen-Anne-style home and happens to be one of the most photographed houses in Atlanta! It was built in 1890 and is located the National Register of Historic Places neighborhood. The B&B is within walking distance of Little Five Points and the Virginia-Highland commercial district, close to Atlanta's most popular in-town shopping, restaurant and theatre areas. It boasts twelve-foot ceilings and carved fireplaces and a baby grand piano. Guest rooms are furnished in period antiques, elegant accessories and feature private baths. A complimentary full breakfast is served. Rates range from $80 - $175 per night.

King-Keith House Bed & Breakfast
889 Edgewood Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
(404) 688-7330
(800) 728-3879
Fax: (404) 584-0730
Keith King, Inkeeper

Ponce de Leon Place Bed and Breakfast is said to be the "Best kept secret in Atlanta."
Whether you're looking for a quiet, secluded, romantic place to steal away or for excitement, you'll find both at the Ponce de Leon Place Bed & Breakfast. It features five suites: The City Suite, Cottage Suite, Executive Suite, and The Gallery - A TOUCH OF CLASS. All rooms feature private baths and are uniquely decorated. You can enjoy a full breakfast in the privacy of your own suite. Rooms range from $105 to $195 per night.

Ponce de Leon Place Bed and Breakfast
929 Ponce de Leon Place
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
(404) 873-6267
Lana Allibone, innkeeper

Virginia Highland Bed and Breakfast is within walking distance to unique shops, restaurants, Piedmont Park and the Botanical Gardens. The Virginia Highland Bed and Breakfast is a restored 1920's craftsman bungalow nestled in a cottage garden. The featured rooms are the Albert Room, with a queen brass bed and private bath, the Victoria Suite with a queen wood bed, private bath with jetted tub and bidet; also, a private entrance and balcony and the Studio has a king bed and hall bath, European style, with jetted tub. Relax on the screened porch with a Pawley's Island hammock or in the living room where you can watch a 42" TV with DVD player or link into the wireless high speed internet. Each morning a full breakfast served in the old-fashioned kitchen or in the dining room in front of a cozy fireplace. Rates range from $125 and up.

Virginia Highland Bed and Breakfast
630 Orme Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
(404) 892-2735
Toll Free: (877) 870-4485
Fax: (404) 892-2735
Adele Northrup, Innkeeper

Hello Bed & Breakfast is located in a Morningside neighborhood just north of Midtown, close to Buckhead, Emory, and Downtown. You can walk through the garden, sit on the porch overlooking a small stream, or sooth your tired muscles in the jacuzzi. WiFi Internet access is also available. There are four guestrooms available: the Crown, the Holiday, the Prince and the Puppy. The larger rooms (the Crown and Holiday) feature private baths, and continental breakfast is available from 8:00 -11:00 am every morning. Other meals are also available by request. The Inn's rooms range from $105 - $115 per night.

Hello Bed & Breakfast
1865 Windemere Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30324
(404) 892-8111
Mike Russell, Innkeeper

No matter what your taste, there's a private get away for you here in Atlanta. Whether you're visiting the City or you live here and just need a change of pace, these charming inns and bed & breakfasts have a treat in store for you!