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.

Search Hotels Near Herndon Home, Atlanta

Change your mind

Book hotels with free cancellation

Treat yourself

Be picky

Search almost a million properties worldwide

Top Herndon Home Hotel Reviews

Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was very nice "

Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park

10/10 Excellent

"I always love to stay at Embassy!! We loved that it was downtown close to everything! We were able to ear at restaurants inside. It was convenient to walk to other places close by. We also could walk to the State Farm Arena instead of paying for parking. We also love theor fresh made omelets for breakfast with other food as well! Everyone is always nice no matter what state we are in staying at Embassy! Parking and security fees are not high as well! I loved it here!! Lol"

Hotels near other Herndon Home attractions

Morris Brown College

Explore the campus of Morris Brown College during your visit to Atlanta.

See properties

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

4.4/5 (3,573 reviews)

Catch an event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during your trip to Atlanta. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

See properties

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 596 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 Signia By Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center and Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park.

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

Expedia has 596 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 Margaret Mitchell House and Museum. You can check out the local talent at Tabernacle, Atlanta Civic Center and Fox Theatre.

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.

Search Hotels Near Herndon Home, Atlanta

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Top Trending Hotels Near Herndon Home

Signia By Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center

Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park

Reverb by Hard Rock Atlanta Downtown

Element Atlanta Midtown

Hyatt Place Atlanta Centennial Park

Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown by IHG

Perfect DTWN Condo with King beds

AC Hotel by Marriott Atlanta Downtown

Dorsen Stay

The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta

DTWN luxury condo 99 percent Walk score

Hampton Inn Atlanta-Georgia Tech-Downtown

The Georgian Terrace Hotel

Ellis Hotel, Atlanta, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

Origin Atlanta, a Wyndham Hotel

Hyatt House Atlanta Downtown

Twelve Downtown, Autograph Collection

Hyatt Place Atlanta Downtown

American Hotel Atlanta Downtown, Tapestry Collection Hilton

Top Herndon Home Hotel Reviews

Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotels near other Herndon Home attractions

Morris Brown College

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Hotels near popular Atlanta Attractions

Hotels in top Westside neighborhoods

Hotels Near Herndon Home, Westside

Choose Your Herndon Home Hotel Style

Explore more hotels