Candlewood Suites Macon by IHG
About Candlewood Suites Macon by IHG
This hotel overlooks the Ocmulgee River, and is located off I-75, 7 miles from Mercer University. It features an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and free WiFi throughout the hotel. All studios and suites at Candlewood Macon are equipped with satellite TV and a DVD player. In addition, every guest accommodations has a private bathroom and full kitchen facilities. Free on-site car parking is available. Macon’s Candlewood Suites is just 3.5 miles from Tubman African Amerian Museum and 4 miles from the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. The nearest golf course is 3 miles away. Candlewood Suites Macon is 16 miles from Middle Georgia Regional Airport.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
- Café / coffee shop
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Full kitchen / kitchenette
- In-room refrigerator
- In-room microwave
- Pool
- Spa / sauna
- Pet friendly
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- Elevator
- In-room safe
Reviews
The hotel reviews are mixed, with guests praising the cleanliness, spaciousness, and comfort of the rooms, as well as the friendly and helpful staff. However, there are several complaints about the lack of breakfast, noisy environment, and issues with pests such as roaches and ladybugs. Some guests also mention problems with the refrigerator, electrical service, and smoking policy.
- Clean, spacious, and comfortable rooms
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Lack of breakfast
- Noisy environment and pest issues
- 5/5
I really enjoyed my stay at the Candlewood Suites. I Had the King suite for a week. Very convenient to food and stores. The bed was very comfortable . My daughter slept on the hide a bed and she also was comfortable. All of the staff were very helpful. Lizzy was super friendly and got us checked in after a long flight from Los Angeles. I will be staying again. I recommend this hotel to anyone who wants comfort and cleanliness, Thanks.
- 2/5
Dead animal smell. Maybe in the wall? Not good!
- 5/5
Stayed couple nights while traveling for work. Very clean and staff was nice and helpful. I would stay again.
- 4/5
there was no breakfast the bath tub had a patched hole
- 4/5
Yes
- 5/5
The room was great and hotel was pet friendly. Suprised no breakfast.
- 3/5
We’ve stayed at Candlewood Suites before and have always had super clean and updated rooms. This one, however, was not up to par. A missing sink in the men’s public bathroom in the lobby, food left in our room’s refrigerator as well as our refrigerator having issues (ice maker broken, wheel caster missing, door misaligned) were some of the issues. A bit disappointed in this facility.
- 5/5
The room was a great size and provided everything we needed!
- 4.5/5
room was very clean staff was very friendly nothing
- 4/5
Hotel has construction going on, but was quiet on a Saturday night. Room was a bit worn, but fine. Bed was great, and overall a good night.
- 5/5
Great stop
- 5/5
Do yourself a favour book a suite and be comfortable ! Just like home! Wasn’t sure when we first walked in but very pleasantly surprised ! Disappointed no breakfast tho so off to Cracker Barrel in the morning!
- 5/5
My recent visit was great, and I would highly recommend this place. One of the first things I noticed and appreciated was how immaculately clean the room was—a truly pristine and welcoming sight after traveling. Beyond the physical space, the staff deserve immense praise for their kindness and superb service. They were genuinely nice and made every interaction a pleasure. It is also clear that the management has invested wisely, as the new updates and enhancements are nothing short of amazing. They've successfully brought the entire establishment to a whole new level of quality and comfort.
- 3/5
Invasion of insects/beetles and no help from management. Also, no breakfast and snacks/bottled water all overpriced.
- 4.5/5
room was very clean staff was very friendly nothing
- 5/5
Staff was very nice. Hotel is being renovated. Our floor was done and very nice.
- 5/5
Room was clean.
- 5/5
Kitchen was great
- 4/5
Pleased to find the room so big and clean.
- 3.5/5
Good
- 5/5
Everything was too die for. Loved it
- 3/5
N/A
- 5/5
The location and restaurants close by… N/A
- 5/5
The location and restaurants close by… N/A
- 3/5
Older hotel. Currently undergoing renovation. No breakfast offered. Pool closed. It was clean. It was safe.
- 5/5
Clean room friendly staff
- 5/5
Although there were a couple of issues with my door and tv the staff did all they could to correct the issues.
- 4/5
Property is in the middle of a refresh so it looks like a construction zone. Room was clean, front desk person was friendly. We would stay again.
- 3.5/5
Location was east from the highway A/C smelled musty and was making a funny noise all night
- 3.5/5
Location was east from the highway A/C smelled musty and was making a funny noise all night
- 2.5/5
Location was good. Staff was helpful. Luggage cart hard to roll as tire was off the rim. Room had a funky smell. TV didn’t work but staff fixed it. You have to turn the ice maker on when you get there but it doesn’t make enough ice to use when you want it. No USB ports to charge your devices. Sheets had stains and towels are yellowed.
- 2.5/5
Location was good. Staff was helpful. Luggage cart hard to roll as tire was off the rim. Room had a funky smell. TV didn’t work but staff fixed it. You have to turn the ice maker on when you get there but it doesn’t make enough ice to use when you want it. No USB ports to charge your devices. Sheets had stains and towels are yellowed.
- 5/5
Clean and affordable option. Felt safe. Kind and courteous staff. Quiet stay. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
- 5/5
My husband & I were just traveling through & needed a place to sleep after a long day of driving. This Hotel was under construction, but the staff were friendly, the room was clean & the bed was comfortable. There were also plenty of restaurants nearby.
- 2/5
What I did NOT like is that thee was no hot water the night I stayed nor was there any hot water the next morning. I let the shower run for 20 minutes the night and for 20 minutes them morning and never had hot water. This was very disappointing as I had driven over 900 miles and wanted a hot shower. When I mentioned this to the front desk, I was told that in that room the shower controls were backward and hot was cold and cold was hot. This was a poor attempt to explain no hot water. If it was so, I should have been informed. However, it was NOT so, as I tried that tactic and still had no hot water. I should be given a full refund for the lackluster accomodations and for the staff lying to me. Very, very disappointed in Candlewood.
- 1/5
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very close to dining options.
- 4/5
I enjoyed the friendly staff and how accommodating they were even through construction.
- 1/5
would never stay in a candlewood again. should have been shut down during renovation!!!!
- 5/5
Easy in and out to the highway. Lots of eating options and the amenities in the room was great as well.
- 4/5
Quiet and clean but in the middle of a much needed update.
- 3/5
Definitely needs a breakfast!
- 5/5
It was a great stay! The room was wonderful! The only thing I wish they had is breakfast. Other than that, it was great!
- 5/5
Plenty of parking Nice people
- 1/5
For the price I’m Shocked I got this room I hope I can sleep tonight - tooo strong disinfectant smell and the remotes don’t work for me to watch tv
- 4/5
Bed was too hard. Very uncomfortable. Bathroom handicapped equipped shower water ran out onto floor. Had to use towels instead of bath mat. Also mold around the shower Crome on nozzle.
- 2/5
Very uptight and haughty staff, no breakfast options at all, employees unwilling to help, employees acted as though we were bothering them when asked anything
- 5/5
It was amazing enough tha we booked a room for our return back.
- 4/5
Nice, clean older hotel, area was nice. Only issue was the mattress was old and not comfortable.
- 1/5
The carpet throughout the entire room was DISGUSTING and sticky. Our shoes were sticking to the floor. Every single chair in the room was stained and sticky. We reserved the king bedroom suite which consisted of a living room and kitchen area and a bedroom with a door. The ONLY source of air conditioning/heating was in the living room area. For the bedroom, they have cut a hole in the wall, placed approximately 1 foot by 1 foot fan in the wall between the living room and bedroom. It was 80 degrees when we arrived so I had to go out and purchase a fan just so we could get a bit of air flow. As I was checking out the next morning, the attendant asked about our stay. When I explained why I stated it was horrible, she said she would let the manager know and offered to give me IHG points for the inconvenience.
- 5/5
it's convenient and clean
- 1/5
No hot water, very old dirty carpet, rusted picture frames broken luggage carrier WiFi didn’t work refrigerator was hot. Just an overall BAD experience.
- 2/5
Would not stay there again. 4:00pm shower was Luke warm at best. Tv is very poor quality. Bed was sqeeky. Air conditioner was old and broken parts but worked well.
- 5/5
Staff was helpful and knowledgeable. Had answers to questions right away. This was convenent and a time saver for us.
- 3/5
Located next to train rail tracks, very disappointed.
- 4/5
Great facility only issue was the refrigerator that sounded like a diesel generator during the night!
- 5/5
Very friendly, nice and quiet. Loved it! Will definitely use it again.
- 5/5
Very clean room & hotel. Staff member cleaning the rooms this morning was very polite & helpful.
- 5/5
Lots of restaurants near by.
- 4/5
Great for quick stay and located near alot of food and events we were attending
- 5/5
Safe. Friendly staff
- 5/5
No complimentary breakfast
- 4/5
Substantial kitchen supplies, therefore no breakfast. Be prepared and bring your own, especially coffee. What they have is unpalatable.
- 5/5
Great spot for one night.
- 5/5
Very friendly staff. Hotel is in good location and comfortable for family
- 3/5
We booked this hotel based on their claim to have EV charging. It does not. Management seem to know nothing about it being listed as an amenity. The room was clean, but the refrigerator was so loud, I had to unplug it. Trains rolled by at least 4 times during the night. Not a good night.
- 5/5
Very Good and convenient place to stay
- 5/5
Quiet and very nice rooms that don’t cost an arm & a leg! So many places to eat & gas stations only a mile or 2 away!
- 5/5
Best check-in service, hands-down!
- 3/5
Very nice but the mattress was old and bad. Sagging in the middle and no support. Not a good idea when you need your sleep for the road. Not good. Everything else was good
- 3/5
The drinks being sold were expired. When I attempted to exchange it, the rest were expired as well
- 3/5
No overhang to unload. Luggage carts all broken in different ways. No breakfast of any kind. No ice machines. Side door broken. On the other hand the room/suite was nice, clean and comfortable. We had 2 double beds. The tv was very small, drip coffee maker with very stale coffee mate cream.
- 4/5
bed was comfortable, staff very friendly. pool was green. unfortunately you can here everything, doors closing, people in next room. people in hallways
- 4/5
The property is conveniently located to shopping, dining, and major highways - quiet and convenient. The room was small, but it and the bedding was comfortable. The kitchenette was well equipped with stovetop, dishwasher, and full sized refrigerator. There was no food service, however, and the pantry's refrigerator was broken, so there were no food items available other than snacks.
- 5/5
Very easy check in process. The property is well lit and convenient to several dining options. The room is clean and comfortable.
- 4/5
Staff was pleasant and helpful. Would stay again
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 4/5
Liked the location
- 4/5
No ice machine, refrigerator has ice maker but they have ut off until you check in.
- 5/5
Rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable
- 4/5
The room was large with exce L lent anenities. Tbe staff at the front desk were kind and courteous, making a great impression. Due to time constraints, i wish they had provided a quick breakfast for customers.
- 4/5
The room was fine but the lobby smelled of marijuana when we checked in. Staff were very helpful.
- 4/5
Stayed here before reasonably priced.
- 4/5
The property is aging and could use some upgrade , but the price point is good and the rooms have an efficiency style kitchen so a guest could do basic cooking. No complementary breakfast but well stocked pay for pantry except no milk . At any rate, the place was clean and the bed was very comfortable. I'd stay again !
- 1/5
My room smelled SO bad
- 1/5
The room’s electrical service was jury-rigged on a “master switch” labeled on the wall. So either all lights are on or all are off. In other words, you can’t turn off an individual light once on. The 1982-style refrigerator ran like a freight train in the room. I just unplugged it to get some peace. The front desk attendant literally had a marijuana hoodie on although he was very nice. Was otherwise clean. Surprised IHG allows this type of property to represent them. Apparently so, and so I will look at other than IHG properties for my future stays. Plenty of other options in Macon so avoid this one.
- 4/5
I liked the area and loved the in- room cooking facilities. Housekeeping was lax and needs improvement. I did not complain about this, as it was Christmas, but I would have otherwise. Overall, it was just fine, and the staff were generally very friendly.
- 2.5/5
Paid for queen bed and got a small bed. Said dog friendly but shot hit with $50 fee at check in. No mention of fee on site. Lady at the desk said it was for deep cleaning of room after we left. Our room had not be deep cleaned in month. Cracker crumbs
- 4.5/5
Besides trying to charge me twice this was the best hotel in Ga. So far
- 4.5/5
Besides trying to charge me twice this was the best hotel in Ga. So far
- 4/5
Close to restaurant's, convenient location
- 2/5
The property itself could use some updating, but what stood out most was that while being pet-friendly, the staff was lacking. Allow me to explain: our dog had an accident on the bed and we called down to ask for a change of sheets and bedding, etc. We were advised to take the bedding to the laundry facility and wash it ourselves!!! We spent all night going back and forth to check on the laundry, to make sure items were cleaned and dried. When I say ALL NIGHT, I am NOT joking. It took forever to get the bedding dry. I just don't think I will ever stay at a Candlewood or IHG facility again. Left us feeling tired and just not happy about our stay. NEVER been treated that way before while traveling with our dog.
- 5/5
Friendly staff, quiet atmosphere, good location
- 5/5
Very clean. Extremely friendly front desk fellow! Nice arrangement in room. Pleased.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4/5
My stay was 10 nights and they never cleaned the room once had to ask for clean towels. And one night there were guests literally fist fighting in the parking lot with the staff watching and another guest finally had to call the police because the staff
- 5/5
Comfortable clean and easy stop on a southern road trip!
- 5/5
This guest did not leave comments about this hotel.
- 5/5
Very cleaning
- 3/5
What's with the large dog barking at you with the night shift desk person? Gangs of young men hanging outside (drinking) in the parking very late into the night.
- 5/5
Me and my boyfriend has stayed at this property twice. We definitely enjoy staying at this place. It’s very clean. They also have a store with everything in it. The staff is so amazing. This is our spot for now when we come out of town. I was very satisfied and impressed.
- 0.5/5
Did not like the room
- 3/5
The place is getting worse. The pool area was not regularly cleaned up and the guests were happy to leave it a mess. There was dog mess outside the elevator. TV went out for an entire evening and night. They didn't honor my request for a low floor even though I booked well in advance. I'll be looking for another place for my stays in Macon.
- 2/5
Not good
- 5/5
The property was clean inside and out with a nice pool and a nice grilling area with weber gas grills. I will definitely be staying here again.
- 5/5
My "go to" hotel when staying on business in Macon. Great rooms, best of staff, property well maintained.
- 5/5
Good place to stay
- 5/5
The property was wonderful!!! Staff was exceptional!!!! VERY clean and well kept property!!! Would definitely recommend!!!!
- 5/5
Room was clean and staff was nice.
- 4/5
Room was great
- 1/5
2nd time we have stayed here. It's very annoying that no one is EVER at the front desk. They hide behind space, don't acknowledge you. Found a roach and someone's glass under the bed.
- 1/5
The person not at the desk who I had to call on a phone, told me there were no clean rooms and she did not know when my room would be available, but she would call me. I went to another hotel next door and got a room. The Candlewood Suites never called to tell me my room was available and they refused to refund my money although I stayed somewhere else. They breached the contract, (no room) and kept my payment. THEY ARE DISHONEST THIEVES.
- 5/5
location it was easy to get on and off the interstate. Restaurants were in walking distance.staff immediately took care of any problem I had. The building was clean and quiet.
- 5/5
Nice place to stay.
- 5/5
Very clean and receptionist very welcoming
- 5/5
Excellent service, very nice room. I will stay there again
- 5/5
Great staff, nice rooms, clean, equipped kitchen, modern, no problems with my stay. I'll be going back next time I'm in Macon.
- 4/5
Rooms and TV’s need updated
- 1/5
Room not as booked. No breakfast. Aged and run down room condition.
- 4/5
Nice bathtub
- 3/5
Door made a bad squeak, room smelled, door key did not work well, Bed was ok
- 4/5
Great room.
- 5/5
It was perfect for what we required for our 9 day stay. Access to gym, laundry, all the food and grocery outlets very close by, even walking distance. Very quiet considering it was next to the highway and train. Staff were very friendly when we needed assistance. Hot water, great water pressure, safe parking. Definitely recommend Candlewood.
- 2/5
Felt we were bothering the staff when checking in. Had to wait awhile to be acknowledged for check in and then was unfriendly. The room’s carpet was very dated. No ice machines there. I do appreciate the property is pet friendly
- 5/5
The first room they assigned me had bed bugs. The second room was fine
- 5/5
Everyone should stay here. Especially if you have a pet. They are wonderful and so pet friendly.
- 3/5
Extremely outdated rooms. Lobby reeked of marijuana. Walls are extremely thin and you hear everything from all sides of your room.
- 4/5
every thing was fine, friendly staff, clean room
- 5/5
Staff was very pleasant and professional. However I did not see anyone as I was checking out. I just left my key at the front desk.
- 3/5
The room was dirty. 2/3 towels had hairs on them. The shower was moldy. Also under the bed had pills, dust bunnies and other unknown substances. Also the ground around the hotel had so much trash everywhere.
- 5/5
Nice, clean, good location.
- 2/5
No ice maker. Noisy. Poorly maintained.
- 5/5
Clean, good location and friendly staff.
- 5/5
Easy check in. Room was great.
- 3/5
The facility for its age was in pretty good shape, decor and roominess of suites acceptable. Very clean overall. Location good.
- 5/5
My stay over the weekend was great staff was friendly room was clean bed and pillows were pretty comfortable. Wish the pool was open but overall stay was great.
- 4/5
Lobby was extremely loud. Furniture in room was quite "used." Toaster was dirty, countertop under stove is broken. Smoke detector right over bed makes it challenging to sleep with a constant flashing light.
- 5/5
The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Lots of towels and the soap provided were nice.