ATLANTA – The Clermont Hotel, an iconic Atlanta landmark in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood, has a rich history dating back to its construction in 1924. Originally built as an apartment building named the Bonaventure Arms Apartments, it was later converted into a hotel in 1939. The property is also famous for housing the Clermont Lounge, a popular and long-standing basement strip club and nightclub that opened its doors in the 1960s.