mercredi 24 janvier 2018

Staying At A New Orleans Bed And Breakfast

By Anna Richardson


A visit to New Orleans, no matter how long or quick, will make you feel as if you have been transported to another time and place. This is due in large part to its historical nature, especially many of the buildings and homes. Some of those homes have been converted into New Orleans bed and breakfast establishments, allowing you to get a real feel for the flair of the city.

What separates a bed and breakfast from a regular hotel or inn is the size. These are usually much smaller than your average hotel, some have less than 10 rooms, and almost all of them have less than 20. This gives guests the chance to socialize and meet new people, something they simply would not be able to do at a chain motel.

Socializing is often a big part of the bed and breakfast experience, so take advantage if you can. All events are optional, of course, so if you are too busy doing touristy things, do not worry. However, a free wine and cheese hour or tea time are a fun perk of your stay that can allow you to make new friends.

New Orleans can be divided into many distinct neighborhoods, each with their own flavor. Luckily, you can find a bed and breakfast in just about all of them, especially the ones that tourists tend to gravitate towards. This includes the Garden District, which has tons of unique and opulent old buildings to visit. A good example is the Sully Mansion, which dates back to 1832.

For a B&B to stay at that does not have the usual look, try the La Bell Explanade on Explanade Avenue. There are many a bed and breakfast in this area, but none look quite like this one, as it has bright colors to attract attention from the street. There are what the owners call curiosities inside, along with quite a bit of artwork that almost makes the place a tourist attraction as well as a place to stay during your visit to New Orleans.

Many visitors love to stay in the Mid-City area because it is centrally located, as the name suggests. This means you can get to almost anywhere in the city easily, and some of the biggest tourist attractions are just minutes away. This includes Bourbon Street and the rest of the French quarter, which is a must see place. The Superdome and local zoo are also a quick drive from the Canal Street Inn, a great place to stay in Mid-City.

If you are on business and want to stay near the airport but still get a feel for the city, you can try the 1896 O'Malley House, which is a Victorian style home that was converted to a B&B. This is also near the streetcar lines, so you can get to tourist spots as well as business spots without the need to rent a car, which saves you money.

If you are getting married, consider spending your honeymoon in the Crescent City. If you do, there are many bed and breakfasts that have honeymoon suites. One such place is the Fleur De Lis Mansion located on Annuncition St. The honeymoon suite has a spa tub and all the luxury amenities you desire to feel pampered and well taken care of.




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