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Where to Stay

Mid-City Price Guide
B&Bs 1896 O’Malley House $$ Prices are based on one night’s stay in
120 S Pierce St, 70119 high season for a standard double room,
Lower Quarter Tel (504) 488-5896 Map 2 A3 inclusive of service charges and taxes.
and Marigny ∑ 1896omalleyhouse.com $ under $100
Intimate B&B with superb service. $$ $100 to 250
Marigny Manor House $$ Boasts gourmet breakfasts, plus $$$ over $250
2125 North Rampart St, 70116 tablet computers in all rooms.
Tel (504) 943-7826 Map 3 E4 The Myrtles Plantation $$
∑marignymanorhouse.com DK Choice 7747 U.S. 61, St. Francisville, 70775
A romantic, 19th century Tel (225) 635-6277
antebellum home that has been Ashton’s Bed & Breakfast $$ ∑ myrtlesplantation.com
restored to its former grandeur, 2023 Esplanade Ave, 70116 Wildly popular 300-year-old
complete with crystal chandeliers Tel (504) 942-7048 Map 3 D3 plantation house, said to be
and antique artworks. ∑ ashtonsbb.com haunted. Antique finishings
This Greek Revival-style B&B and furniture add to the
offers luxurious rooms with spooky allure.
Garden District suites in the main house and
and Uptown smaller rooms in the servants’ Oak Alley Plantation Bed
quarters. A huge courtyard and Breakfast $$
Fairchild House $ shaded by an ancient oak is 3645 Hwy 18, Vacherie, 70090
1518 Prytania St, 70130 perfect for relaxing. Serves Tel (225) 265-2151
Tel (504) 524-0154 Map 8 B2 hearty, Southern-style breakfasts. ∑ oakalleyplantation.com
∑ fairchildhouse.com Famous Greek Revival-style
Delightful mid-19th century plantation house featured in
house and adjoining buildings, Degas House $$ many movies. Offers rooms
offering rooms ranging from 2306 Esplanade Ave, 70119 in cottages.
standard to deluxe. This popular Tel (504) 821-5009 Map 2 C3
spot for weddings offers an on- ∑ degashouse.com The Old Castillo Bed
site minister. Edgar Degas once lodged in this and Breakfast $$
Grand Italianate house, now also 220 Evangeline Blvd,
Avenue Inn B&B $$ a museum. Minimalist rooms. St. Martinville, 70582
4125 St. Charles Ave, 70115 Tel (337) 394-4010
Tel (504) 269-2640 Map 7 E4 ∑ oldcastillo.com
∑ avenueinnbb.com Beyond New Orleans This grand building once
An 1891 Queen Ann-style Bois des Chenes Inn $$ served as a Catholic school.
mansion filled with period 338 N Sterling St, Lafayette, 70501 The spacious rooms are
antiques. Spacious, bright rooms. Tel (337) 233-7816 classically furnished.
A complimentary continental ∑ boisdechenes.com
breakfast is served in the dining The rooms here are replete Shadetree Inn $$
room or on the Creole-style with Louisiana French and 9704 Royal St, St. Francisville, 70775
verandah, weather permitting. American antiques. Tel (225) 635-6116
∑ shadetreeinn.com
Sully Mansion $$ Estorge-Norton House $$ Hidden atop a forested hill
2631 Prytania St, 70130 446 E Main St, New Iberia, 70560 in a bird sanctuary, this inn
Tel (504) 891-0457 Map 7 F3 Tel (337) 365-7603 offers high-end luxuries and
∑ sullymansion.com ∑ estorge-nortonhouse.com unique suites.
Superb breakfasts at this B&B A 1910 charmer adorned with
with lavish multi-course meals fine antiques. Their signature T’Frere’s House $$
on weekends and continentals breakfast dish, pain perdu, is 1905 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, 70508
on weekdays. Ornate architecture. served daily. Tel (337) 984-9347
∑ tfrereshouse.com
Famous B&B, refurbished and
under different ownership.
Offers gourmet breakfasts and
complimentary cocktails.
Guesthouses
Upper French Quarter
Grenoble House $$
323 Dauphine St, 70112
Tel (504) 522-1331 Map 4 C2
∑ grenoblehouse.com
This 19th-century gem offers
well-appointed suites with
fully-equipped kitchens that
Traditional decor at Ashton’s Bed & Breakfast make guests feel at home.

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