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1870 Banana Courtyard

New Orleans, Louisiana.

Ooh la la! In the 1800s, this B&B was bordello catering to society’s elite. Great location, the French Quarter is ˝ a block away, all the Quarter has to offer is in walking distance. A unique combination of amenities and accommodations in New Orleans.

Bed and Breakfast Description

French Quarter...the way you imagined it! You're not a room number with us. B&B has lots of character, antiques, hammock, verandah (that's a fancy word for porch), courtyard, + resident raconteur (you can look that one up in the dictionary).

Convenient: 1/2 block to French Quarter, a block from the Celebrity Inn, no car needed, but onsite parking available. Under a canopy of century-old live oaks, stroll to restaurants, music clubs, shops, French Market, Cafe du Monde, Jackson Square, riverboats & bars. Walk to Morial Convention Center or streetcar to other historic districts. On public transportation line.

Guests say: Great location, close to everything, comfortable, romantic, great hosts, can't wait to return.

Enjoy pampering? Laid-back atmosphere, Southern hospitality & lagniappe (a little something extra). Kick Back Vieux Carre style: eclectic blend of antiques, collectibles, art & Mardi Gras costumes, in a spacious Victorian/Creole house.

We specialize in helping 1st time &foreign travelers enjoy our city. From young to old, we offer something for everyone.

Insider's New Orleans: We'll help you live lke a local +guests receive free, our Eguides (Best Bet Restaurants, sights, sounds, and flavor of New Orleans French Quarter).

All inclusive rate: No siree. We're not like some hotels that don't tell you about 'extras'. Our rates include free local phone calls, energy surcharge, applicable tax. Free continental breakfast served in dining room.

Inn Information

Season: Year Round
Rates: 69.00 - 165.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 12
With private baths: 12
Languages spoken other than English: Y'at
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Continental breakfast B&B only
• Main B&B has free soft drinks, bottled water, granola bars, fruit, wine & beer when we're around

Nearest Airport(s): New Orleans (MSY); Lakefront

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

Phone, TV, A/C, hammock, porch swing, courtyard, rooms w/view or balcony, WiFi, business center

Area Attractions and Activities:

The French Quarter & nearby areas offer something for every age to enjoy: festivals, parades, swamp & bayou tours, best food in the world @bargain prices in many restaurants, unique architecture, fascinating history.

A variety of music rivaled by few other cities, historic St. Charles & Canal streetcar, voodoo and ghost/haunted tours, cemeteries with above ground tombs, zoo, antique carousel, tax-free shops, riverboat rides, fishing, boating, street performers, art galleries, dancing, etc.

Algiers Point historic district, aquarium, Audubon Park, Cafe du Monde, beignets & chicory coffee, casino, D-Day Museum, flea market, French Market, French Quarter Fest, Garden District, Jackson Square, Jax Brewery, JazzFest, Lake Ponchartrain, Louis Armstrong Park, Mardi Gras parades, Mississippi River, New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), Satchmo Fest, St. Louis Cathedral, St. Patricks Day parades, Superdome, Zydeco, Childrens museum, Riverwalk, shop @Saks, Acadiana (where Cajuns live)

Most Popular Rooms:

Hexagon: Guests say, "just like movie set." Romantic, antiques, high ceilings, frplc. Naughty: when house was an bordello, 'ladies' reclined on divans here. "Gone With the Wind" private bathroom with wardrobe trunk from movie, old fashioned tub/shower

Balcony Room: Secluded, stunning room, private balconette overlooks French Quarter rooftops. Romantic fireplace, whirlpool tub w/shower. Seating area, cathedral height ceilings. 2nd balcony overlooks courtyard. Outside entrance by wrought iron stairs

Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking permitted in designated areas.
• No pets, please.
• Limited access for disabled persons.

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