Garden District Bed and Breakfast

Had a great stay here on a mother-daughter trip in January. The patio suite was so cozy and a great value. Raynell was very communicative and helpful throughout our stay. We absolutely loved the location - a quiet neighborhood with easy street parking and many great restaurants, shops, and sights within walking distance. Would definitely stay again.

We have stayed here for two Nola trips now and we won’t be staying elsewhere in the future! The owner is a native New Orleanian and embodies southern hospitality. She is clear and respectable regarding check in/check out procedures. She keeps the common area stocked with snacks- fruit, granola, and local goodies! We’ve stayed in the patio room and loved it, but the porch room was pretty special. The people watching is amazing. When we stay here we feel like we’re getting a true local New Orleanian experience.

I came to New Orleans as a first timer for a wedding! It was being held at Il Mercato in the garden district so I wanted to stay at a residence that was close by and that’s how I found the Garden District B &B. When I say the Garden District Bed & Breakfast is nothing short of amazing I truly mean it! First Ray the owner is the sweetest most kindest person ever! She has such a welcome infectious personality and her being A true NOLA native she shares all the best spots in the area and I tried some of them and she did not steer me wrong lol. It’s located on Magazine street and everything is easy accessible to everything from tours, restaurants, shops, sights and etc. Me being from NYC I’m a walker and an adventurer and I felt super safe in the neighborhood walking from very early morning to even super late nights. I can go on and on on how much of a gem this place is! Ray thank you for your beautiful hospitality. Your residence was so cozy like a second home. I will surely be back and I’ll be bringing friends next time! Everyone please book this beautiful place. You WONT REGRET IT ☺️💕!

We loved everything about this bed and breakfast— the room & bathroom were beautiful and comfortable. Raynell is the most lovely host ever. I give it 10 out of 5. Will certainly come back and stay again!

We reserved this wonderful gem for Friday through Sunday. We've stayed in several of the expensive NO hotels over the years and Garden District B&B is by far the best accommodations in all of New Orleans. Our plans were adjusted and we stayed at the Omni on the Thursday before. We suffered a half hour check in wait, $56 one night parking, and just plain rude staff. What a world of a difference at Garden District B&B. We arrived early, and no problem to check in early and no wait. Our room had a kitchen with toaster, microwave and freezer/fridge. It was clean, neat, bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. Parking on street was free and very safe. Neighborhood is very nice and safe. Lots of convenient restaurants and walking distance to most everything. Raynell is a wonderful host. As a seasoned traveler, this B&B is on the top of my list. Can't say enough wonderful things about it.

Such a great experience! We booked a trip to NOLA last minute for Memorial Day weekend and got incredibly lucky that Garden District B&B still had a room available. The location is absolutely the BEST for exploring NOLA, quiet enough yet central to everything, and the host, Ray, could not have been friendlier and more accommodating. Such great value overall! Highly recommended.

A brilliant hotel for a stay in New Orleans. The Garden District is a great place to stay as it has lots of great shops and restaurants that are easily walkable. It is an easy streetcar ride to the French Quarter. The hotel is very quaint with large comfortable rooms. There is free car parking right outside. The host was super friendly and made our stay in New Orleans very memorable.

My spouse and I stayed at the Garden District Bed and Breakfast for 4 nights recently and we HIGHLY recommend it. Our room was lovely--charming, very comfortable, and super clean. The bathroom had been renovated recently, too. Raynell is super friendly and fun to chat with. She also was quick to help when I had questions about the area or how to get around (I never had the pleasure of meeting Luis, but my spouse says he's super nice!). Speaking of the area, I can't imagine a better location. You can leave the B&B and turn either right OR left and find a bunch of restaurants and shopping on Magazine Street within walking distance. I was thrilled to stay at such a wonderful place for an affordable price. I already can't wait to go back.

We stayed here a few nights while visiting New Orleans for the first time, and it's definitely one of the best decisions we've made on our roadtrip! The B&B is located in the Garden District, away from the overly touristy French Quarter, in a much more relaxed and authentic neighborhood. It's a very walkable area, with lots of bars, restaurants and shops nearby. Parking on the street is also free, and we never had an issue finding a spot nearby. Our host, Ray, was wonderful. She coordinates your arrival to make sure she can check you in when you get there and give you a little tour and explain how all the keys work. She also provides small breakfast snacks in the morning. Her banana bread and cupcakes were delicious! The house itself has such an authentic feel to it, which we really appreciated. I do agree with others saying the bathroom being outside of the room on the top floor was a bit weird, but you don't share it with others so it's OK. There were plenty of towels provided, as well as soap, shampoo and conditioner. Inside of the room, there was water, orange juice, a mini fridge, a microwave, glasses, cups and cutlery. There were also AC units in the windows, so you can stay cool as it heats up outside. The one issue I personally had, is that I have a massive dust mite allergy that started acting up from the first night I spent in the room. It's an older house, so it is to be expected. The allergy only got worse as time went on and I had to take Zyrtec for the duration of our stay because my eyes and throat were very itchy and inflamed. If you suffer from the same allergy, either bring your meds or be prepared to deal with potential issues. Apart from the allergy issue, I highly recommend staying at the Garden District Bed & Breakfast because you won't find a more authentic NoLa experience than this!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house is apparently over 170 years old and very charming. If you prefer a cozier vibe to a cookie cutter hotel, then definitely consider staying here. Be aware, the bathrooms are tiny and the mattresses are very firm. Our friends had no problems with their mattress, but my husband and I had extremely sore backs. The food offerings were grab and go items like bagels, granola bars, drinks, apples and bananas, and homemade baked goods. The banana bread is delicious! Our porch and patio were beautiful. Our room also had a little kitchenette with a sink, fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. We were given a jug of drinking water, and the kitchen was stocked with utensils and dinnerware. Location is really convenient for restaurants and shopping along magazine street or exploring the garden district.

First of all, its a pre-civil war building thats been a B & B since the 1950's, they have 5 rooms (actually each room is a bedroom and a sitting room, quite large actually) and its safe to describe them as possessing plenty of unique old world charm. Having said that, if you're expecting the Hilton or similar, you'll be very unhappy. The host is terrific and has clearly been at it for a while, the rooms were clean and well appointed in their own funky way. The bathroom in our case perhaps was a closet in a past life and is now fitted with a tub/shower, toilet and small sink and I dare say you could not fit more than that into it. But it was clean and well provisioned. Our room had a microwave, coffee pot and small dorm style refrigerator in it. Parking is on the street and its free and plenty of it. The location on Magazine street is as safe as anywhere in NOLA but still you need to be careful. I think this place offers good value and the host is great. Only downside is the breakfast is at best a grab and go continental but there are plenty of places within a mile of here that offer great breakfast options.

We loved our stay here! Everything was perfect. The Inn oozes charm and character, and our room was large, clean, well-appointed, and had a great balcony with a view of Magazine Street. It is easily accessible to all the sites, shops, and restaurants in the Garden District, and the bus stops right in front for easy access to the rest of the city. Raynell, the host, was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating, and we appreciated the light breakfast and snacks that were provided. We ate and slept well, heard lots of great music, and hope to return soon!

Raynell is the sweetest and the BnB is so quaint and charming. We LOVED our stay and if you're looking for an authentic experience of NOLA, look no further. Support a local business rather than the hotel chain. This BnB was everything we wanted and more. We stayed in the patio room. Little bit of street noise at night was like white noise and not too bad. If we every come back, we will stay here.

Spectacular host. Wonderful location. Comfortable bed. All the amenities. Fresh baked goodies. Accommodated dietary needs. Super clean! What else can anyone ask for. Thank you for making our stay amazing!

My sister found this gem for our visit. Conveniently located in the Garden District right by bus stop and couple blocks from trolley. We had the Rose room. Very quaint bed & breakfast. Rose room is upstairs and has a mini kitchen with refrigerator & microwave & sink. The bedroom was clean and nice. Stand up shower- comes with soap, shampoo & conditioner. Hair dry as well. Breakfast was grab & go-fruit, bars, muffins, bagels. Nothing fancy but we were eating out so it didn't matter. Owner was very sweet & nice! They have several other rooms. Definitely worth a look. Our rates were decent compared to the chain hotels. Fun & quaint!!

I adore the Garden District B&B! Ray was extremely charming, accommodating, friendly, helpful, can't say enough good things about her. The house is a beautiful old building in the heart of the Garden District. We stayed in the Rose room and it was so cute! I loved that we had a mini kitchen that was separate from the bedroom. They left us milk and OJ in the fridge, along with some yogurt and cereal if you want it. From the B&B you can walk to a lot of great places on Magazine Street, it's only a few blocks to the streetcar, and I swear everywhere in the Garden District smells like gardenias (my favorite). A much welcome scent after smelling stale beer and ('scuze my French) piss in the French Quarter. Stay here! You won't regret it.

I stayed here a couple months ago with my girlfriend. The rooms were really nice and quaint. And big! The hostess was wonderful and provided information on good spots to eat in the neighborhood. If I'm down in New Orleans again, I'm going back.

My friend booked this room and invited us to come along for 3 nights over Good Friday weekend. I loved the location on Magazine Street. The room (Bassetti) was perfect for 2 adults and 2 teenagers. My daughter and I shared the trundle bed; it was comfortable. We loved having the upstairs balcony overlooking Magazine Street. The pastries and coffee were nice to have in the morning. Your refrigerator will be stocked with a pitcher each of milk, orange juice and water; it is enough for about 4 of the small juice glasses in your room. There is also a toaster and microwave. The room was properly cooled. The free internet service worked great. The host was nice. Be sure to go to District Donuts. The closest place to go to eat is Tracey's, which is kid friendly (we found that most places in this area closed at 9pm; those that didn't don't allow anyone under 21). I will be back. Thanks for having us.

The owner was very friendly and accommodating. Room was cleaned and fresh towels daily. Even told us where to get coffee with hickory in it.

First trip to New Orleans and our first time staying at a bed and breakfast...we loved it! The location in perfect, in the middle of the Garden District, close to the St. Charles Streetcar. Many restaurants and shopping destinations are within walking distance. The host was very friendly and helpful, but also made sure guests enjoyed their privacy. We stayed in the Rose Room which also have a mini kitchenette and an en suite bathroom. Breakfast is provided but is a basic offering of milk, orange juice, yogurt, cereal, and assorted pastries. I feel like that is perfect because most people want to go out and eat breakfast/brunch -- or at least I do! I feel that staying in an older house like this, definitely provided us with a unique experience in New Orleans. I found the rates to be extremely reasonable, given the location. We are already wanting to plan another trip to NOLA, and we will return to this bed and breakfast, and recommend to friends.

My husband and I spent just about a week here at the Garden District B&B this past May. When travelling, we tend to avoid the bigger name hotels in favor of local, boutique hotels and this totally fit the bill. What a delightful building, neighborhood and stay. We stayed in a balcony room and were just thrilled with the little details--like the high ceilings, wooden floors and the big windows that opened up to chairs so that we could relax outside in the evenings. Breakfast was left downstairs in the common entrance and consisted of a variety of goodies, which suited us just fine. We also received fresh milk and juice, as well as yogurt and cereal restocked in our fridge/room every day at no charge. Mega-plus for that. The surrounding neighborhood is really a delight just to stroll about for a while and there are lots of eating and drinking options to choose from. Not to mention the shopping!!! Oh, and parking was ridiculously easy. Coming from Chicago, this was an absurd plus to us. And did I mention the St. Charles Streetcar is a short walk away? Plus, the hotel had more reliable wifi than I've experienced at more big-name places. I think our only complaints were that our mattress was mega-soft, which killed my back a bit and our bathroom was kind of weirdly outside our actual room. We didn't have to share it, we just weren't crazy about the set-up, though I suspect that's more just how the building was built. That said, the plusses SOOOO outweigh the negatives. The owners were just wonderful to us from the second I emailed a request for a room. they were prompt in confirming, setting up a deposit, and even called to explain why they would need the deposit. The house is clean and you have tons of privacy. We would not hesitate to come back here on our next trip, or to recommend it to friends.

My first time in New Orleans, and this was the perfect place to stay. It's affordable, very clean, and quiet. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful! There's lots of great places to walk around and see. Plus, you can hop on the Street Car and head toward the French Quarter or just enjoy a stroll there! I will definitely stay here again!

Basically, I review things I like, and I avoid the ones I don't. So, 5 stars is for the style to each room, the kindness of the hosts, and the location. If you are looking for always-present hosts or actual breakfasts, you are in the wrong place. But we love it just the way it is. A forced breakfast isn't our style, and we love, love, love having refrigerators in the rooms. We have been here 4 years in a row, and we plan to come again year after year.

This B & B is so charming and cozy! I loved it and want to return at least 3 more times, to stay in all the other rooms. We are from MI and traveled to NOLA over spring break. We stayed in the balcony room and were comfortable, slept well and felt safe and at home. Raynell (Owner) is a wonderful host! Vintage accommodations are the best! I have seen that some people posting reviews don't like that this B&B does not serve a traditional, full and hot breakfast. That didn't bother me at all. Being on Magazine street, finding great food is not a problem! And I preferred the privacy and flexibility of eating the snacks provided, in our room or going out to wherever we chose. The Garden District is the place to stay when visiting NO. Easy ride to French Quarter and so much charm everywhere! I gave our stay all but one star only because the room's bathroom was pretty tight for my 6'4" husband. But I had no problem because I am normal size. LOL : )

This was a lovely place - totally unexpected for the price. The 12 foot ceilings, wood floors and antique fixtures give it such a romantic feel, and the neighborhood is perfect. The hosts were scarce, but we like it that way (call me antisocial - I just want to spend time with the people I brought with me). Breakfast, too, is minimal - but who wants to fill up before a busy day? Again, I prefer it that way. The website doesn't do it justice, so don't judge by those photos. Just go.

This is a fantastic bed and breakfast. We went thinking we could be nicely halfway between the CBD and a friend's wedding in Audobon park. That's true, but Izzy and I found ourselves spending most of our time at the shops and restaurants right on Magazine St. going for blocks and blocks in each direction. We stayed in one of the porch suites. The sitting room is on the front of the house, with a balcony overlooking the street. The sound of passing cars is gone by the time you're in the actual bedroom, which is inside from the sitting room. So you know, the breakfast is self-serve continental, with cereal, yogurt, juice, and milk in a mini-fridge in the room, and fruit and pastries in the living room downstairs. If we were staying out in the country, I'd be bothered that there wasn't a full breakfast, but in New Orleans, it's perfect. You can eat breakfast whenever you feel like it, and you can decide to go out for breakfast or brunch at restaurants around town without feeling like you're wasting the breakfast that comes with the room. All in all, it was a great trip, and the Garden District Bed & Breakfast was the perfect place to stay.

Great place to stay...very homey and bed was really comfortable!!! Raynell is a great hostess and makes homemade goodies!!!

This place is extremely charming and enjoyable. Conveniently located on a beautiful block on Magazine Street, it is very peaceful and close to bars, restaurants and shopping. Raynelle, the owner of the b&b, was very nice and accommodating, which was soooo refreshing after a series of travel mishaps coming from Northern California. We stayed in the Porch room, which was much nicer than in the photos. It has gorgeous old hardwood floors, very high ceilings and a really cute kitchen area. My only complaint was that the bathroom was a bit small, but that was a fairly minor drawback. You can't beat this b&b, especially for the price and location.

We loved our stay. It was truly unique, very special. GREAT location on MAgazine Street easy to access a lot of shopping great dining and historic site. The hospitality was wonderful and rooms were great. We loved our balcony and the beautiful decorations. THANK YOU for making our stay spectacular....i was sad when we had to move downtown for the conference we were attending. I would highly recommend this B and B. Tammy Wilson

I LOVE this Bed and Breakfast. I have stayed here twice and been extremely satisfied both times. The owners are delightful, the setting is picturesque, the neighborhood is quiet and convenient to lots of cool New Orleans stuff to do--both touristy and local. The rooms are gigantic, clean, and very affordable. Thanks for a great stay! (and for calling me to tell me that I had left a power adaptor behind!)

Raynell was a terrific host for our first visit to New Orleans. The location was great and the house was beautiful. The Magazine is a great neighborhood and she was an excellent source of information and ideas for her native city. We would wholeheartedly recommend a stay.