Summary:
Oh, if these walls could talk! The Montrose Mansion has quite a storied past. In the late 1800s, it was a bordello. At some point, it also saw some kind of tragedy, as it was also reportedly haunted by a ghost named Catherine. If that hasn’t scared you off, you’ll be happy to know that the entire home has been recently remodeled and each of the 7 bedrooms has an ensuite bath. It’s also located in the most convenient of locations and walking distance to the French Quarter and Marigny
The Space:
This is a licensed hotel. License Number: L46682 24-XSTR-18987
Living Spaces
The Montrose Mansion offers a perfect combination of the old and the new. With tall ceilings, weathered hardwood floors, and antique chandeliers, you can feel the elegance of a bygone era. And with the conveniences of today, like high-speed internet, HDTVs, and stainless steel appliances, you’ll have everything you need to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience in New Orleans, right near the excitement of Frenchmen St. and the French Quarter.
This large home offers 7 bedroom suites and can accommodate up to 16 of your closest friends and family. What a perfect place for a girls’ or guys’ weekend, bachelor or bachelorette party, or an extended reunion. There’s plenty of space for your big group here!
The comfortable living room offers a plush and cozy sofa and loveseat. Curl up here after a long day of exploring to stream your favorite new bingeable show on the wall-mounted TV.
Kitchen/Dining
The updated and well-stocked kitchen offers new stainless steel appliances, and of course a full-size coffee maker to get everyone going in the morning.
A pub table and chairs is the perfect spot to sip that cup of joe, maybe with a beignet to start your day off the New Orleans way.
Bedrooms/Baths
7 bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath, offer the following accommodations:
King, Twin beds
King, Twin beds
King bed
Queen bed
Queen bed
2 Twin beds
1 Twin bed
Guest Access:
The entire bed and breakfast would be yours. There are seven guest rooms each with an en-suite bathroom. There is one kitchen, and one living room as well. There is a very nice courtyard.
The Neighborhood:
The Faubourg Marigny, commonly just Marigny, is a hip neighborhood just "below" (down river from) the French Quarter. Best known for the great live music district on Frenchmen Street, the Marigny also offers neighborhood cafes & businesses, historic architecture, and more. It has the air of what the French Quarter was in it's golden days. It has a few small hotels, and many bed-and-breakfasts, as well as a number of good restaurants, coffee shops, and music venues. Architecturally, the Marigny is known for its many styles of Creole cottages, most of which date to the 19th century. Its "heart" is Washington Square Park (bounded by Frenchmen Street, Royal Street, Dauphine Street, and Elysian Fields Avenue). Frenchmen Street is the main nightlife district, with half a dozen live music clubs and just as many restaurants in four short blocks. At Mardi Gras, the Marigny is one of the city's hidden hot spots. Very popular with locals, who enjoy partying in the streets without the busy atmosphere of Bourbon Street. Crowds gather at the corner of Royal and Kerlerec (outside of R-Bar Inn) as well as at the intersection of Royal and Franklin. Elaborate costumes are the order of the day, along with brass bands and many drummers. Two weeks before Mardi Gras, the Marigny is also the starting place for the Krewe du Vieux, a satirical, raunchy parade in 19th-century Carnival style! Complete with small floats drawn by krewe members and mules. Local cafes, restaurants and music venues line Frenchmen Street. Known for its bohemian atmosphere, the Marigny is home to many artists and musicians, as well as a sizable gay and lesbian population. Among its notable residents are chef Paul Prudhomme, painter James Michalopoulas, and actors Harry Shearer and Jennifer Coolidge, who can be seen around town when they're not working in L.A. Local writers include New Orleans mystery writers, Julie Smith and J.M. Redmann, as well as Andrei Codrescu, Michael Swindle, and Kevin Allman. Frenchmen Street is in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood just below the lower edge of the Quarter. A 4 block stretch of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops mixed with live music venues make it one of the city's most hip places, catering more to locals than tourists (though tourists are certainly welcome, and welcomed). On any given night, one might find modern jazz, swinging traditional jazz, Latin American style music, rockabilly, and more within this small area.
Getting Around:
There is a streetcar line that goes by the house that can take you to the central business district. But really, you will be able to walk anywhere in the French quarter. For everything else, Lyfts are plentiful and quite cheap!
Other Things to Note:
No smoking.
No pets.
No parties or events.
Interaction with Guests:
We interact as little or as much as you like. We are always happy to meet guests, answer any questions or provide recommendations.
