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About this property

Historic Setting: HH Whitney House in New Orleans offers a recently renovated setting within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Additional amenities include a hot tub, outdoor seating area, and free on-site parking. Delicious Breakfast: A complimentary American breakfast is served each morning, including local specialities, warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Vegetarian options are available. Prime Location: Located 25 km from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Mercedes-Benz Superdome (3 km) and Union Station (4 km). Guests appreciate the friendly host and excellent breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, American

    • Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Glen was an excellent host, who was very informative and accommodating. The house was beautiful with lovely vintage decorations connecting to the Louisiana history. We stayed in the Garden Suite and it was lovely, with plenty of room & storage....
  • Thorsten
    Germany Germany
    The house was beautiful, and Glenn was a nice host, who made tasty breakfast and always had an interesting story to tell. There was a wide variety of free drinks available, including tea, coffee and soft drinks.
  • Marc
    Germany Germany
    - Beautiful historic house and interior, nice pool and garden area, comfy bed and free parking - Frenchmen & Bourbon Street in walking distance - Glenn is a great host who takes very good care of his guest. He’s also preparing an outstanding...
  • Lina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful historic house. Glen went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and gave us plenty of helpful recommendations for the area. We also got a free upgrade and enjoyed a lovely private balcony and en-suite bathroom. About half an hour...
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very traditional & a different experience. The host was incredibly attentive & there was lots of amenities. The pool is a big plus in the hot weather. The rooms were also clean & the bed was comfortable.
  • Van
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Love the pool and hot tub. Glen is really nice and friendly and makes kick-ass breakfast for you. The place is nicely located and you are quick and easy in downtown New Orleans. Theee are love restaurants and bit further up. Just ask Glen.
  • Todd
    United States United States
    Its in a charming location thats only several blocks away from the French Quarter. Glen was an excellent host and ahared extensive historical knowledge over exceptional handmade breakfasts.
  • Felix
    Poland Poland
    I liked absolutely everything. The house is wonderful, interesting and very comfortable. The host of the house is also wonderful. He takes care of the guests in probably the best possible way. It is worth asking him about local attractions and...
  • Melissa
    United States United States
    The HH Whitney House was a perfect home base for my first Mardi Gras. Glen made delightful breakfasts, provided excellent recommendations for things to do and see, and overall made me feel totally welcome.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very old fashioned & gives you a feeling of what NOLA would have been like back in the day!

Managed by Glen, Randy, Maria & Randi Amelia

Company review score: 9.9Based on 37 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

This is a family-run bed & breakfast which also serves as our family home. Principal innkeeper Glen Miller resides at the property and is generally available to answer questions and provide guidance for your visit to New Orleans. He is sometimes assisted by his business partner Randall Saizan, son Esnayder and daughter Randi Amelia and their mother, Maria.

Property information

Experience Southern Hospitality and Old World Charm in this circa 1865 Italianate Beauty! This home features traditional elegance along with modern features like ceiling fans, wi-fi and beautiful swimming pool and hot tub. We are conveniently located just one-half mile from the world famous French Quarter and in the opposite direction, just one mile from City Park which boasts 1300 acres of natural beauty along with the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Walda & Sydney Besthoff Sculpture Garden. We are serviced by the Jackson-Esplanade Bus # 91 which provides connections to all of the city's other bus and streetcar routes. Single use fare is a buck and a quarter while a 24-hour transit pass costs only three dollars for a 24-hour pass. The home has plenty of common space to enjoy and each room is outfitted with one queen bed to accommodate a maximum of two guests. Each of our two Queen Suites features a private en-suite bath and private balcony, while our three Queen Rooms have either private or semi-private access to our two hall baths, each with an antique claw-foot tub.

Neighbourhood information

This beautiful home sits on historic Esplanade Avenue, the very first boulevard that was constructed in the city as the population moved out of the confines of the original French Quarter. Esplanade Ridge was the forerunner to the Garden District.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

HH Whitney House - A Bed & Breakfast on the Historic Esplanade takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 10:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform HH Whitney House - A Bed & Breakfast on the Historic Esplanade in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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