1731 Esplanade Ave - New Orleans, LA, United States 70116
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Location. The Five Continents Bed and Breakfast is located in New Orleans, La., six blocks from the French Quarter, accessible via a walk down the city's historic Esplanade Avenue. The property is approximately one mile from Bourbon Street, Pirate's Alley, the St. Louis Cathedral and the Faubourg Marigny District.
Features. This two-story, Greek Revival mansion, accompanied by its original carriage house, was built in the late 1880s and remodeled in 2006. Complimentary two-course breakfasts, including smoked salmon scrambles, buckwheat and pecan waffles, Louisiana Shrimp Benedict and baked-pear French toast, are served in the mansion's formal dining room. Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided throughout the bed and breakfast. The property boasts architectural features including 14-foot cove ceilings with a Fleur-de-lis design, ceiling medallions and original gasolier crystal chandeliers in the mansion's two parlors. Hardwood floors, Oriental rugs, and eight fireplaces, all with the original mantles and ceramic tile hearths, are showcased throughout the house. A hot tub is located in the property's garden.
Guestrooms. The Five Continents Bed and Breakfast houses four two-room suites in the main house and a separate cottage located in the garden. All accommodations feature private bathrooms with complimentary aromatherapy bath products and Turkish cotton spa towels. Beds are dressed with 300-thread count sheets. The bathrooms in the main house showcase antique cast-iron, claw-foot tubs with showers, and the cottage bathroom includes a two-person multi-head, walk-in/roll-in shower. Decor in the units reflects that of the five continents.
Expert Tip. The Five Continents Bed and Breakfast is a reflection of the owner's world travels and life experiences. He has visited or lived on five of the seven continents of the world.
Property Amenities
Internet public area - wireless - Complimentary
Pets allowed
Dining room
Complimentary breakfast
Wedding services
Parking (Complimentary)
Hot tub
Common Sitting Rooms
Garden
Area Attractions
French Quarter - 0.5 mile Faubourg Marigny District - 0.75 mile Washington Square Park - 0.75 mile Bourbon Street - 1.0 mile New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park - 1.25 miles St. Louis Cathedral - 1.25 miles Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum - 1.75 miles
Driving Directions
1731 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, La. From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Approximate distance to the inn is 16 miles.
Drive east on Jerome S. Glazer Airport Access Road. Merge onto I-10 East. Proceed 12.5 miles, and veer to the right to stay on I-10 East. Take the Esplanade Avenue exit (the second French Quarter exit). Immediately proceed to the left lane. Turn left onto Esplanade Avenue (the first intersection with a traffic light). The house is located on the right on the second block.
Property Information
Check In Time - 2 P.m.
Check Out Time - 12 P.m.
Credit Card Required
Fireplace
Floors - 2
Guestrooms - 4
Hotel Built - Late 1880s
Minimum Check-in Age - 18
Photo Identification Required
Smoke-free Property
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
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