Magnolia Mansion in New Orleans, LA

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Magnolia Mansion

Location. Located in the Garden District of New Orleans, La., the Magnolia Mansion is one block from St. Charles Avenue, which serves as the route of the Mardi Gras parade and is traversed by the St. Charles Trolley, which runs to the Central Business District. One mile from the bed and breakfast is the French Quarter, which contains Bourbon Street, the French Market and Jackson Square. The Louisiana Superdome, National D-Day Museum, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Harrah's Casino are also one mile away.
Features. This adults-only, Greek Revival style inn was built in 1858 and once served as headquarters for the Red Cross. The inn features eleven white Corinthian columns and a balcony overlooking magnolia trees, gardenias and jasmine. Complimentary continental breakfasts are served each morning on the veranda or in the dining room. The inn's red-carpeted entry hall features life-sized sculptures of the Greek deities of love, Aphrodite and Eros. The inn's parlors offer crystal chandeliers and antique furniture. A video library is available. Pets are not allowed at this property.

Guestrooms. The Magnolia Mansion offers nine guestrooms and suites with private bathrooms. Select bathrooms feature jetted tubs, hand-held showers, claw-foot or slipper tubs, and pedestal sinks. All units are equipped with cable television, VCRs and complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations feature polished hardwood floors and blackout curtains. Sleigh, canopy, wrought-iron or Marie Antoinette beds are featured in all guestrooms. Accommodations offer sitting areas or desks. Distinct artwork is showcased in the rooms, including elaborate murals that imitate famous French artists or depict local legends and jazz musicians.

Expert Tip. The Magnolia Mansion was featured on the Today Show's "Travel" section on account of rumors that the mansion is haunted by friendly ghosts.

Surrounding Area

GARDEN DISTRICT

Room Information - Magnolia Mansion

Bed Type:  Short Description: Luxury room Long Description: null Bed Type:  Short Description: Premier plus room Long Description: null Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe room Long Description: null Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard room Long Description: One queen bed with premium bed coverings; linens. Romantic theme; window dressings with Austrian Sheers and black-out curtains. Hardwood floors. Private, renovated bath with hairdryer, bathrobes, night-light, and a magnified makeup mirror. Cable TV; VCR (complimentary video-lending library available 24 hours). Iron and ironing board. Alarm-clock radio. Free local phone calls (high-speed and wireless Internet access available in common areas).

Property Information

Adults Only
Check In Time - 2-6:30 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Floors - 2
Guestrooms - 9
Hotel Built - 1858
Hotel Renovated - 2002
Minimum check-in age - 21
No elevators
Photo identification required
Smoke-free property

Star rating: 3

Area Activities

St. Charles Avenue (and Streetcar) - 1 block
National D-Day Museum - 1.0 mile
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 1.0 mile
The Louisiana Superdome - 1.0 mile
Harrah's Casino - 1.0 mile
French Quarter - 1.0 mile
Musée Conti Wax Museum - 2.0 miles
State Palace Theatre - 2.0 miles
Orpheum Theater - 2.0 miles
Aquarium of the Americas - 2.0 miles
Beauregard-Keyes House - 2.5 miles
Audobon Zoo - 4.0 miles
Mardi Gras World - 5.0 miles

Driving Directions - Magnolia Mansion

2127 Prytania Street, New Orleans, La.
From Louis Armstrong-New Orleans International Airport:
Approximate distance to the property is 16 miles.

Drive east on I-10.
Take Exit 234A.
Take the Carondelet Street exit toward St. Charles Avenue.
Make a slight left onto Calliope Street.
Make a slight right onto St. Charles Avenue.
Turn left onto Josephine Street.
Turn right onto Prytania Street.