Frommer's Review
This is an offbeat, happening little establishment in a residential neighborhood with plenty of street parking and regular police patrols. It's loose but not disorganized, and there couldn't be a better choice for laid-back travelers. Breakfast isn't served, but the inn still bills itself as a B&B. That's because here B&B stands for bed-and-beverage -- the lobby is the highly enjoyable R Bar. You check in with the bartender, and as a guest, you get two complimentary cocktails. The right guests -- the only kind who will be happy here -- will want to hang out in the bar all night. And why not? It's that kind of place.
New, enthusiastic owners were planning a long overdue, stripped-to-the-walls redo of the regular rooms, which should be completed by late 2007. Expect new furnishings and decor, fresh good bedding, and other upgraded amenities that will take advantage of the excellent bones of this establishment, and bring out more of a New Orleans vibe. Regular rooms are small but cute, like a bedroom in a real house but with doors that open directly to the street. The attic accommodation is a big room with sloping ceilings, pleasing for those with starving-artist garret fantasies who don't like to give up good furniture. We love the smashing suite, with two large bedrooms (one does double duty as half the cavernous living room), each with beds so tall they require little step ladders, plus two free-standing fireplaces and even a floating arch. With a large balcony and plenty of gorgeous old New Orleans atmosphere, this is a great hangout/party space, perfect for two couples. There may be changes to prices below, but lower, rather than higher, a nice change of pace!
Facilities:
Bar; complimentary bike rental
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