Central French Quarter location on Bourbon Street
Historic hotel with period details dating to 1849
Elegant rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and
bottled water
Some rooms have balconies and pullout couches
Gallery of local artwork throughout the property
Shared kitchen and a business center
Attractive courtyards and terraces
Free breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi throughout
Limited on-site parking (for a fee)
Small bathrooms
Outside noise due to the Bourbon Street location
Car keys must be left at front desk if using the
hotel’s parking lot
Complaints of air-conditioning issues, cleanliness, and dated furniture
Located on the famous Bourbon Street in the French
Quarter, the Lafitte Guest House is a three-pearl boutique hotel
near the city’s most popular areas. Built in 1849, the hotel is an attraction in itself, doubling as an art gallery and filled with classic
French decor from another era. Its 14 rooms are elegant and include flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, though bathrooms are small and are starting to show their age. A free breakfast buffet, shared kitchen, and a business center
round out the amenities, plus there's an attractive courtyard that makes for a lovely spot to
gather with other guests. Many guests complain of noise issues due to the Bourbon Street location, however; for something that's a bit quieter, travelers might want to check out the Grenoble House, another French Quarter property that has the added perk of a pool.
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Scene
Historic hotel and art gallery with chic, classic French decor
Built in 1849, Lafitte Guest House is a historic French Quarter mansion-turned-hotel with charming blue window shutters against a white facade. Part boutique
hotel and part art gallery, the ground floor and lobby are full of artwork by local artists, with lots of colorful pieces adorning the walls. Interiors feature traditional French
decor and antique furniture paired with exposed brick walls, maroon carpets with elegant floral patterns, and chandeliers, creating an
elegant atmosphere befitting of the French Quarter. Besides the chic indoor spaces, there's a lovely courtyard with patio furniture and greenery that offers a place to relax outdoors. With it's convenient location in the French Quarter and stylish vibe, the hotel attracts mostly couples who can be seen
congregating in the courtyard or on a terrace.
Location
On Bourbon Street, within walking distance of popular destinations
Lafitte Guest House is located in the famous French
Quarter, directly on Bourbon Street, which is lined with cafes, bars, shops, and restaurants. Jackson Square is an
eight-minute walk away, and the well-known Cafe Du Monde can be reached in seven minutes. The cafe is also the starting point for the French Market, an
outdoor shopping experience, while the Shops at Canal Place are about a 15-minute walk away. Those looking for bars with a jazz scene can head to Frenchmen Street (beginning at Cafe Negril), which is a 10-minute
walk away. Louis
Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a 25-minute drive.
Rooms
Elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges; some with balconies
Most of the hotel's 14 rooms feature classic French decor that
fits in with the rest of the hotel. These include a gold or cream color scheme,
wooden beds -- many with carved or canopied headboards -- chandeliers, (nonfunctioning) marble fireplaces, floral
patterned carpets, and antique Victorian furniture. The Attic Room is a bit more
modern in style, with wooden floors and contemporary white, boxy bed frames. Exposed-brick walls and antique wooden furniture give the room a
distressed, chic style. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, and
bottled water, plus some also have a balcony or a pullout sofa. The white-and-black-tiled bathrooms don’t
offer a lot of space, but most have shower/tub combos (some have showers) and
Gilchrist and Soames toiletries. Small amounts of mold and mildew and cracked tiles can be found in some of the bathrooms. Guests should note that there have been some complaints on a variety of issues, including air-conditioning, cleanliness, and bothersome noise, though it should also be taken into account that the hotel is located on a famously boisterous street known for its late night revelry.
Features
Free breakfast, shared kitchen, and an attractive courtyard
Apart from the lovely collection of art, this hotel
offers a variety of amenities, including a free breakfast buffet in the mornings, though it’s limited in
quantity and diversity. Guests
can also make use of a shared central kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave,
coffeemaker, stove, and oven. An attractive garden courtyard and a few public
terraces encourage camaraderie before a night out in the French Quarter.
There’s free Wi-Fi, and guests can make use of a business center with a computer. On-site parking
is available, unusual for this area, though it’s limited and costs a daily fee,
and guests must leave their keys at the front desk so as to allow the
maneuvering of vehicles in and out of the small space.
