Should I Stay in a B&B or a Hotel?

You’re traveling to New Orleans, and you have heard about all the incredible architecture and beautiful historic homes.  You’ve never stayed in a bed and breakfast before and are wondering … should I?

Here is a simple break down between hotels and bed and breakfast inns to help you decide.

Average hotel room in U.S.

Hotels

• Often located near a major airport or roadway for convenient commuting.
• Usually associated with a corporation for a consistent look.
• Designed for large groups that may not require personal touches.
• Large scale staff and round the clock service.
• Most charge for using many of the amenities, such as parking, buying snacks, bottled water, certain television channels, etc.
• Appeals more to the cautious traveler looking for a convenient location and a high level of services available at all times.

The Evergreen Guest Room at the Grand Victorian Bed and Breakfast – New Orleans

Bed and Breakfast:

• Often located near a natural landmark or tourist destination and in an historic residential neighborhood.
• Often have fewer rooms in a converted historic property with furnishings suggesting to the era of the building.
• Usually independently owned and operated; each inn and each room within each inn is different.
• Offers a more personal  “home away from home” experience, with comfortable spaces for family and friend conversations.
• Smaller group of staff members who are generally “locals” who offer insider tips for activities.  They leave the inn periodically for supplies and appointments, so may not offer a 24 hour front desk.
• Most offer free amenities such as breakfast, internet access, snacks, water, television, parking.
• Appeals more to the adventurous traveler wanting the locals experience away from the busy part of the city.

If you still have questions, we shatter the Top 5 myths about staying at a bed and breakfast here.  

Hope this helps you decide which lodging option is the best for your needs.  And if you decide on a B&B, we think you should choose the Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast.  You won’t be disappointed.