The Grand Victorian is conveniently located in the Garden District, but how convenient are we to various event venues in other parts of the city? The quick answer is about 15-20 minutes from most places. Here is a guide to help you plan your stay. French Quarter (Cafe du Monde,[…]
Your New Orleans stay can include so many different types of experiences; some of the best are off the beaten path. For a good afternoon side trip that ends in a delicious meal; head 40 miles northwest of New Orleans to the historically rich strip of land between Lake Ponchartrain and[…]
Whitney Plantation Museum of Slavery If historic plantation visits are on your New Orleans side trip agenda, there is something new and different for you to experience in plantation country. Grand Victorian Innkeeper Bonnie Rabe recently toured the newly opened plantation home that is America’s first and only slavery museum. I am always[…]
Tradition, opulence and beauty. We have it all here in New Orleans’ historic Garden District. The Grand Victorian sits among the best of 18th century mansions, delightful gardens and an abundance of old world charm in one of the country’s most lovely neighborhoods. The Garden District was created after the Louisiana Purchase[…]
You are thinking about trying a bed and breakfast (B&B) instead of a large hotel, but are not sure what is expected when you are a guest in someone’s personal home. Here are some insider etiquette tips for making the most of your first B&B experience! Most B&B’s have[…]
You are thinking about that long-awaited journey to New Orleans, but can’t decide on when to come. Do you like crowds or quiet balconies? Parades or garden tours? Festivals or concert halls? Here are a few tips from the Grand Victorian staff to help you decide. SUMMER for the amazing[…]
When it comes to food and music, nobody does it like New Orleans. Put the two together on a mid-morning weekend and it’s the creation of perhaps your most memorable meal in our culinary utopia. Here are our Top 5 recommendations for Jazz Brunches. Commander’s Palace Walk two blocks to our[…]
To save you a little time, help you decide what to bring and how to spend your time in New Orleans, here is quick list of what our guests usually want to know about staying at the Grand Victorian B&B. 1. Is there a shower in every room? YES.[…]
If you want the full Southern experience and have an extra day or two, here are a few side trips that you may want to include in your itinerary beyond the French Quarter, Garden District and New Orleans city sites. 1. Plantations There are 10 large historic homes west of[…]
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.[…]