Ashton's Bed and Breakfast — Hotel in New Orleans

My stay at Ashton's Bed & Breakfast was actually a gift from my grandparents and what an awesome gift it was! We stayed in the 'Creole Queen' bc the room was painted red (my favorite color) and the description stated it was for couples looking for a romantic getaway (we were:). We were really impressed. The entire B&B is gorgeous, but the Creole Queen was especially aesthetically pleasing. It's tucked away in the back part of the house on the second story, so you feel like you have some privacy. We actually didn't have to walk through the main house as we went to and from the city. The room was clean and the A/C was in full effect (important when in NOLA during Hurricane season). It was definitely worth the extra money to have the shower and jacuzzi tub. The food is totally out of this world: Patrick says he has no formal training, but this man is a true self-made chef. One morning we had sweet potato french toast and the other morning we had poached eggs in a puff pastry with creole sauce...I literally almost licked the plate. John is a fantastic server. There are refreshments/snacks available for the rest of the day. The location is another part of what makes this place superb: it's a $10 cab fare to the French Quarter. Esplanade truly is an ideal location for access to the city. I would recommend taking a cab everywhere bc you'll pay at least $20 to self-park, so it's not worth the headache when cabs make it too easy. I can honestly say that we will be back. If you think about it, you pay just about what you would pay for a hotel and yet you get a 5-star breakfast instead of a continental breakfast of stale toast and cold cereal. You are also surrounded by history, cajun culture, and architectural beauty instead of cookie-cutter corporate buildings, which is why most visit New Orleans anyway, right? Karma made great recommendations on where to go/what to do. Patrick & Karma were incredibly accomodating when arrived late. They even give you a keyless clicker to park in the back! We were incredibly pleased and you...

My husband and I chose to go away on a last minute get away and we decided to stay in a bed and breakfast vs. hotel. We are so glad we did. From the minute we walked into this charming home we felt relaxed, serene and completely at ease with the historic home built in the mid 1800's . This home had all the historic features you would like to see in a home in New Orleans. From the furniture, lighting and floors you can tell this home is very well taken care of and the historic factor is essential to the owners who were very informative not only on the home but the surrounding areas to visit from attractions, tours and dining. The beds themselves were so luxiourous with their spa like sheets. Provided was complimentary Aveda bath soaps, shampoo, conditioner and lotion along with make-up remover cloths and a sewing kit for those emergencies. The room we stayed in the Bourbon Street had a jetted clawfoot tub that my 6'3" husband could actually stretch out in and has informed me he wants at home. Bath salts were provided to enhance this bubbly wonder. Free parking in a gated driveway was a keypoint as to why we initally chose this B&B. The owners Patrick and Karma are delightful hosts. They were very friendly and wanted to ensure we enjoyed our stay there. I can't say enough about the quality of the room, the shared spaces and the scrumptious breakfast Patrick provided each morning. They have two outdoor kitties Boots (tiger striped) and Leo (grey) which were well mannered and kind. I have three at home and it made me feel comforted to have some four legged companions around to pet. If you are not of the pet variety type people don't let this put you off as the cats will leave you be only acknowledging you when you call them or sit down and put a friendly hand out to say hello. We will definately be back to...

Ashton’s is our home away from home in one of our favourite cities in the world. The historic home is full of charm and stories; generous hosts Patrick & Karma make magical breakfasts and enable magical memories for their guests. From people-watching in the rocking chairs on the wide, friendly front porch; to quiet time in the shade-dappled back courtyard under an amazing 200-year old Live Oak tree; to exploring the neighborhood and nearby music, food, art and culture; to snuggling down into the comfiest beds…you’ll have a tough time wanting to leave. ||Breakfasts, as others have noted, are truly extraordinary - Ashton’s goes way beyond the average inn and gives you a sense of why New Orleans is such a culinary gem. And if the menu doesn’t fit your dietary or personal preferences, all you have to do is let them know and Patrick & Karma will accommodate you.||Ask Karma about the funky, glitter-glammed shoes decorating the home (hint: a Mardi Gras tradition!). Visit over the holidays and enjoy a mug of hot cocoa in the front parlour, admiring the giant tree and its hundreds of Nola-themed ornaments. We’ve been at Ashton’s in spring, almost-summer, fall, and winter. We’ve brought our young adult kids and our older parents. We’ve celebrated birthdays, holidays, festivals, and “just because” weekends there. It’s not an accident that we’ve made many dear, lifelong friends over the breakfast table there…something about sharing great food, great stories, and great comfort together in the same place brings out the best in folks. ||Everytime we leave, we can’t wait to be back. Everyone we’ve sent, can’t say enough about how much they loved it. In a city of one-of-a-kind people, stories and experiences, Ashton’s...