Creole Gardens Bed and Breakfast Style Hotel — Hotel in New Orleans

In November my wife and I drove down to New Orleans for a long weekend to see family and spend a little time seeing the city and the delta.

We were not sure where we could park, but on checking in we learned that the parking lot on the corner was part of the hotel. We got in after 9pm, but had called ahead so had no trouble getting settled. We stayed in "Cottage 13" off the corner of the courtyard.

The complex surrounds a courtyard with banana trees, a fountain, and plenty of seating. It feels like a New Orleans oasis. Often other guests were hanging out there, and we said hello. (The weather was really nice while we were there.) The buildings are decorated with funky art, photographs, and antique furniture. Some evenings Annie the cook spins old records in the event hall. We really appreciated that the staff took time to chat with us, give recommendations on things to see, and generally seemed interested in us as people, not just customers.

We enjoyed the breakfast. They have a table of fruit, pastries, and cereal, and a different selection of hot items every day, made fresh to order. The cajun sausage they had one morning was really good. The dining area is a large sunny room in the mansion house, and it's a relaxing place to start your day.

The hotel is only one block from the St. Charles streetcar. There are lots of restaurants right in the neighborhood, from fast food (New Orleans "Raising Cane's" has the BEST fried chicken) to high-end (Seed vegan). We ate all our meals within 1-3 blocks of the hotel.

Our only headache was in the room there wasn't much shelf space to set our things on. There was a small shelf in the bathroom that had come loose and was in need of repair.

Overall, though, it was a good stay. Creole Gardens is an interesting place, and we sensed camaraderie with the other guests and staff that made us want...

One of my absolute favorite places in the whole universe. Pure magic. Creole Gardens exudes charm from every inch in every way- from its vibrant decor, to its cozy rooms, to its top notch location, to its lovely staff.

We had our wedding in the roadhouse, but we also blocked out the hotel for ourselves and our guests the weekend of. This was truly one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. The hotel suited us to an absolute T. It’s decked out in art from head to toe, drenched in the most beautiful, vibrant colors. 

Many of our guests commented at how unique and special our wedding venue was, and that it brought them a lot of joy. The atmosphere was relaxed, and everyone felt welcome to be themselves and have a fantastic time.

It felt like home! We loved sprawling out in the quiet courtyard with friends and family. Breakfast was a highlight of every day- served fresh every morning in the cozy parlor room by Creole Garden’s lovely staff. And speaking of the staff…

The staff went above and (far far far) BEYOND, time and time again to make sure we were having the time of our lives. Their generous spirit and fun-loving attitude set the mood, and their exuberance was contagious!

We will, without a doubt, be coming back to Creole Gardens on a regular basis. Not just for its top notch service and offerings, but to reconnect with the wonderful people who made our experience...

We stayed in C11, a little room with two queens. Just barely enough room to put in the graco pack and play for the baby. Everything was very nice, big TV on the wall, a armoire to put our nice clothes on. The staff was so gracious and helpful. The courtyard is lovely and green. There's no smoking in the courtyard but there is chairs up front and a little foliage so you don't feel like you are sitting on the street. There's bars and restaurants in walking distance if you need a snack. The trolley is right around the corner, it's less than ten minutes from the French Quarter. Free parking in the lot, which looks far from google maps but is actually very close to the entrance. Breakfast was included and delicious, with made to order eggs. That day it was with shrimp grits. There's also self serve yogurt, oatmeal, pastries. Coffee, tea and water are available 24/7 in the lobby. There is a child seat available for the dine in breakfast, so bringing a little one is no problem. I was surprised how clean it was, I've lived in an old house and they're monsters to keep tidy but it was dusted to the baseboards here. I was a little worried about the social Friday night with music, since my baby sleeps early, but even though our room opens to the courtyard we couldn't hear it at all. Fabulous place, we will...