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Reviews of Garden District B&B

2 out of 5
Garden District B&B
2418 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
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Awesome place and great hostess
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Ray on 26 Oct 2023
Thanks so much!

10/10 Excellent

Korey

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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Ray on 21 Mar 2023
Thanks so much. We appreciate it

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Travelled with partner
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This unique pre-civil war house is not your average B and B. First of all the host is great, the rooms clean and larger than you'd think but it is a very old property and not the Hilton, its New Orleans funky old world charm. You will not find spacious walk in showers but the water is hot and there is plenty of it. The stairways are not great if you have mobility issues but we managed fine. Only FYI I would mention is that the supplied breakfast is a grab and go continental and should not be counted on, way better food options are in the neighborhood. No parking issues, free on street parking and it all seemed safe and secure enough. I'd go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Ray on 7 Jan 2022
Thanks so much for your review. Spot on. It's worth mentioning again that we are only licensed for continental breakfast. Of course, there are nearly 20 restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance that serve breakfast/brunch with amazing options.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
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My husband and I had an amazing time staying at this B&B. The location is amazing being close to so many restaurants, public transportation and in the middle of the beautiful Garden District neighborhood. The property is a historic building itself and we stayed in the Martha/Porch Suite which we also loved due to it's spaciousness/amenities. Raynell was so helpful and such a lovely person to talk to! Her and her husband were really fun to chat with and so down to earth. Homemade pastries and fruit are available every morning. I highly recommend staying here and we'll definitely stay again next time we go to New Orleans!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Ray on 30 Dec 2021
Thanks so much for your review. It was great meeting and hosting y'all too!

10/10 Excellent

Woojong

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Ray on 28 Dec 2021
Thank you so much. We really appreciate it!

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
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We loved the property / room. Ray was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Ray on 2 Nov 2021
Thanks so much!! It was a pleasure meeting y'all too.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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Amazing!
First Bed and Breakfast experience and it was amazing! Raynell was pleasant, prime location to several restaurants, clean room with a peaceful patio. Very happy with our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Ray on 27 Apr 2021
Happy to hear that. Thanks so much.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Raynell, the owner, was super friendly and helpful. The house was extremely walkable to fun restaurants and cute neighborhoods to walk in while enjoying your morning coffee. Great, charming place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from ray on 12 Apr 2021
Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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Very comfortable - I prefer staying in a house rather than a hotel because it feels homier. The host was very nice and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Ray on 8 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review and for staying.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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We loved staying here. It was an easy walk to all kinds of restaurants, bars, and stores. The city bus stop was also right outside. If you want to do the hop on and hop off bus, the B&B is in between two stops and is close to walk to. The area felt very safe to walk at night and was great to see all the beautiful and historic homes in the garden district. The house has so much character and is in a perfect location. I highly recommend staying here and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Ray on 13 Feb 2020
Thanks so much!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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Probably the best accommodation experience we have ever had. Staying here felt like we really submerged into life in a historic part of the city. The bed and breakfast was in walking distance to some pretty popular restaurants and historic sites. Parking may seem intimidating but there are plenty of streets to park for free nearby. We used Lyft to go back and forth from our stay into the French Quarter and it was never more than $12 at various hours of the day. Raynell was such an insightful host who was very knowledgeable about what to do in the area and nearby events going on at the time. She was very sweet to answer all our questions and gave good recommendations. Our room felt so cozy and reminded us of our home in New England. Will definitely be staying here when we visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Ray on 4 Jan 2020
Thanks so much for the beautiful review. We hope to have y'all come back. Safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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Perfect!
Perfect in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Ray on 3 Jan 2020
Thanks so much Joe. Nice meeting y'all.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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The rooms were very clean and tidy. The location was perfect and close to all you need for a comfortable stay. Raynell was the nicest host and very accommodating. I would stay there again in a heart beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Ray on 27 Dec 2019
Thank you very much for your review. I love hosting and it was a pleasure hosting y'all.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Ray on 27 Dec 2019
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

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Fantastic stay at historic 1840 b&b
Outstanding.raynell the owner went out of her way to make us feel welcome. She gave us so many tips on great restraunts and how to get around new orleans. We loved the history of her 1840 house. Would highly recomend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Ray on 2 Sep 2019
Thank you so much for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

odette

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Exquisite welcoming B&B!
We loved staying at the Garden District B&B. Raynell is an exquisite host, very kind and welcoming. We loved our room with private entrance and extra space! The decor was gorgeous! Totally recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Ray on 21 Aug 2019
Thank you very much. It was a pleasure hosting y'all.

10/10 Excellent

Art

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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Ray on 11 Aug 2019
Thanks so much!

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Rae on 25 Feb 2019
Thanks so much for staying with us. It is much appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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The B&B had all the charm of old New Orleans. Our upstairs rooms were lovely. My daughter and I were comfortable and felt very well taken care of. Raynell couldn’t have been nicer. We would definitely return. We loved our stay in New Orleans.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Rae on 12 Feb 2019
Thanks so much for your review. Happy to hear that and much appreciated. Safe travels

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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This B&B is in a very old traditional NO house so the quirks are there , But the host does everything she can to make it as comfortable as possible, she’s also very friendly and helpful. Only real complaint was the old bed frame squeeked whenever you turned in bed, The location and free unlimited street parking are great pluses,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Rae on 5 Feb 2019
Thanks for much for your review. We do try to make your stay fun and comfortable in this 1846 house. Also, thanks for letting me know it's time to tighten the bed frame bolts. Safe travels.

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the cozy atmosphere and how close it was to everything in the garden district.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Raynell was great. The location was wonderful. I could walk in either direction up and down Magazine Street. It was close to every place we wanted to be. Could park on the street in front of the B & B. Older house but clean and comfortable. Nice patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorin, Silsbee, Texas

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Perfect placement right on Magazine St. where there is SO much within walking distance. Raynell is so sweet. She had a list of all the restaurants nearby and lots of tourist info. She was very friendly and I like her a lot. We stayed in the Rose Room, which is adorable. I love the old house made new again and also the atmosphere. Thanks to them our 2 year anniversary was so much more fun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Susan, England

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A lovely home in a residential area.
This+ guest house is atmospheric and retains much of its original character. It is convenient for the local buses ( less crowded than the nearby street car line) which go directly to the French Quarter, and beyond, and in the locality there are many interesting shops. Guests get more than just a bedroom, in our case we had a sitting room and access to the large balcony overlooking Magazine Street. We were able to "people watch " and one evening there was a "flash" bike ride outside the guest house. Other guests had kitchenettes. Breakfasts were more than sufficient. One of us enjoyed the fruits supplied, the other used the toaster each morning and there were cereals, yoghurts and pastries available too.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Awesome B & B
An awesome B&B located in a great area. Bus stop right in front or trolley about 4/5 blocks away which take you to Canal St. We bought a 3 day pass, $3/day that allowed us to hop on/off either anytime. Great restaurants well within walking distance. The only downfall to our room was that we were on the front & had road noise well into the night which we are not used to. I would definitely recommend this place. Sorry, photos wouldn’t upload.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Seattle

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Fantastic B & B
Delightful, friendly, helpful owner operator. Lovely older Garden District house on Magazine Street. Very comfortable and convenient. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

mike, detroit

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Garden District B&B
Raynell was so nice and made us feel at home. The location was great and in walking distance of lots to do. We will come back for sure. Definitely worth it.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, US

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Quiet and quaint
This place was a great value for the money. It was very cozy and had a lived-in feel.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor, Brisbane, Australia

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Nice B & B in a lovely part of the Garden District
The Hostess was very welcoming and friendly but didn't intrude into our stay unnecessarily. The home is very nice and comfortable. The location is very good as the local bus stops on the corner and the trams are only a few blocks away, so getting around was easy.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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Charming B&B in a great neighborhood
Great place to stay for a visit to New Orleans. The Garden District is a beautiful old neighborhood in itself, and the proximity to the streetcar line provides convenient access to the French Quarter. The B&B is a charming old house; our room was very big (bedroom+sitting room). The only warning is not to expect a luxurious hot breakfast -- the breakfast is continental and fairly basic, but we were eating so much good food in NOLA that we didn't mind.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great location in the garden district
Nice and clean. Really good breakfast for a bed and breakfast and very good WiFi.

8/10 Good

Wendy, Brighton, Victoria, Australia

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Lovely private B&B
This is a lovely old Victorian house in the centre of the garden district. It is a safe pretty residential area in central New Orleans.There are many restaurants and shopping options nearby. The St Charles streetcar is an easy walk. The bus goes past the door and goes directly to the French Quarter. I had an absolutely huge room on the ground floor with direct access from the street. It felt like going home to my own apartment.There is a large communal sitting room with a computer and printer available for guests, and if you have your own device there is free wifi (fast and reliable). Reynell and Louis are great hosts, and will give you any information you need. Breakfast is a self serve continental breakfast. I gave it a score of 4 overall but only because I don't want to suggest it is a 5 star hotel. It is not, but it is a delightful place to stay in a wonderful location.

10/10 Excellent

Becca, Conway, AR

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Great location and cozy room
We were pleasantly surprised by our room having two beds! It was very cute and cozy. Location is close to many awesome shops and restaurants. Enjoyed our stay!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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A great B & B
This was a very comfortable B & B. The house was charming and the hostess was very nice. Our room was well stocked with breakfast food. It was in a great location for walking in the garden district and easy bus ride to the French Quarters. We would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Colorado, USA

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Close to everything!
We loved the privacy of our suite and yet all of the comforts of home available to us. The location is also very central to anything you might like or need to do. Raynell and Luis are very kind and helpful hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Wonderful Stay!
My boyfriend and I planned a trip to New orleans because he had never been. We just happened to pick this bed and breakfast for our stay and we fell in love!!!! It was in a beautiful area of town, only a few blocks from the trolly, and right in the middle of all sorts of antebellum homes and great scenery. We were looking for more of a scenic trip and werent really into the party scene so this was perfect for us. It was only 10-15 minutes from Jackson square, close to the zoo and aquarium, perfect location for some awesome ghost tours- we WILL be going back to this bed and breakfast!

8/10 Good

Susan, louisville, ky

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Not a cardboard hotel.
See my review on Trip Advisor.

10/10 Excellent

Emma, Cardiff, UK

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Lovely people, comfortable room, pretty street.
My flight was delayed so I arrived very late and was a bit concerned! They were really lovely about it and made me feel very welcome (even though it was 1am!). My room was very clean and comfortable- I had a separate bedroom and lounge and a private bathroom. It was a bit of a walk into the centre but it was nice to have a look around as it was a very pretty area. I really enjoyed my stay and would much rather stay in an individual place like this than a big generic hotel. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great place to stay.....
We only stayed one night but it was great. Very spacious, our room had a bedroom and a living area with a balcony street side. I loved the way we had to open the tall window and step out onto the balcony. The room had many amentities that made things very convenient (micro wave, frig, coffee maker). There is plenty of coffee, tea bags and condiments to make at your convenience. The breakfast is continental but the owners make it very convenient. They make sure. you have a couple different kinds of cereal and yogurt, juice and milk in the room and they put pastries on the table downstairs for their guests, which I must give my compliments to the chef. It was a very comfortable stay and we loved the antiques. The owners were very nice and more then willing to help their guests any way they can. I would definately recommend this bed & breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Very nice!
We really enjoyed the B&B. My only negative comment was that the breakfast part wasn't that special. I wish they had recommended some places nearby we could have gone out to get breakfast. However, the house is beautiful and the owners are very nice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Sehr liebevoll und gemütlich eingerichtetes, sauberes B&B, Zimmer (2Räume) mit Balkon und Klimaanlage, Frühstücksgetränke im Zimmer und im Gemeinschaftsbereich. Super Lage im schönen Garden District
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017