BookIt.com® Verified Traveler A Recent Traveler

"I guess I am really not a New Orleans person, I fairly enjoyed my time there and probably won't go back unless they have a festival going or Mardi Gras. Bourbon street was a bust French quaters was nice!"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Blanchard from Mantachie, Ms

"Our room was up a large stair way which since my husband was handicap I requested no stairs. No parking spaces. we stayed in number 2 mansion which was not convenient to pool, spa or breakfast. However breakfast was very good. Room had no phone which we did not care we had cells. But lighting very poor in bathroom and in room.Long ways to quarter 2 miles up and back not very convenient. But there was good and bad. Probably won't stay again to far for us to walk."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Tim from Syracuse, NY

"The location is just a few blocks from the French quarter. It is a safe a easy stroll. The properties have some very nice bones and are well furnished with antiques. The two complimentary breakfasts at a common table were good and hearty with good company of other quests. Final Four weekend too. Parking on street easier than in lot in back. Park appropriately to avoid ticket and tow. Downside was cleanliness left a little to be desired and a coat of paint, especially around the entry way of the extended house would make it more likely that we would return. Attention to mold around bath is a must. An instant turnoff. Attention with spackle and touchup paint would round out the improvements for a lot of gain at a modest cost. A hairdryer and Kleenex would be appreciated as would a room coffeepot for the price. The potential is there with a little soap, elbow grease and a can of paint. There don't have to be tradeoffs for location to make the value very attractive. Maybe we just got a room with wear and tear."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Rachel from Columbia, MO

"My boyfriend and I had an excellent 5-night stay. The location was perfect-- we were within walking distance of the French Quarter, Frenchmen St, and everywhere we wanted to be! The staff was very friendly-- check-in was easy (and we got there at night and did the lock-box check in), rooms were cleaned throughout the week. Parking was also very convenient! We were able to park my car on the street for the whole week (no charge) and the bed and breakfast also had parking available, but we didn't need to use it. I would highly recommend this bed and breakfast to anyone who is looking for a great value and a great location for a trip to NOLA!"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Larry And Nancy

"The Hotel did have 'old time' charm. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and it was convenient to everything. The shower was tiny, but all in all it was a good palce to stay and it had character."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler G. Trupiano from Livonia, Michigan

"My wife and I stayed at the in New Orleans. Staff was superb and very helpful to us. Great breakfast and nice room just off the French Quarter. Would definetly recommend staying there as you also you can walk to basically all of downtown New Orleans and French Quarter."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Parker Edmiston from Scottsboro, Alabama

"Nice Bed and Breakfast. Nice clean rooms. Close to the French Quarter. Able to walk downtown. Nice, pleasant staff. Great breakfast. Would recommend the place for others."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Jeffrey Davies from Pelham, Alabama

"Unable to book anything close to Bourbon street, so we stayed here from 3/22 - 3/26. What we liked was the friendly atmosphere and the lovely pool and courtyard area. What we didn't care for too much was that the office and lobby are only open between 8:30 - 4:30. This proved to be somewhat troublesome. Also, since it is located on Esplanade, it is a bit of a walk to & from French Quarter attractions."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Patty from Syracuse, NY

"This is a hard review to write beause we got what we paid for. We stayed in room 3, there was no lighting leading to the room, when we asked about it they said that they needed to call an electrician. There were holes in the floor that you could see that termites or some wood eating insect had been chewing through, the sink was falling off of the wall (yes, we have photos of the floor and the sink) dirty floors made you not want to walk barefooted. The bed squaled so, that you couldn't move a leg (say nothing about other things) without waking the neighbors. Water leaked horribly in the shower which caused the floor to buckle and the tiles to stick to your feet. Breakfast was good, friendly staff, a good walk to the French Quarter, but a safe walk. So, yes, we would check into this place again, we did tell the staff about the problems, they were not too awfully concerned. For the price, we would put up with the other inconviences."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Ilene Cox from New Orleans, Louisana

"I was very disappointed. We arrived at night and even though they left an envelope on the mailbox we would have had a difficult time finding the key to the room. The manager heard us and did come out. The room felt unclean. Housekeeping came in the first day but not the next 2 days. There was no full length mirror anywhere in the room. The only mirror was above the sink in the bathroom. The location was OK ---- about 5 blocks to Boubon Stree and another 5 blocks to the French Market area. Breakfast was not served until 8:30. Everyday I found guests sitting on the porch waiting for them to open the dining area. Breakfast was good, and there was always something hot served."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler A Recent Traveler

"The area was pleasant and traditional we loved the evening walks. The room was dusty and water stains in the cabinets. The bed was big and comfortable. Housekeeping made the bed, but did not vacuum, replaced towels, etc. We loved the morning group breakfast. We met some really nice people from different areas."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Krystal from Colorado Springs, CO

"What appears to be a very beautiful, unique historic bed and breakfast was pretty misleading, starting with the picutre posted on the website. The house on the website looks gorgeous, the house we stayed in was much less visually and physically appealing. Cleaning was questionable....unmentionables under the beds. Physcially, leaking and moldy shower, shower head coming out of the wall, with parts of the wall missing, and part of the molding on the floor gone. Shower was a very tiny, outdated affair and the hot/cold waters were sporadic. My sister burned her leg with the hot water. When you back up, even a little, you hit the shower curtain which did not feel clean. TV trays for nightstands, and lumpy beds. Not sure what your expectations are when traveling, but for me, I expect an experience that is equal to or better than what I have at home. I also expect it to be clean and feel clean. This missed the mark big time. Additionally, staff ignored us for about 15 minutes when we first arrived. Not real friendly or welcoming. Parking somewhat of a hassle. Much further than 'walking distance' from most of the French Quarter activities. Feel pretty misled in general. Very disappointing and had a hard time staying a 2nd night."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Roger & Sharon Dilcher from Begen, NY

"We found it ample for our needs. It is old and in need of some repairs, clean enough to be healthy with charm. You need to have respect for age. Meeting all the guest at breakfast was a great and helpful experience. The management was wonderful. It isn't a plush 5 star hotel but confortable."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Lovely Whitmore

"Hi there, I was only in town because I'm filming on a show/ When I arrived at the hotel it was late perhaps 11 pm or so and the front door was locked. There was a message on the door to look in the mailslot where there was an envelope with my name on it and instructions to get key for the room from a security box on the side of the porch. It took me almost fifteen minutes to retrieve this key as the porch was not well lit , the instructions were not clear and the box wasn't working right. Finally I had the key. When I pulled in the very narrow driveway I felt like I was gonna scrape the side of my SUV along the wall. There were no parking spots available so I had to back out of that long driveway it was not well lit and very hard to do being that my windows are tented. Anywho I parked on the street, went to my room which was very close to the pool area where there was loud music playing and people walking back and forth by the room making loud noise, mind you this was Tues night. I took a shower and put on my swim suit however just as I was about to go out I peeked out the window if the bathroom and noticed a lady (not decent) getting into the jacuzzi so I decided to change and just go out and walk around Bourbon street. The shade that covers the window was not long enough you could see straight out of the window and in from the other side. I found an extra blanket in a draw and managed to cover the window with it. the drawers were UNCLEAN! one of the tiles in the bathroom was shaky. The tv was very small and with only a few channels, internet signal was very weak kept going out. Bed was small room was small. I couldn't find any ice or soda machine anywhere."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Scott Hildula from New Orleans, LA

"wonderful value on the far side of the French Quarter away from all the madness. Short walk to Frenchman's Street where the music is excellent, food is fabulous, and the drunken hordes have yet to despoil. Breakfast was family style around a big old dining room table and we chatted with some delightful folks. Pat's greens and grits was a wonderful surprise for breakfast and her walnut pancakes a delight as well. I'm really glad we stayed there."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler F. Pezzella from NYC, NY

"Great location and reasonable price. Everything was very nice, including the morning breakfast."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Claudia from Chicago, IL

"The picture of the Rathbone Mansion on the website is not the mansion we stayed at. 1244 was not restored. The first complaint was the outside porch lights didn't work and we had to come in in the dark at night. The air conditionor/heating unit was so loud you either had to freeze all night or stay awake because of the noise. I recorded the awful noise on my iphone along with pictures of the rest of my complaints. I have pictures of white stains all over the brown comforter that was on the bed. Can you say disgusting!! When was the last time the comforter and pillow shams had been cleaned???There were a couple of areas of the floor boards that holes in them, there was a cable outlet on a wall where the wires were exposed and the cover plate was coming off. Wires were hanging out of the ceiling in the bathroom were there should have been a light fixture.The heating/ air condition unit when on smelled like cat and it was filled with dust. There was dust along the base boards. We used the same towels for our whole stay. The only thing maid service did was make the bed. We tried to find another place to stay but, because of all the conventions the hotels had no open rooms and we couldn't cancel our trip because we were there for a confrence. Next time I'll book a hotel or stay home."

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Vickey Walter from Humble, Texas

"words can not express the beautiful experience we had. It was breathless and the most enjoyable trip that we have had in a very long time. Yes we will return we have told several family members, friends, chruch members and co-workers and yes we will visit sgsin"

BookIt.com® Verified Traveler Ted from New Iberia, La

"We loved it . It was just likle home sweet home but served even better."

"I invited some friends to go experience Mardi Gras for their first time. The week of is too crazy, so we went the week before the actual Mardi Gras crazy week. My friends were not to sure of staying in a Bed and Breakfast. After checking in, they loved it. We had a 2 bedroom suite with 2 beds, a couch and a love seat. The ceilings were high and the decorations were beautiful. It was actually 4 or 5 blocks to Bourbon street and about 9 to the Market. We actually drove and parked closer each day to what we wanted to do. Parking at the B&B is a scary thing. We walked out just as the tow truck was hooking up to us. Not much parking offered. Otherwise, great stay. Their all ready to plan the return trip and I assure you it will be a B&B."

"We went to New Orleans to celebrate my 40th birthday. We booked our trip through bookit.com and decided to stay at the Rathbone because of the overall great deal. We had a wonderful time and were not disappointed with any part of our trip or our stay at the Rathbone. First, you must keep in mind that this is a B&B - not a Hilton or such. It is not new construction; this is an older building. We stayed in the second mansion in the back across from the courtyard. We had a large first floo room with a king bed, hardwood floors, very large closet, a microwave, a small fridge, a large closet with a safe, a small table and chair. It is a good thing we had a first floor; the stairs look very small and difficult to maneuver, and my husband would not have been able to climb them as he is disabled. The bathroom was the only major disappointment; the shower is TINY, like the size of an RV shower. We walked to the mansion every morning for breakfast. There is nothing glamorous about breakfast: toast, bagels, cereals, a coffee cake one morning that we had for left overs the next morning. However, it was perfect. We didn't need a large breakfast because we either had lunch plans in the Quarter or had other plans. It was a good stay. It is a LONG walk from just about everything in the Quarter. We either took a cab down to the Market and then shopped and walked back or we walked down to the Quarter and then took a cab back to the room.



We will return to New Orleans next year, and we will definitely look into staying here again. We loved it; we felt safe; the price is better than reasonable; and it was very quiet and peaceful. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful! See you next year!!"

"I did not actually meet the staff, the office was closed but, very specific instructions were left for us. I hope my account was closed out correctly - comment retained until my statement comes in! Overall awesome historical place to stay!"

"We went to New Orleans to celebrate my 40th birthday. We booked our trip and decided to stay at the Rathbone because of the overall great deal. We had a wonderful time and were not disappointed with any part of our trip or our stay at the Rathbone. First, you must keep in mind that this is a B&B - not a Hilton or such. It is not new construction; this is an older building. We stayed in the second mansion in the back across from the courtyard. We had a large first floo room with a king bed, hardwood floors, very large closet, a microwave, a small fridge, a large closet with a safe, a small table and chair. It is a good thing we had a first floor; the stairs look very small and difficult to maneuver, and my husband would not have been able to climb them as he is disabled. The bathroom was the only major disappointment; the shower is TINY, like the size of an RV shower. We walked to the mansion every morning for breakfast. There is nothing glamorous about breakfast: toast, bagels, cereals, a coffee cake one morning that we had for left overs the next morning. However, it was perfect. We didn't need a large breakfast because we either had lunch plans in the Quarter or had other plans. It was a good stay. It is a LONG walk from just about everything in the Quarter. We either took a cab down to the Market and then shopped and walked back or we walked down to the Quarter and then took a cab back to the room.
We will return to New Orleans next year, and we will definitely look into staying here again. We loved it; we felt safe; the price is better than reasonable; and it was very quiet and peaceful. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful! See you next year!!"

"The location was fine but the room was not very clean & whoever did the painting & renovating did a terrible job. The hallway & the rug in the hall was dirty from the time we arrived still that way when we left.Also there were plugin air fresheners in every plug & I am allergic to them. Makes you wonder what they were trying to cover up. We had two rooms & the bed in one was soft & lumpy in one & hard as a board in the other. Most important to us is a good bed & a clean room. If we had had those it would have been worth the price. Definitely would not return to the Rathbone Mansion"

"The B&B was nice enough - maybe if I were in the main house, I would've felt a little more connected. Didn't bother me to not have wifi-never even used the computer! Used the desk to make coffee, since there was little to no counter space anywhere. The bed was WAY too soft-slept wonderfully, but was up by 7:30 a.m. both mornings-too uncomfortable to stay in and lounge! I give the owners and staff a tremendous amount of credit - they've really tried to make it a true and warm New Orleans experience. Thank you!"

"I stayed at the Rathbone Mansions for 4 days. Boy was I in for a surprise. I paid over $320 bucks to find out that there is NO cleaning service available. The outside of the property is nice, a cabana, a hot tub and pool...nice touch but the toilet, sink and shower in the room was and is NOT cleaned! I had to request the cleaning the 1st day. Someone did come and do a light cleaning but when I requested cleaning on the 3rd day I was told by house-keeping that they DO NOT clean the toilet, sink and shower but they would provide clean towels and change my linen. I asked what about sweeping the floor and/or vacuuming the rug, I was told that they only do it 'If it's necessary'. And the continental breakfast is meager to non-existing. For $5/$10 more per night I would have opted for cleanliness and a better continental breakfast selection."

"We enjoyed our stay very much, they checked us in early then we walked to downtown, We left our car park at hotel whole 3 days and walked to every where . Breakfast was good they made chocolate chip pancakes for us, we met some nice people at breakfast table too. Good location and friendly staff.We will stay again and again."

"We had a wonderful trip to New Orleans, but out stay at Rathbone Mansions was not a highlight. First, we had asked for limited stairs as we are both disabled. We were given a room up the longest most narrow staircase I have ever encountered. I had to stop and rest at least three times to get to the top. It was horrible. The room itself was not bad, but there was no guide for TV listings.....i.e. 24 for Fox....44 for Fox news....11 for ABC. That would have been very helpful. Also breakfast was not served in a manner that made it possible to take it back to the room. I would have appreciated a magazine that told of New Orleans activities and gave unbiased restaurant reviews, something like we have found on every visit we have made to any city of the size of New Orleans. The problem with the stairs was so great that we were unable to take advantage of the hot tub."

"Had a good time staying at the 'Mansions'. The Manager - is extremely helpful in many ways. Making sure our simple breakfast is prepared to our satisfaction. Advising us the best places to see in the city, and the best way to enjoy our visit. Room is clean and away from the maddening crowd of the French Quarter, yet close enough for a walking tour."

"I found the Rathbone Inn in New Orleans to be quite sufficient during a recent 4 day stay there. The Manager was very helpful with directions and helping with planning our stay. The room was comfortable and the location of the hotel was superb...Less than a mile to the heart of the French Quarters, where there is lots of action...We did a lot of walking but pat was very helpful offering suggestions on buses and trolleys. All in All I would reccomend the Inn..."

"What a great place. My wife and I had a wonderful time and the staff cold not have been better. The owner,, even let me buy one of her glass ornaments from her when we couldn't find one in the market. A"

"Vill du ha ett boende till rimligt pris med bra rum, atmosfär, personligt bemötande, utmärkt frukost och nära till det bästa av New Orleans, så är Rathbone Mansions rätt ställe för dig.

Man kan inte räkna med att en över 100 år gammal byggnad är i skick som ny. I gengälld kan du känna ...historiens vingslag....

Det står ...continental breakfest..., men påminner mer om en rejäl engelsk frukost fjärran från den franska kontinentala frukosten med kaffe, croissant och sylt. Pat's bakverk och ...pajer... imponerade.

Som är chef på stället kan verka lite burdus, men har ett hjärta av guld och alla i personalen är mycket hjälpsamma.

Kommer vi tillbaka till New Orleans är Rathbone Mansions vårt förstaval."

"We got a great rate from Bookit, arrived late and found instructions waiting for us. The room was nicely furnished with all new mod cons. We were right in the back in a small room so the wifi was patchy but the comfy sofa in the communal living room and tables on the deck out front were better places to sit anyway. Breakfast was great, staff were extremely welcoming and friendly, as were other guests. Convenient for French Quarter and highways in/out of town. Top Marks!"

"I had a great time ...loved the staff.... The room was nice. This was my 1st stay at a Bed and Breakfast... and I can't wait to do it again.......The only thing wrong was no internet in the room (9)."

"The Mansion and everyone in charge there was fantastic. I can't wait to try to plan another trip just so I can stay in the house again. As for Book It, DO NOT USE THEM. I was put in a hotel which they said was pet friendly, turns out it wasn't. They switched hotels after offering a few others just to fin out even though their website says they are pet friendly they weren't. Finally found the Rathnone Mansion, only to he getting phone calls on my trip there to find out after book it told me they were expecting us and our pet that they had no idea!! Was supposed to if gotten a refund and was charged twice! The whole experience with Book It has been a nightmare. Customer service people are great if you don't mind being on hold for 20 minutes at a time when they tell you two to three minuets and I you don't mind calling them for times to have the same problem constantly fixed over and over again!!! Will never book with book it again!!"

"I took my wife to New Orleans for our 1 year anniversary and staff at the Rathbone took great care of us. We also just found out that on our anniversary 11/13 we concieved and are expecting our first child together...so Rathbone is a ver magical place! We look foward to staying again real soon! Love you guys!!!!"

"The positives outweigh the negatives at the Rathbone. On the positive side the staff is very friendly and helpful,the breakfasts are delicious and walking to the French Quarter is safe which was a concern for us. It was also very convenient to have an outside private entrance to our room.

The cleanliness of the room was 'OK' but the bathroom left a bit to be desired.Towels are very good quality which was appreciated and changed when requested.

Would also recommend a handyman/woman as our outside door had huge gaps at the top and side which might invite critters and a heat/cool loss along wih some cosmetic items in the room.( I stuffed this gap nightly with plastic bags to keep it closed.)

Really enjoyed the prepared breakfasts of sausage gravy and biscuits,omletttes,best ever gritswith cheese and greens and daily home made pastries along with fruit,cereal,muffins, etc..

Overall"

"Our stay was great, the room was slightly small, but couldn't beat the price. Our only complaint is when we woke up to have breakfast in the main dining room, there was a very loud 'employee'... when I say loud, I mean loud...with a negative attitude to boot. We had to take our breakfast to the room. Other than that, we had a great stay. The hotel is close enough to the FQ, that walking everywhere was easy and fun."

"our room was really cute and the house was very nice. we enjoyed our stay."

"Rathbone Mansion was beautifully decorated inside and out for Halloween by the caretakers- interior has loads of character. All the staff (the housekeepers included) were friendly and available to answer any questions we had about the place and activities, however, they didn`t know that much info on the brochures they carried. Our room was ok, not fancy, no frills but it is all that we need and pretty clean. No wifi though in our room which was somewhat disappointing. The main house where breakfast is served, however, did have wifi. Every morning was a different warm breakfast cooked to perfection with an addition of an assortment of continental breakfast items. The location was very central. Easy and safe walk to the French Quarter and Frenchman street, day or night."

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My stay at the Rathbone was great. It was comfortable, historical, quaint and the breakfast in the morning was awesome. Well worth the stay and I would go back again. Thanks so much.

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"We had a wonderful time in New Orleans. The Rathbone was a terrific place to stay. It was clean and comfortable and the folks who work there treated us like family. It was close to the French Quarter (walking distance) and there were a couple of local hangouts just a block away that were great. The beds were comfortable and the bath towels were the softest I have EVER used. Such a luxury!"

"We had a wonderful time in New Orleans. The Rathbone was a terrific place to stay. It was clean and comfortable and the folks who work there treated us like family. It was close to the French Quarter (walking distance) and there were a couple of local hangouts just a block away that were great. The beds were comfortable and the bath towels were the softest I have EVER used. Such a luxury!"

"Really enjoyed the Rathbone Mansion. Great staff."

"If you like to stay off of the beaten place, this place is absolutely perfect. B&B feel, beautiful room, all I needed."

"I stayed in the smallest room which was plenty for me. It is very comfortable and had plenty of room. The shower was a little small but the water was great and towels were thick and comfy so that made up for it. Staff is wonderful, friendly, helpful and the breakfast was enjoyable as well. Thanks, I had a great stay."

"Two beautiful Mansions. Lovely host, fun cats in front room. Friendly guest & great conversations at breakfast. Also delicious. Our room was beautiful & more of a suite. Location is near the residential side of the quarter on Esplanade. Beautiful houses everywhere under Oaks. A quick walk to Frenchmen, busy quarter & french market if you like. Real history all around in modern times. The best of both worlds. Trust me this is New Orleans, not a franchised hotel in the busy, loud part of the Quarter. Nearby is Treme, Frenchmen St & the exact area that jazz originated. Eat well, drink at local watering holes & soak in the best American music ever. Had cocktails next to saltwater pool & hot tub in the backyard. Inviting & warm"

"The hotel is well situated for walking access to the French Quarter.
We found the reception friendly and welcoming, room was clean and if you like traditional furniture, then you would be happy.
There wasn't really enough seating for breakfast and we decided not to even try on the second morning, checking out early and making our way to Dennys! I guess all the guests chose to have breakfast at the same time on our first morning but it did put us off having a second attempt."

"We just returned from NOLA and can't say enough about the Rathbone Inn. There was a slight mix-up in the room size, we were booked for the smallest room, so we were given a free upgrade to the biggest suite. We also arrived a little early and left our luggage at the main house and they hulled it across the street and up 2 flights of stairs, into our room for us. And the room was amazing with a balcony too! The beds were a bit hard, but still slept well. It was on the 3rd floor but that was good exercise to burn off all the food calories.

The staff was amazing and so helpful and gave us maps and suggestions. Breakfast was a very good continental, much better than a hotel and there was always a homemade baked goodie. We took advantage of the hot tub and pool at the main house, they're wonderful and open 24 hrs a day. The houses are in a residential neighborhood, very quiet and friendly neighbors. And if you're missing your pets, there are about 4 adorable kitties at the main house. And they are kept in another room until breakfast is over, so no worries about fur or anything. Def recommend this B and B."

"The distance to french quarters was great. The walk to the quarters was really nice. The workers at the breakfast were all great. Definitely would recommend for a new experience. :)"

"You really do get what you pay for. Don't be fooled by the wonderful pictures of this property. It is a budget hotel at best, and not very close to the action on Bourbon Street. Spend the extra money and have a much better time."

"I loved staying here. The staff was friendly.

I enjoyed the breakfast. They had cereal, bagels, toast, yogurt, and fresh fruit. Each days they had something that was homemade. The coffee was great!

We had a great stay. Would stay again!"

"Our first time to stay at this B&B. Very enjoyable, nice room/suite, management, cooks, location, parking, fellow guests, price, and everything you want in a bed/breakfast. Highly recommended."

"Would highly recommend the Rathbone Mansion for imagination, B & B 'perks' like clean pool, jacuzzi and covered tiki bar area. Small room, mattress too firm for my taste, but clean and convenient. Don't miss the family style continental breakfast which maybe starts a bit late at 8:30, but offers a moment to share adventures with fellow guests and start the day right."

"Nice rooms. First time at a bed and breakfast. Neat experience and good location. I thought it was a wonderful value."

"We had a great trip and will certainly go back again.
Short walk to Bourbon St, but far enough away it was quiet. Only negative was the shower in our room was not pressure balanced. But overall a great value. The manger was on site and very friendly and helpful.

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"after a few days ride on motorbikes from omaha , we were more than impressed with staying at the best house on esplanade st, absolute perfect location, 5 min walking distance from all the shops, the markets and bourbon st french quarter. it had a very clean and tiki torch lit private pool area behind the mansion with just birds and lizards to stare at while you bask in the 'nawlins' sun. Our balcony suite was unbelievable for breakfast tea. We also parked our motorbikes on the street a few houses away and across the street while we stayed for 3 days and had no problems or worries about theft or vandalism, i will definatly be back and will recommend this to my friends an family for a perfect quiet and historic place to stay without the party crowds and loud late night traffic. three thumbs up "

"Fantastic place to stay in New Orleans! The room was quiet, clean, comfortable, cozy, and convenient. The breakfast was great; although it was continental, they had something homemade every day! Easy walk to anywhere in the French Quarter, easy parking, great help and conversations with the friendly managers/staff. We had the pool/hot tub to ourselves, which was also clean, convenient and refreshing. We would definitely stay here again and have highly recommended it to friends!"

"I booked this trip as a package deal and me and my boyfriend had the best weekend here. Other than the fact that the room was a little smaller than I anticipated and the shower was extremely small...it was a wonderful experience. I would definitely return, but I would ask for a larger room. The pool and hot tub are amazing and the fact that it is not a chain allows you some privacy and a homey feeling."

"This is about the 5th time I have stayed at the Rathbone and it has always been such a great experience. The staff is very friendly, the rooms are clean and the breakfast is always a special treat. The pool and jacuzzi are wonderful. It feels like home away from home. I do miss the wine and cheese they used to serve in the evenings several years ago, but overall, you cannot beat this place for convenience and value. We'll be back again. :-)"

"My fiance and I stayed at the Rathbone Mansions in September 2011. We came all the way from New Zealand and were very excited as it was our first trip to NOLA. The Rathbone Mansions did not disappoint. It is located on the border of the French Quarter so within walking distance to everything. The first room we stayed in was nice but halfway through our stay Pat (the manager) was nice enough to upgrade us to a gorgeous room as we were staying seven nights. The rooms are beautifully appointed and very authentic. Pat was also very helpful in letting us print off game tickets on her computer and calling taxis etc for us. The breakfast in the mornings was amazing. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!"

"Beautiful historic home and room.Room size was amazingly large and the chairs were so comfortable to sink intot after a long day walking around New Orleans.Great restaurant down the street--Port Of Call---and short distance to French Market,Frenchmen Street and,of course,French Quarter."

"It's what one would expect from a non-chain hotel. TV's not great, the bathroom is a little creaky, the shower pressure and temperature varied greatly, and the loud AC ran constantly. And yet because it wasn't a giant hotel chain: The staff was very friendly, breakfast was outstanding, the Cafe du Monde coffee fantastic, the pool was open all night, fun antique-y furniture in the room, walk-able distance to the french quarter. Overall a good value for location and amenities. Highly recommend it. "

"My husband and I got married in New Orleans in 2010. Our ceremony was at Oak Alley Plantation and the reception was at Antoine's in the French Quarter. Our special day was absolutely perfect. When we got to the Rathbone, we were so impressed with how easy checking in was considering we got there around 11 pm. They totally worked around our schedule. Our suite was amazing and we had a lovely balcony that overlooked Esplanade Ave. The exposed brick walls and interior was so historic and beautiful. It truly made our wedding night unforgettable. I'm so happy we didn't go with a mainstream hotel. We will definitely be returning to the Rathbone!"

"First of all, I was enthralled by the history of the Rathbone.

When I told Pat McCardle, the manager, that it was our belated

honeymoon, we were upgraded from a double to a two-bedroom suite

with a balcony. The Rathbone has the character of Old New Orleans.

We really enjoyed the pool and the hot tub. The breakfast fare

was first rate with the chef making a specialty every morning.

I would stay there again, and reccomend my friends to stay there.

Their philosophy is 'Let the good times roll' and they did."

"My husband and I were in New Orleans for his medical procedures, the Rathbone was so close to the hospital it made life a little bit easier. The staff went out of their way to make the both of us comfortable and relaxed. The location was in a neighborhood that was quiet and fresh. The towels were awsome, big and soft....the beds were comfy........ We will most definitely be staying with them again. "

"We booked via this website and loved it so much we ended up staying an extra 3 days! Stayed in the mansion house across the street from the main building - it was wonderful. Really authentic with lovely beds, bedspreads and a great tv in the room. Fridge was greatly appreciated! The grounds of the house ir the sun loungers/garden area could do with a little love but maybe this was down to the high winds! Breakfast in the main house was just awesome - as one of the ladies who worked there said: 'Miss Pat sure can cook!' and that is so true! The cheese grits were something else! The great spread of muffins/bagels/fruit toast every day and the fab coffee and juice was just what was needed to start the day..... and in a stunning room too. Hospitality was beyond compare.... breakfast was more like a get-together than a laid-on meal.... we even got to bottle feed the new kittens! SUCH a wonderful stay - I cannot recommend this accommodation highly enough for hospitality. I would stay here over a big French 1/4 hotel any day..... lots of parking... didn't use the pool but looked good.... and the welcome is like nothing you'd find in a huge hotel. Fabulous. Thank you... we'll be back!"

"We recently stayed at the Rathbone for our wedding and honeymoon. The general manager went out of her way to make our stay in NOLA an amazing experience, We had planned an outdoor wedding, and the weather was not cooperating, so the GM offered us the most beautiful suite in the mansion to hold our ceremony, then brought us champagne, glasses, and took lovely pictures of the event. Topping it all off, she had a framed photo of our group the next morning waiting for us! The staff did a wonderful job taking care of our group as well. We will always remember our experience, and will only stay here when we come to New Orleans"

"We stayed in one of their smaller rooms but was big enough for me and my husband on the weekend of June 18, 2010. It was a very nice room, close to pool which is open 24 hours and was very clean. The breakfast was your basic hotel continental breakfast and the manager was very helpful in giving advice of where we should go. It's only a couple blocks from where french quarter starts and about six blocks from bourbon street. We walked there cause it's so expensive to park in new orleans. We will definitely stay here again. Parking is first come first serve but we didn't have any problems parking at hotel. Thanks to Rene' for all your hospitality."