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Experience
the Grand Victorian, designed
and built in 1893 by famed New
Orleans architect Thomas Sully.
Lovingly brought back to its former
glory and decorated with period
furnishing, the Grand Victorian
welcomes you to a majestic past
within the comfort and convenience
of a modern bed and breakfast
establishment.
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Location
The convenient location of the Grand
Victorian is one of its greatest attributes.
Nestled under the shady oaks of majestic
St. Charles Avenue, the renovated historic
mansion is the picture of New Orleans,
and a wonderful place to begin your
trip.
The Grand Victorian staff is eager
to assist you in planning tours of the
Garden District, historic cemeteries,
swamps, and River Road Plantations.
We are located less than fifteen minutes
from the Superdome, the New Orleans
Convention Center, New Orleans Museum
of Art, the world famous French Quarter,
Jackson Square, Magazine Street Shopping
District, Audubon Park (zoo), Aquarium
of the Americas, National World War
II Museum and Tulane & Loyola Universities.
Step out our front door, onto the Avenue
and into the Historic Garden District.
The St. Charles Streetcar Line will
transport you to the Arts District and
the Riverbend areas. You can also visit
Jazz music clubs and indulge in famous
New Orleans cuisine. Soak up the past
and celebrate the present at The Grand
Victorian, where award-winning restaurants,
Mardi Gras parades and the St. Charles
Ave. Streetcar wait for you.
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An
Award Winning Bed & Breakfast
The Grand Victorian was recently
awarded the honor of being selected
as the "2007 Best B&B
in New Orleans" by Citysearch!
In additions, the hotel is recognized
by the Historic District Landmark
Commission of New Orleans and
the Louisiana Preservation Alliance,
and has been seen on the TRAVEL
CHANNEL, "Mardi Gras, 2001 &
2002" and also in Southern
Living Magazine.
Amenities
All of the comforts of home await
you at The Grand Victorian. Guest
amenities include:
- Free parking
- Private baths
- Individual temperature
control
- WiFi throughout
the house
- Telephones with
free local phone calls
- Cable television
- Feather mattress
antique beds
- Concierge Services
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Balcony access for relaxation
 Whirlpool
tubs in the suites- Business travelers
have access to fax and copy
machines as well
- Bottled water,
soft drinks and snacks
provided
Breakfast
Our continental breakfast is
served either in our sun-filled
dining room or can be taken outdoors
on our porte-cochere balcony.
The Grand Victorian's breakfast
service is set up for a 2 hour
window from 8:30am- 10:30am everyday.
We offer a selection
of breads (bagels, croissants,
etc.), a sweets (muffins, strudel,
etc.), toast, hard boiled eggs,
yogurt, fresh fruit cups, a variety
of cereals, juices, teas, and
coffee.
Please let us know
before your arrival if you have
any special dietary needs so that
we can accommodate you as much
as possible. Special arrangements
can also be made for an early
breakfast if necessary.
History
If you are looking for a taste
of history in your journey to
New Orleans, this is the place
to be. The Grand Victorian, designed
and built in 1893 by famed New
Orleans architect Thomas Sully
(1855-1937), is a true period
masterpiece. This Queen Anne Victorian
house was originally built for
Francis Johnson and his family.
There are original drawings/plans
of the house and millwork at the
Tulane University's Architectural
Library. Thomas Sully and partner
James Feret are known to have
begun the first architectural
firm in New Orleans and as having
heavily influenced the unique
feeling that Uptown New Orleans
offers.
Antiques
After restoring the 7600 square
foot structure to its former glory,
it was decorated with period furnishings,
to emulate the style in which
it would have been originally
furnished. All of the furniture
in the house dates back to the
turn of the century, over a span
of about 30 years. A "teaster"
bed is a 4 poster bed with a full
canopy. A "half teaster"
bed is a 2 poster bed with a canopy
covering half of the bed. A "plantation"
size bed falls between a modern
full and queen size bed. Because
all of the beds are antiques,
they are not a "standard"
size. Each bed also has a feather
mattress on it for extra comfort.
Innkeeper
More information coming soon
about the innkeeper, Bonnie Rabe.
Please feel free to contact Bonnie
at info@gvbb.com
if you have any questions about
the Grand Victorian!
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The Grand Victorian Bed &
Breakfast
2727 St. Charles Avenue •
New Orleans, LA 70130
TEL: (504) 895-1104 •
(800) 977-0008 •
Fax: (504) 896-8688 • info@gvbb.com
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