Experience New Orleans Garden District lodging at 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 furnishings, our New Orleans B&B welcomes you to a majestic historic past within the comfort and convenience of a modern bed and breakfast inn.

An Award-Winning Bed & Breakfast

The Grand Victorian was awarded the honor of being selected as the "2007 Best B&B in New Orleans" by Citysearch! In addition, the hotel is recognized by the Historic District Landmark Commission of New Orleans and the Louisiana Preservation Alliance, and it has been seen on the TRAVEL CHANNEL, "Mardi Gras, 2001 & 2002" and 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
• Wi-Fi throughout the house
• Telephones with free local phone calls
• Cable television
• Feather mattress antique beds
• Concierge services
• 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 8:30 am - 10:30 am, every day.

We offer a selection of breads (bagels, croissants, etc.), 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 Tulane University's Architectural Library. Thomas Sully and his business partner, James Feret, are known for beginning the first architectural firm in New Orleans and heavily influencing 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 original style. All of the furniture in the house dates back to the turn-of-the-century, over a span of about 30 years. A "tester" bed is a 4-poster bed with a full canopy. A "half tester" 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!