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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
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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 8:30 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 7,600 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
Your innkeeper, Bonnie Rabe, is a New Orleans native and a graduate of Louisiana State University. She's passionate about New Orleans, the Saints, LSU Tigers football and well-known among the city's restaurants for her discerning palate.
Please feel free to contact Bonnie
at info@gvbb.com
if you have any questions about
the Grand Victorian or your stay in New Orleans!
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