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Where is the
Grand Victorian located?
We are located in the historic Garden
District area of New Orleans at the
corner of St. Charles and Washington
Avenues. Because of our central location,
15 minutes can get you anywhere you
want to go. Located within 27 blocks
of the city's main attractions, you
can get to the French Quarter or the
university section of town via the St.
Charles Avenue streetcar line. Walk
1 1/2 blocks to Commander's Palace restaurant
for a fabulous meal, or across the street
to the Lafayette Cemetery... or stroll
4 more blocks to the "shopper's
paradise" along Magazine Street.
What
is the parking situation if we
have our car or rent one?
Because we are located in a
residential neighborhood on a
corner lot, there is ample on
street parking. There are 3 spaces
directly in front of the house
on St. Charles Avenue and 4 along
the side of the house on Washington
Avenue. Because of the ease of
use provided by the streetcar,
most guests park their car at
checkin and leave it there until
checkout.
Tell me about the streetcar. How
convenient is it?
The St. Charles Avenue streetcar
is the oldest, continuously operating
street railway in the world. In
1985, it celebrated its 150th
birthday and travels along a 13.2
mile route. There is a stop about
10 feet from our front gate (stop
# 16). It runs 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. While you cannot
set your watch by their schedule,
they pass every 15-25 minutes
during weekday business hours
(6am- 7pm) getting less frequent
in the evening until they pass
1 time an hour from 11pm- 6am.
It costs $1.25 per person per
direction ($0.40 for seniors with
ID) and you must get off at the
end of the line and pay again
to get back onto the car. We do
sell RTA passes for unlimited
travel on the system that includes
all buses and the Riverfront streetcars
as well. They cost $5.00 for a
one day pass and $12.00 for a
3 day pass. Ask for them at checkin
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What
is included in a continental plus
breakfast?
The breakfast served at the
Grand Victorian is set up for
a 2 hour window from 8:30am- 10:30am
everyday. It consists of a bread
item (bagels, croissants, etc.),
a sweet item (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.
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Can you tell me about your furniture
in the rooms? What is a "plantation"
size bed?
All of the furniture in the house
dates back to the turn of the century,
over a span of +/- 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.
How
far are you from...
The French Quarter?
27 blocks from the corner of Bourbon
and Canal Streets. This is a 15
minute streetcar ride or an $8.00
cab ride.
The Superdome/Arena?
23 blocks to the corner of Poydras
Street. This is a 10 minute streetcar
ride and then a 5 block walk or
an $8.00 cab ride.
The Convention Center?
Depending which end of the Convention
Center you need, 19 blocks to
St. Joseph or 23 blocks to Poydras.
This is about a 10 minute streetcar
ride and then a 5 to 7 block walk
respectively. This is a $10.00
cab ride.
Tulane and Loyola Universities,
Audubon Park & zoo?
33 blocks. This is a 15 minute
streetcar ride or a $10.00 cab
ride.
Various restaurants?
All along the streetcar line.
Within walking distance, there
are several places beginning 6
blocks down St. Charles Avenue
and along Magazine Street for
6 blocks down Washington Avenue
for 5 blocks. It is 7-10 minute
walk in either direction from
the house.
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Do you have
handicap accomodations?
Yes, several of the Grand
Victorian rooms are handicapped accessible
and fully compliant with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). The mansion
also has wheelchair ramps.
Are gift certificates
available?
Yes. A stay at the Grand Victorian
makes a great anniversary or birthday
gift, or a wonderful thank you for that
terrific client or business associate.
They are available starting at $100
and in increasing increments of $50.
Allow us to plan your special gift by
calling (800)
977-0008 or use our online service.
Purchase
a Gift Certificate here.
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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