I've been coming to New Orleans for a long time, but did a late booking for a New Year's Eve/Sugar Bowl trip this year for my girlfriend and myself, and stumbled on the HH Whitney House, a B&B on Esplanade between the French Quarter and the Fairgrounds. I will definitely be returning there. The host, Glen Miller, was about as gracious as they come. His breakfasts (particularly the waffle with fresh fruit) were imaginative, and the coffee good. On New Year's Eve, he thoughtfully provided a bottle of champagne for us.

The house itself is historic, and crammed with interesting acquisitions (my girlfriend particularly liked our room, the Scarlet O'Hara room, where the green velvet curtains were fascimilies of those Scarlet used to make her dress in Gone With the Wind). The bed was very comfortable. And there was wireless internet (which is sometimes hard to get in New Orleans).

The location is a relatively short walk from the French Quarter straight down Esplanade; you pass a lot of spectacular old houses. This was the swank part of town before the Garden District was ever built.

The B&B offers free offstreet parking--another thing sometimes hard to find in New Orleans. We paid something of a premium for a holiday stay, but I felt it was actually a bargain.

I gather much of Glen's business is repeat, and I can understand why.

booking a place to stay sight unseen is certainly a leap of faith.
all fears were put to rest as soon as we arrived. ( Late , I may add, however ,we were cheerfully welcomed.) The inn is brimming with beautiful antiques and the bedrooms are very homelike and comforting. The breakfasts were yummy and started our day on the right foot. The location was central for everything we wanted to do. Most importantly our hosts were wonderful. Offering advice and information with humor and wit, that we would have never gotten at a regular hotel. They made our stay unforgetable, as well as giving us an appreciation for the warmth and hospitality that all B&B owners should strive for.

My family & I stayed at The HH Whitney House for 2 nights during VooDoo Fest. It was a wonderful experience!!!! The house is beautiful. Glen met us outside when we drove up & was always very cordial & helpful. My children especially enjoyed the hot tub. It's in a great central location. The decor & all-around atmosphere are breathtaking. I would definitely stay here again!

My fiancee and I spent a wonderful four days at HH Whitney House. The owners are wonderful people, eager to make your stay more comfortable, knowledgeable about New Orleans, and willing to go that extra step to make your visit everything you want. We even got a personal 3 hour tour of the hurricane-devastated areas. The rooms were comfortable, the pool cold, and the hot tub hot. The location is nice - not too close the the French Quarter so that you have to listen to the crowds, but close enough that you can walk the pleasant Esplanade route in 15 minutes or take a taxi for $5. I recommend the B&B highly and will stay there again the next time I travel to New Orleans.