Sasha P.

Located in the beautiful French Quarter, the Victoria House Bed and Breakfast is an amazing place to stay if you are ever in NOLA and want the classic B&B that is close to all the good spots. There is private street parking in front of the B&B and also a side door for when you stumble back home later that night. Upon entering, immediately one can tell that the Victoria House is definitely well-kept and beautiful. Ben, the owner, has decorated the house in an old Victorian fashion with fabrics and tapestries of all kinds. The first floor holds a living room, 1-2 rooms, a dining area where Ben offers free breakfast, the kitchen and the back entrance to the courtyard. The second floor has 4-5 bedrooms all decorated in their own style but maintaining the Victorian feel. Two more rooms lie behind the house, through the courtyard on the second floor. This is where my room was, the "Chateau". The courtyard was very beautiful. Plants in every knook and cranny, stone walls, vines, wrought-iron tea tables... I wish I could have had breakfast here but it was raining the weekend my friend and I decided to pay NOLA a visit. The stairs to the back rooms were a bit scary though... they could use some refurbishing. The Chateau itself was absolutely AMAZING and beautiful. I could only wish to have my own room look this way but that would be nearly impossible. (Photo of the Chateau is posted.) I fell completely in love with this room. We probably got the best room in the joint. Breakfast was a combination of buttered croissants, peanut butter, jelly, orange juice, coffee, tea, and other random goodies. It wasn't a 5- course meal by any means but it helped settle our hangovers enough to get through the day. Located on Rampart, the Victoria House is right across the street from the Louis Armstrong Park, a short walk to the St. Louis Cemetery, and only 3 short blocks to Bourbon Street. Yes, we had a great time here. We were at the center of everything! Ben is a very nice guy. He is very charming, personable, and helpful. He gave my friend and I some ideas about where to eat and things to see. At only $100 per night, I would say it was a great deal. Other B&B's in NOLA are quite expensive just because they want to be. The Victoria House is a win-win situation: one of the less expensive B&B's and it's close to everything. Check it out if you're ever in town and make sure to reserve the Chateau room!