The Burgundy Bed and Breakfast is a restored 1890’s Eastlake style shotgun double, a traditional style of New Orleans architecture. We have made every effort to retain the original character of this New Orleans treasure.
Almost everything in the house is original, including the 8 (not working, formerly coal-burning) fireplaces, the hardwood floors, the 12 foot ceilings (a few of which have original plaster medallions and crown moulding), the louvered shutters, as well as the doors (including two sets of pocket doors) and windows.
The Burgundy Bed and Breakfast has 4 guest rooms, each with its own private bath. We share the courtyard, spa, porches and the dining room with our guests. And there is a parlor and a galley kitchen for the guests to share. The parlor is a meeting point, sitting room, library (videos and books) and “cyber-cafe” – we have wireless internet – all in one. The galley kitchen has a refrigerator, sink, microwave, coffee maker and toaster oven. The rear porch opens onto a courtyard, which is suitable for sunbathing. Across the courtyard is the half-open “tub house”, in which the spa (whirlpool, hot tub, Jacuzzi) is located. We have a “clothing optional” policy in the spa.
We request that our smoking guests restrict smoking to the back porch and the courtyard.
And by the way, “Burgundy” is one of several street names which are locally “mispronounced”: We say bur-GUN-dy, although the color of the same name is pronounced BUR-gun-dy. Probable reason: The street was named after the Duke of Burgundy, in French bour-GON-ye.
The Burgundy is conveniently located near the historic French Quarter, and your innkeeper is a Louisiana native, who can guide you to the best local sites and attractions.
Guest Rooms
Red Room: The Red Room is our deluxe queen room. It has a queen bed, free wireless Internet, desk, radio with CD player, basic cable TV with VCR and DVD and closet. Its bathroom has a claw foot bathtub with shower. The room opens to the back porch and courtyard. Maximum occupancy: 2
Green Room: The Green Room has a queen bed and a single daybed, free wireless Internet, a radio with CD player, a desk, a wardrobe, cable TV, VCR, DVD and a decorative fireplace. Its bathroom has a modern shower. Maximum occupancy: 3
Blue Room: The Blue Room has a queen bed and a single bed, free wireless Internet, a desk, a wardrobe, Cable TV with VCR and DVD, Radio with CD player and a decorative fireplace. The bath has a tub with shower. Maximum occupancy: 3
Coral Room: The Coral Room is our economy queen room. It has a queen bed, free wireless Internet, a desk, a wardrobe, cable TV with DVD, radio with CD player and decorative fireplace. Its bathroom has a shower only. Maximum occupancy: 2, but ideal for 1 person.
Location
The Burgundy Bed and Breakfast is located in the historic Faubourg Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans. Our neighborhood has much to boast about. There are many restaurants and bars nearby, it is suitable for jogging and biking and the “Country Club” is nearby for swimming. The Marigny – Bywater and the St. Claude bus stops are 2 blocks away, Frenchman Street restaurants and clubs are a 10 minute walk away, and the French Quarter and the Riverfront streetcar stop are a 15 minute walk. To Jackson Square, the heart of the French Quarter, it’s a 20 – 25 minute walk.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS / PARKING
From the east: Stay on I-10 until the Elysian Fields Av. Exit 237. Take Elysian Fields to the left (South) for approx. 1.1 miles. After crossing St. Claude Av. (traffic light), N. Rampart and Burgundy, take a left on Dauphine (traffic light) and continue for 5 blocks to Franklin Av. (traffic light). Take a left on Franklin (for one block), then left on Burgundy, and park in front of the house (on-street parking is free and reasonably easy and safe; there is no off-street parking).
From the west (airport): From I-10 take I-610 East at Exit 230. Continue for 3 miles to Exit 3 (Elysian Fields Av.) Take Elysian Fields to the right (South) for approx. 1.8 miles. After crossing St. Claude Av. (traffic light), N. Rampart and Burgundy, take a left on Dauphine (traffic light) and continue for 5 blocks to Franklin Av. (traffic light). Take a left on Franklin (for one block), then left on Burgundy, and park in front of the house (on-street parking is reasonably easy and safe; there is no off-street parking).
Alternative route from the west (airport): Stay on I-10 (this requires concentration!) until the N. Claiborne Exit 236B. Follow N. Claiborne for approx. 3 blocks to Elysian Fields (traffic light). Take Elysian Fields to the right (South) for approx. 0.6 mile. After crossing St. Claude Av. (traffic light), N. Rampart and Burgundy, take a left on Dauphine (traffic light) and continue for 5 blocks to Franklin Av. (traffic light). Take a left on Franklin (for one block), then left on Burgundy, and park in front of the house (on-street parking is reasonably easy and safe; there is no off-street parking).
GETTING TO THE BURGUNDY FROM THE AIRPORT
1. Taxi: Charge is $36 for one or two persons, $15 per person for 3 or more). However, the driver is allowed to turn on his meter when he crosses Elysian Fields (only 4 blocks from the B&B, but there is also no rule that says he has to take that route!). As a courtesy to the many B&B’s in the Marigny rectangle (so across Elysian Fields), United Cab does not charge B&B guests extra for crossing Elysian Fields. (If the driver doesn’t know about it and charges more, get his cab number and we’ll get a refund.) Here’s how this works: As soon as you have your bags, call United Cab, 504-522-9771. They get your name and location (in front of baggage claim of your airline) and give you the number of the cab which has been ordered. Walk out the nearest door, cross the first lanes of traffic to the neutral ground (median). The cab is there very fast; check that your name and his cab number match.
2. For a few dollars more ($38 for 1 or 2, $18 per person for 3 or more) Stanley Lane offers premium airport pickup service. You can arrange pickup by contacting him through his website, www.apt-transport.com. (Same as with United Cab, no extra charge for crossing Elysian Fields.) He will meet you at baggage claim and provide you with an enjoyable ride to the B&B.
3. Rental Car: Follow the signs to I-10 East New Orleans, then follow the driving directions above “From the west”.
4. The Airport Shuttle costs $20 per person one way. They most probably will not cross Elysian Fields Ave., so you will have to ask them to drop you off at the Elysian Fields Inn and then walk the last 4 blocks. In my opinion this is not the best option!
5. Public Transportation: During the day weekdays the Airport Express Bus E2 leaves the airport about every 30 minutes and costs $2 exact fare. It takes about 45 minutes to the Central Business District, Loyola and Tulane Ave (http://jeffersontransit.org). From there you transfer to the St. Claude bus (number 88, $1.25) to St. Roch Ave. (about 5 minutes), only 2 blocks from the B&B. At night and on weekends I would not recommend this option, as the Airport Express does not come all the way downtown. There is a second Airport Express Bus 202, which operates 7 days a week, leaving the airport at 2:10, 3:50, 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. for the CBD Elk Pl. and Canal St., taking 30 to 40 minutes and costing $1.50. (www.norta.com).
6. Uber/Lyft: Both Uber and Lyft operate in New Orleans. Just use your app to have them pick you up at the Transportation Center at the airport. Fare estimate $22-$33, but watch out for surge pricing.
If You Arrive by Train
Taxicab from the Train/Bus Station costs approx. $10 -$15 (metered fare). You can also take the streetcar to Loyola and Tulane Ave. (ask for a transfer when you buy your ticket, $1.50) and transfer to the 88 bus (see Public Transportation above).