FAIRCHILD HOUSE * * *
Located in the upscale Lower Garden District of New Orleans, the Fairchild House B & B is a 3-star hotel offering elegant guest rooms in a Greek Revival-style house dating from 1841. Rooms are decorated in Victorian style and feature en suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, cable TV and coffeemakers. Some rooms also have hardwood floors and/or four-poster beds. A suite is also available, with a living room, mini-fridge and private balcony. Continental breakfast is included and is served in a cosy dining room. The hotel also features a lounge, garden, courtyard and free parking. Pets are not allowed, and smoking is permitted on porches, balconies and in the courtyard. Check-in times are from 2pm to 10pm, but arrangements can be made for arrivals outside these times.
The building itself is a huge, stunning, historic home in the heart of NOLA's Garden District. After exploring the city for a weekend, we agreed that the Garden District is the best neighbourhood in the city; even better than the French Quarter! You can spend hours strolling through the tree lined streets, admiring the historic, well-preserved homes and having a meal or a drink at some local spots. Our bedroom was modest, but very comfortable with a private bathroom. It was well-priced and exactly what we were looking for. The breakfast was a highlight! The dining room is spacious and well-lit and there are tons of food options to choose from. On the weekend, we were treated to homemade waffles & crepes from Beatrice and Darrell. All the staff at Fairchild House were absolutely wonderful and a pleasure to chat with.
I would 100% recommend Fairchild House to anyone looking to visit NOLA and enjoy a local experience in a historic home. I would not recommend it to someone who prefers to stay in sterile hotels and watch TV all day; that's what the Hilton is for!
Thank you to Beatrice, Darrell, Ross and the cleaning staff for making our stay at the Fairchild House comfortable and a highlight of our trip to NOLA!
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