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  • La Dauphine, Residence des Artistes Video: La Dauphine Residence is a non-smoking, unpretentious, guest house for the budget-minded, carefree traveler. The house is located in the bohemian, gay, artsy Faubourg Marigny where many who work in the French Quarter (a 7 minutes/four-block walk) choose to live. A village atmosphere prevails thoughout the neighborhood. Ample parking is available on the street in front of the house. The Alec Baldwin Suite features a a Louisiana cypress four-poster bed in which Alec made love to Kelly Lynch in the movie Heaven's Prisoner, filmed locally. All rooms have queen-size bed (mostly 4-posters), a wash basin en suite and a private bathroom. Rates are higher for special events such as Mardi Gras, Southern Decadence, JazzFest and Halloween. A 3-night minimum is required at all times. Phone,cable TV/VCR/DVD is in each room. The atmosphere is very relaxed and unpretentious. No "attitude" here :-)

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  • Inn Details

    Basic rate is $85-99 per room, inclusive. No hidden charges. There is a 3 NIGHT MINIMUM!!! All rooms have private, unshared baths. La Dauphine Residence is a non-smoking, unpretentious, guest house for the budget-minded, carefree traveler. The house is located in the bohemian, gay, artsy Faubourg Marigny where many who work in the French Quarter (a 7 minutes/four-block walk) choose to live. A village atmosphere prevails thoughout the neighborhood. Ample parking is available on the street in front of the house. Rooms have queen-size, four-poster beds, a wash basin en suite and a private bathroom. There are no shared baths at La Dauphine. Rates are higher for special events such as Mardi Gras, Southern Decadence, JazzFest and Halloween, when 4 or 5-night minimums may apply. Phone,cable TV/VCR/DVD is in each room. The atmosphere is very relaxed and unpretentious. No "attitude" here :-)

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Ray is a New Orleans native, painter, photographer,writer & real estate agent & developer. Formerly a mid-level manager at AT&T in San Francisco. He lived in San Francisco for 22 years running AT&T's College Recruiting, & managing his art gallery. Ray manages their holiday apartments in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Nice, France. Kim is a molecular biologist from Denmark, currently doing diabetes research at Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Danish

    • English

    • French

    • German


    Number of Dogs: 2

    Other Pets: Dogs are Shiba Inu breed

    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • 24" iMac just for guests

    • Free video/DVD/book library

    • Knowledgeable Hosts

    • Large Rooms

    • Smoke-Free

    • Unprententious Air- Good Value

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Library

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Piano

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Fast cable Internet

    • Cyber cafe-24" iMac

    • Wireless Internet

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    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $75/$100

    Soft powdery blue feel

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: Negotiable    Check out: Flexible

    • Minimum stay: 3 nights minimum stay

    • Deposit amount required: 3 Nights

    • Cancellations: No refund after 60 days before arrival. No shortening of stays once you have arrived.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • LenOfStay
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 7

    • LenOfStay
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Serving location: Dining area

    Special meal options

    Recipes

    Main Dish

    Jambalaya
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 1.25 hr

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  • Location Type

    • City

    • Downtown

    City

    • New Orleans

    • Directions to property:
      One-block east of Elysian Fields Ave., 4 blocks east of Esplanade Ave.

    Airport

    • Moisant International Airport (MSY)

    • Directions to property:
      Moisant International Airport (MSY)

    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Antique stores

    • Art Galleries

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

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    La dauphine a great bargain

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We found La Dauphine to be exactly as advertised. The rooms were comfortable and well-decorated (although the drapes could stand a run through the wash). The price was unbeatable, and the host was very friendly and helpful. His suggestions for local dining were excellent. The location in Marigny was an easy walk to the French Quarter, and felt safe (if you are used to a big city atmosphere). We will stay there again.

    Highly recommended and close to food and music

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We stayed 5 nights. The room was perfectly clean and had what we needed. The best part is the location, in a nice neighborhood, we walked everywhere, a mile or so from Fr Quarter and about .5 mile to Frenchman St which is great. The hosts could not have been more helpful, restaurants, music, history, fun, always pleasant and available. We will definitely stay there again. It's an older house, lots of personality, but lacking if you need closet space (we don't); fancy bathrooms (tub/shower but perfectly adequate and clean, lots of hot water). We didn't hear the other guests because it's a solid old home and only has a few rooms so there aren't doors banging and people rushing around. It was calm and quiet. Also, the back patio was sweet, in the sun which was nice because we stayed in January, but it's probably shaded during the heat of other seasons. Also a front porch which I liked just sitting to see the neighborhood street scene; people easily greeted us. There are also a couple of coffee shops nearby, but the host's coffee was exceptionally good. We will go back to this home, very enjoyable.

    Innkeeper Response
    What a wonderful review. Perfectly describes our place and the vibe here :-) Lovely. Just to clarify, we are two (2) blocks from Frenchmen Street (just far enough so you can sleep at night :-), and it's a 6 minute walk to the edge of the French Quarter, and an 18 minute walk to Jackson Square, which is in the center of the French Quarter. The Marigny/Bywater is now a destination in itself. Frenchmen Street is like a Bourbon Street for locals-- a better, "cooler" version. Lots of young folks.

    - Ray Ruiz (innkeeper)

    5 nights at La Dauphine - Fantastic.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My partner and I were initially only going to stay with Ray and Kim for 3 nights, but we loved our room and the atmosphere so much that we decided to stay for all 5 nights of our time in NOLA. We stayed in the Gothic room, and loved it. It is a very intimate room, with the AWESOME shower in one corner and the toilet in the other (you can pull a folding screen around the toilet area for some visual privacy, though there is no sound barrier). If you're the kind of couple who feels strange using the bathroom in front of each other, there is another bathroom down the hall that you can use. The room is lovely - full of beautiful antique wooden furniture and very with a cozy, bohemian feel to it. The four-poster bed was very comfortable. Ray was extremely helpful in giving us lots of tips of where to go, what to see, places to eat. We enjoyed lively conversations with him by the fireplace in the cozy living room over breakfast, and we were especially appreciative of the healthy and plentiful breakfast options (fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels, english muffins, cereal, granola, every kind of milk - soy, almond, cow). A great way to start the day before heading into NOLA and stuffing ourselves full of delicious rich food and fried everything. The location and rates at La Dauphine are also hard to beat - just a few blocks from the French Quarter and Frenchmen street, in the delightful Marigny neighborhood which boasts its own artistic, bohemian charm, and at $85 a night, we only had cause to celebrate this gem. Thanks Ray and Kim! We hope to see you again soon!

    La Dauphine

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    My husband & I had a wonderful stay at La Dauphine! Ray and Kim are both so nice and their dogs are sweet. The house is fab-u-lous! We'll be staying there again. You can't beat the location, walking distance to everything and we never felt unsafe, even at night.

    Great Bargain & Wonderful Hosts

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Ray is a wonderful host and makes you feel right at home. He loves New Orleans and has great travel tips and suggestions regarding first time and return travel. I highly recommend a local restaurant/eatery "Satsuma." You will be coming back. Thank you Ray for a wonderful stay at La Dauphine. The room rates cannot be compared to others and are a great bargain for a city that has extremely excessive room and B&B rates.

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