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Gobble Up This Thanksgiving Week Package!
11/25/09 - 12/02/09
We have a few rooms that we can offer at a super value, just because you scheduled your trip for Thanksgiving and the days before and after. Its the perfect time to come and shop for Christmas or just to take a break, with or without the family! A lovely quaint queen with private bath, continental breakfast,free parking,wireless internet and late check-out is only $119 per night plus tax. Our large deluxe 1891 period rooms with queen and king beds are also available for a few dollars more, so bring a significant other and enjoy the great value. We are only a few blocks from famed Magazine Street shopping and a quick ride to the French Quarter via the streetcar. Not valid with any other offer. Some restrictions apply. New Orleans is better than ever. Gobble It Up!

Regular Rate: $159.00

Discount Rate: $119.00

Savings: 25%


Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast Specials

Cool Summer Savings
06/01/08 - 09/30/10
Hot Time Summer in the City
Ok, we admit it. It’s hot in the summer way down south in New Orleans. But the rates are hot too! And our package is a really cool deal-Three nights in a traditional queen, double occupancy; a cool welcome gift on arrival along with maps of the city and $250 shopping coupons for the very air-conditioned RiverWalk mall; $20 gift certificate for specialty snowballs at the Sno Wizard Sno Ball stand (those snowballs will keep you cool); street car passes (two) for unlimited riding to your favorite venues and the French Quarter (way cool transportation)and our Summer in the City Cool Guarantee- At the end of your stay, take $2 off your package rate for every daily degree of temperature that was over 95 degrees and if we reach 100 degrees or more on any day that you are here, you get a certificate for an extra night’s stay to enjoy more or return for another visit when the temperatures are cooler.
Rate is $179 per person plus tax, double occupancy*.*Package subject to summer (June-September) availability thru 2010; some holidays, special events and city wide convention dates may be excluded. Other restrictions apply.
 
Girlfriends' Getaways
05/12/08 - 05/12/10
Love Um, and Leave Um-a No Guilt Girlfriend Weekend

Hey Darlin', we know you love your family, but it's time to get up, get out, and get down! Down to the heart of Dixieland that is, and we be jazzin' with shoppin' and chattin' and chattin' and shoppin'. Ooo, wee, what fun and we gonna leave the boys and kids back home! Your three night package includes:

Fabulous double double (room with two full size beds)

Private bath, voicemail, cable TV, climate control, wireless internet and modern amenities

Continental breakfast in the formal dining room or you can chit chat on the veranda

Free off street parking

Massage, manicure and pedicure, at Belladonna day spa and salon (includes tax)

$250 Riverwalk Marketplace coupons, a welcome gift and map of the city

Antique shopping on Magazine Street-Bebe,your Innkeeper, and all-pro bargain hunter will offer tips on the best kept secrets there!

Tickets for two for the Original Cocktail Walking Tour

Streetcar passes(2) for unlimited riding to the French Quarter and all the exciting venues of the City

Rate $399 per person plus tax, double occupancy*.

*Packages subject to availability; some holidays, special events and city wide convention dates may be excluded. Please ask for "Girlfriend Getaway "package at the time of your call". Spa may be substituted at any time; Package may not be used in conjunction with any other coupon or package or deposit ticket. Tax is 13%+2.00 per day. Transportation other than via the streetcar passes to/from all activities is not provided. Package good thru May 2010.
 
Romance Packages
09/13/09 - 09/13/10
RENDEZVOUS ON THE AVENUE

Now is the best time to escape from the everyday or join that special person for a tryst in mysterious, wonderful and romantic New Orleans. Your three night package includes:

Deluxe queen or king period room (assignment based on availability at time of booking); private bath, voice mail, cable TV, climate control, WIFI and modern room amenities; continental breakfast for two in the formal dining room or take a tray for breakfast in bed; free off street parking;souvenir Mardi Gras beads and maps of the city on arrival; tickets for two for the New Orleans Original Cocktail Walking Tour; candlelight dinner at the critically acclaimed Upperline restaurant (includes appetizer, entree, dessert, coffee or tea, tax and gratuity;alcoholic beverages not included); streetcar passes for two for unlimited riding to the French Quarter and all the exciting venues of the City
Rate for the three night package is $369 per person plus tax, double occupancy*.

*All packages are subject to availability; some holidays, special events and city wide convention dates may be excluded.Please ask for "package availability at the time of your call". Restaurant reservations are based on availability and may be changed without notice. May not be used in conjunction with any other coupon or package or deposit ticket.Tax is 13%+1.00 per day. Transportation to/from all activities is not provided.
 
Halloween Happenings
09/13/09 - 09/13/10
Halloween Spirits with a Divine Twist

New Orleans'locals enjoy the fun of Halloween and the serious essence of things spiritual. This unique package features Samantha McGovern, psychic medium, who offers a personal reading at the Inn to divine your past, present and future; and you’ll love a “spirit filled” city tour with a twist on history. •Three nights in a deluxe queen, cont.breakfast,parking & WiFi •One hour psychic session for two. •Tickets for the Original Cocktail Cocktail Tour. •Coupons, maps & gift. Rate is $450 per person plus tax, double occupancy. Subject to availability, operating schedules & other restrictions.
 
Holiday Specials
09/13/09 - 09/13/10
Jing-a-Ling
New Orleans at holiday time is a great time to visit the Crescent City and enjoy all the beautiful sights, sounds and shopping. Celebration in the Oaks at City Park is a spectacular vision of the season and one you won't soon forget. There are festivities happening all season long and we know where to send you for the best entertainment experiences. Magazine Street is six miles of quaint little shops, bistros and galleries just perfect for filling your gift list. Plan to spend three or more nights with us and take advantage of our special Jing-a-Ling rates starting at $89 per night plus tax from December 10-27th. Offer is subject to availability. During special events, holidays and convention periods the rate may not be applicable.
 
Un-Valentine's Day Specials
09/13/09 - 09/13/10
BREAKING UP IS SO VERY HARD TO DO, BUT I'LL GET OVER HIM

This package is the cure for those “getting over him” and is dedicated to your stories of break-ups and break-aways! Broken heartache recovery takes about one long weekend in the City that Care Forgot! So, check out the details, grab a platonic friend and come on down for some relief that’s a whole lot cheaper than your shrink’s couch!

You get three nights in a double double with private bathroom; welcome bag of coupons for shopping (value of $100 in savings), Mardi Gras beads and Southern Comfort souvenirs; a copy of the book “He’s Just Not That Into You”,best seller by Greg Behrendt; two pints of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream with large spoons and a front row rocker on our porch; one hour massage at Belladonna Day Spa; RTA passes for streetcar transportation to the French Quarter; tickets to the Southern Comfort Cocktail Tour; Voo Doo Doll with pins and a permanent marker for his name

Rate for the three night package is $369 per person plus tax, double occupancy. Restrictions apply, call for details.
 
Holiday Specials
09/13/09 - 09/13/10
'Nawlins for New Year's Eve or the Sugar Bowl

We are convenient via public transportation to Woldenberg Park and Jax Brewery where the New Year's Baby is dropped at midnight each year. You'll enjoy the fireworks display and city sponsored musical concert wailing away till the wee hours. Celebrate with a million plus jazzed up revelers for the time of your life! The Superdome is just minutes away, so getting to the Sugar Bowl is quite sweet! Come on down and cheer for your team, thrill in all that the Crescent city has to offer, and experience the ambiance of an 1891 mansion. For either or both holiday periods, ask for our Rockin' on the Avenue rates.
 
Romance Packages
09/13/09 - 09/13/10
Free at Last (until the kid calls for money)

The kids are finally off to college. Time to rejuvenate and rekindle a little romance. Do it with great Jazz and great food! You'll enjoy two nights in a deluxe queen accommodation; a romantic dinner at award winning Upperline restaurant; cover charge for two to Snug Harbor Premier Jazz club; a welcome gift; discount coupons and maps for shopping-Some restrictions apply & the package may not be available during high demand periods. Dinner includes: appetizer, entree, dessert, coffee/tea, tax & gratuity. Call/e-mail for complete details. Package rate is $239 per person plus tax, double occupancy; Some restrictions apply.
 
Valentines For Singles
09/13/09 - 09/13/10
This package is the cure for those “getting over him” and is dedicated to your stories of break-ups and break-aways! Broken heartache recovery takes about one long weekend in the City that Care Forgot! So, check out the details, grab a platonic friend and come on down for some relief that’s a whole lot cheaper than your shrink’s couch!

You get three nights in a double double with private bathroom; welcome bag of coupons for shopping (value of $100 in savings), Mardi Gras beads and Southern Comfort souvenirs; a copy of the book “He’s Just Not That Into You”,best seller by Greg Behrendt; two pints of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream with large spoons and a front row rocker on our porch; one hour massage at Belladonna Day Spa; RTA passes for streetcar transportation to the French Quarter; tickets to the Cocktail History Tour; Voo Doo Doll with pins and a permanent marker for his name

Rate for the three night package is $369 per person plus tax, double occupancy. Restrictions apply, call for details.
 

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Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast
Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast, New Orleans, LA - Inn
Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast
4125 St.Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
USA
Phone: +1-504-269-2640
Fax: +1-504-269-2641
Toll-free: +1-800-490-8542
Innkeeper(s)
Joe and Bebe Rabhan
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$99 - $299
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The Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast was completed in 1891 as a private residence for wealthy merchant Henry Picard and his family. Designed by renowned architect, Thomas Sully, it features thirteen foot ceilings, hardwood floors, eight original fireplaces and period and eclectic furnishings throughout. Visitors will admire the many architectural features found in this unique Queen Anne style mansion. All guest rooms offer private baths, cable television, telephones with voice mail, data ports, wireless internet and climate control. Your live-in Innkeepers, Joe and Bebe invite you to enjoy the turn-of-the-century charm of their home during your stay in one of America's most historic cities. Don't just visit New Orleans, live it!

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From the Creole porch of the Bed and Breakfast you can view the garden and St. Charles Avenue. The street cars stop here all day to pick-up waiting guests who are off to the many New Orleans sites like the French Quarter or Audubon park only minutes away. Enjoy the afternoon in a rocking chair or sip tea and snack on the patio dotted with Victorian style cafe tables and seating.Lovely parlor for sitting & relaxing in our New Orleans B&B when you feel like going nowhere. Guests enjoy the many books from our library and current magazines and newspapers. Features in this room include the "Gone with the Wind" velvet draperies and the hand tooled cypress ceiling 13 feet above the hardwood flooring.
Before they leave our New Orleans bed and breakfast in the morning, guests enjoy a continental breakfast in the Formal Dining Room, on the Creole porch or on the patio overlooking the garden and the streetcars on their way to the French Quarter. Many of our couples come to New Orleans for intimate wedding ceremonies performed in front of this high fireplace, one of eight featured at the Inn.The New Orleans Grand King Jr. Suite with four poster bed, sitting area and antique furnishings. This room is perfect for a romantic interlude or honeymoon weekend in our Bed and Breakfast. The bath area is large and features an original four foot claw tub for soaking away any lingering stress during your vacation. CEO's and dignitaries appreciate the extra space for hosting clients.
The French Quarter Grand Queen was once the bedroom parlor of the original owner, Henry Picard. This expansive accommodation features a Victorian sitting area and beautiful four poster queen bed with high count linens and an extra comfortable mattress. Private bathroom with shower and wireless internet access makes the room complete. Enjoy a peaceful rest and then its off to the Big Easy for some fun. This Deluxe King located off of the front Creole porch of our New Orleans Bed and Breakfast has a private entrance. A very spacious accommodation, the view is of the garden and St. Charles Avenue in Uptown where all the Mardi Gras parades pass during Carnival season in New Orleans. Private bathroom with tub/shower, quiet central air, wireless internet access and cable. Great for a honeymoon couple or for a romantic anniversary celebration. Many New Orleans intimate wedding couples choose this accommodation.
This Deluxe King bedroom, a very popular accommodation in our New Orleans B&B, has a side sun room and the current owner's grandmother's breakfast table. Its perfect for a private cup up coffee and the newspaper in the morning for two. Unique to this room in the Inn are the hidden pocket doors with glass inserts. These doors allowed the sunlight into the room during winter while protecting from the cold (doors are not functional today but your Innkeeper will show you how they operated). You'll relax in the comfortable wrought iron king with an original decorative fireplace at the foot of your bed.A Boutique Queen standard accommodation for guests visiting our New Orleans bed and breakfast who want the most economical rate. But, quite frankly, the only thing standard about this room is the size of the queen bed! This charming room with its 13 foot ceiling and hardwood floor is just right for a couple looking for an "escape" from the everyday routine or for someone in New Orleans on business. Private bathroom, step-in shower, wireless internet, wide desk top and plenty of electrical outlets for your computer and chargers. We meet the standards of any large Inn, but we have the quaintness and personal attention that only a bed and breakfast can offer!
Boutique Queen with private bath has a 13 foot ceiling, hardwood floor, writing desk, side chair, cable, voice mail, climate control, iron and hairdryer as do all the accommodations in the mansion. You will get a restful night in the B&B and then you'll be off to the French Quarter, the Zoo, or any of our world class restaurants in the Garden District Uptown.Every detail a masterpiece of Victorian design. High cove ceilings and heirloom appointments are but a few of the features you will admire. This deluxe queen has a view of famed St. Charles Avenue streetcar line in Uptown. All the Mardi Gras parades pass right in front of your window.
This Deluxe King bedroom on the second level of the Inn belonged to Madam Picard. In those days, wives often had their own quarters. This accommodation overlooks the garden and Saint Charles Avenue. From this vantage point guests can see the streetcars and Mardi Gras parades that start in Uptown. A private bathroom, wireless internet and desk (not shown) make it complete.Rare in bed and breakfast inventories, this beautiful Deluxe Double Queen room boasts an original decorative fireplace, high ceilings, family heirloom furnishings and a private bath.
One of our most popular accommodations located on the second level of the home, this large room has two Plantation Queen beds, a walk-in closet and private bathroom. Great for a family of four or friends visiting New Orleans. One of two Double Double rooms with full-sized beds located on the second level of the B&B, this light and airy room was once the rear gallery of the original owner's quarters. It features bright windows, hardwood floors and a dining room table belonging to the current owner's great Aunt from circa 1940. The private bath has a tub/shower. Its a favorite of students and their parents visiting Tulane or Loyola, yet we are only minutes to the French Quarter.
The Butler's Pantry with its two full-sized beds is a part of the mansion, but it has an outside entrance. It's most convenient to the parking area and it has the only mini-fridge/ microwave in the house. You will have to walk down a short sidewalk to get into the main hall of the home for breakfast, but the privacy and convenience of parking your car and going right into your room is worth it.Beautiful Deluxe Queen with sitting area on the third level of the home. This accommodation features a large closet, private bath with tub/shower and a view of the Avenue. Great for avid readers who like a quiet place to sit and enjoy a good book before they head out for an evening of world class dining in the French Quarter.
An Upgrade Queen on the third level of the bed and breakfast. Features a 13 foot vaulted ceiling and a wrought iron bed in a room that is very private. Floor to ceiling windows in the bath area affords a view of the New Orleans skyline. Main bedroom of our Petite Jr. Suite on the third level of the home. This room is perfect for the parents of a University student coming down to visit Tulane or Loyola. The Inn is very near either campus. There is a side sitting room (additional fee, space not shown in this photo) with a Victorian style twin day bed. A door separates the two rooms so Mom and Dad can have time alone. Accommodation sold as a single Deluxe Queen room or as the Jr. Suite.
Sitting room connected to the Petite Jr. Suite. This room has its own TV and the doorway between the two spaces allows for some private time. Great for parents with their student visiting one of the Universities.The Nanny's Quarters with its wrought iron queen bed is located on the third level of the Inn. It has a unique view of St. Charles Avenue and our Uptown neighborhood from its bay window. The Nanny used to bring the Picard children here to watch the Mardi Gras parades during Carnival season in New Orleans. It has a private bathroom with shower and wireless internet access. The owner's grandfather's roll top desk is an heirloom.
Boutique Queen with private bathroom and a desk in an alcove at the entry way (not shown in photo). This was the daughter's room back in 1891 when the Picard family built their home in New Orleans. With it's 13 foot ceiling, and two large windows, the room feels very airy and bright. Its the perfect hideaway in the B&B, located in a small hallway. You'll be "lost to the world", if only for a few nights. Of course, you can use our WIFI access for your laptop computer to stay in touch if you must. 13 foot ceilings throughout and hand worked cypress banisters in dark pecan exemplify the wealth that was prevalent in the grand homes of New Orleans in the late 1800's.
Many of the original fireplaces through out the bed and breakfast are laden with custom three dimensional tile work. One of eight original fireplaces that grace the many rooms of our Saint Charles Avenue Inn. While only decorative today, these coal fired works of art kept the Picard family toasty on cold deep South nights. In later years, gas was introduced as a modern upgrade.