Balcony Guesthouse

2483 Royal Street
New Orleans Louisiana 70117
USA

http://www.balconyguesthouse.com

Phone: +1-504-948-1666
Fax: +1-504-947-7508
Cellular: +1-504-259-6666
Cellular: +1-504-945-4425
Toll-free: +1-800-395-2124

General Information

Balcony Guest House, is a bed and breakfast conveniently located in the Creole Faubourg Marigny. At 2483 Royal Street (Corner of St Roch and Royal) it is only 6 Blocks from the French Quarter.

Our guesthouse is the renovated second floor proprietor's home of Schiro’s Grocery. It features comfortable and inviting accommodations (4 Guest Rooms and the Master Suite) with a New Orleans Creole / Caribe feel.

You will enjoy rooms that are elegant in their simplicity. Each features a private bath(shower), hand crafted queen size bed and armoire, in-room controlled air conditioning, ceiling fans, hardwood floor, free local phone (shared phone), cable TV, and CD/Radio/Alarm clocks. Some rooms also feature 12 foot ceilings and direct access to the wrap-around balcony. A Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast is served from 9 AM to 11 AM (continental breakfast is available from 7 AM to 9 AM)in Schiro's Community Cafe and Bar located downstairs. The Café and Bar is a popular neighborhood gathering place for our local collection of artists, musicians, and lets just say “personalities”, and offers authentic New Orleans comfort food, knock your socks off cocktails, and great people watching. More about Faubourg Marigny and other things to do... The Marigny is also home to the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, an emerging live music and eclectic restaurant scene of Frenchman Street, and the historic St. Roch Cemetery. A short bike ride and you are at idyllic City Park. There, you can stroll in the botanical gardens, lounge under the infamous “Dueling Oaks”, or lunch at the world renowned New Orleans Museum of Art. All great inspirations for that long put off painting, best seller, or just blowing off some steam. Making reservations is easy. You may check availability or reserve your guest room online now by following the link below to our homepage, or call us Toll Free in the USA(800)395-2124.


Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 69.00 and $ 149.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 69.00 and $ 149.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
  • Other Accommodations: Master Suite
    Large one bedroom Master Suite with a queen size sleigh bed and a queen size fold out couch. Features a living and dining area complete with wet bar, refrigerator, and microwave.

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • DVD Player
  • Ironing Board
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
On Site
  • Board games
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • Data port
  • Desk
  • Fax Machine
  • Internet Service
  • Private entrance
  • Washer/dryer
  • Wet bar

Other Amenities: Neighborhood Market, Local Cafe and Bar, Wrap Around Balcony, Video Poker Lounge, Self Serve Laundry

Meals

  • A Full Hot Breakfast breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 9 AM till 11 AM
  • Breakfast is served in the On-site restaurant
  • Lunch is available for $8 to $12.00
  • Dinner is available for $8 to $12.00
  • Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (No-Minimum, Sunday through Thursday. Two Day Minimum Friday and Saturday)
  • Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Allowed in Restaurant and Balcony)
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on children staying
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Community Cafe and Bar located on first floor.)
  • Deposit amount required (1st Day Room and Tax for Regular Season. 1/2 Total Room and Tax for Special Events (New Years, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Essence Fest, Southern Decadance, Halloween, Bayou Classic.))
  • Check in time is 3 pm and Check out time is 11 am
  • Cancellations:
    Gentle but firm... 14 days prior to arrival for Regular Season, 30 days prior to arrival for Special Events.
Discounts available:
 20%Group Discount (please call) 
 20%Weekly DiscountMinimum stay: 7 days

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Creole Decor
  • Friendly Staff
  • High Ceilings
  • Neighborhood Food
  • Private Baths
  • Wrap around Balcony
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Economical rates
  • Excellent views
  • Gay / Lesbian Travel
  • Group events
Establishment Type
N/A

Property Details

  • Architectural style is New Orleans Corner Grocery
  • Built in 1899
  • Opened for business in 2002
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2002
  • Parking is limited (Plenty of on street parking)

Location

  • Geographic region: Metro New Orleans
  • Location is best described as: Bourbon Street (6 blocks), CBD (18 blocks), French Quarter (6 blocks), Frenchman Street (4 blocks), Marigny, Riverwalk (19 blocks), Downtown
  • Nearest major airport: MSY 20 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Follow I-10 East "Slidell" Signage Take the Esplanade Avenue exit. Turn RIGHT onto Esplanade Avenue. Cross Rampart Street (stoplight). At Dauphine Street (Circle K on the corner) turn LEFT. Go through Elysian Fields Avenue (stoplight). Continue to the corner of St Roch and Dauphine St, turn RIGHT. The Balcony Guesthouse and Schiro's Community Cafe is on the Right at the corner of St. Roch and Royal Street. The street surrounding The Balcony Guesthouse are mostly one way. Intersections are usually NOT two-way stops. It is easy to be confused while driving in New Orlean's narrow streets. Use caution to ensure to are travelling in the correct direction and yielding to on-coming traffic.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Zak and Naz
  • The innkeepers speak: Arabic, Bengali, Persian, Sanskrit, English, French

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Performing Theater, Religious Services, River, Zoo


Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Horseback riding, Gambling, Plantation Tours, Cemetery Tours, Jazz Music, Bayou Tours, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming