Finding The Best Bed And Breakfast In New Orleans

By Sandra Scott


When you are traveling, and looking for overnight accommodation, there are a couple of options that are available to you. Many customers decide to stay in a guest house rather than a hotel and they are becoming increasingly popular. When searching for the best bed and breakfast in New Orleans, a little care is needed, before you make a reservation.

Bed and breakfast style accommodation is suitable for any type of guest and there are many established ones in the city. New Orleans is a popular destination due to its culture, nightlife and fantastic food. The smaller establishments that offer overnight rooms will vary in size and style and are located in popular areas of the city. There are many options available and little homework needs to be done before making a reservation.

When you are searching for accommodation it is a good idea to look through the city guide books and do some research on the net. Many guest houses will target families and the business sector and most are child friendly. Reputable houses will have disabled access and it is worth checking with them if you have any requests such as a room on the ground floor or a ramp.

A typical room sleeping up to two guests with an en suite bathroom will cost around 150 dollars a night and this will include breakfast. Other food may be available at an extra charge with lunchtime and evening menus sometimes offered. Many of the rooms will also have free internet access, flat screen televisions, drinks making facilities and a mini fridge.

One of the benefits of staying in a bed and breakfast is that you get a very personal service from the owners as opposed to having to deal with corporate hotel staff. Some larger guest houses often boast a drinks bar serving refreshments in the evening. Free daily newspapers are sometimes offered with breakfast and room service is usually available to guests.

Before reserving a room, a little time is needed to compare prices of other establishments in the local area. Try to make your reservation as early as a possible and a discount may be offered for advance bookings. If you wish to stay for more than a night, larger discounts may sometimes be available, depending on the total length of your stay.

After booking a room you should receive a confirmation email or letter and you may need to show this on check in. When making advance payments it is preferable to use a credit card as it will usually be covered by insurance and you can trace the payment if there are problems. A lot of the establishments will accept a cash payment for your room and you should check this before you book.

On arrival, and whilst checking in, it is advisable to ask for the house price lists. This will allow you to check which items are included as part of your booking and which are billed as extras. When you check out, retain all receipts and get the owners name and email address, which will be useful for further bookings.




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