Location. The Five Continents Bed and Breakfast is located in New Orleans, La., six blocks from the French Quarter, accessible via a walk down the city's historic Esplanade Avenue. The property is approximately one mile from Bourbon Street, Pirate's Alley, the St. Louis Cathedral and the Faubourg Marigny District.
Features. This two story, Greek Revival mansion, accompanied by its original carriage house, was built in the late 1880s and remodeled in 2006. Complimentary two course breakfasts, including smoked salmon scrambles, buckwheat and pecan waffles, Louisiana Shrimp Benedict and baked pear French toast, are served in the mansion's formal dining room. Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided throughout the bed and breakfast. The property boasts architectural features including 14 foot cove ceilings with a Fleur de lis design, ceiling medallions and original gasolier crystal chandeliers in the mansion's two parlors. Hardwood floors, Oriental rugs, and eight fireplaces, all with the original mantles and ceramic tile hearths, are showcased throughout the house. A hot tub is located in the property's garden.
Guestrooms. The Five Continents Bed and Breakfast houses four two room suites in the main house and a separate cottage located in the garden. All accommodations feature private bathrooms with complimentary aromatherapy bath products and Turkish cotton spa towels. Beds are dressed with 300 thread count sheets. The bathrooms in the main house showcase antique cast iron, claw foot tubs with showers, and the cottage bathroom includes a two person multi head, walk in/roll in shower. Decor in the units reflects that of the five continents.
Expert Tip. The Five Continents Bed and Breakfast is a reflection of the owner's world travels and life experiences. He has visited or lived on five of the seven continents of the world.
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