RATHBONE MANSIONS NEW ORLEANS, New Orleans

Rathbone Mansions New Orleans - Historic Greek Revival mansions with pool and hot tub in Treme's jazz district

Spanning two antebellum mansions on Esplanade Avenue, this 3-star New Orleans hotel sits at the intersection of the French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny, and Treme Historical District. The property at 1227 Esplanade Avenue showcases rare Greek Revival architecture, featuring a grand parlor adorned with 19th-century artwork that accommodates up to 20 guests. Each room comes equipped with memory foam mattresses, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffee makers. The 1244 Esplanade building houses a pool and hot tub area, limited to 10 guests at a time, while the 1227 location offers a Creole-style tropical courtyard with palm and banana trees. A streetcar stop stands 2 blocks away, with a cross-city bus stop directly outside, placing Preservation Hall within 0.5 miles and Frenchmen Street's ten music clubs within a 0.5 miles walk. Eight dining options, including Lil Dizzy's Cafe and Today's Cajun Seafood, operate within 0.5 miles of Rathbone Mansions.

Pros

Secured off-street parking in a 5-car gated lot

Located at the convergence of three historic districts

Beekman 1802 natural toiletries provided, free from parabens and petroleum

Multiple room types available, from standard rooms to two-bedroom suites

Cons

Limited parking spaces available

Maximum pool capacity restricted to 10 guests