Frank's place is a great hideaway for your stay in New Orleans. With its rich wood ceiling and walls, it provides a warm and hospitable atmosphere that feels as if you're inside a cabin in the mountains! Additionally, the space is well and thoughtfully appointed with everything you could want, including two floor-to-ceiling bookshelves with an eclectic array of books and a beautiful, large-screen TV that offers a cinema-like experience, because of the scale of the room.
The location - just blocks from St. Charles Avenue, with its stately old mansions and world-famous streetcar (no "trolleys" here!) - gives you great access to Uptown New Orleans, the Central Business District, the French Quarter, and the Warehouse Arts District (home to the WWII Museum, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the Contemporary Arts Center, and lots of art galleries). If you're coming in for Mardi Gras, Frank's B&B will put you in the heart of the Uptown parade area. Also, if you're an "urban hiker" or a runner looking for a good and scenic workout, consider heading along the tracks that the streetcars use. To stock up on groceries or calm the munchies, head over to the Fresh Market - a favorite with locals - where you'll find oh-so-decadently-delicious pastries. For an extra special treat, try the Italian chocolate cannoli! The Fresh Market is only a mile and a quarter from the B&B.
If you're a late riser, be aware that there's currently demolition underway at the Newman School (just across from the end of the block), so you might want to check with Frank for an update about that. Also, if you like to soak in a bathtub, you'll be limited here to a shower stall, but it's an excellent one, complete with a dispenser for both shampoo and soap.
Whenever I had questions, Frank got back to me swiftly. Much appreciated.
Have a great time, and enjoy all the riches that New Orleans has to offer!
Frank got back to me swiftly, whenever I had questions. Much appreciated.