Location. The Elysian Guest House Bed & Breakfast is located in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans, La. Three blocks from the property's door is hip Frenchmen Street, a popular spot for bar hopping, live music and eating out in a variety of diverse restaurants. The bed and breakfast is five short blocks from the French Quarter, which includes attractions such as the French Market, Bourbon Street and Jackson Square.
Features. The inn was built in the 1840s in double shotgun style. Complimentary breakfasts are served in the main garden upon request. A hot tub is located between the courtyards in a redwood cabana with privacy screens. Antiques are scattered throughout the house. The inn offers laundry facilities on site.
Guestrooms. The Elysian Guest House Bed & Breakfast offers four suites and one studio unit. Accommodations feature distinct personalities with varying decor and accoutrements complementing original hardwood floors, Oriental rugs and antique and reproduction furniture. All units are accessible via private entrances. Private bathrooms include showers, magnifying mirrors, towels and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators, microwave ovens, toasters and coffeemakers are provided. All accommodations are equipped with cable television, CD players and VCRs. Select units include DVD players.
Expert Tip. The Faubourg Marigny's Frenchmen Street offer a plethora of bars with crowds made up of more locals than tourists. Caf? Brasil, a bright and popular anchor of the street, thumps late into the night with music ranging from reggae and Latin to brass bands. Across the street, the Blue Nile offers salsa lessons followed by live Latin music on Friday nights.
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