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Melrose Mansion vs Bienville House

Melrose Mansion and Bienville House are both rated highly by professionals. On balance, Bienville House scores slightly better than Melrose Mansion. Bienville House has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Oyster.

Melrose Mansion
Melrose Mansion
8 / 10
937 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
From $129 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Breakfast included
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Fodor's Fodor's
"It's not easy to combine period details with luxurious, modern conveniences, but the Melrose has done it." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Although this hotel technically sits outside the French Quarter, it embodies all the character of that famed area."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Located in a quiet residential area on the outer edges of the French Quarter, this upscale hotel is an elegant mélange of renovated Victorian Gothic mansion and modern bed-and-breakfast." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The current building oozes the kind of old world elegance that New Orleans does best, an uptown-style property surrounded by the culture and liveliness of downtown, and all the better for it." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This luxury boutique offers 14 rooms and suites, each with unique design, in the historic Faubourg Marigny neighborhood within walking distance to attractions like the French Market, Cafe du Monde, and Jackson Square"
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Bienville House
Bienville House
8 / 10
320 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $129 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Located near the Mississippi River, the Bienville's guest rooms are furnished with antiques, and attractions in the Quarter and the CBD are nearby." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Straddling two busy French Quarter streets, the historic Bienville House is as an urban oasis, with tropical rooftop terraces and a soothing courtyard." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"These units are just as lovely as the other digs, and they are also some of the quietest rooms in this part of the city. " Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Well located a few blocks into the French Quarter, the Bienville offers good access to the convention center, Harrah'€™s casino and the CBD."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"There’s an intimate yet stately feel to this low-profile property on the edges of the French Quarter, and the historic tradition of hospitality in this location shines through despite its modest size." Full review
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