Melrose MansionvsMaison Perrier
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, Melrose Mansion is preferred by most reviewers compared to Maison Perrier. Melrose Mansion scores 74 with accolades from 5 publications like Gayot, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Melrose Mansion
Fodor's
Gayot
Oyster
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
U.S. News & World Report
Time Out
937 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
From $129/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Fitness Center
- Breakfast included
Fodor's "It's not easy to combine period details with luxurious, modern conveniences, but the Melrose has done it." Full review
Gayot "Although this hotel technically sits outside the French Quarter, it embodies all the character of that famed area."
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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 "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"
New Orleans Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's "Enter this grandly columned 1854 Victorian Gothic, and rather than antiques and brocades, you’re met with ultramodern, atonal leather furnishings set against stark white 21-foot-high walls." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"If you were a millionaire with a New Orleans pied-à-terre, this could be it." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"Melrose Mansion is a 21-room luxurious bed-and-breakfast located in New Orleans . Previous guests praise the property's close proximity to the French Quarter . The Second Empire Victorian..." Full review
Time Out "James Freret, a local architect of the late 1800s, made his mark on this beautiful city by designing various notable buildings. Tourists can enjoy his Beaux Arts style when staying in his..." Full review
Maison Perrier Frommer's Fodor's Travel + Leisure Gayot Oyster
Not For Tourists U.S. News & World Report
4117 Perrier, New Orleans, LA 70115
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's "The splashy, good-looking rooms feature antique elements...It all adds up to very likable accommodations." Full review
Fodor's "Keeping up a tradition of Southern hospitality and historic elegance, this 1890s Victorian mansion is filled with antiques, gorgeous local art, and many extra comforts." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Combining tasteful elegance with a tranquil locale in the most idyllic reaches of New Orleans' Garden District, this Victorian bed and breakfast evokes all the best qualities of old fashioned luxury." Full review
Gayot "This elegant but friendly home is well-suited for weddings, family reunions and other large gatherings. Parking is free."
OysterMid-Range
"The Maison Perrier bed and breakfast is in the Uptown/Garden District, known for its elegant antebellum mansions and lovely gardens." Full review
Not For Tourists "Victorian decadence via restored brothel. Stay in Madame Claudette's room."
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Maison Perrier was built in 1892 and renovated in 1997; it's set in the scenic Garden District in New Orleans , and guests say its location is perfect for exploring the Big Easy. The..." Full review
