HH Whitney House on the Historic Esplanade

Description

Circa 1865. The Civil War had barely ended when builders broke ground on this elegant Italianate mansion. More than a century later, much of its original charm has been maintained. The intricate molding and plasterwork are of the highest quality. Common rooms with Victorian furnishings and appointments complement the architecture. Distinctive antiques include an early 20th-century player piano. A decorative fireplace is featured in each guest bedroom. The Bride's Room, with a lace-draped canopy bed, makes a spacious two- or three-bedroom suite when combined with the Solarium or Groom's rooms. The romantic Honeymoon Suite in the former servants' quarters offers total privacy. Located in the Esplanade Ridge historic district, the French Quarter is just a half-mile walk.

Location: City/Urban, Near French Quarter and Lakefront.

Inkeepers Notes

Elegance is the hallmark of this beautiful Italianate-style home. Plaster ceiling medallions adorn the foyer, dining room, parlor and solarium, while the main focal point of the home's interior is the convergence of three separate archways, which extend over the double-parlor and solarium. The union of these arches reaches toward the floor and is suspended effortlessly in mid-air. This area provides the perfect setting for your wedding ceremony or the renewal of your marriage vows. The parlor and solarium are elegantly appointed with Victorian furnishings as well as a 1912 player piano. The dining room features an 11-foot oak table which provides a casually elegant setting for breakfast. Eleven fireplaces grace the home, including two in the parlor, which feature Italian marble mantelpieces. Unique cypress mantels add their own distinctive flavor to each guest room's ambiance. Original cypress millwork and transoms exist throughout the home. The lush garden provides a great setting for reading the morning paper, having an afternoon cocktail, or taking a late-night dip in the hot tub. The base of the home's original cistern provides a home for our Rebecca fountain and Chinese goldfish, while a gazebo sits atop another pond toward the rear of the yard.

Room Detail

Solarium Suite

Luxury accommodations for two include sitting parlor and sleeping alcove. May be combined with Bride's and Groom's rooms to accommodate up to six.

Rates: $125 - $250

Type of bed: Queen

Bride's Room

Soft peach pastels highlight the black-iron bed dressed in flowers and draped in lace. This room will please every young lady.

Rates: $75 - $150

Type of bed: Queen

Groom's Room

Masculine-themed room features Cypress bed hand-crafted from two doors that once connected this room to the servants' wing.

Rates: $75 - $150

Type of bed: Queen

Scarlett O'Hara Room

Gone with the Wind memorabilia adorns this room, which overlooks the rear and side gardens. The bed is dressed in greens and golds.

Rates: $75 - $150

Type of bed: Queen

Honeymoon Suite

Converted from two former servants' quarters, this room features an exposed brick fireplace, private balcony overlooking the garden and glass-block shower built for two.

Rates: $99 - $225

Type of bed: Queen

Rooms & Rates	Rates: $75 to $250 Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks. Rooms: This property has 5 total guest accommodations, 3 with private bath, 5 with fireplaces. The types of beds available include Queen.
Policies	Minimum Stay Requirements: Two to three nights most weekends Cancellation: 50% deposit required at booking. Refunds issued only if rooms cancelled can be rebooked. Otherwise, credit for future stay is given. Smoking: Limited.
Services & Amenities	Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Snacks/Refreshments. Types of meals: Full Breakfast and Snacks/Refreshments. Amenities In Room: Cable TV, Reading Lamps, CD Player, Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Clock Radio, Television, Hair Dryer, Bathrobes, Bath Amenities, Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board and safes. Amenities On Site: Parlor Games, PC, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Swimming, Hot Tub/Spa, VCR, Laundry Facilities and DVD.
Discounts	- One Night Free: This property is featured in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. This guide features a certificate for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night. The dates this property will honor the certificate are Last minute bookings, subject to availability
Activities	Events Hosted: Reunions, Meetings, Weddings and small receptions or parties. Other Activities: Amusement Park, Antiquing, Art Galleries, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Golf, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Sports Events, Major, College, Tennis, French Quarter and fairgrounds.
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