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Columns Hotel

Columns Hotel

3811 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115-4638
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Claire & Jacques Creppel

(504) 899-9308
(800) 445-9308

 

Circa 1883. The Columns was built by Simon Hernsheim, a tobacco merchant, who was the wealthiest philanthropist in New Orleans. The two-story columned gallery and portico provide a grand entrance into this restored mansion. The estate was selected by Paramount Studios for the site of the movie "Pretty Baby," with Brooke Shields. The hotel is in the National Register of Historic Places. Jazz performances are scheduled Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and during the Sunday champagne brunch.

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Rates

$130 to $230

Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card and Visa.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast

Events Hosted

  • Reunions
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Seminars
  • Meetings
  • Honeymoons
  • Weddings
  • Rehearsal Dinners & Receptions

Available Food Service

  • Country Breakfast
  • Catering Service
  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Restaurant on Premises
  • Sunday Brunch
  • One Of The Oldest & Hottest Bars
  • Victorian Lounge
  • With Nightly Entertainment (except Sundays)
  • The Best View Of America & New Orleans' Most Historic Avenue
  • St. Charles Avenue
  • Streetcar Stops

Other Activities

  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Bicycling
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Water Sports

Innkeeper(s)

Claire & Jacques Creppel

Rooms

This property has 20 total guest accommodations with private bath, 3 suites and 2 conference rooms. The types of beds available include Double.

Amenities In Room

  • Cable TV
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Central Air
  • Clock Radio
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access

Amenities On Site

  • Copy Machine
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Handicap Access
  • PC
  • Television
  • Full Southern Breakfast Offered Daily Plus Bistro Menu Friday & Saturday Nights 7 P.m.-10 P.m
  • Sunday Brunch 11 A.m.-3 P.m

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Daily Newspapers
  • Internet Access
  • FAX On-site
  • Television
  • Hair Dryer
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board

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Historic Interest

Garden District (one-half mile), aquarium (two miles), zoo (one-half mile), universities (one-half mile), French Quarter (two miles on streetcar).

Historic Awards:

  • National Register (Granted)
  • State Register (Granted)
  • Local Register (Granted)

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About Our Rooms

Pretty Baby Suite

Pretty Baby  Suite• Complimentary full Southern breakfast, daily, 7-10 am • Complimentary daily newspaper • A la carte Sunday Jazz Brunch, 11am-3pm • Award winning lounge with lagniappe entertainment • 24 hour front desk staff • Live jazz in our Ballroom • Babysitting recommendations/arrangements (with 24 hour advance request) • Convenient Garden District location on the St. Charles streetcar line • Award winning Victorian Lounge providing Happy Hour drink prices, Monday - Friday, 5-7pm

Type of bed: Double

 

Room 13 Second Floor

Room 13 Second Floor

 

Innkeeper Note

The Columns Hotel, one of the most stately remaining examples of turn-of-the-century Louisiana architecture, has an ambiance of age-old elegance, yet remains one of the most comfortable and affordable hotels in New Orleans. Located on one of the city's most grand and historic streets, The Columns offers a return to the romance and refinement of another era. The Columns Hotel offers 19 beautiful rooms on 2 floors. Ranging from the simply cozy to the exquisitely grand, each room features some small delight to be enjoyed - fireplaces, armoires, and claw foot tubs. Our rooms also feature Victorian furnishings, beautiful views of St. Charles Avenue, and unique 4-poster beds. Our en suites rooms offer spacious sitting and sleeping accommodations.

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Policies

Pets:Pets Allowed.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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100% would stay again
Last reviewed on10/21/2008
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Columns Hotel

5 of 5 hearts
Anonymous
10/21/2008

...like experiencing life of the Old South, maybe more like living in a museum. We came to New Orleans to learn about New Orleans, and we did... at The Columns.

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