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Audubon Cottages vs Bienville House
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Audubon Cottages is preferred by most reviewers compared to Bienville House. Audubon Cottages has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 9 reviews such as Oyster, Fodor's and Star Service.
Audubon Cottages
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
509 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70112
From $417 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Dry Cleaning
Oyster
Upscale
"With a gorgeous Tuscan-style courtyard complete with a heated saltwater pool... and a central location in the French Quarter, the Audubon Cottages is a great pick for travelers looking to splurge."
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Star Service
"One of the most intimate choices in the Quarter, composed of one- and two-bedroom cottages arranged around what is claimed to be New Orleans' oldest pool, set in a refurbished sculpture garden."
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Gayot
"With just seven private cottages (including the former residence of John James Audubon), this lovely inn offers guests an intimate, personal and very private New Orleans experience."
Fodor's
"Seven one- and two-bedroom cottages in the heart of the French Quarter are a luxury retreat that supply a wonderful sense of privacy."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Along with the much-loved Soniat House on Chartres Street, this 18th-century Creole inn is the most intimate boutique hotel in the French Quarter."
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Jetsetter
"Seven restored 19th-century Creole cottages wrapped around a brick courtyard in the heart of the French Quarter."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Audubon Cottages are housed in some of the oldest buildings in the French Quarter, and the sense of privacy is unmatched."
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Frommer's
"An unmarked gate and leaf-canopied pathway lead to seven ultra-private one- and two-bedroom cottages with a large courtyard...each is gracefully but not overly antiqued amid gorgeous brick walls"
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"At the Audubon Cottages, you get to sleep in one of seven immaculately restored historical buildings."
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Bienville House
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
320 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $129 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
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."
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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."
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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.
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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
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."
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Frommer's
"This boutique hotel, owned by the Monteleone, injects a touch of class here and there...rooms are showing their age, but have high ceilings and French reproduction furnishings"
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Bienville is the definition of a well-executed historic French Quarter hotel."
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