Chimes Bed & Breakfast  

A very special place. Flavored with antiques and architectural details, the honeymoon suite and guest rooms all have private entrances and open onto a shaded brick courtyard. Stained and leaded glass windows, French doors, and cypress staircases enhance the friendly, relaxed atmosphere here. A great spot for romantic getaways and family fun. A longtime favorite among guests returning to New Orleans, the home's focus is comfort.

Guests can enjoy antique shops, galleries, famous bistros, music clubs and more nearby. Delightful host family resides in main house and has the scoop on great city and swamp tours as well as favorite restaurants. Each room has its own original guide created by your hosts to highlight popular sites and give real insider info.

Gourmet continental breakfast, including croissants from a French bakery and European-style cheeses and breads as well as fine coffees and freshly squeezed orange juice, is served in the main dining room. This offers guests a wonderful opportunity to meet and chat with hosts and other travelers. Also, for your convenience, each room has its own coffee/tea pot and there is a community refrigerator for those who appreciate these amenities.

Three blocks from St. Charles Avenue, The Chimes is minutes away from major New Orleans attractions including the French Quarter, convention centers, Audubon Zoological Gardens with the walk-through Louisiana Swamp Exhibit, the Mississippi River and Universities. While enjoying the fun of The Chimes, the historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar line makes the famous restaurants, jazz clubs, art galleries, antique shops . . . the ambiance of New Orleans accessible without an auto.