Fodor's Expert Review 1896 O'Malley House

Get ready for a warm welcome at this elegant B&B on a quiet street in Mid-City, where you can expect friendly staff, delicious breakfast, and plenty of Southern charm. And don't let the distance from the Quarter fool you: this is a vibrant, residential neighborhood with plenty of great spots and local flavor.

It's easy to park on the street in Mid-City (and then take the streetcar downtown to go out), an added bonus of staying out of the Quarter, where parking and driving can be impossible.

room

Period pieces, hardwood floors, and roomy, well-kept suites. Many rooms have (non-functional, but beautiful) fireplaces.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Chock full of antiques, the inn discourages guests visiting with young children.

bathroom

All suites have private bathrooms, and most have whirlpool tubs (with shower heads).

lobby

Guests enjoy a pleasant parlor and dining room, filled with more period piece antiques, chandeliers, and hardwood floors. Outdoor public spaces include a wide front porch and an enclosed back courtyard.

spa

The B&B is happy to help make appointments at the nearby Woodhouse Day Spa (2-minute walk), whose services include several types of massages, scrubs, and other pampering treatments.

dining

Breakfast here is a treat, where guests are served a different hot entree each morning (usually a hearty egg dish of Southern or Creole origin) on fine china in the dining room.

drinking

The inn can stash libations for guests to enjoy inside or out in the plant-filled courtyard. Purchase beer, wine, and spirits at Rouse's Market (7-minute walk).