Inn at Houmas House

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Inn at Houmas House | New Orleans, Louisiana | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

New Orleans, Louisiana

3 stars

Known as the Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s River Road, Inn at Houmas House, Plantation Country is an outstanding antebellum estate, bursting with southern charm. The set location of many a film and TV show, actors such as Bette Davis and Chevy Chase have filmed here, so it may well feel more than familiar to you! When you’re not sightseeing, spend some time at leisure in the gardens, home to an ancient oak alley and year-round blooms. The dramatic and inviting Fountain Courtyard is another popular gathering place for guests. Dining at Houmas House is not just a treat, it’s an experience. Latil’s Landing Restaurant in the French House is over 230 years old with original beamed ceilings, cypress mantels, wood burning fireplaces and original wood floors. Feast on gourmet cuisine served upon Limoge china, soaking up the grand atmosphere that prevails. For less formal meals there is Cafe Burnside, serving everything from healthy salads and fried oyster po-boys to filet mignon, washed down with a mint julep perhaps or a glass of wine served from the estates very own wine cellars.

Amenities

Bar
Families
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Laundry Service
Internet Access
Restaurant

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Set in 38 acres of gardens on River Road, Louisiana. Transfer time from New Orleans Armstrong International Airport: 50 minutes.

Hotel Information

Room Information

21 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, patio or balcony, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, telephone, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Cottage Room with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Hotel details

Facilities

Le Petite Houmas Restaurant. Complimentary American breakfast. The Wine Cellars of Houmas House. Cafe Burnside (open for lunch 11:00am-2:00pm). The Carriage House Restaurant (breakfast daily 8:00am-10:00am and dinner nightly 4:30pm-8:30pm). Latil's Landing (dinner wed-sat between 6:00pm-9:00pm). Golf cart service from rooms to the mansion and restaurants. Complimentary WiFi.

Additional Information

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Trip advisor rating

4.7/5

2,529 reviews

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“Great experience”

Oct 30, 2026Melody H

It was a nice insight to the plantation life. The guide shared a lot of interesting information and dates about the house and plantation. They also have a museum on sight that has a lot of Information about other plantations and life along the Mississippi River.

“A little misunderstood”

Oct 30, 2026robertau203

The museum was awesome. And the grounds to the plantation were beautiful. But I misunderstood what I was getting. I had thought I was getting a ticket to go inside the house. That was not the case and it would have cost me $35 more, $70 with my husband, to access that as well. Well. So I felt a little duped.

“Impressive house. Expensive tour compared to other houses on River Road.”

Oct 19, 2026Hrothmir

I enjoyed my visit to Houmas House on the River Road between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. This was one of five plantations homes on the River Road we toured. The home and the grounds are impressive. Our tour guide was very good. The owner of the house has collected some interesting items. Because the collection and furnishings are eclectic, the other houses we visited on the River Road provided a better/more consistent sense of what a plantation house looked like "in its day." Far more so than the other houses we visited, this site feels like it has been developed as an events center. More effort has been put into the gardens and event spaces (e.g., restaurants) than at other houses we visited. I did not feel the state of the gardens made them a compelling destination on their own. We were there in October, so perhaps the gardens are much more impressive in the Spring. Based on what we saw in October, the $20 price just to tour the gardens did not seem good value. We had dinner at one of the on-site restaurants, the Carriage House. The setting was fun. The food was good. The service was very friendly. The prices were reasonable. If touring the house around dinner time, I would recommend getting diner there too. If one has a reservation for dinner (and you don't feel a need to tour the house), I believe one can tour the gardens at no (additional) charge. A great feature of this house is that it gives tours until late in the day, after many other homes along the River Road have closed. If planning a full day of touring along the River Road from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, this can make a good final stop for a tour and dinner. At $35, the house tour seems overpriced. This was the most expensive of the five houses we toured on the River Road. While the house is impressive and tour guide is good, I did not feel this was a better experience that merited paying more than other houses. If your schedule and budget only afford you time to tour two or three houses on the River Road, I would not prioritize Houmas House - because of the price (and the more eclectic nature of decorations). I would focus instead on Oak Alley, Laura Plantation, etc. If you do have enough time and the $35 tour price is not a deterrent, then I would recommend including Houmas House as well.

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