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

2,515 reviews

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79%

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13%

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“Worth Your Time and Money to Spend the Night!”

Jun 07, 2026GregD631

We did the house tour, walked the gardens, had a cocktail in the Turtle Bar, ate supper, spent the night, had the breakfast buffet, and toured the museum. Upon arrival we had a smooth check-in, went to our room, decided to change rooms, which went smoothly and courteously. Both rooms were immaculate and very expensively appointed. The mattress was super-comfortable, enough so that I asked them to let me know the vendor, but haven’t heard back yet. We enjoyed our tour of the big house immensely. The guide was excellent. Mr. Kelly, the home’s owner, has done a wonderful job in managing, curating, and preserving Houmas House and its gardens. After our tour we had drinks in the Turtle Bar; it has comfy furniture and the drinks are a fair price. The building is historical, and the remodeling v tasteful. We ate supper in the Carriage House. The food was fine. (There’s nowhere close by to eat, so plan on dining there if you stay the night.) The highlight was dining in the Trophy Room, which is filled with hunting trophies from around the world. Gorgeous decor throughout the restaurant. They have golf carts to move you around the property, and we took one after finishing supper. Riding through the property at night is wonderful: the lighting of the fountains and landscaping is excellent. The bonuses, you have it all to yourself. The next morning we went to breakfast. Most breakfast buffets are average. This buffet was a cut above. I have not had grits cooked that well in years and years. Coffee is excellent, and the biscuits are second to none. Seriously, my wife is still raving about those biscuits, and she is a biscuit aficionado. Kudos to Chef. After a walk over the foot bridge that leads to the levy for views of the Mississippi river and the Sunshine Bridge, we headed to the museum, which is over 30,000 ft.²! What I found most interesting was the eclectic collection of historical pieces that Mr. Kelly has put together. The only hiccup with checking out was not having a golf cart carry us and our luggage to our car, but it was a short walk and we had rolling suitcases, so it wasn’t that big of a deal. Staying overnight enabled us to take things at a slower pace, taking in all the beauty this place has to offer. It’s worth spending the night there, we will be back.

“Boo restaurant, yeah tour”

May 20, 2026Lynn K

The home and the grounds are magnificent. The house even has a small elevator to the second floor. The tour guide was well informed of the history and very friendly The complex has an inn. We did not stay there, but the lobby was nicely decorated. we also did not do the museum, we did however choose to try their cafe. The food was excellent but the staff was not! It was 1:40 when we arrived. They close at 2. We were rudely told they were closing in 20 minutes and if we ordered the buffet we could get nothing after 2 from it. At that point we decided to order off the menu (if they had let us have the buffet they would have gotten out of there sooner as the food had to be cooked instead of us just dishing up). We were given very dirty looks, banging dishes and an employee standing there with a mop, If the restaurant wants their employees out at 2 then they should say they close at 1 or 1:30. Stay away from the cafe unless you want to be abused while you eat.

“Disrespectful and Uneducated”

May 18, 2026Zoe S

Absolutely terrible. It’s the most disrespectful plantation. The “museum” is riddled with incorrect information and misconstrued accounts that got completely whitewashed- all of it downplaying the horrors that the enslaved people went through. The fact that the slave houses were turned into honeymoon suites is the most downright stomach turning sight. Don’t go here if you have any morals.

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