Some excerpts from the website of Terrell House Bed & Breakfast that might be useful
At the Terrell House in New Orleans, we invite you to be our guest and experience gracious Southern hospitality and immerse yourself in all New Orleans has to offer. Our historic, newly renovated antebellum home is located in the Lower
Garden District on Magazine Street. The Terrell House is 4 blocks from the Morial
Convention Center, 3 blocks from the St. Charles Avenue streetcar and only 1 block from lovely Coliseum Square with its centuries old Live Oaks. It is the perfect location to make the most of you stay in our wonderful, historically rich city. The French Quarter is easily accessible from the Terrell House as is fabulous dining, avant-garde boutiques, antique
shops, art galleries, and
pubs found on Magazine Street. The pace at the Terrell House is relaxed--the decor subtly elegant and inviting. For the seriously afflicted bibliophile, we have a decent collection of first edition/first printings by Faulkner, Hemingway, Steinbeck, Kerouac, Barry Hannah, McMurtry, Willie Morris, Larry Brown, and Kurt Vonnegut among others. As guests at the Terrell House, you will experience a blend of history, luxury, charm, and Southern hospitality.
The Terrell House has been described by guests as "an oasis in the heart of historic New Orleans -- achieving a balance between elegance and comfort". Built in 1857 for Richard Terrell, a wealthy cotton broker originally from Natchez, Mississippi, the Terrell House is a grand three story Italianate stucco-over-brick mansion. The main house features porches, galleries, and
balconies framed in ornate cast
iron and a brick New Orleans
courtyard complete with several fountains and lush vegetation. Many of the original architectural elements remain in the house. Guests may relax in the
courtyard as well as enjoy use of the beautifully appointed double parlors and den featuring 14 foot ceilings crowned with plaster moldings and ornate ceiling medallions. Period English and American antiques are to be found throughout the house but modern amenities abound where comfort is an issue. After a long day of exploring New Orleans, there is no better place to seek refuge than in the beautiful surroundings of Terrell House.
ROOMS IN THE MAIN HOUSE
KING
SUITE - Located on the 2nd floor of the main house, the King
Suite is a large, comfortably furnished
room with king size bed, chair and ottoman. The antique
furniture is complimented by silk draperies and Oriental rug. The adjoining
bath features a walk-in
shower. A floor to ceiling window opens onto a private gallery overlooking the
courtyard and Magazine Street. The antique French armoire houses
cable television,
coffee maker,
hair dryer,
iron, and
ironing board. Soft
drinks, bottled water, and robes are provided. GOLD
SUITE - Located on the 2nd floor of the main house, the Gold
Suite is a spacious
room with queen bed, antique furnishings, Oriental rug, and silk draperies. The slate
bath has both
tub and
shower.The adjoining sitting
room is complete with trundle bed, which can convert into 2 twin beds, comfortable chairs and ottoman, and other antique furnishings. Both
rooms have
cable television. The
suite has
coffee maker,
hair dryer,
iron, and
ironing board. Soft
drinks, bottled water, and robes are provided. Floor to ceiling windows overlook the
courtyard and there is a private
balcony off the adjoining sitting
room that overlooks Magazine Street.
ROOM #1 (3rd floor) - Queen bed, headboard and armoire are made from old cypress. The armoire houses
cable tv,
closet space,
pillows, shelving,
hairdryer,
iron and makeup
mirror. A
coffee maker, bottled water, soft
drinks, and robes are provided in the
room.
Room has a private
bath with a
shower, central heat and A/C, and
wireless internet.
ROOM #2 (3rd floor) -
Room has 2 antique pine twin beds, chest, and cypress armoire that houses
cable tv,
closet space,
pillows, shelving,
hairdryer,
iron and makeup
mirror. A
coffee maker, bottled water, soft
drinks, and robes are provided in the
room.
Room has a private
bath with a
shower, central heat and A/C, and
wireless internet.
ROOMS IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE
The
rooms in the carriage house overlook or open onto the
courtyard. They are adjacent to but separate from the main house. All are furnished with cypress
furniture made by a local cabinet maker and have original art work by a local artist. Each
room has a private
bath with a
shower in the
tub, individual central heat and A/C, and ceiling fans. YELLOW
ROOM - Furnished with a queen bed with an antique bead board headboard and large cypress armoire which houses
cable tv,
closet space,
pillows, shelving,
hairdryer,
iron and makeup
mirror. A
coffee maker, bottled water, soft
drinks, and robes are provided in the
room.
Room has a private
bath with a
shower in the
tub, individual central heat and A/C, ceiling fan,
wireless internet, and opens onto the
courtyard. RED
ROOM - Furnished with a queen bed with headboard made from an antique cypress door. Old louvered shutters have been converted into doors for the armoire which houses
cable tv,
closet space,
pillows, shelving,
hairdryer,
iron and makeup
mirror. A
coffee maker, bottled water, soft
drinks, and robes are provided in the
room.
Room has a private
bath with a
shower in the
tub, individual central heat and A/C, ceiling fan,
wireless internet, and opens onto the
courtyard. BLUE
ROOM - Furnished with a queen bed with headboard made from old cypress and a large armoire which houses
cable tv,
closet space,
pillows, shelving,
hairdryer,
iron and makeup
mirror. A
coffee maker, bottled water, soft
drinks, and robes are provided in the
room.
Room has a private
bath with a
shower in the
tub, individual central heat and A/C, ceiling fan,
wireless internet, and opens onto a gallery overlooking the
courtyard. WHITE
ROOM - Furnished with 2 creamy white antique
iron beds from a local orphanage. Large armoire is painted in creams and pale celadon. It houses
cable tv,
closet space,
pillows, shelving,
hairdryer,
iron and makeup
mirror. A
coffee maker, bottled water, soft
drinks, and robes are provided in the
room.
Room has a private
bath with a
shower in the
tub, individual central heat and A/C, ceiling fan,
wireless internet, and opens onto a gallery overlooking the
courtyard.