Royal Barracks Guest House
717 Barracks St Between Bourbon and Royal, New Orleans, LA 70116-2516
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What you can expect during your stay
- All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
- Stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless check-in
- Contactless check-out
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#37 of 119 B&Bs / Inns in New Orleans
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4.9
Cleanliness
4.2
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4.5
Value
4.6
The Royal Barracks Guest House is a historic and eccentric six-room guesthouse in the French Quarter. Rooms are accessed through exterior corridors behind a dedicated, locked gate for maximum safety and privacy. The guest house features an amazing courtyard dedicated exclusively for our guests, a very popular place to hang out and sip coffee or a cocktail. Be shaded by mature Magnolia trees in our lush courtyard, listen to jazz, and swap stories with other guests. The Royal Barracks Guest House is a historic and eccentric six-room guesthouse in the French Quarter. Rooms are accessed through exterior corridors behind a dedicated, locked gate for maximum safety and privacy. The guest house features an amazing courtyard dedicated exclusively for our guests, a very popular place to hang out and sip coffee or a cocktail. Be shaded by mature Magnolia trees in our lush courtyard, listen to jazz, and swap stories with other guests. Located in the Lower French Quarter, Royal Barracks Guest House is nestled on a surprisingly quiet, residential street. It is a relaxing oasis in the hustle and bustle of the city. Walk half a block and you are on famous Bourbon Street, or cross Esplanade and explore Frenchman Street and the Marigny. The rooms offer plush bedding, private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Each room features a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker along with other basic amenities. Close to some of New Orleans' most popular landmarks, such as Bourbon Street, Royal Street, and Frenchman Street, Royal Barracks Guest House Hotel is a great destination for music lovers or anyone looking to explore New Orleans' rich culture. More of a foodie? Some of the City's grand dame restaurants and cheap- eats alike are in walking distance including world-famous Antoine's, Tujague's, and Cafe Du Monde along with a myriad of newer, trendy locations.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
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Air conditioning
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Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Microwave
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Hair dryer
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Grade: 100 out of 100
100Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
96Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
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717 Barracks St Between Bourbon and Royal, New Orleans, LA 70116-2516
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LOVED this place, and will be back! Lynn was a great hostess! She recommended some of the best places we wound up seeing in Nawlins, some places we would not have found on our own. And.....Location, Location, Location! So close to both Bourbon AND Frenchmen streets. Can't wait to visit/stay again!
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Royal Barracks, General Manager at Royal Barracks Guest House
Responded Jun 17, 2022
Thank you Kevin! We enjoyed having you! Please let us know when you are back in NOLA :)
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Royal Barracks is a great place to stay.great location our daughter was getting married in Nola lynne was brilliant. The rooms are full of character there is a great courtyard which we all enjoyed There is washing facilities for clothes which came in very handy. I would definitely recommend a stay here
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Lynne Lightfoot, General Manager at Royal Barracks Guest House
Responded Jun 7, 2022
Thank you for your kind review! It was our absolute honor to have your family here for the wedding and we thank you for allowing us to be a part of the festivities. We hope you will all visit us again soon.
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We stayed for 3 nights in the Gothic room. Perfect walking distance to all the fun and food, but quiet and private. Very charming room, with small fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Bed was very comfortable and host was incredibly accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Response from Lynne Lightfoot, General Manager at Royal Barracks Guest House
Responded Jan 11, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review and especially for choosing to stay with us at the Royal Barracks Guest House. It was wonderful having you as our guests and we look forward to your visiting us again soon.
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This was my 3rd visit to NoLa and my 2nd stay at RBGH. After discovering this place last year I would never stay anywhere else. Everything about it is comfortable, inviting and welcoming. If you like conversations with your neighbors on the patio, stay here. If you don't like that sterile cookie cutter hotel vibe, stay here. If you want a comfortable bed and a room with personality, stay here. If you like fancy or formal or pristine, don't. I can't say enough about the feelings I get when I stay at this place, but saying that I will be back year after year and when I am, I'll be staying at RBGH should tell you what you need to know. Thanks, Lynn! You helped make it great!!! Tip: If you need a large bathroom, you won't want the Suite, or the Bunk Room. The other rooms have larger bathrooms.…
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Lynne Lightfoot, General Manager at Royal Barracks Guest House
Responded Nov 15, 2021
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was wonderful to meet you both and I look forward to your return visits. Guests like you make this place so much fun to be. We really appreciate you
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We love the RBGH and wouldn't stay anywhere else in the Quarter!!! This was our 2nd NoLa sister trip and our second stay at the RB. It's no frills but full of character. We spent time in the court yard making friends and on the stoop watching strangers. Super comfy beds, fantastic Operations Manager Lynn and just outright wonderful in everyway!
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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If you want to really experience the French Quarter, this is the property for you. Our group rented 3 of the rooms and we were all agreed that we would 100% return to this property again. The Suite is big and spaciaous. The garden room is nice because it opened up on the lovely courtyard and the Mardi Gras room is decorated well and has a tub!. The property attendent went out of her way to make this vacation easy and memorable. Although there isn't a "front desk", she made it feel like she was still tending to us. We had waters in our room fridge and we loved the CD player out in the courtyard where we played jazz music to add to the ambiance. Finally the very best reason to rent this place, the LOCATION. We love the quarter but generally spend a lot of time over at Frenchman street. I love that we could walk home after a perfect night of listening to music at D.B.A! We will definitely be back!! Thanks again!!…
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Lynne Lightfoot, General Manager at Royal Barracks Guest House
Responded Oct 27, 2021
Ms. Thumann, it was an absolute pleasure to meet you and the others in your group while you visited us here in New Orleans! Thank you so much for your review and thank you, too, for choosing the Royal Barracks Guest House as your French Quarter destination. We look forward to having you all here again in the near future. Laissez les bon temps rouler!!
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Spent 14 wonderful days and nights at this rustic, neighborhood-based guest house. No hallways, no. Elevators.. Each room opens to the outdoors. 6 individually decorated. Rooms. My room, Bunk Room, was cozy, wonderfully decorated and felt like home instantly. Quiet street,, far from noisy drunken revelers........but close enough to join the noisy drunken revelers. Shopping was close. French Market two blocks away. Back yard is delight.. Just overgrown enough to be comfortable and most definitely typical New Orleans. The Innkeeper, Cat (Catherine) Is a master at hospitality. She. Will quickly become your friend. This was my tenth. Visit in 11. Yers and. I will stay nowhere else.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Lynne Lightfoot, General Manager at Royal Barracks Guest House
Responded Jun 13, 2022
We LOVE you!
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With everything going on with the COVID-19 this is one of the few hotels that will not refund and give vouchers. Spoke with customer service and was could not really get a word in because she spoke over me the entire time. Got off the call with more questions than answers. You can't even speak to a manager and leave a call back number to speak with anyone because she would not allow you to do so. Stay away from this place and stick with companies like Hilton and etc. They are more willing to work with you during a global crisis.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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This year I went to my first Mardi Gras and was fortunate enough to get the Bunk Room! I loved it! It was the perfect location for enjoying life in the French Quarter. The room was quiet and had everything I needed for my stay. I had met Kelly on a previous trip to New Orleans (she’s a big reason why I booked at RBGH), and thought she was great. After staying there, I was wrong; she’s FABULOUS! I look forward to staying there again!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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My boyfriend and I came to town for a few days. The guest house is in the Quarter but far enough away from the craziness so it was nice and quiet. I felt like Goldilocks, everything was "just right". We stayed in the Garden room. The bed was firm and very good to sleep in. The towels we super soft. There was even cozy complimentary bathrobes! I enjoyed wearing it while I drank my morning coffee in the magical courtyard. If you like cute, cozy and a touch of the historical, this is the perfect place to stay.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
$90 - $173 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
royal barracks guest house hotel new orleans
LOCATION
United StatesLouisianaNew OrleansFrench Quarter
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Which popular attractions are close to Royal Barracks Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Frenchmen Street (0.2 miles), Confederacy of Cruisers Bike Tours (0.3 miles), and Hex: Old World Witchery (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Royal Barracks Guest House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, self serve laundry, and express check-in and check-out.
What are some restaurants close to Royal Barracks Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Loretta's Authentic Pralines, Alberto’s Cheese & Wine Bistro, and Central Grocery Company.
Are any cleaning services offered at Royal Barracks Guest House?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Royal Barracks Guest House?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Hermann-Grima House (0.6 miles), Longue Vue House and Gardens (3.9 miles), and Beauregard-Keyes House (0.1 miles).