Ashton's Bed and Breakfast, New Orleans

We just returned from a nine-day trip to New Orleans and Baton Rouge, and spent five nights at Ashton

Ashton's is a grand home that has been carefully updated and restored, so well done that they earned an award from New Orleans for the quality. Breakfasts are truly gourmet events, served with professional care and far from skimpy. That Patrick also asks about your plans for the day, gives advice on what & where and is a trove of historical information adds to the pleasure. We spent 6 nights here, wish it was more, and will certainly return if we can visit NOLA again. The Esplanade location allowed us to walk to the quarter and back, and is also very convenient to City Park, Interstates and other places in the city. Ashton's is on the Esplanade Avenue grand homes tours.

I actually stayed here in March 2010 and had a great experience. The B&B was recommended by the friends that I was traveling with. Owners very courteous and service oriented. The food was top notch...Patrick is a great cook. The room was nicely accomodated. Patrick drove me back to the airport as well...a definite perk and extraordinary service!

I have stayed in many B&Bs throughout the U.S. and Europe, but none comes close to Ashton's. Ashton's B&B is an exquisite, historic New Orleans home beautifully maintained and restored (after Katrina) to its original form. Top notch in cleanliness, decor and amenities. The rooms are fabulous! Spacious & gorgeous with comfy beds, plush robes and Aveda toiletries. We were spoiled with Patrick's original recipe, HUGE gourmet breakfasts -- absolutely wonderful! Not only delicious, but the presentation is amazing - almost too beautiful to eat. But eat we did and all I can say is WOW! New Orleans is known for great food, but I'd have to say our favorite meals during our trip came from Patrick. Not only is a grand breakfast provided each day, but an endless supply of coffees, teas, refreshments, fruits, snacks, chocolates and baked goods are available & complimentary to guests 24 hours a day. Talk about being pampered!! Patrick will also be your "Tour Director Extraordinaire." A native of New Orleans, he knows the area like the back of his hand. He will kindly share ideas of places to see, best places to eat, current happenings, best music spots and directions on how to get to where you want to go. He has all the history and inside information on NOLA, which in itself is invaluable. The location of Ashton's B&B is perfect. It is within walking distance of the lively French Quarter, but in a quiet, historic neighborhood. If you arrive by car you will have the convenience and comfort of free secured parking. My daughter and I did not have a car and had no problem getting around. The city bus stops in front of the house and tour vans will gladly pick you up at Ashton's (and return you there or where ever you desire) and cabs arrive within a few minutes. The trolley car is an easy walk - only a few blocks away. We did it all: cabs, walking, tour vans, bus and trolley and had a blast! I can honestly say that our trip would not have been nearly as wonderful without the good fortune of staying with Patrick & Karma at Ashton's. I would never stay anywhere else while in NOLA. If Ashton's doesn't have a room available for my next trip, I will reschedule my travel plans around their availability. I'm not kidding!! Ashton's B&B is 100% first class -- it just doesn't get any better!

My new husband and I honeymooned at Ashton's and I can't say enough good things about it. Karma and Patrick made us feel so welcome and the house itself is absolutely incredible. We can't wait to return for our next visit!!! (And breakfast is DIVINE!!) This is old fashioned southern hospitality at it's very best and I would happily recommend this establishment to anyone visiting the NOLA area!

Very comfortable, big rooms, great breakfast! Will stay there for all my visits to New Orleans!

My husband and I were absolutely impressed with the gracious hospitality offered by the owner's Patrick and Karma. Not only was our stay comfortable and enjoyable their current restoration of this mansion, post Katrina, has left no stone unturned. A total must see!!!!! The bed was extremely comfortable, the decor unbelievable, the breakfast AMAZING, the knowledge regarding the city was plentiful. We had a delightful time here. We highly recommend this Bed and Breakfast to anyone.

Great Experience. Ashton�s B & B was wonderful. In March of 2005, we were lucky enough to travel to New Orleans and stay at the Ashton�s B & B. What a terrific event. From the moment we arrived, we were given the royal treatment. It was a very relaxing place to spend time. The rooms were warm and friendly. We were in a room on the first floor, with a private bath. The bathroom had new fixtures along with a claw tub. Fun. The extra mile that the Ashton�s do to make the guest feel right at home is appreciated. Cozy robes are provided for right out of the shower wrapping. A very high bed with a great mattress was so comfortable, you almost did not want to get out to go to an amazing breakfast. A novel use of the fireplace for your own air conditioning was a total surprise. I loved the fact that we had our own temperature control for our room. I was thrilled that our computer could latch on to the wireless network on premise; a really great touch for such a small facility. A desk was available in the room so we had a place to use the computer, very comforatable. We have stayed at lots of B & B�s, but never have we been treated to a better set of breakfasts. One day was more amazing than the other. My favorite was Bananas Foster over crisp crunchy just right Belgian waffles served with a side of breakfast sausages; the �runner up� was eggs Benedict done to perfection. There is a full glass of juice and refills if wanted, soda, ice water along with as much coffee as you can hope to drink, and muffins as a chaser. Ashton�s B & B is not to be missed when going to New Orleans. Just make sure you leave room for a very wonderful breakfast each day.

As first time bed and breakfast visitors, we were a bit nervous about the close, intimate quarters of a home. My husband and I stayed 2 nights in the Creole Queen room. The room was clean, large and cozy. The bathroom had a jacuzzi for 2 and walk in shower, all newly renovated. The house itself is a masterpiece and offers lots of privacy. The breakfast was incredible and large. The owners serve a full breakfast at your convenience in the morning. They leave snacks, drinks, and fresh baked goods out all day. It's a great place to escape for a restful weekend or a sightseeing vacation in the city. The only downfall is the location which is a short cab ride from the French Quarter. We recommend this place.

I researched a long time for where to stay on our 20th anniversary trip, and knew that New Orleans was the destination, having been through while working in the area. All the other places that I found didn't have the whole package I was looking for: charm, comfort, wonderful breakfast, a peaceful getaway, security, free parking (also secure) and a good central location. Patrick made the stay perfect, accomodating specific requests for our arrival. He is your on-site New Orleans expert and gave great advice for whatever we interested in doing and didn't steer us wrong one time. We stayed in the Creole Queen which was just perfect. The room is much like the pictures on the website and I loved the walk-in shower and jacuzzi tub. The bathrobes were great and I purchased one as a souvenir of this great time. The breakfasts were out-of-this world. I'm not usually a big breakfast eater, but I made the attempts for this. The eggs benedict with the tasso and many other complementary spices in the hollandaise were to die for! With all the tourists in the area, this is a great opportunity to be able to take in the city at your own pace and have a place to escape to for some peace and quiet. I will recommend this highly to all my friends and family as the #1 place to stay if ever visiting New Orleans.