HH Whitney House

This was our first time staying in a bed and breakfast and I’m not going to lie to you, but i was a bit nervous, especially since its close to the French Quarter and Frenchmen Street. I will tell you, if you end up staying at a hotel instead of here you are 100% missing out. I met both owners, Glenn and Randy along with little Randy (little girl).
Let me start with the owners. Both owners have unique personalities and completely different from one another but I got to tell you they were both great. Glenn welcomed us the first day and filled us in on the areas to visit and things to do. His daughter was also extremely sweet. A few days later I met Randy and he was delightful and enjoyable to talk to… and drink with. Both were very kind to our group and very informative
Now lets talk about the breakfast. I was the only one on my group that enjoyed 2 out of the 3 days of breakfast. Both were delicious. I was expecting to see something similar to what you see for a continental breakfast… not at all. Fresh from scratch they will whip you up a good delicious, stomach filling meal. Don’t miss the breakfast, i actually regret missing one of the 3 days we stayed.
Lets talk about the Bed part (The house). This house is old, literally it is 151 years old. It has history. I saw some reviews where some reviewers complained about the condition of the house and yes, its a bit old, its not the prettiest house in the area and it has a lot of clutter but it really, really, really has character and charm. The house is huge with plenty of rooms and the bedrooms and bathrooms are clean. We stayed in the Bride and Grooms room which was very enjoyable except for the 2 creepy dolls that stared at me… i have a thing about dolls.
Our overall experience was great, the inkeepers were nice, the bathroom and bedroom was clean, the breakfast was great and we had a blast in NOLA. Also, it seemed safe where we were at.

This was our first time to the «Big Easy», and to the HH Whitney House. I read great reviews when I booked our trip in March, and frankly I’m surprised the reviews were so positive. Don’t get me wrong, we had a great time in New Orleans, and enjoyed the house and our room to the fullest. There are just some things that the owners could do to draw in some repeat business.
Firstly, Glen (the innkeeper) was generally apathetic about having guests, and frankly seemed annoyed to have people in the house. He has been doing this for 15+ years, and I think it shows. I sensed a bit of an attitude throughout our stay and when I asked him a question about the pool he got annoyed and waved me away — there are no lights in the backyard by the way, so night swim at your own risk. He was helpful in providing a map of the city, along with certain destinations/​restaurants that he recommended. He was fairly friendly up until he collected payment, but then seemed passive aggressive. We saw very little of his partner, Randy, but our brief interactions with him were very pleasant.
Our room (Garden Suite) was decent, but much like the rest of the house was a little dated and could use some TLC. To echo some similar reviews, the shower pressure was inconsistent and there is no bathroom door. We made it work. There is a nice TV in the room, and plenty of space to spread out. The door and lock for the room were original to the house (I assume), so it took a little finagling to shut and lock the door. We locked it at night, but were able to keep it unlocked while we were out during the day — no issues with that.
The balcony of the room was nice to have, and overlooked the pool and the backyard. However, it was in fairly significant disrepair — Glen said he «had a guy coming next week» to look at it, but I sensed that might have been the story for a while now.
The kitchen and common areas were pretty cluttered. There was always snacks, water, drinks available in the kitchen for guests. We filled our water bottles daily before we left. Daily breakfast was decent, but nothing to write home about. The dining room is a little dusty and has holes in walls/​ceiling. The walk to the French Quarter is about 25 minutes, and in August I cannot imagine very pleasant. We took Über everywhere we went, and could get to the FQ and Canal Street for $ 7 – 9.
Overall, my impressions and memories of the Whitney House are fond, but that is due in small part to the atmosphere that exists there. I have always enjoyed B&B’s, but when the innkeeper seems like he doesn’t like you, it might not be a bad idea to consider a nicer hotel closer to the action.

Great location, Glenn is truly outstanding in service and hospitality! Warmed the hot tub for us every evening! We had great fun bicycling around New Orleans. Thank you so very much for a wonderful visit.

We’ve stayed at the HH Whitney House twice (3 years apart). Our first experience was magical. Glenn greeted us when we arrived, told us all about New Orleans, & presented us with a map that included several suggestions. We had such a great time, we invited a few friends back for our second experience. The house is about a 20 min walk to the French Quarter but we also had an easy time catching a cab right in front of the house or crossing the street for the bus. We’ve stayed in the Scarlet O’Hara Room and the Grooms Room. We enjoyed both though we found the Scarlet O’Hara room to be a little more private (the Groom’s Room has a connecting pocket door to the Bride’s Room). The house is quiet & comfortable too. Glen & his staff also made special accommodations for our diets for breakfasts. We hope to be back soon!

Glen is a fantastic host, he gives you lots of valuable information for your adventures around New Orleans we will be back again. Randi, Glen’s daughter is smart as whip and had alot to say too :)

I don’t think I have enough characters to describe our wonderful experience at the HH Whitney!!!
Upon arrival… Glenn (The owner) ensured we arrived safely and was there to greet us with big hugs as soon as our taxi arrived at the house. Once we got inside the HH Whitney, Glen then gave us a nice warm welcome tour and showed us our room. We stayed in the Scarlet O’Hara Room which was absolutely perfect for my boyfriend and I. The ambiance, the bedding, sheets, entire room was perfect and so comfy!
After we were settled in our room, Glen then calls us downstairs and he has an entire map of locations, nearest restaurants, great site-​seeing places, etc. all for us! We were so overwhelmed with his kindness and graciousness! During our stay, we had an amazing breakfast every single morning that we shared with other guests of the house. We were so grateful with our stay because we met lifetime friends in which we are visiting in the spring!
Randy (Other House Owner) made the BESTTTT Gumbo and banana pudding I’ve ever had in my life (make sure you ask him to make you some) :-) This stay was beyond magical, from being 5 minutes away from French Quarter/​Bourbon, the location was perfect and bad fares never exceeded $ 7! We highly recommend you staying at the HH Whitney for a different experience!
We can’t wait to come back and visit! We miss you Randi-​Amilla!

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful stay at the HH Whitney House this last weekend. We were lucky to reserve the Garden Suite upstairs at the rear of the house. The room included a private in-​room bathroom with shower, dressing area, and an awesome balcony with a couple of sitting areas over looking the pool and hot tub. And yes, we took advantage of the hot-​tub on our first night and after spending the evening in the Garden District. The room included all your standard amenities like cable and internet access.
The house was beautifully decorated with period antiques and had a fabulous living room salon and dining room. The Dining room was the focal point as the friendly and caring inn keeper, Glen Miller, prepared excellent hot breakfasts every morning.
The location was perfect. The next morning we walk about 8 blocks to the edge of the French Quarter where we spent the afternoon. During the evening we took taxis to the Garden District on Friday night, and to Frenchmen St on Saturday night. In the Garden district, we had dinner at Commander’s Palace, drinks at the Columns Hotel, then walked to the Delachaise Wine Bar a couple of blocks down the street. At the Delachaise Wine Bar we sat outside on the patio and were entertained by the trolleys on St. Charles Ave.
Saturday Night we had dinner at Snug Harbor on Frenchmen St., danced at Bamboules at couple of doors down, then walked to Bourban street for a nightcap. What happenes in New Orleans, stays in New Orleans! :~)
We would definitely stay here again.

I had another great stay here last week. I was originally booked into the Bride’s Room but was moved to the Scarlett O’Hara room near the back stairs and it meant having a private bathroom instead of a shared one. However, it also means going downstairs to use it. Fortunately my knees aren’t so creaky that it’s difficult but the stairs are rather steep. The room is comfortable but doesn’t have a table for laptop use unless you count the nightstand by the bed. Staying in a room surrounded by images of Vivian Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara, I couldn’t help but think of her making a dress out of curtains every time I looked at the windows.
During my stay, I made extensive use of the 91 bus that runs on Espanade as a starting point for exploring the city because walking to the French Quarter may be good exercise but is also tiring and time-​consuming if you do it a few times a day. I always meet nice people staying here and often they are repeat HH Whitney guests. We often discuss New Orleans activities and restaurants over breakfast and it’s fun sharing ideas with other guests.
Glen is always friendly and gracious so it makes every stay pleasant. I only wish the weather had been warmer during my stay as it would have been good to try the hot tub if it weren’t too cold to want to walk outside from the back door and back to the hot tub.