The Burgundy Bed and Breakfast

Beautiful house, managed very well, I was impressed with everything and will absolutely book to stay here on my next trip to NOLA!

My friend and I stayed at the Burgundy B and B. January 19 – 22. We had a hard time finding accommodation after being cancelled by a renter on AirBNB. What a find this was!!! The charming house is about a 10 – 15 minute walk from the French Quarter close to the action but in a very quiet neighborhood with excellent local bars and restaurants close by. The house is filled with quirky artwork and stylish touches which gives it a real New Orleans feel and we instantly felt at home.
Carl and his partner are gracious hosts and they both make you feel like welcome and were very informative about events in the city. They write all of the guests names on a whiteboard in kitchen and where you are from which we thought was a nice touch as you know a little something about your fellow guests whom you meet at breakfast. Breakfast was full continental, lots of different cereals, fresh fruit, freshly made orange juice, bagels and pastries.
I asked Carl to recommend a cooking school as my friend and I wanted to take cooking classes and Carl sent us some discount coupons in advance.
We stayed in the red room which was amazing. Definately the best room in the house and I think the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. The room opens onto a private patio where we were able to enjoy a glass of wine there prior to heading out for the evening.
The only one slight drawback and this is more indicative of the age of the home was the lack of water pressure in the shower.
We definately highly recommend this hidden gem.

Stayed here for 2 nights in late May and had a great experience. The place was comfortable and in a cool area (but 2 blocks off a pretty sketchy area). I did not get to meet Carl, but his fill in was adequate and friendly. Unfortunately the hot tub was broken while we were there.
The room was nice and it was cool to be a little off of the French Quarters, but close to Frenchman Street.
I recommend this Bed & Breakfast for sure.

The host is friendly, nice and quiet place. Price is reasonable.

I cannot wait to return to The Burgundy Bed and Breakfast in the Marigny. The Burgundy, housed in Carl Smith’s meticulously maintained double shotgun, is tucked away in one of the city’s best neighborhoods: Faubourg Marigny. The inn is uniquely situated only steps from Frenchmen St and only a short walk away from the French Quarter and Downtown. Guests enjoy a quiet charming neighborhood in close proximity to NOLA’s best attractions without all the crowds and nonsense of staying in the FQ. Carl is a fantastic host — warm, inviting and accommodating. Some of the inn’s best features are it’s fantastic architecture, the backyard spa, and Carl’s fleet of bikes which allowed us to explore New Orleans neighborhoods car-​free. I couldn’t recommend The Burgundy more.

Staying at the Burgundy during my visit to New Orleans was wonderful. The old restored house is so beautiful and filled with stylish touches like hanging jazz album covers and funky art. It’s truly reflective of the city, the neighborhood and the owner’s personality.
The Marigny is one of the coolest neighborhoods in my opinion, close enough for a short bike or walk to Frenchmen Street or the Quarter, but far enough away that you feel like part of the real city.
Carl is warm, friendly and even mailed me a t-​shirt that I had left behind in the room after my stay, talk about going the extra mile!
I stayed in the Red Room, which I think is the best one since it has its own back entrance to the super cute porch and hot tub.
Can’t recommend the Burgundy enough!

Really cute place, and the owner was so helpful and friendly. Breakfast spread was lovely. It’s also a really easy walk into the french quarter.

Burgundy is not like any other B&B, it is like being a pampered house guest of Carl. Location is great, Marigny is the neighborhood to be in.

I stayed at the Burgundy for a week in June of 2009 while volunteering with a rebuilding organization. The B&B is a renovated double shotgun style house in a cozy residential neighborhood, a short walk from the jazz clubs on Frenchmen Street and a 15-​minute walk to the heart of the French Quarter. Staying here feels more like crashing in a neighborhood friend’s house than staying at a hotel, and really, if you’re visiting New Orleans, you owe it to yourself to stay in a place with real neighborhood charm! I felt very comfortable in this neighborhood.
Carl is a friendly and helpful host, and his watch-​chihuahua Gizzy is a charmer. Unfortunately, he forgot to mention in advance that the week I was there, he and his partner were going on vacation starting in the middle of the week, and friends would be taking care of the B&B for the remainder of my stay. His friends were very friendly and nice, but I’m not sure whether they were hospitality professionals. I’m not sure whether there is normally a hot breakfast on offer– I had to leave early several days for my volunteer shifts (if you let Carl know you’ll be leaving early, he’ll set up a self-​serve continental breakfast for you), and later in the week when Carl was absent, breakfast remained a continental spread.
Staying in the Burgundy really feels like home, especially after a few days. My only negative observation is that the walls are very thin indeed– you’ll find yourself hearing conversations in adjoining rooms. I was staying in the Front Room, which adjoins the innkeepers’ space, and I always felt like I was THISCLOSE to violating someone’s privacy. I was awakened once in the early morning hours by some other guests returning through the front door.

I cannot believe no one has reviewed this adorable place yet!
I have nothing but totally positive things to say about this bed and breakfast.
The owner Carl is so great, I’m in love with his dog Gizzy too. He is a native of the New Orleans area, and he will be happy to fill you in on all the good stuff.
Last time I was there was about 6 months before Katrina. I called to check on him shortly after it happened, luckily, he said they were pretty much ok.
The rooms are BEAUTIFUL, they set such a nice romantic vibe… Extremely clean and cozy. You feel great hanging out in any room of the house. I stayed in the Red room. HUGE tub, Direct entrance to the beautiful backyard and hot tub.
He is so sweet in the mornings. Nice selection of delicate and delicious things to eat. I think he offered to make us eggs? ;)
It’s a very short walk from the french quarter and other great spots in NOLA. Tons of great places to eat around, and plenty of 24 hour spots.
I thought about going to try somewhere else in May when I return to NOLA… BUT I CAN’T DREAM OF IT!
(It will be the first time back to NOLA since I went down there to volunteer in 2006…)
I have looked at other bed and breakfasts, but, for the coziness and price of this place, there is no way.
I think of The Burgundy often, and I plan to book it again and again, I CAN’T WAIT TO GO BACK TO THE BIG EASY!
– kp