Inn at Houmas House

New Orleans, Louisiana

Virgin rating

Entrance, Houmas House, Louisianna, USA
Dining room, Houmas House, Louisaianna, USA
Exterior, Houmas House, Louisianna, USA,
Exterior, Houmas House, Louisianna, USA
Entrance, Houmas House, Louisianna, USA
Dining room, Houmas House, Louisaianna, USA
Exterior, Houmas House, Louisianna, USA,
Exterior, Houmas House, Louisianna, USA

The hotel

Known as the Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s River Road, Inn at Houmas House, Plantation Country is an outstanding antebellum estate, bursting with southern charm. The set location of many a film and TV show, actors such as Bette Davis and Chevy Chase have filmed here, so it may well feel more than familiar to you! When you’re not sightseeing, spend some time at leisure in the gardens, home to an ancient oak alley and year-round blooms. The dramatic and inviting Fountain Courtyard is another popular gathering place for guests. Dining at Houmas House is not just a treat, it’s an experience. Latil’s Landing Restaurant in the French House is over 230 years old with original beamed ceilings, cypress mantels, wood burning fireplaces and original wood floors. Feast on gourmet cuisine served upon Limoge china, soaking up the grand atmosphere that prevails. For less formal meals there is Cafe Burnside, serving everything from healthy salads and fried oyster po-boys to filet mignon, washed down with a mint julep perhaps or a glass of wine served from the estates very own wine cellars.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Families
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Set in 38 acres of gardens on River Road, Louisiana. Transfer time from New Orleans Armstrong International Airport: 50 minutes.

Hotel information

21 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, patio or balcony, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, telephone, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Cottage Room with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Le Petite Houmas Restaurant. Complimentary American breakfast. The Wine Cellars of Houmas House. Cafe Burnside (open for lunch 11:00am-2:00pm). The Carriage House Restaurant (breakfast daily 8:00am-10:00am and dinner nightly 4:30pm-8:30pm). Latil's Landing (dinner wed-sat between 6:00pm-9:00pm). Golf cart service from rooms to the mansion and restaurants. Complimentary WiFi.

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

Traveller rating

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  • Average (91)
  • Poor (44)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great experience and lovely garden art

Sep 11, 2024 AmandaMaple22

Great place and the staff were very helpful. The restaurant was lovely and had a nice lunch there, Would recommend it.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Beautiful Getaway

Sep 10, 2024 jadwall461 Houston, Texas

I really enjoyed my visit to Houmas House and Gardens. While you are there, the tour guides will lead you through the house with very interesting stories to tell you about the people who had lived there and not just tell you about the furnishings inside the house. The grounds of Houmas House are full of beautiful plants and trees and various… Read more
I really enjoyed my visit to Houmas House and Gardens. While you are there, the tour guides will lead you through the house with very interesting stories to tell you about the people who had lived there and not just tell you about the furnishings inside the house. The grounds of Houmas House are full of beautiful plants and trees and various types of birds. There are also carts to transport you from the parking lot to the house which is great if you are a senior citizen or just out of shape. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Stepping Back To The Plantation Era

Sep 7, 2024 Ross T Portland, Texas

We drove through the Louisiana back country to visit the Houmas House & Gardens. It is a magnificent restored Antebellum mansion reflecting the opulence and wealth of a sugar cane plantation of the 1800's. It was an impressively beautiful house, gushing with history. Our tour guide, John, was a marvelous host. He was extremely informative and… Read more
We drove through the Louisiana back country to visit the Houmas House & Gardens. It is a magnificent restored Antebellum mansion reflecting the opulence and wealth of a sugar cane plantation of the 1800's. It was an impressively beautiful house, gushing with history. Our tour guide, John, was a marvelous host. He was extremely informative and he fully answered all our questions. Awesome was an apt description for the extensive gardens and grounds. We spent two hours at this old sugar plantation nestled next to the Mississippi River. We left wishing that we'd had more time to spend there. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Meet the spirits

Aug 20, 2024 DougBen Gonzales, Louisiana

This property was the largest working plantation in the US during it heyday.It is a beautiful home & historical piece of land that represents many years ,still portraying epitome of Louisiana rich culture.If you make it to the second story wraparound balcony,ask the guide to take a picture of your group and see if an extra object decides to appear.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ruby Rocks as Houma House guide.

Aug 4, 2024 william r

Ruby was an outstanding and professional guide with a perpetual smile and high humor. Very remember able. Must have a 100 characters but I can't think of anything else to say. GO!