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

  • Excellent (1909)
  • Very good (312)
  • Average (90)
  • Poor (44)
  • Terrible (47)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Where is the contribution of slaves and indigenous peoples in your story?

Apr 19, 2024 Glendene W

The estate and grounds are are beautiful. There is no arguing that. However, I was disappointed and outraged that there was no mention of the contributions that black slaves made to the running of the estate. It is unlikely that Houma would be standing today without the contribution of Black people. In addition, there was barely any mention of how… Read more
The estate and grounds are are beautiful. There is no arguing that. However, I was disappointed and outraged that there was no mention of the contributions that black slaves made to the running of the estate. It is unlikely that Houma would be standing today without the contribution of Black people. In addition, there was barely any mention of how the property was acquired From indigenous peoples, except for a brief mention that it was purchased from them. I think it is the responsibility of establishments such as Houmas to tell and reveal the full history in all of its details no matter how painful it is. We owe this to Black Americans, and we owe this to the indigenous peoples of the United States. The museum was closed on the day that I went because of a wedding. It is quite possible that they make mention of these people and their contributions in the museum, but it was not mentioned on the tour. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Do yourself a favor and visit Houmas House....plan to stay!

Apr 19, 2024 Stacy R

This was by far the best tour we took on this trip. (Just for reference, we also toured Destrehan which was great and Oak Alley which was OK. Nottoway was basically not available and San Francisco was closed.) I cannot recommend Houmas House enough! The house itself was AMAZING and the tour was fabulous! The guide (who was very fun) clearly… Read more
This was by far the best tour we took on this trip. (Just for reference, we also toured Destrehan which was great and Oak Alley which was OK. Nottoway was basically not available and San Francisco was closed.) I cannot recommend Houmas House enough! The house itself was AMAZING and the tour was fabulous! The guide (who was very fun) clearly loved his job and was FULL of stories and details. My only minor complaint was I wish the tour were longer so we could hear more. However, most folks are going to be very pleased. We arrived around 4ish and didn't know what to expect....we were just hoping to see the house. We found out there were cottages and a restaurant on the premise. It turns out they did have a cottage available and signed us up for one night.....we were basically a "walk in" and they took great care of us. We decided to eat in the onsite restaurant and, again, the food was amazing. REALLY good and a good value too. When you go into the restaurant, you think you are going to have to dig really deep in your pockets because it is SO beautiful - but the value was good and the food was out of this world. Our waitress stopped eating her own meal to wait on us. We took her suggestions and are so glad we did! Did I mention the grounds? Wow! After signing in, we had the absolute friendliest lady, Sue, give us a ride on a golf cart also giving us a tour of the grounds. Clearly, the owner loves this place and it is infused with his spirit. Our stay was so wonderful, we came back for a second night! If you are in Louisianna, outside of New Orleans, do yourself a favor and spend some time at Houmas House. Maybe, if you're lucky, you will get to meet the owner, David. This delightful man will make your stay over the top special and memorable. Read less
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Apr 18, 2024 pearlm218

Suzanne was our guide. She did a excellent job giving the history of the plantation and how the folks lived in that Era. Was a very large group but she did a terrific job in handling it and making sure everyone could see and hear. The gardens were lovely and well maintained. Enjoyed the museum. It held a wealth of information. Ate lunch at the… Read more
Suzanne was our guide. She did a excellent job giving the history of the plantation and how the folks lived in that Era. Was a very large group but she did a terrific job in handling it and making sure everyone could see and hear. The gardens were lovely and well maintained. Enjoyed the museum. It held a wealth of information. Ate lunch at the Cafe. Had the chicken salad on sour dough bread with French fries. Was delicious! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Houmas House, In a Word? Fantastic

Apr 18, 2024 beeg487 Queen Creek, Arizona

Our guide Laila was wonderful and knowledgeable. She was clear spoken and witty. We learned a lot about the plantation and life there. Some highlights were the oak “alleé” and sugar cones. If you want to learn, enjoy the experience, and come away with an appreciation of life on the plantation, visit Houmas House.
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Apr 7, 2024 Tiffany H

The tour guide was knowledgeable and answered questions easily, non scripted. The information was interesting, the stories were great, the gardens amazing, and the house artifacts were lovely.