R&B Bed and Breakfast

We had a great stay at R&B B&B! Our host was very informative and helpful, the location was great and the house was beautiful! Easy walk to pretty much anywhere we wanted to be but separated enough that it was never noisy. Would recommend 100% and would stay again!

If you are visiting NOLA and want to be near all the fun stuff happening in French Quarter, STAY HERE. Do not even bother looking at other places. You’ll inevitably come back to this place and book it anyway. And if you don’t, you’re truly missing out. If you still need convincing, go look up this place on TripAdvisor and see the perfect reviews. There just aren’t enough reviews on here to do this place justice.
First, the place. The house is apparently over 100 years old, but they’ve done a lot of renovations on the place to keep it clean, up-​to-​date, and with some modern fixings (bathoom, heating/​cooling, etc.). They really did an *amazing* job with this place. It’s the perfect mix of modern (where I don’t feel like I’m showering in a ghetto 19^th century tub) with antique (so that the house maintained so much of its original character and you just really see evidence of the amazing history and culture of the French Quarter). I’m already really picky about where I stay and I’m a huge neat freak, so a lot of places that other people will review as «clean» are really not up to my standards. This place by far met and surpassed them. Everything is exceptionally clean. The bed is literally the most comfortable thing I’ve slept on, ever. It’s actually more comfortable than my own bed at home, so it’s making me reconsider my mattress and sheets. I actually asked the owner about the sheets so I could buy them myself (Charisma from Bloomingdale’s), but after looking around a bit online that line of sheets was discontinued :(. Everything was amazing about the place down to every last detail: shower things, towels, hair dryer in the bathroom. Shared living room and dining room and kitchen for you to use. Breakfast out for you to enjoy in the morning.
Second, the owner. Rita really makes this place what it is. Even before we had arrived, she was making sure everything was perfect (she tipped us off to make sure that the cab driver from the airport didn’t charge us more than $ 33). We had a late flight arrival and Rita stayed up to let us in and ensure everything was OK with the room. Rita’s brother owns nearby bars Spotted Cat and Café Negril, so she gave us free drink tickets to each, which we used the next day (the bars are super cool and fun! Definitely go check them out!). You can tell that Rita really loves the place, what she does, and helping out all of her guests.
Third, the location. The place is on Frenchman, just outside of the loud parts. This is absolutely perfect. At first when I read this in reviews I thought it would be annoying. «But I want to be in the middle of all the fun!», I thought. No you don’t. You want to be able to walk 1 minute to be in the middle of all the fun. And then when you’re exhausted at 3am, you want to be able to walk back to where you’re staying and sleep without it being loud and full of drunk people and loud music from bars or live jazz outside of your window.
The next time I’m in NOLA I won’t hesitate to stay here again!

Found this place while looking for a place to stay on Expedia and decided to try it out based on all the reviews on Unilocal,Expedia, and TripAdvisor (which every review was 5 stars). I was a bit skeptical that there no bad reviews, but after staying here, I can leave my own 5 star review.
The actual building is actually a 100+ year old building but was recently renovated. There are 6 rooms in the house with Rita, the innkeeper, staying in one of the rooms. All rooms come with a queen or king size bed and their own bathroom, and is each decorated in a different theme. The bed was really comfortable and I didn’t have a hard time falling asleep each night. The bathrooms also had modern fixtures and was super clean. Downstairs has a common living room area which Rita invited us to hang out, but I never saw any other guests there. The dining area and kitchen (which are Rita’s own personal appliances and food storage places) are open to all to store your leftovers and to eat. There’s also a downstairs bathroom if your room is upstairs and you need to use a bathroom while downstairs in the dining room area.
Rita, our innkeeper, is amazing. She has a really nice hospitality and was constantly making small conversation with us asking about our day and giving suggestions on where to go next. We checked in a little later than usual, and understand that it is hard on her since she is the only one running the entire hotel, but she was really accommodating. She also prepares breakfast for all her guests in the morning (although because of a New Orleans law, it has to be a cold breakfast, although I wouldn’t doubt she would love to cook an omelette for anyone who asks). She also invites all her guests to take anything in the kitchen if they want. Remember she lives in a room in the house, so all this is her personal food as well. Her brother also own Spotted Cat and Café Negril which are 2 amazing bars just down the street. When checking in, she gives you 2 free drink coupons to each place and showing her business card gets you into Spotted Cat for free without paying cover fee. We joked that she and her brother have opposite sleep schedules, that when he finally gets to sleep at night, Rita is getting up to do morning preparations.
The house is also really conveniently located right on Frechmen Street, but far enough north that you won’t hear the crowd at night. It was a short 2 minute walk to the clubs and bars, and a 5 minute walk to Bourbon Street.
If you’re coming to New Orleans I would definitely recommend staying at Rita’s place. I had an amazing time and would stay here again.

Where do I even begin?!? This gem is on the corner of Frenchman St right where all the locals hangout. You can hear great music from the Spotted Cat directly across the street and its within walking distance of the French Quarters.
Rita is by far the best host you could ever ask for. She is incredible, and truly makes you feel right at home. From the day of check in to the day we checked out she was there to greet us and suggest places to go see. I will definitely be going back!

The most amazing B and B I’ve ever been to! Rita the manager will treat you like family and the house has a romantic and elegant historic feel that will captivate you. The morning pastries are divine. Almost everyone who stays here comes back regularity.

Simply incredible. The rooms and the house are comfortable, beautiful and extremely clean. This bed and breakfast is right on Frenchmen street which means you are next to restaurants, night life and street music (don’t panic the house is extremely silent and you cannot hear anything besides the water fountain on the garden). In addition, I have no words to express how charming, sweet and incredible host miss Rita is. She will make you feel just like home and she will give you constant advice of where to go, where to eat and what is going on in town. Next time I come back to New Orleans I will absolutely and without a doubt stay in the R&B!

Another good stay with miss rita. As usual good times. Spent good time on frenchman st. Relaxing. Thanks again miss rita. See u again soon.

Fantastic stay! Rita was an amazing host and made our Mardi Gras a one of a kind adventure! We will definitely return next year!

AWESOME PLACE! We stayed Mardi Gras weekend. Rita is awesome. Great price, great location and great accommodations. Rita knows the area as well as the history which made her a great source of information. The rooms were comfortable and inviting. We went to Bourbon street one night but the rest of the time we stayed on Frenchmen. I would highly recommend this place and next time I am in New Orleans I will be staying with Rita.

R&B Bed and Breakfast is what all other B&Bs wish they could be but never will. because Rita is the true spirit of this establishment! Not only did she fill my birthday vacation with one surprise after the other– but she makes a mean smoked gouda omelette and has the best stories to sit at the breakfast table and listen to over coffee.
We were lucky enough to have the whole house to ourselves and stayed in the spectacular Mardi Gras suite with a private balcony, a jacuzzi tub, a beautiful antique armoire, and a bed that you just melt on after a long day of walking all around the city and back.
Rita put a great deal of thought into every single detail from the towels to the paint and her care really shows through and makes this 100+ year old home feel as good as new. I am so glad to have found this little treasure on Frenchman and cannot wait to return for years to come.

I cannot write a more enthusiastic review about my experience staying with Rita at the R&B Bed and Breakfast. So many things to comment on:
1. The house: How exquisite! What history! An amazing place to bring friends and rent out the entire place.
2. Rita: Wow! It’s not possible to go more above and beyond than she did for my trip with my girlfriends. She was incredibly attentive and welcoming, more than generous with how she accommodated us. This enterprise is her love and she did more than expected to ensure we had an AMAZING weekend.
3. Location: This place could not be more ideal. It’s on the route for most parades that go through town, so you literally walk outside onto the porch in order to join in on the fun. It’s next door to some of the hippest bars, as is typical of Frenchman street. Conveniently located next to PIRATE PIZZA!!! Argh! (a necessity at the end of your night). And right next to the local artist market, which I spent perhaps too much time wandering around – so beautiful! Everything was in walking distance – Café du Monde, French Quarter, etc.
4. Price: In sum, an amazing deal.
I wish Rita all the success in her endeavor, and I look forward to seeing her again on my next visit.

Home away from home is the best way I can describe this B&B. My friends and I rented the entire bed and breakfast for entire weekend for a bachelorette weekend in New Orleans and from the moment I walked in I was greeted by the friendly face of Rita. Rita the owner gave me a tour of the place starting with room and showing where everyone of my friends room they were staying. I love how each room had a theme. The room I stayed in was the Rock and Roll decorated with all things Rock n Roll.
Miss Rita has done a wonderful job with here B&B and has great passion for what she does and it shows. She hosted a total of 13 ladies during the weekend with ease. For my first time staying at a B&B, it was an awesome experience. I wasn’t expecting the kind of superior and warm hospitality I received at Miss Rita’s B&B. I felt like I in my own home. My bed was big and nice and cozy. Miss Rita care for her home made me also care for her home so I treated as if I was my home. With 13 of us celebrating Miss Rita was always available for whatever we needed and kept the place very clean and presentable for at all time.
If you are planing to stay here it’s best to not have a car cause parking is very limiting. The house is strategically located walking distance to many local bars and restaurants. Miss Rita hooked up with free drink cards to Café Nigril and the spotted cat.
Miss Rita R&B bed and breakfast is my new home whenever I visit New Orleans in the future and I highly recommend this place and experience.

If you are looking for luxury accommodations in the heart of the music district in New Orleans, this is the place for you. I just spent a week at R&B B&B and my expectations were surpassed by far. From the outside this B&B it does not look like anything too special (this is to due the requirement of the city to maintain the historical appearance) but upon walking in the front door you will be amazed! It is beautifully decorated with upscale luxury antique furniture and window treatments. The bedrooms are also top-​notch. All rooms are very spacious, inviting, clean and well maintained, and the beds are so amazingly comfortable. Each room has a different unique décor, and in my opinion they were all really nice. Each room has it’s own spacious washroom, TV and closet. All rooms are decorated with beautiful antique furniture. The pictures posted do not do this B&B justice. You will honestly need to go and see it for yourself. The host, Rita, is so nice and knowledgable about what to do in the city, especially regarding the music scene. The breakfasts in the morning are delicious. I have food allergies and I feel that she accommodated my needs very well. She also directed me to the close by food co-​op, which helped me throughout the week. The B&B is close to all the best and legendary music clubs in New Orleans, and she provided us with free drink tickets which was really great. The location is great. You can easily walk to all the tourist sites. Overall, nothing negative to say. I highly recommend this B&B for your stay.

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!! Rita was an awesome and very accommodating host. We were here celebrating for a bachelorette party of 13 over the weekend and boy did we have a good time. This place is immaculate and Rita has decorated the place so wonderfully. If you want to stay anywhere near Frenchmen or Bourbon street this is the place to stay!!! You will not be disappointed! You will get a light breakfast every morning with your stay and complimentary drink tickets for two of the jazz bars down the street (Spotted Cat and Negril)!! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a Bed & Breakfast comparable to the Ritz!

You can tell that the wonderful Proprietor, Miss Rita, loves what she does and put her heart and soul into every single room in this magical B&B. Every room has a theme and a distinct character. Also, it’s VERY CLEAN and the bathrooms are spacious.
I hosted my sister’s bachelorette party here and Rita was nothing but accommodating for the eight of us. Every morning she would great us with fresh, mouth watering pastries from a local bakery (Friday: croissant, Saturday: apple fritter, Sunday: cinnamon buns), fresh fruit, yogurt and a small assortment of other items. Rita had recommendations for anything and everything you might be interested in. She even arranged for one of her good friends (who works at Hex) to come and read our Tarot cards. I cannot speak highly enough for Rita as a hostess, she really makes you feel welcome and she made herself available for anything that we needed. Also, the group rate to rent out the whole B&B was very reasonable.
The location is fantastic — right on Frenchman street where all the best music is. Also, because we stayed at the B&B, we got free entrance and drinks at two of the best locations on Frenchman (including the Spotted Cat). As we were getting ready to go out on Saturday night a whole procession of bands and dancers marched down the street and around the park — it just couldn’t have felt anymore authentic.
When I come back to New Orleans, I won’t stay anywhere else unless Miss Rita is completely booked. It just doesn’t get any better.

Love love love!!! Miss Rita is an amazing hostess with open arms as you enter into the b&b. This has been a neat experience to stay as we had a girlfriends weekend together. The house is beautifully well kept with 8 rooms. Each room has a special theme and the beds are extremely comfortable. Rita makes you feel at home and she brings in great new orleans flare and delicious food. Many thanks for a wonderful and special weekend to us all. I will be back.

Rita was a great host. We stayed in the Mardi Gras suite for Halloween weekend. The suite has a large bed and also a sofa bed and is a little isolated from the rest of the house. It was nice to have a separate entrance for later evenings/​OMG-​the-​sun-​is-​up mornings. This place is in a great location with proximity to all the nightlife on Frenchmen. Would definitely stay again!

Very enjoyable visit. The B and B is a large home set in the Marigny area of NOLA. It is an artsy district that is just a few blocks from Bourbon St. And the French Market.
Upon our arrival we were greeted by the proprietor, Mrs. Rita. She is a very friendly and accommodating lady. The house is very pretty and retains much of the original architecture from its inception in the late 1800’s. The bedrooms all have updated, and private baths. The beds are large and comfy. If you like hotel stays then this is not your place. Our stay was very homey and relaxing. We could find Mrs Rita in the kitchen each morning slicing fruit or making cinnamon rolls to get you started. All in all it was very well done and I can expect we will be back. This may not be the best locale if you have small children as the steps are very steep but for the adult traveler I would recommend this B and B to break up hotel stays.

A HUGE THANK YOU, DAWLIN’ to Miss Rita for the most wonderful experience my son& his band, Mylo Ranger, my BFF & I could’ve possibly had this past weekend. She welcomed us all with opened arms, literally,& we all fell in love with her.
Nawlins is my home & because Mylo Ranger is on tour & had never been to this magical city, of course, I wanted to show them the best time ever, that they’d carry dear in their hearts forever. My son, Barron, always knew his mom was cool,& after staying at the R&B B&B & meeting Miss Rita it’s confirmed, not only with him but with all the band !
Every single room is decorated in themes, i.e., the Blues Room, the Rock &Roll room& Mardi Gras room — these are the rooms in which we all stayed. So fun& so cool!
As a professional housekeeper who’s worked in hotels, I have a keen eye for cleanliness & perfection. The R&B Bed&Breakfast surpasses my standards & let me assure you, they are rediculously high.
Before the guys hit the road (at an UnGodly hour in the morning Sunday), Miss Rita was wide awake & putting out a delicious spread. The guys were overwhelmed & touched that someone would «go to such trouble», as Barron said. I thought to myself,” No, son, that’s just Miss Rita & how she truly is”!
So for anyone coming into town, especially musicians, & others who appreciate & love real true beauty, or for locals who just want to be a tourist for a few days, I say to you– I beg of you, give yourself a Nawlins experience you’ll forever remember. Great memories make your heart smile. The R&B Bed&Breakfast & Miss Rita will always make you smile !!
Melissa Cusher