Rathbone Mansions New Orleans, New Orleans

Rathbone Mansions New Orleans - Historic Greek Revival mansions with pool and courtyard in Treme's jazz district

Set across two antebellum mansions on Esplanade Avenue, this 3-star New Orleans hotel occupies a rare Greek Revival building in the historic Treme neighborhood. The property features a pool, hot tub, and self-serve bar area, complemented by a secluded Creole-style tropical courtyard with palm and banana trees. Rathbone Mansions offers rooms and suites equipped with memory foam mattresses, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffee makers, and high-speed WiFi. The Grand Parlor at 1227 Esplanade accommodates up to 20 guests amid 19th-century artwork and furniture. A gated parking lot fits 5 vehicles, while the pool area maintains a 10-person capacity limit. Located where the French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny, and Treme Historical District converge, the property sits 0.5 miles from Louis Armstrong Park and Preservation Hall. A streetcar stop stands 2 blocks away, with a cross-city bus stop directly outside.

Pros

Wrought iron fence with filigreed gate and iron balconies preserve authentic period architecture

Beekman 1802 natural toiletries without parabens, phthalates, or mineral oil

Front porch overlooks Esplanade Avenue with garden seating

10-minute walk to Frenchmen Street's ten music clubs

Cons

Limited parking with only 5 spaces available

Pool area restricts capacity to 10 guests maximum