Edgar Degas House Historic Home And Museum, New Orleans
About the Hotel
Rooms at Degas House
The rooms at Degas House are named after family members. The Carrie Room, located on the third floor, features hardwood floors, a dark wood armoire, and a private bathroom with a shower. The Gaston Room, also on the third floor, features antiques, hardwood floors, a small refrigerator, and wireless internet. The Jeanne Room, located on the third floor, has a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination, hardwood floors, and a brass bed. The Pierre Room offers hardwood floors, a brass bed, a small refrigerator, and wireless internet. The Estelle Suite includes a balcony, a cut-crystal chandelier, and a Victorian claw-foot tub. The Desiree Room has a 4-post bed and a 2-person whirlpool tub. The Josephine Room features an antique rocking horse and a Victorian claw-foot tub with shower. The Mathilde Suite includes a private balcony, a kitchen, and a whirlpool tub. The William Bell Suite has a private balcony, a kitchen, and a whirlpool tub. Amenities across the rooms include free toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and parquet flooring.
Creole Breakfast
Degas House serves a Creole breakfast on weekends that includes coffee, tea, and juices. Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and Champagne are available. Guests can enjoy homemade waffles and french toast, gourmet omelets, fresh fruit, and bacon and sausage, whether inside the historic venue or on the patio. Brennan's Restaurant, located nearby, serves New Orleans cuisine since 1946. Entrees start at $23.
Leisure and Entertainment
Guests at Degas House can take the Edgar Degas House Creole Impressionist Tour. A documentary, "Degas in New Orleans, a Creole Sojourn", is part of the tour. The Degas House Gift Shop features items related to Edgar Degas, including books, sculptures, and prints. Reyn Studios Power Yoga offers yoga classes. The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas features sea life. Tipitina's hosts live music concerts for ages 18 and up.
Location and Transport
Degas House is located in Treme, near jazz clubs and cultural centers. The New Orleans Museum of Art, Jackson Square, and Bourbon Street are 2 km away. City Park is 2 km away. Fair Grounds Race Course is 1 km away. The French Quarter and French Market are 2 km away. The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is 3 km away. New Orleans Lakefront Airport is 15 km away. A bus stop in front of the house goes to the French Quarter. Taxi transportation is available to and from the airport. United Cabs is available at 504-522-9771.
Services at Degas House
Degas House provides a guided tour. Free Wi-Fi is available. Guests have access to a microwave and courtyard. The Corporate Traveler Package includes a gourmet Creole breakfast. Laundry service, dry cleaning and ironing facilities are available. Ample parking is available along the street on the Degas House side and a secure, lighted parking lot is available less than a block away.
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Facilities
General
- Parking
- No pets allowed
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor