Magnolia Mansion has set a new standard of opulence for European style New Orleans Bed and Breakfast, Guests homes and Inns. Romantic accommodations of up to nine luxurious uniquely themed bedrooms each with a private bath. Magnolia Mansion is the perfect New Orleans B & B for those seeking a peaceful Romantic Getaway to celebrate an anniversary, engagement, honeymoon, elopement, birthday, or a quite weekend away from the children. Because we cater to Romantic Retreats, there are no children allowed and all guest at the Bed and Breakfast must be 21 years or older. Experience the grandeur of old New Orleans. Imagine surrounding yourself in peaceful luxury as you slip back in time at Magnolia Mansion. This B&B is centrally located and considered to be "The Gateway To The Garden District", It's just one block from the St. Charles Streetcar, and within minutes of the French Quarter, five star restaurants like Commander's Palace and Emeril's, the Convention Center, Cemeteries, the Mississippi River paddlewheels , major attractions, the Superdome and shopping. Magnolia Mansion is historically known as the Harris Maginnis Mansion, and once operated as the headquarters of the American Red Cross during World War II (1939 -1954). It now operates as one of New Orleans finest upscale Bed & Breakfast Guest homes. With eleven phenomenal Corinthian columns, this property is one of New Orleans most photographed and treasured historic Garden District antebellum homes (built in 1857-58). Due to its value to the city, Magnolia Mansion is a strict non-smoking Bed & Breakfast venue. Please note, this property is without elevators or handicapped accessibility.(See Mansion History.) Massive liveoaks frame the Mansion's beautifully landscaped grounds. Magnolia trees and flowers perfume the air surrounding an impressive and immense courtyard. From the moment you enter the spectacular hall of this raised Greek-revival Mansion, and are greeted by larger-than-life sculptures of Eros and Aphrodite, the Greek deities of love, you realize fantasies can come true.