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.
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Fascinating lesson on the Civil War!
مايو 5, 2025KathrynSpikeMiami
The tour started with the assertion that the Civil War was solely due to the north overtaxing the south and that the abolition of slavery was merely a by-product. Then slavery was not mentioned again a single time all while showcasing an opulence made possible not only by nutrient rich soil but also by huge amounts of free labor! Breathtaking!… قراءة المزيد
The tour started with the assertion that the Civil War was solely due to the north overtaxing the south and that the abolition of slavery was merely a by-product. Then slavery was not mentioned again a single time all while showcasing an opulence made possible not only by nutrient rich soil but also by huge amounts of free labor! Breathtaking! Another reviewer mentioned that the family was kind to the slaves, i.e., the human beings that they OWNED. Read less
Lovely visit & stay but expensive.
مايو 3, 2025VeroniqueSELondon, United Kingdom
Beautiful house and grounds but I found the guided visit a bit rushed. There was only the 2 of us on the visit and we were in and out in about 20 mins. It felt quite rushed and you don't see much of the house. I felt for the same price you saw more at Oak Valley Plantation with a more in depth visit. Food at the restaurant was very good, staff… Read more
Beautiful house and grounds but I found the guided visit a bit rushed. There was only the 2 of us on the visit and we were in and out in about 20 mins. It felt quite rushed and you don't see much of the house. I felt for the same price you saw more at Oak Valley Plantation with a more in depth visit. Food at the restaurant was very good, staff lovely. We stayed at the Plantation overnight which was lovely, beautiful room all perfect, however when you pay us$250 for 1 night I would have expected not to have to pay an extra us$35 pp to visit the house. Overall lovely place to see and stay but very expensive. Read less
Best Tour Guide! Continued to help us every time we saw her!!
مايو 1, 2025Katie Y
Our guide Jennifer was AMAZING!! I was visiting the area from Upstate New York and was taken her by locals. We visited 3 different plantations while I was in town. Although all the plantations were beautiful and amazing in there own way, having Jennifer as our guide made it the best experience by far. She had such a great personality and… Read more
Our guide Jennifer was AMAZING!! I was visiting the area from Upstate New York and was taken her by locals. We visited 3 different plantations while I was in town. Although all the plantations were beautiful and amazing in there own way, having Jennifer as our guide made it the best experience by far. She had such a great personality and tremendous knowledge. We ran into her a couple times after our tour, while exploring the grounds. She helped us with where to go for lunch and answered any other question we had. I am gluten free and I will say the Chicken Ceasar Salad was so delicious at The Carriage House. It is very easy to see and feel how much Jennifer enjoys her work! Read less
Don’t miss the Turtle Bar!
Apr 22, 2025305marthagBastrop, Texas
We really enjoyed our time on this tour, our guide Jennifer was great! Stunning grounds, on a whim we stepped into the Turtle bar - great way to end our visit!
Enjoyed the Tour, Restaurant, and Inn
Apr 19, 2025Paige878Gaithersburg, Maryland
We stayed the night at Houmas House in a cottage, and were able to get the first tour the next morning. It was expertly guided by Susanna and we were able to ask as many questions as we liked. The tour was almost an hour-long. The furnishings of the house are 40% original and the rest are quite unique and are of the period. The owner has taken… Read more
We stayed the night at Houmas House in a cottage, and were able to get the first tour the next morning. It was expertly guided by Susanna and we were able to ask as many questions as we liked. The tour was almost an hour-long. The furnishings of the house are 40% original and the rest are quite unique and are of the period. The owner has taken meticulous care in arranging all the rooms. I liked it that we could take pictures inside the house. The night we stayed at the inn, we ate dinner at the restaurant which I would recommend. Afterwards, walking back to our cottage, we strolled through the lighted gardens complete with many water fountains. Read less
Fascinating lesson on the Civil War!
