My son (then 24) and I took our first vacation together.
We stayed at the Block-Keller House. Unbelievable!
The house was spotless, inviting, and comfortable.
I loved the antiques, the decor and the attention we received.
I truly felt as if we were part of their family.

...Easy access to street car makes getting around a breeze!

This lovely B&B is situated in a fairly clean and quiet part of New Orleans mid-town area. We were very happy to be outside of the French Quarter but still have nice restaurants within walking distance and easy access to everything via the street car which stops right in front of Block-Keller. Free parking & brieakfast is a huge bonus when comparing prices with hotels in New Orleans. The house is beautifully decorated, rooms on the 3rd floor (didn't see the other rooms) are all MUCH larger than you'd expect at a typical hotel. Plus with sitting rooms on every level it was like having a suite. Bathrooms are clean with tile, granite and nice fixtures. We were travelling with our 5 & 8 year old children so I was hoping to find a place with a pool, but honestly the dogs were far more entertaining than a pool would have been. We would stay here again without any hesitation.

We stayed 5 nights in March 2004. This was my first B&B experience, as I typically prefer to be a bit more anonymous in larger accommodations. I was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable a B&B experience could be, thanks in large part to the hosts at Block-Keller. The location itself is ideal if you're looking for a home base away from the crowds/noise of the French Quarter. We used the bus for the duration of our stay to reach the French Quarter and Garden District, but there is now an operating trolley stop right in front of the property. The house itself is beautifully refurbished and filled with antiques, yet most of the rooms have clean, modern fixtures and amenities (a real plus). If you're a dog lover and left your best friend at home, having Milo and Buster roaming the property is a special bonus.
Breakfasts were enjoyed in the lovely dining room...plenty of light items to choose from to start the day. There are a couple of great neighborhood restaurants within walking distance--it was so nice having a real "home" to return to at the end of a long, busy day. This was my first trip to New Orleans, and my next will definitely include a stay at Block-Keller.

We spent five nights in November 2004 and agree with prior reviews that Block-Keller rates an excellent score. We stayed in the very quiet and spacious room #3 on the third floor. We met only our host Bryan, and he was very accommodating. Additionally, the B&B's location on the Canal Street Line was extremely convenient.