5 Continents Bed and Breakfast

The Five Continents is under new ownership. The new owner is very interested in maintaining the tradition of exceptional hospitality and personal attention that has been the experience of guests in the past. The new owner hails from Vienna, Austria, and has lived in the United States for 12 years. He is fluent in English, French, and German. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York, he brings his cooking skills to bear each morning with a freshly-cooked gourmet breakfast. His partner has also traveled extensively throughout the world.  They share the previous owner's love of the various cultures represented in the house.

Not your normal Bed and Breakfast.  The Five Continents is a reflection of the founding owner's world travels  and life experiences. He  visited or lived in five of the seven continents of the world, hence the name. Located just  six blocks from  the French Quarter down the historic Esplanade  and close to the Race Track at the Fairgrounds where the world famous New Orleans Jazz Festival is held, the Five Continents is perfectly situated for a memorable visit to the Big Easy.

The house is a two story Greek Revival  Mansion with the original carriage house and a dependency.  Built in the late 1880's by Jean Francis Del Corral-Monent, it reflects a by-gone era in New Orleans history, enhanced with contemporary touches. Significant architectural features include the 14 foot cove ceilings that terminate in  a delicate plaster shell  motif, the original ceiling medallions  and the original gasolier crystal chandeliers in both the parlors.  The eight fireplaces, all  with the original mantles and ceramic tile hearths are set into hard wood floors.

Guests are accommodated in our two-room suites upstairs in the main house or in our cottage in the garden area. Each are named for a different continent - Europe, Asia, Eurasia and North American  and are decorated with artwork from the continent they represent.  They are furnished with an eclectic collection of antiques and reproduction pieces.  Oriental rugs cover the polished hardwood floors in the main house.

A full, hot gourmet breakfast is served in our formal dining room  according to the guest’s schedule.  It is a two course event beginning with fresh seasonal fruit or fruit and yogurt,  freshly brewed coffee or a selection of fine teas and a choice of juice.  The entree is truly a treat for the palate.... Russian Eggs (shown below),  French Toast with Hickory Smoked Bacon,  Eggs Sardou, Louisiana Shrimp Benedict, Crawfish Hash with a Baked  Egg and Hollandaise Sauce, or possibly Omelets to order!    

We feature GREENWICH BAY Amenities which are ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE. All soaps are made with vegetable oils. All products are free from animal testing. Raw materials are domestically sourced. Liquid bottles are recyclable and they print with soy based inks on post consumer recycled paper.

Other amenities include 450 thread  count cotton sheets, California  Cotton Spa Towels and wireless high-speed internet access.  All accommodations have color TV's, irons, ironing boards, Mini-fridges stocked with complimentary soda's, juice and bottled water  and hairdryers.  The  bathrooms in the main house have antique cast iron claw foot tubs outfitted with showers and the North American Cottage has a two person, walk-in /roll-in,  shower.

A  popular resident at the Five Continents is Akko, who eagerly greets everyone and keeps watch over things when not taking a nap. Pets are welcome in the North American Cottage. Ask about pets when you make your reservation.

Featured in:

Travel Age West Magazine
"...breakfast is as eclectic as the home's appointments".  "At the formal sit down breakfast table guests are treated to shrimp benedict, buckwheat and pecan waffles with maple sausage links or a Cajun crawfish scramble".

Louisiana Cookin' Magazine

Once again you have spoiled us in your beautiful and welcoming home. I must say - next time we come we will try to stay in the Honeymoon Suite (where my parents are staying). We will miss everything, particularly you sumptuous breakfasts! ~ Steve and Amanda - New York City, NY

Our first stay in a bed and breakfast. It was a great one! We really enjoyed the privacy of it all. We will be back this year sometime. So, we will see you then. You are a fine gentleman and a pretty good cook too. ~ Michael & Vicki - Alexandria, LA

Thank you for making our Christmas so special! Being able to bring all of my family together in your home for the holidays was a wonderful experience. You made us feel so welcome and went out of your way to give us directions and ideas. Your home is beautiful and comfortable, the food wonderful and you are a great host. ~ Char - Houston, TX

Our first visit to New Orleans was made extra special by our stay at your wonderful home! Thank you greatly for your incredible hospitality. We look forward to returning and will most definitely stay with you again. Plus, the cats are great! Much success! ~ Janelle and Angela - Santa Fe, NM

Thanks for making our daughters 1st B & B stay so remarkable! ~ Doug & Kim - Dallas, TX

Your management style reflects much beauty, charm and Southern Hospitality here at the Five Continents. We wish you continued success. Keep doing the "little things" - they mean a lot! Thanks for the memories. ~ Judy and Billy - Gautier, MS (32d Anniversary)

Thank you for everything, you are a wonderful host. For us it was like a slip back in time. Hope we can return the hospitality when you and your friends come to Ireland for a visit. Every success in your B & B...... ~ Renzie & Noreen - West Cork, Ireland

We Came to this B & B as a stay-over until we could board our cruise ship and get married - it was truly a great experience. The breakfasts were fabulous! Jess is a great cook and host. ~ Joe & Ellen - Tinely Park , IL

We had a wonderful time here! Your attention to detail was incredible! Five Continents is definitely better than staying in any hotel. What a find! Thank you so much your restaurant recommendations and hospitality. By the way, Joey LOVED the Shrimp Benedict! We hope to be back soon.
~ Joey & Erin - Atlanta, GA

It took the 5 Continents and Jess to correct an oversight of 25 years. There is a great gift awaiting all who follow here. Wonderful accommodations - a superb host and dinner guests to enrich your life. It was a wonderful reunion. ~ Bobby and Golda - Georgia and Texas

My husband and I were here for our 11th Anniversary and have never had a more pleasurable experience in New Orleans than this weekend and we come to New Orleans every year for our Anniversary. Jess was the most wonderful host and the nicest man. His breakfast's are just perfect. We had such a great experience we are coming back to the B & B for all our future Anniversaries.
~ Glenda and Jessie - Reeves, Louisiana

What a pleasure to stay at the 5 Continents B & B. It has been a wonderful way to enjoy once again the city where we made our home for eight years. Thank you for great hospitality, Jess. You truly open your home so we felt welcomed from the beginning. ~ Becky and Richard - Plano, Texas

What a marvelous host you are and we have enjoyed our stay with you immensely. Your help with New Orleans transportation, maps and information was much appreciated. Thanks Jess, we will suggest the Five Continents B & B to friends in South Carolina. ~ Roger and Louise - Seneca, South Carolina

Thanks so much for all your wonderful hospitality! Your B & B is beautiful and all your help really made our first visit to New Orleans wonderful. We will recommend this to anyone coming here!
~ Lynn and Charlie - Folsom, California

Thanks again for your wonderful hospitality and making our stay in New Orleans enjoyable. Our 3rd Anniversary will be one to remember - dinner at Tujaque's, champagne waiting for us in our room and the wonderful city of New Orleans. We will definitely be back to stay with you again and will recommend Five Continents to all of our friends. ~ Keith and Kristy - Mt Juliet, Tennessee

Jess, you made our stay fabulous! we loved everything about your B & B. The house is wonderful, the breakfasts were great and best of all was your hospitality. You are the best host. We own our own B & B and you are top notch in our book! We will recommend you to everyone. Thanks for the wonderful birthday gift. ~ Kelly and Steve - Sykesville, Maryland

From the West/Airport:

Follow Interstate10 (I-10) east towards New Orleans central business district. Watch the I-10 signs as you must veer to the right to stay on I-10 about 13 miles from the airport (Xavier University will be on your right). Once in the central business district continue on I-10 east to Slidell. Take the Esplanade Avenue exit (236A) on to Claiborne, the frontage road. (Esplanade is the second French Quarter exit). Get into the left lane immediately after leaving the off ramp as you will need to take a left at the first intersection with a light. You are now on Esplanade Avenue. House is on the right in the second block.

From the East:

Follow Interstate 10 (I-10) west towards New Orleans. Take the St. Bernard Street exit (236C) stay in the right hand lane and turn left off the off ramp and then an immediate right at the very first stop light. You will be on Claiborne, the frontage road for the Interstate. The next stop light is Esplanade. Take a right on Esplanade. House is on the right in the second block.