Whether you are looking for the excitement of a big city such as New Orleans or the peace and quiet of a small town, Louisiana is the perfect place for any couple to go for a romantic getaway.
Located in the historic French Quarter, the Soniat House features a quaint, refined atmosphere with luxury accommodations. The design of this boutique hotel is unique with European-styled antiques placed around the community areas and in the bedrooms. However, for those couples still looking for modern conveniences on their getaway, the hotel features wireless Internet and free gym accommodations at The New Orleans Athletic Club. For those couples looking to celebrate an engagement, honeymoon or just a weekend away, the Soniat House offers a special three-day romance package with champagne when you arrive, a private car and dinner at the acclaimed seafood restaurant Gautreau's.
Lafayette is the center of Cajun Country in Louisiana. With its rich heritage and rising metropolitan atmosphere, it is truly a unique destination for any romantic getaway. The Carriage House is centered in the New Orleans-inspired River Ranch area of the city. The hotel is in walking distance of several spas, shopping and gourmet restaurants. The hotel offers luxurious one- and two-bedroom suites with amenities such as a refrigerator, microwave and wireless Internet. If you want to get out of the room, you can easily take a walk in the secluded courtyard area, featuring relaxing fountains that dazzle at night. Special packages are available for couples who wish to pamper themselves at the local spa.
The Madewood Plantation House will take you back to the days of old Southern charm and elegance. The early 19th century mansion offers eight unique rooms with interesting names such as The Mystery Suite or The Brad Pitt Suite, as well as a classic honeymoon suite and a nursery suite. Several of the rooms feature a fireplace and a private, screened porch for the couple looking to enjoy some quiet time together. Each room is decorated in traditional, understated Southern elegance. The plantation offers breakfast in the morning and a set dinner each evening, as well as a coffee and brandy in its elegant parlor room. If you wish to find dinner or amusements elsewhere, the Madewood Plantation is located just 75 miles from New Orleans and 45 miles from Baton Rouge. Specials and packages change regularly, so contact the plantation directly for more information.
Just across the Texas border in Shreveport is the Victorian-inspired Twenty-Four Thirty-Nine Fairfield Bed & Breakfast. Nestled in the historic district with large, scenic oak trees, Twenty-Four Thirty-Nine is a quaint getaway with a gazebo, water fountain and romantic swing for any couple to enjoy. The inn offers four unique rooms with antique furnishings. Couples can also enjoy the whirlpool tubs in the rooms. A proper English breakfast is provided as part of your stay, including hot tea. The inn does offer some accommodations for those who need to work on their vacation, but there is no wireless Internet.
