We quite enjoyed our stay and the Gothic room is just lovely. We were within walking distance of everything we wanted to do, but in a quiet enough area that when we wanted to come back and rest there was no raucous crowd to worry about. I can't sing praises high enough for Kelly (the innkeeper). She's full of great suggestions for places to go and things to see that are outside the norm. read more

I have been coming to New Orleans for many years and I have always stayed at Royal Barracks. The last time I stayed in 2024 was a horrible experience. The room was dirty and the bathroom was disgusting. We had to have the room cleaned again and needed new sheets. I new that it was a new owner so I was hoping it was a one time thing, However; I was there this year and it was even worse. The garden area is overgrown and run down. The room was absolutely vile. The shower had mold. I contacted room cleaner and she brought bleach and handed it to me instead of cleaning it herself. The comforter had stains on it and had to be replaced. The sheets had long hair on them and smelled like a wet dog. The room smelled of mold and there was a dehumidifier that had to be emptied twice a day. I WILL NEVER STAY THERE AGAIN. They got their last dollar off of me. Also the rates have gone up tremendously. I can find a much nicer, cleaner, and less expensive place to stay and will. The Royal Barracks used to be epic and now it is a dump. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE! You will be disappointed. read more

So annoying that the internet wasn't able to support the TV when back in the room. No place to sit except on the bed, hand soap dispenser watered down, could hardly get real soap out of it. Walk way to get to the room way too narrow along with doorway to get into room was terrible if you weigh more than 100 pounds. Walls too thin as we could hear our neighbors in the other room in the middle of the night. On a positive note the bed was comfy, cute little spot but not for the price. Close to many eateries and places to listen to music, experience the culture. Management answered quickly yet never able to resolve the internet issue and not being able to watch TV when relaxing was disappointing. read more

This incredibly beautiful and quirky guest house is not at all closed! It is open for business. It lies at the quiet end of the French Quarter close to several exceptional restaurants, neighborhood bars and a delightful sandwich shop! The innkeeper, cat, and the Director, Lynne, are exceptionally welcoming and will make you feel like family instantly. Nestled in a residential neighborhood, while sitting on the front steps, you will feel like a resident! Each room has its own theme. Mardi Gras, blues, Gothic, the suite, the garden room and my favorite the bank! Several of the rooms are interconnecting for large parties. I have been to the French quarter14 times in the past nine years. When I finally found Royal Barracks Guest House in September 2020 I rebooked immediately for February and July and will be returning in October 2021! read more

We really loved this place. So unique with tons of flavor and charm. Each room is different. We stayed in the Peacock room and our friends were next door in the Jazz room. Both were cool. There's a cute private courtyard and use of washer and dryer which was helpful. So perfectly conveniently located walking distance to all the action on Bourbon yet quiet and private. We are planning on trying out every room at one point or another on our return trips to New Orleans. Definitely recommend. read more

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My boyfriend and I LOVED this place! We were only in town for a quick weekend and one thing we wish is that we had more time not only in The Big Easy, but more time to hang at the RBGH. The woman who runs the place and checked us in was super friendly, helpful with suggestions and incredibly accommodating. Our flight didn't leave until late Sunday evening and she allowed us all the time we needed to stay in the room, instead of having us check out at 11am. The courtyard is so quaint and a wonderful reprieve from the insanity that is Bourbon Street. We walked everywhere. Even downtown. If you don't live in the south like us, prepare for the heat! We will definitely stay again next time we're in NOLA! Thank you! read more

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We first visited New Orleans in 2013. It was our honeymoon, so I wanted to find an interesting place to stay with local flavor. I found RBGH online. Each room was designed by a local artist. Kelly, the innkeeper, is awesome. It's now 2019 and we've been to NOLA 7 more times since our first visit, and we've stayed at RBGH EVERY time. It's interesting, in a great, quiet, residential location, and every easy to walk everywhere, including Bourbon, Frenchman's, etc. Highly recommend. read more

Very eclectic place to stay. We stayed in the blue room which has a music theme to it. The lady at the front desk was extremely charming and greeted us with a glass of wine the moment we arrived. Chatted with the local neighbors and they were very pleasant as well. The location is geographically desirable and the prices were good as we were right in the quarter. The only drawback was the room smelled a little musty but then again the place is over 150 years old. Definitely will be coming back when staying in NOLA. read more

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I want to go back! We stayed at the Royal Barracks Guest House for ten days, and did not want to leave. It was like staying with a favorite relative. Our hosts, Kelly and her dog Sugah B, we're gracious, welcoming, warm, funny, and attentive but not overly so. Her recommendations were spot on. If you are looking for a full service place, this isn't for you. If you want an inexpensive place to stay while avoiding the tourist traps and trying to feel like a local, look no further. They have free wifi. It is probably not as fast or reliable as your wifi at home, but it is free, and you are on vacation, so leave your virtual world behind for a few days. They do not offer parking, but you are staying in the French Quarter and it sucks to drive there anyway, so take a cab from the airport, they will drop you at the front door. Besides, walking through the Quarter is the best way to see it, and helps burn off some of those beignets. There is no hot tub or pool, but that means fewer mosquitoes in the back courtyard. And you want to hang out in the back courtyard, because that means new friends, and drinks with Kelly and Sugah B. They have brew it yourself CC's Community Coffee. That on its own is reason enough for me to go back. There is no breakfast provided (not a B&B, after all), but there are so many places nearby to get awesome breakfasts (and every other meal), why waste money on mediocre continentals? They are walking distance to all of the Quarter, to the CBD, to Frenchmans, to the Marigny, and to the Treme. They are around the corner from Verti Marte. 'Nuff said. read more

Very friendly host and *great* location, but unfortunately, our place wasn't the cleanest. (The host apologized profusely; if she could (would?) hire a cleaning company, this problem would be easily remedied.) I'd still recommend staying here with that only caveat, because the location and price are crazy hard to beat if you just want to walk around the French Quarter. read more

Kelly is welcoming, sweet and helpful. If you want that authentic New Orleans feel without being right in the middle of the craziness, this place is great. It's walking distance from the French market but honestly, we either walked everywhere or took pretty cheap Lyft Rides. We will definitely be back. read more

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I made a plan to visit New Orleans on short notice. I can't remember exactly how I stumbled upon the Royal Barracks Guest House website but the price and location fit my needs very well. Its on the quiet side of the Quarter which is nice if you want to get away from the noise. Yet, it's just a short walk from the all the action. It's very close to Frenchman Street which is a big plus for me. There is no parking so you will need to find a safe place to leave your car if you are driving to the city like I did. I booked the Garden Room for two nights. I had a little trouble finding the place at first because I was expecting to see some kind of sign from the street. I walked right past the front door twice before I found it. Tip: Look for the street number on the outside of the building. Kelly and her sweet little dog greeted me like I was an old friend. That was most appreciated! My room was adorable! It is a small but very comfortable room with its own bathroom. Two people might feel cramped but it's perfect for one. My favorite thing about this space is that there is no key to keep up with! The locks are operated by number-coded key pads and Kelly gave me a code that was based on my phone number. I really enjoyed my stay here and I would certainly stay again. read more

My wife and I have been staying here since 2007 I think, and I agree with the other Yelp reviewer who said: "this is where you stay if you want to feel like you live here". The innkeeper is a kick, you are right in the middle of everything and there is a great coffee shop down the street for when you drag yourself out of bed after reveling the night before. I always seem to find parking somewhere. This time the street parking on Rampart St was full during FQ festival but there was cheap event parking $20 a day on Decatur Ave on the other side of Elisian Fields Ave. This time after a long drive and crummy traffic on I-10 we were greeted with a glass of chilled white wine ....cool! This is where you get real Southern hospitality! read more

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Finding just the right place to stay in the French Quarter was challenging. Those inns catering to we "common folk" slash their prices in the sultry summer months and quirky is definitely in abundance here, so I had no problem abiding by my accommodation rules - 1. No corporate chains; 2. Unique or highly friendly; and 3. Wallet friendly. The challenge was not in finding personality, but to avoid too much quirk. I finally decided on the Royal Barracks Guesthouse on the quiet side of the French Quarter. Born and raised in New Orleans, the manager (Kelly) takes Southern hospitality to heart. By the time we pulled up to the front door, I had received no less than four phone calls (peppered with "sweetheart" and "darlin'") and felt as if I already knew her a bit. When we burst through a pair of real French doors into our room, I almost groaned with pleasure...the air conditioning was on turbo and Sophie was smiling. There were massive bunk beds to our right, a half-barrel sink to our left, and French Quarter charm everywhere we looked. Later, when I shared a beer with Kelly, she informed me that the place even came equipped with a ghost...a friendly "green" spirit who preferred all things electric to be off. Royal Barracks was a treasure for just $79/night... read more

You're in the French Quarter, in a safe and great location at this price point. Biggest thing right there. My wife and I stayed in the Bunk Room which does indeed include a bunk bed. We booked really late for Memorial day weekend so I took what we could get. The room was pretty small with a cozy back patio for hanging out. It has a washer and dryer as well which is a nice added benefit. Kelly and her pup Sugah were very welcoming and even gave us wine. We ended up sitting on the front stoop drinking and hanging out for a while. Now the reason for three stars: 1) Water pressure is awful. Temperature fluctuates a lot as well. 2) Did I mention water pressure? 3) Internet only works in the front part of the building, not in the rooms. There are some other nit picky things but bottom line is it was a clean, safe place to sleep in the French Quarter at a very reasonable rate. Would absolutely stay again. read more

So...I booked here based on the excellent Yelp reviews that I read prior. The website also depicted beautiful and charming rooms and courtyard...Our experience here was a little different than what others mentioned. My husband and I stayed in the Gothic Room. While the paint and decorations were interesting and had character, the room didn't seem clean and there were lots of little issues that we discovered with each passing day (we stayed 3 nights). The first night, an unused tampon next to the mini fridge, and tampon wrappers under the bed. Then....While we were eating a late night snack, I saw something scurry across the carpet...I gasped..A giant cockroach! My husband killed it with his shoe. Needless to say, I slept with one eye open that night.. I understand that there are a lot of cockroaches in NOLA, but I've never had one in any hotel/motel/BnB!!!! If you stay here, don't eat in the room and keep food in the fridge! You've been warned. The bed was a saggy spring mattress and it was slanted due to the floor being slanted. The footboard of the bed was loose and moved back and forth. The shower didn't have shelf space for soap and shampoo, and the bathroom and shower ceiling were filled with dead bugs that had been squashed. The table with the microwave and coffee maker was precariously placed and it almost collapsed a few times when I bumped into it. The room was also tiny! Much smaller than in the photos on the website. The bed basically took up the entire room. The room really just needs a deep cleaning and some updating. It looks tired and well-used. For $109/night, I expected better. The good: Nice cold AC, quiet, fridge/microwave/cable TV/coffee maker in the room, private entrance, GREAT location next to everything, including Frenchmen street, friendly owner (although she wasn't as friendly to us as others mentioned. There was no drinking wine and chatting...she pretty much ignored us except to say "hello".) Late check out was nice on our day of departure. So..overall, a mixed experience here. Maybe the other rooms are nicer, but I can only speak to our experience. read more

Stayed here two weeks ago while in town for a wedding. Drove past the place three times before we realized where it was - not much in the way of signage which seemed kind of charming. We had made good driving time so showed up earlier than expected, meaning no one was supposed to be in the office to greet us until an hour later. Thankfully some other guests had the owner/manager's number and she came up from the courtyard to show us to our room. We stayed in the Blue Room. When she first let us in, we were BLASTED away by the horrifying smell of mildew which she acknowledged immediately. She promised it went away completely once we cranked up the AC and thankfully she was right. Furniture was past antique and flirting with downright shabby but functional. Bed was fairly uncomfortable and in certain areas felt like I was sleeping on tin cans but again - functional(?). The bathroom felt much cleaner than the room but had this strange "extendable" shower head that didn't really move and just meant I had to contort into the strangest position to get my hair wet without shooting water across the bathroom. Like the other review, the outdoor "bar" wasn't much more than plywood laid across two bracers. We used the jacuzzi one night and found that the water was barely lukewarm with no way to adjust it. Also, the alley that led to the street was incredibly narrow and pitch black which resulted in me flinging myself down the steps twice. Ouch. She DID mention she had rigged one of those push plastic lights out there, but I couldn't find it in the dark :( The location, however, is GREAT and the owner(?)/manager was EXTREMELY friendly when we were checking in. I think if they did a bit of updating and slapped some paint here and there, the place could be much better. For the price and location it works, but I'll look elsewhere next time... read more

Yeah, more than a hidden gem. Read on. We stayed in the suite over the Independence Day weekend for $300/night. I will say that the decor is appropriately gaudy and the location is fantastic as I prefer the quieter east end of the French Quarter. However, once the charm wears off, you'll find that quite a lot has worn off this place. In general the room is worn - beyond historic charm type of wear. For instance one of the two AC units was borderline useless preventing us from drawing the room divider as we wanted to. The hot water valve on the shower spewed hot water onto our feet during showers. The shades on the front door were just lame. The trundle bed was difficult to manage. Closer inspection revealed quick & dirty construction methods were used to shoehorn the bathroom in. Certainly not deserving of the price we paid. To top it all off, the "outdoor bar" is just a shelf with a sink and on our visit housed a giant jar of condoms with another bulk-size bag of condoms sitting on top of it. I had to wonder why there were hundreds of condoms for the taking at the jacuzzi?! Needless to say, not a place for curious kids...and also needless to say we did NOT use the jacuzzi and I hope they use lots of chlorine! read more

There is no better place to stay in New Orleans. It's in the Quarter so walking distance to all of that but far enough from the parties to be quiet. Kelly is your hostess and she is awesome read more

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Our family has been coming to the Royal Barracks for years. It's a charming old place in a perfect location and Kelly is just wonderfully accommodating but never overbearing. The reviews about a lack of cleanliness seem a bit nuts - we've been here four or five times and rented multiple rooms each time and have never had issues with cleanliness. We love it here and will come back every time we visit New Orleans! read more

We were looking for something quirky and inexpensive (after a night in the Monteloeone). As soon as we walked up to the very cool and historic house, we knew we found the spot. Kelly was very friendly, and her poodle showed us to the Bunk Room. A little small but we knew what we were getting into after reviews. The decor was very cool...blue tiles all the way up to the ceiling, an old wine barrel as a sink, custom art on the walls, and the cutest courtyard out back. We came in late one night, put some jazz on and sipped on a hot tea...very cool. I don't recommend booking the bunk room if you are married and looking for something sexy. I do recommend it if you like out of the ordinary, and want a slice of the real French Quarter. Very quiet...very affordable...very likely we will return. read more

A combination of its great location, wonderful value and hostess Kelly all make for a high recommendation of the Royal Barracks Guest House. I had the pleasure of staying with Kelly for a week, and was treated to two of the bedrooms during this time: the Bunk Room and the Garden Room. I found the Bunk Room to be what many may find as an acquired taste; I however loved it. It is a small room with beautiful blue tiles, small shower and restroom area (not the most privacy) and larger- than- life bunk beds. The room reminded me of something out of an earlier season of MTV's "The Real World." While small, I loved the vibe of the space and with its location one block from Bourbon Street, one could not beat the amazing rate of $79- $89. It was well worth it, and a novelty within itself. Special note though to guests during the cold months; the room is rather quite cold during cool nights, and the wall unit wasn't as much help. It is nothing that an extra blanket cannot cure, just be sure to bring one ahead of time. Later in the week, we moved into the Garden Room. While less novel than the Bunk Room, I found this space to be remarkably cozy. Tucked away in the corner of the building, I felt as though I had great privacy and the room was warmer and very inviting. The shower and bathroom area were larger as well, and once again were such a great value. Kelly is a separate facet of the Royal Barracks Guest House that must be commented on; what an absolutely charming woman. From the moment we each met Kelly, she was sharing glasses of wine, stories and plates of cheese and berries. She is an excellent hostess who was not only attentive, but warm, a true belle and provided all of the little extras that help make a trip to New Orleans unique. Royal Barracks Guest House is not a Ritz Carlton, and should not be compared to one. Those who are looking to stay in the French Quarter at a low cost and experience an inn that is true to the history and flare of the town will love staying here. For those guests that want a high- end, polished and newer lodging experience, I would recommend one of the larger chains in the Central Business District. For all the rest of us, please do not hesitate to stay with Kelly; I was highly satisfied with the inn. read more

Somewhat hidden little gem of a place tucked into Barracks St, between Bourbon and Royal. This is not a "big name" box of a hotel. And that is a good thing. Most of the rooms are decorated for the period of the ancient house, and are generally not very expensive (under $170/night). RBGH has a private courtyard with a jacuzzi and an outdoor bar. One of my favorite places to get away to in NOLA. read more

So my husband and I, along with another couple, booked the Blue Room and the Garden Room for 3 nights. We had stayed somewhere else the night prior as we wanted to be near to Bourbon St for a night (don't go there unless you enjoy the smell of human waste and smoke). The location is great as it's just a couple of minutes walk from the French Quarter. There is not parking available here so we Kelly suggested we park at a lot near the French quarter ($20 for 24 hours, no in and out allowed). This was fine too. We checked in with Kelly and her dog sugah, who is adorable. She was very friendly and said that once we got settled we could come to front and she would give us some tips and recommendations (also wine ). She and her dog walked each of us to our rooms. On the way back there is a little tiny courtyard that had a few chairs and tables to sit on, nice enough. Once we got into our rooms I was a little surprised at how small it was. The blue room is maybe 10x10 with a small bathroom. No big deal as it is a guest house not a hotel so I didn't expect it to be huge. The issues: the room has jazz inspired decor however it was dusty, the ceiling fan looked like it had not been dusted in months, the microwave has finger prints and food smears on the front. The mattress was TERRIBLE (both rooms). It sagged so much in the middle it was like being folded up inside it. The sheets seemed clean though so that was at least in order. The water pressure is not what someone expects or hopes for. I have thick hair and it took quite some time to get my hair rinsed out. Our friend who had the garden room said it was essentially dripping water. I know sometimes in these older areas and pipes don't allow for better pressure. The walls are thin and you can hear everyone around you...not the most relaxing situation. Pros: Kelly, her dog, location Cons: the mattresses are awful and old, vey dusty, carpets need to be cleaned, overall cleanliness I would recommend paying a little bit more and staying somewhere else if you are wanting something more comfortable and clean. I would have given it less than 3 stars but the location is great and it wasn't too pricey, now I know why. read more

We stayed in the bunk bed room and it was perfect. The location was ideal. The room and courtyard were exactly what we wanted. Kelly and Sugar B were very accommodating, welcoming and helpful on giving suggestions and tips for enjoying our stay. Kelly was easily available and she was great to just chat with. We actually regretted not just inviting her out for a drink! It was the most unique place I've stayed at to date. I'd 100% stay here again! read more

Really enjoyed our stay. We will be back and we will definately be telling all of our friends about this quant little place!!

I want to start off by telling you that we were very disappointed with the accomodations. Based on what we saw and read on your website we were expecting a much nicer room. The furniture was old, one of the small tables had a broken leg, the hot tub looked as if it had not be used in the last six months and were not informed of that before we arrived. Everytime my wife used the hair dryer the circuit breaker would trip, neither day was able to dry hair at all. There was no ice machine in the court yard as advertised, the remote on the TV did not work. Overall we did not receive the quality of accommodations for the price we paid. We appreciate your attempt at trying to make our stay as nice as possible but your establishment is a place we would not consider coming back to. read more

very cute. small, but very cute. there's a little backyard area for breakfast, music, and hanging out. unfortunately the hot tub doesn't work. I know my friends who stayed here, booked it and that was what sealed the deal. I'd say its been broken for some time. too bad. All of her emails talked about hanging in the hot tub, and I know she suffers from aches and pains. bummer. great location. beautiful bathrooms, and nice people. tiny though. I would recommend this to friends, but only if the hot tub was fixed. if your booking for the hot tub, I would suggest you call in advance, to make sure its really working. read more

Thank you for an amazing stay!!! Can't wait to be back! We love NoLa....and RBGH!

I recently stayed here for two nights in the Gothic room during Easter weekend. Kelly and her dog Sugah were very friendly and invited me to watch the parade with her and other people staying at the guest house. The room is nice and the back yard even nicer. The very best thing is the location. Quiet but still very near where all the action is halfway between Burbon street and the French market (where you´ll find great breakfast places). I´ll remember my time here with great fondness. read more

We were greeted by Kelly the manager and her little white poodle (friendly but deaf, that is referring to the dog) with a lot of enthusiasm. Kelly's Southern hospitality during our stay was exceptional. We stayed in the tastefully decorated Garden Room. It was small but hot as small as other B&Bs we have stayed in as you could walk around the bed and it had it's own bathroom with plush white bathrobes. The size didn't matter as it was only a place to sleep. There was so much to see in walking distance which included Bourbon St., Royal St., the French Market, the waterfront, St. Louis Cathedral and so much more. Also if you didn't want the hassles of Bourbon St., Frenchman St was just a few blocks around the corner with several great music venues. We selected the Barracks as the price was equal to hotels outside of the French Quarter which would have required a car rental. We will back and highly recommend the Barracks. read more

Ok, I hesitate to write a review strictly because this is now my favorite place to stay in the French Quarter, and I'd like to be able to get a reservation on the fly the next time I'm in NoLa. In other words, the more people who know about this place, the harder it will be to get in, darn it! The Guest House is an actual house on Barracks Street between Bourbon and Royal. It's walking distance to just about everywhere in the French Quarter, but is closer to Frenchmen Street than the hubbub of the center... which is not a bad thing. Kelly was exceptionally accommodating even when my arrival date got pushed several times because I was trapped in the Lafayette Floods. I arrived after hours, but was given the access codes so I could get into the gated entry and also into my room even though there was nobody on property. This was exceptionally convenient. In fact, given my odd schedule on this particular trip, I didn't see another soul in the compound. I could hear that there were other guests, but didn't see anyone else. There is an adorable little courtyard in back, and the room was clean and comfortable. I stayed in the Blue Room, which seems most popular because it's also the least expensive. This was literally the least expensive room in the French Quarter during my visit - trust me, I checked. I was looking for a bed and didn't care about much else - to my surprise, the place is much more than just that. It's a very quaint property in a quiet neighborhood, but there are plenty of things to do within a 5 minute walk. Parking is a bit precarious - street parking only allows for 2-hour parking during the day, and the closest parking lot is off of Frenchmen Street, which is just shy of a 1/2-mile away. It's one of those automated lots and the charge was $20 per day, which is reasonable for NoLa. All in all, I'll definitely be back. Special thanks to Kelly for making it an exceptionally drama-free experience! read more

God bless Kelly and Sugah B! The guesthouse is close enough to walk to Bourbon in (literally) 30 seconds, but is far enough away from the chaos to be able to sleep at night. Me and my boyfriend stayed in the Blu Room for about six nights and we loved it! Although small, we had everything we could need and felt like we had our own little apartment in the French Quarter. We will definitely be back! Thank you Kelly! read more

My sweetie and I stayed here last November. We stayed in the suite (we had intended to travel with two more friends, who were unable to join us). The price was reasonable for what it is, and the location is fantastic - close to the action of the French Quarter, but far enough away that the noise is not an issue. . The suite is stunning. High ceilings, deep rich reds - beautiful. There is plenty of room to get ready for a formal, or costumes for wandering around. There is a minifridge, the bed is soft, and there is a/c. The owner is wonderfully friendly, too! . That said, the bathroom in the suite is rather small. enough so that I had difficulties navigating the shower stall - and I'm only 5'6" and about average sized. This is the only - ONLY- reason I'm giving it a 4 star instead of 5 star review. . If someone had bad mobility issues, the bathroom would be a problem, as would the three stairs going up to the front door. Just a thing to note. read more

i love this rbgh! the location is fantastic, the ladies that run the place are more than accomodating making sure everything was ok , and even picked us up from the airport simply because "i live right by the airport". how sweet. the decor is overly dramatic and very appropriate for the french quarter. Yes, the building is old and if you are looking to stay at the marriot suites this is not the place for you... but if you are looking to stay in a cute place run by people that offer genuine southern hospitality, at an affordable rate, this is the place. sheets were clean, beds were comfy. we stayed in the suite and didn't bother with closing the room divider (like the other person reviewer complained about) because if you do NOLA right, you usually do not remember going to bed. the bathroom was clean and the shower was hot. we had a great time, thanks RB! read more