The Muses
LYRA
9 Bedrooms | 8.5 Bathrooms | 18 Guests
Lyra is a quietly elegant 19th-century home in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District and part of The Muses Collection. With nine bedrooms and a mix of private suites and courtyard rooms, Lyra was carefully restored by a local preservation team and thoughtfully furnished to reflect a sense of relaxed refinement. The interiors unfold with ease—textural, collected, and comfortable—offering layered spaces for gathering, resting, or retreating. Rooted in history but designed for modern living, Lyra invites guests into a slower, more intentional rhythm of stay
1746 Prytania Street New Orleans, La
book your stay
Lyra is designed to suit a range of stays. Choose from one of our individual Courtyard rooms, the three-bedroom Lyra Townhouse, or the entire home* for exclusive use of the gracious living spaces, nine bedrooms, chef’s kitchen, grand parlor, heated plunge pool and private courtyard.
Prytania King Suite
Prytania King Room
Courtyard Queen Room
Prytania Twin Room
Courtyard King Room
Courtyard Queen Room
Courtyard King Room
features and amenities
6 King Beds / 2 Queen Beds / 2 Twin Beds
9 Bedrooms
8 Full Bathroom / 1 Powder Room
Large Chef’s Kitchen with High-end Appliances
Eat-in Breakfast Nook (no dining room)
Optional Heated Plunge Pool (fee applies)
Central A/C and Heating
High-Speed Internet
Flat Screen TVs + Bluetooth Radios
Keyless Locks
100 % Cotton Linens
Pack-n-Play or High Chair Rental (fee applies)
Gas Range and Oven
1 block from Street Car Line
Balcony Facing Prytania Street
Historic Address, 1 Block from St. Charles
Free Street Parking (first come first served)
Gated Property
Concierge Services (fee applies)
*Lyra is a licensed bed & breakfast with an on-site caretaker who resides in a private carriage house at the rear of the property. While the property caretaker is available to support your stay, please be aware that reservations do not include breakfast unless reserved via our concierge team.
lower garden district
Nestled between the stately Victorian and Greek Revival mansions of the Garden District and the bustling Central Business District (or “CBD”), the historic Lower Garden District is a lively mix of urban excitement and Uptown elegance. This stretch of Magazine Street is home to some of the city’s most beloved restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and shopping, with the Convention Center, French Quarter, Coliseum Square, museums, and art galleries mere blocks away.
design
In collaboration with Logan Killen Interiors and Dear Valentine, designer Katherine Moses crafts a romantic retreat dipped in a tropical, playful palette befitting of the Crescent City. The Italianate structure - featuring soaring double galleries, original plasterwork, heart-pine floors, and impressive moldings - is carefully outfitted with modern amenities to create a space where heritage and contemporary comfort meet in joyful harmony.
the AMENITIES of a hotel with the exclusivity of a private home.
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1746 Prytania Street was reconstructed as a single-family home between 1910 and 1928 in a Neoclassical Revival style with subtle Craftsman influences—an architectural blend typical of the circa 1918 Lower Garden District. Remnants of the property’s earlier history remain, including a rear structure that once housed a cabinet and upholstery shop dating back to the mid-1800s. This rare layering of form and function reflects the site’s evolution from early craftsmanship to refined residential living.
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Lyra’s sun-drenched eat-in kitchen pairs timeless materials with professional-grade function. Outfitted with high-end Italian appliances, a commercial exhaust hood, Heath Ceramics serving-ware and custom cabinetry by Toulouse Street Millworks, the space features a mix of marble and soapstone counters—combining warmth, utility, and quiet elegance in one inviting setting.
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Lyra’s elegant foyer welcomes guests with soft, creamy pink walls and a beautifully preserved original staircase that curves gracefully to the upper bedrooms. The entry flows effortlessly into the kitchen straight ahead, with the front parlor just off to the right—a warm and inviting introduction to the home’s historic charm.
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Tucked into a sunny corner of the kitchen, Lyra’s breakfast banquette offers a cozy spot for morning coffee or casual meals. With floral-upholstered seating for five and a marble-topped table at its center, it’s a charming blend of comfort and elegance
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Just off the foyer, Lyra’s parlor unfolds with quiet grandeur—soaring ceilings, a decorative fireplace, and custom-upholstered seating. Designed to welcome and gather, featuring a 75" flat screen TV—equally suited for cozy movie nights, intimate presentations, or cocktail hours that linger into the evening.
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The Prytania King Suite is Lyra’s largest bedroom—an airy, light-filled retreat overlooking the oaks of Prytania Street. Anchored by a custom bed from local maker Doorman Designs, the suite features blackout curtains, a shared balcony, and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower. Thoughtful touches include 100% cotton linens, a sound machine, Bluetooth radio, and botanical toiletries.
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The Prytania King Suite bathroom is a sun-drenched space where historic charm meets modern comfort. A thoughtful mosaic tile motif nods to the home’s past, while a spacious walk-in shower, 100% cotton towels, and botanical soaps by Sangre de Fruta offer a luxurious, spa-like experience.
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An elegant king room with shared access to the balcony facing prytania, sound machine, bluetooth radio, black and black out curtains.
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The shared bathroom on the second floor of the Lyra Townhouse—conveniently located between Bedrooms 2 and 3—offers a bright, well-appointed space with a walk-in shower, spacious layout, and thoughtful amenities. Outfitted with 100% cotton towels and botanical soaps by Sangre de Fruta, it brings a sense of calm and care to this shared corner of the home
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Tucked just off the second-floor hallway of the Lyra Townhouse, the Twin Room is a charming retreat featuring two twin beds, an original decorative fireplace, and antique furnishings that echo the home’s historic character. Ideal for children, friends, or solo travelers, it shares a nearby bathroom with Room 2—balancing privacy with connection in a beautifully layered space.
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Rooms 4-9 feature Nespresso coffee & espresso machine, mini-fridge/freezer, 42” Flatscreen TV, bluetooth radio, black out curtains, and botanical toiletries.
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Just off the kitchen, Luna’s wet bar is designed for effortless entertaining—stocked with elegant glassware and tucked neatly into a custom-built nook, it’s the perfect spot for mixing a cocktail or pouring a glass of wine before heading out to the courtyard.
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Lyra’s bluestone courtyard offers a private, elegant setting for outdoor gatherings. With café seating and natural charm, it’s ideal for a cocktail hour, reception, or alfresco dinner.
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Each room at Lyra is thoughtfully stocked with an armoire containing a clothing steamer, sound machine, charging station, hair dryer, yoga mat and blocks, pool towels, and custom Dear Valentine x Lehka robes—everything you need for a comfortable and restorative stay
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Lyra features several original fireplaces throughout the home—once functional and used as the primary source of heat, now sealed and preserved as decorative elements. These mantels and surrounds, rich with historic character, offer a quiet reminder of the home's 19th-century roots.
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Luna’s interiors are layered with designer finishes, including a historically inspired color palette and detailed tile patterns by Logan Killen Interiors, and custom millwork by Toulouse St. Millworks throughout.
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A sunny courtyard-facing suite accessed through one of the homes two exterior galleries. Rooms 4-9 feature king or Queen beds, ensuite bathrooms with showers, 100% cotton linens, sound machine, Nespresso coffee & espresso machine, 42” Flatscreen TV, bluetooth radio, black out curtains, and botanical toiletries.
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Lyra’s private courtyard, paved in Pennsylvania bluestone, offers a lush retreat with a serene plunge pool and comfortable daybeds for lounging. Lined by the Courtyard Suites, it creates a seamless indoor-outdoor experience for guests.
reservations
LYRA
9 Bedrooms | 8.5 Bathrooms | 18 Guests Use this calendar to book the entirety of The Muses Lyra with private access to all 9 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, kitchen and living spaces, courtyard and heated plunge pool. If you need additional rooms please check out the neighboring properties The Muses Luna and The Avery Mansion.
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