Olde Town Inn

Convenient location, friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Walking distance from the French quarter and plenty of parking around the area.

We had a reservation to stay in this hotel, but upon arriving we cancelled our reservation. The neighborhood is extremely risky. We didn’t trust our car to be intact in the morning. The hotel was not at all what the internet site promised it to be.

Our drive in was kind of uncomfortable, as we drove through a very unscrupulous neighborhood to get to Olde Town Inn. I almost felt like turning around, this was early in the morning and I could only imagine how it would look and be at night.
In a blink of an eye the neighborhood goes from Compton, California to artsy-​fartsy la la land. This was very relieving BUT «Compton» was just down the street. We immediately found parking right in front of the hotel, curbside. This was like, eh, 10am, we always get to our hotels early when we travel and we have been to a good number of hotels and all of them have allowed us to check in early no fee, no hassle.
So we decided to go inside and ask to be checked in early, we were summarily denied and were told early check in was at 2:30pm?! Thats ok I thought, (its really hard for me to complain, im pretty passive) we can just head into the French Market and grab some brunch until then.
I asked if my vehicle was ok where it was parked. I couldn’t believe that such a convenient spot was just waiting there for me to arrive as if I was the president lol. She walked outside to take a look and I was told I was too close to the intersection and it was best I moved it or I would be cited. Then with an obvious emphasis and motive I was advised I would be parking on the street at my own risk and they would not be responsible for burglary or damages. I could tell the hotel worker was hinting at the «gated parking» sign on her desk, «$ 16 bucks a night». The hotel person was kind of rude and had negative tone and vibe. BUT I deal with rude people everyday in the business that I am in and she didn’t scare me one bit.
She could have been more pleasant but lets move forward, so better safe than sorry I thought, I went ahead and pre paid for gated and what I what I assumed was liability protected parking for two nights. She walked me to the back to the gated parking and wow, to my surprise I was verbally advised… as I was about to drive in she says that they were not responsible for break-​ins or burglaries? OK! Pointless $ 32 bucks? No I thought, this would at least avoid a drunk driver from hitting my car parked on the curve. Everything else was ok. I was turning 30 though, we weren’t looking for OK… we were hoping $ 230 bucks a night would be at least «awesome» or «ah this is nice».
Be careful not wandering off into «Compton». The fiancé and I thought we knew where were going on our second afternoon. We were walking back from the french market to the hotel. and … yep… we ended up getting lost and ended up in that unscrupulous neighborhood. Thankfully it was around 3pm.
Didn’t try the free breakfast in the morning BUT I hardly ever eat hotel breakfast.
Sorry Olde Town, usually I am excited to write a super good review. But you guys didn’t do it for me. Next time I’ll just pay the extra $ 40 bucks a night and stay inside the Quarter.
Ciao !
RD

Awesome small, local hotel with breakfast in the Marigny. Recent renovations did not spoil this charming place. Daytime walk to the quarter– (paddicab, taxi, or über/​lyft at night) Near our favorite night spot and quirky, non touristy places to eat. Perfect New Orleans place.

We loved, loved, loved this place. It’s old and it’s amazing. It’s the best N’orlins experience. So close to the French Quarter, and yet far enough away that you get good sleep.
I disagree with anyone who says the neighborhood feels risky. We parked a BMW on the street and all the hubcaps were still there in the morning.
The staff were crazy nice, and helpful.
We didn’t try the breakfast, but I’ll take a risk and assume it’s the typical continental –breads and coffee– fare. We went into the quarter for beignets and coffee.
We’ll definitely stay here again.

Unbelievable deal! Couldn’t be happier. Had to get a room, as my buddy’s air conditioner went out. Got two nights on
for around $ 135 after tax.
AC blows COLD! Service was incredible.
Breakfast is nothing to write home about, but you’re in New Orleans, don’t eat hotel breakfast. Go get something good.
Will definitely be back. Eat at Kebab just around the corner on St. Claude, as well.

One of my favorite places to stay in New Orleans for several years now and one of the best deals. Recently updated rooms. It’s not in the Quarter, but it’s around the corner from the best clubs on Frenchman and St Claude and a short walk to the Quarter. Secure parking is ½ what they charge in the Quarter-​or park across the street for free. Old fashioned building-​you feel like your in New Orleans. Great hotel.

I am giving this place an less that great review, not due to the quality of the hotel, but to the service they provided in the upkeep of the safety and even more so the attitude and customer service provided by the staff. Traveling alone and especially paying for a room to stay, you want to have these things be provided. one of the staff members was newer and pleasant but wasn’t the one running the show bc she hadn’t been around for long. i dropped my things in my room and took a walk around the block to go to the CVS. when i returned to settle in for the night, i noticed that the cross over deadbolt had been ripped off the door. when i told the staff about it and requested to be moved to a new room, the lady who was helping me was having trouble with the system and was not very helpful in providing a solution /​interested in my desire to feel comfortable with my stay, therefore, i decided that i wanted to check out and move to another location since she could not figure out how to move me to a new room and became a little confrontational with me expressing my concerns and her custom service skills. although the room was nice and the space seemed ok, i would not recommend staying here or go back due to the factors here. i found it a little unsettling that the lock was in the condition it was in and did not feel comfortable staying in this room alone due to this and would not have at any location. the staff could have been more helpful and considerate of a paying customers concerns and although the hotel refunded my money for the stay, I would expect better customer service from an establishment that is charging close to $ 100 /​night for the stay. Perhaps it might be better on another night, and although I would love to stay and check out this area, I’ll pick another location to lay my head next time.

Pleasantly surprised by this hotel. The rooms look newly remodeled and are perfectly cozy for a couple looking to explore Frenchman street and bourbon street. Also the front desk lady was extremely helpful in recommending restaurants and places to go.

I have stayed here 4 times in the past two years. Frankly, I wouldn’t want to stay elsewhere! It originally caught my attention while shopping for a last minute, low budget place. I really didn’t want to stay in an Econo inn. It was charming! It’s antique and quirky feel just added to its charm! It’s in a relatively safe neighborhood, off the beaten path but close enough to walk to Frenchmen Street, and all that the French Quarter has to offer. The free continental breakfast is a perk! Each room differs from each other, and they scream NOLA. Yes, because it’s low budget, it’s not perfect. Sometimes their is a blown light bulb, or the shower curtain does not completely close around the antique claw-​foot tub, but generally, it’s clean.

Antique vibe, gorgeous rooms, nice courtyard patio for breakfast /​general spending time, a short walk to the French quarter, and Christopher is honestly the best concierge you will ever have.

Stayed here with a SO on a recent trip to New Orleans. Unbeknownst to us, the «Deluxe» suite is not actually a more luxurious room, just merely one with more beds. Highly recommend it for bringing large groups to the quarter.
Staff was super friendly, neighborhood was quiet, and place overall was clean. The amenities are a bit basic, but as a location to drop your stuff before heading out to Frenchman or the marigny, really good location.

Old style authentic New Orleans stay is a great way to describe this quaint hotel. I only stayed there two nights, and was pleasantly surprised at how conveniently located it was to the French Quarter, yet far enough away from the craziness. The staff was very friendly and helpful, the room was very affordable and perfectly sized for a solo traveller who does not require a lot of room. I will definitely recommend it to my traveling friends.

Lovely lovely lovely! We got to New Orleans at night, and perfect timing a reservation got cancelled! The crew was super helpful, finding the tours, recommanding places. Itis an old style authentic NOLA stay. We were staying on the first floor with the balcony! Absolutely charming! Will go back would definitely feature it in one of my future article about Nola.

It’s nice for the price. A little small but it is in a older building so it is to be expected. The people at the front desk seemed friendly and it is in a ok area of the city. If you don’t know the city or area don’t go walking at night and act like a tourist, daytime is safe. Overall it is a good place to stay.

Yes, this place is old, but hey, it’s New Orleans. A lot of the buildings are old, and that’s what makes it the city it is. My room was clean and comfortable, and everything (including the bathroom) seemed pretty recently renovated. The breakfast was tasty, and while the outdoor dining area was quaint and cute, it was a little too chilly in the morning to really enjoy it as much as I would like. I did not feel unsafe walking around the neighborhood by myself, which is great, because I do love to explore by foot when I travel. French Quarter/​downtown is an easy enough trek, and a cab company was across from the hotel itself if you happened to need it. Staff was friendly and helpful, so no complaints there. The only thing that bothered me enough to bring up was that I could hear the TV in the adjacent room all night, but it was nothing that firing up some music on my phone couldn’t fix. I would definitely stay here again.

The Olde Town Inn was pretty good for the price and for the location.
It is a little run down, but my fiancée and I just felt that it added to the character of the building. The location was good too, as it was only a few blocks from the river and from the cable car system. Parking was also easy to find. The room itself contained a large bed and again, the room itself was old and slightly worn, but we truly felt like there was a lot of charm and character coming out of the old building.
The breakfasts were held in the little patio/​garden area. Make sure you get it early because the food goes fast and they do not really refill any empty items.
The best thing about our stay was their pet policy. We needed a room that could accommodate two dogs and a cat. They were happy to allow this and did not require any extra fee or deposit.
The bathroom was a little shoddy. It was tiny and the door was but a little folding partition. No big deal to us, since we were not looking to spend hundreds of dollars just for a couple of nights in New Orleans.

Would have given 2 ½ stars if possible. The concept and the public areas of this inn are very nice. The breakfast area was cool with all the knick knacks. The staff was very nice and helpful upon check-​in and checkout. Rooms could have been cleaner and more updated. We found trash that had been left in the drawers and an empty water bottle under the bed. Not horribly bad but just needed some work.
The area is cool and within walking distance to many neat places.

Just spent a week at the olde town inn and it was perfect for our budget. Under $ 100 a night and we were upgraded to a a double room that had a living room as well. It was clean and quaint and a short walk to anywhere you want to go. Bywater is a few blocks one way and French quarter a few blocks the other way; it’s a perfect location. The court yard with breakfast was cute too. I’d stay there again!

A friend and I took a little trip to New Orleans for the first time last week and stayed at the Olde Town Inn. I would definitely recommend this place if you’re traveling on a budget and/​or with larger groups of friends.
When we got there to check in, we were apparently upgraded at no extra cost to a suite of sorts (room 33) that had four rooms and seven beds. The staff was friendly and accommodating, helped us book a swamp tour during our stay and a cab to the airport on the day we left. The building seemed to be pretty old; the premises were a bit run down, the rooms got pretty drafty at night, and no toiletries other than bar soap and shampoo were provided. They do offer complimentary breakfast in the mornings, which sounded like a great deal until we got to the courtyard and sampled the shriveled pastries and acrid coffee. For the price we were paying, though, I wasn’t expecting much more in terms of amenities.
The Olde Town Inn is a couple blocks’ walking away from the eastern parts of the French Quarter, and the path we took always passed by the amazing live music bars on Frenchmen Street. However, some of the parts we walked through appeared to be borderline shady neighborhoods, so my friend and I opted to take cabs back after dark just to be safe.