I landed at the Inn on Ursulines after a stay booked at an AirBnB went sideways, and it was in almost every aspect a fantastic experience. My room was clean and comfortable and had a lovely character. I stayed right at the end of March and checked out just prior to the start of Mardi Gras weekend. I had booked last minute and so I had a delay in checking in when I arrived to find the front office closed. A quick call to the number listed connected me with Gary, who is very kind and accommodating (and who I was grateful to have additional conversation with before my state was over). Gary explains that they were short-staffed and it would take a few minutes for him to walk from one of their other properties. As the location was safe and well lit, I had no problem taking a seat and enjoying the sounds of the French Quarter while I waited. Check-in was quick and I was excited to find that my room was just off the street -- literally my doors and windows were inches from the sidewalk. Now I know what you're thinking, that sounds like it could be loud with walking tours, roaming the streets at night and tourists walking after an evening of libations. In truth, I hired plenty of conversations pass by the front of my room, but they almost all ended before it got too late, and I had really fantastic sleep in my very comfy bed. If you are a very light sleeper, then I genuinely believe that the room I stayed in would not at all be for you, but I really enjoyed it as someone who doesn't mind a little bit of City sounds to lull me to sleep. The room had plenty of other basic amenities and the bathroom was bright and spacious. I even enjoyed a bath a couple of nights in a row! The price was very fair, the location was excellent, the historical character was great, and it even looked like there was a food delivery/room service option available that I did not take advantage of. If I could give this place any critique, it would be that I would have loved to have had a little mini fridge to store leftovers and save a few bucks on food. Otherwise my stay was perfect! read more

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Very nice place clean safe parking is next door nice pool front desk is easy close to everything.

We stayed here during our visit to New Orleans because it was conveniently located in the French Quarter near Bourbon Street. Paul checked us in and it was a quick and smooth process before we were given our keys. Our room was on the second floor at the end of the hall. There was a TV in the room, a coffee machine, and basically everything you'd need in a hotel room. If there's something that you need you can go to the lobby at any time to request it. The only issue was that one of the drawers in the room would not close and would open on its own. It's nice that you can leave your bags with them after you check out while you explore during the day. That's what we did before we left for the airport later in the day. The best word we could use to describe this place is "quaint". Overall this was a very nice and centrally-located hotel and we enjoyed our stay here. read more

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We love this inn so much that we paid for a second night. It's close to the action without being too loud and crowded. The rooms are nicely sized and have a convenient shower stall. read more

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Okay- I feel like I'm speaking to a specific demographic here---the one that has stayed in NOLA (or another very old city) before. The one that wants to be part of the culture and the middle of everything. The one that spends more time out of the room than in it. The one that is willing to sacrifice some high-end perks for all of the above. So if that's you, keep reading. If not, keep looking for other accommodations. We were in room 22- first floor, off the courtyard. Yes, there was a musty smell in the room-- it's only 7,000 years old or whatever. Yes, we could hear the neighbors when they were in the courtyard. You're in the French Quarter...it could be much worse. Now for everything else- - The bed & pillows (all 6 of them!) were super comfy. - The bathroom was roomy. Standing shower only, but plenty big. - There's a safe for valuables and room to hang clothes, as well as a full dresser. - The room was small, but not cramped. - Location was excellent. If you're going anywhere in the French Quarter, you can easily walk. - Parking is available and about an 8-10 minute walk. This was no issue for us, but just an FYI if you can't find street parking. Now for why I'm only giving 3 stars: - It could have been cleaned much better (the slats in the bathroom door were caked with dust) - Speaking of bathroom doors, who the hell wants slats in the bathroom door? Hope you're in the "I still love you after hearing you take a shit" phase of your relationship. - They could afford to do some touch ups. Shoddy spackling jobs, chipped paint, etc. - We paid $450 per night for this place. Yes, we were there for the national championship game so every place spiked prices, but I would have gone up $50 more per night to get something higher quality. Hopefully they will use some of the $1500 we paid for 3 nights to make some of those necessary touch-ups. - our TV remote wouldn't do anything but turn the TV on and adjust the volume. BUT- we did not report this to the front desk...we weren't in the room much. In summary- if you want to be in the heart of it and come home to pass out in a comfy bed...this should totally suffice. read more

Inn on Ursulines - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Stayed here back in August and it was a great stay . It's located super close to the French quarter. Our room was comfy and quiet and the ice machine came in very handy as there were no fridges in the room. The staff were all helpful and friendly. They were even nice enough to hold our luggage after check out before heading back to the airport . The hot tub was not available during that time but with all the humidity during that time we didn't need it . Would stay here again . read more

Wonderful staff, wonderful room, wonderful courtyard (where I did some work), wonderful walking around the French Quarter.

Service: Carrie Sue, Abbey, Elisa, and Bill were all nice, helpful, and welcoming Location: Far east and quieter end of the French Quarter, which I knew, but in the heat, took me 15-20 min to walk to the center of things. Rooms: Bill bought and rehabbed the guest house after Katrina. We stayed in Room 8, which looked nicer on the web site, so I wasn't prepared for how dingy our room actually was. The floors felt dusty and gritty, and the walls and fixtures were rusty, stained, or splotchy. Shower didn't drain the first night. Bed was lumpy and not really comfortable. Despite keeping the A/C in the low 60s, sheets made the bed too warm, but I couldn't sleep without them. I hate to ding a place when the people are so nice, but I'm generally uncomfortable when traveling, so quite possibly, should have considered shelling out more for more comfy lodgings. Hard to do when you're also budget conscious and have to make tradeoffs. Cost: $120 + tax, which seemed pricey compared to Hotel Royal, which I found after the fact for $90 + tax with nicer, brighter, newer, cleaner, and more comfortable-looking rooms. I know, I know - not quite apples to apples, but ... read more

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EDITED: The Manager/Owner of the establishment called me 1-2 days later, stating that he read my review and wanted to speak with me regarding our experience. Overall, it was to verify that they have in fact had issues with water leaking into the room previously, and that all that could be done about getting us checked in earlier was done. However, that still does not excuse the lack of words/attentiveness/noticable attitude and patience of the staff. He did offer to refund us for the room and I can appreciate small businesses out there caring about the perception of their business and customers. Therefore, I am upgrading this review to a 3. I would also recommend for individuals that plan on staying at this establishment, to request a room within the courtyard, because the outside street rooms are very loud/noisy from trash/recycling/etc that is apparently picked up everyday. ------------------------------------------- A wet sleepless night for us. We arrived in new orleans to an unfortunate circumstance, where our original hotel had given away our accommodations. We needed to find a quick place to stay and found the Inn at Ursulines on HotelTonight with great reviews and for only $74. 35 minutes after booking the reservation through HotelTonight, we arrive at the front desk. The young guy working the desk was visibly irritated that guests were rolling in, the only reason I note this is while we waited for him to find our reservation.. another couple knocked on the door and he loudly "huffed" while he walked over to let them in the lobby. While looking for our reservation he called the manager and asked if he could manually check us in or if he had to wait for the hoteltonight reservation to come through, his mgr told him he had to wait. 50mins later I am contacting hoteltonight, whom stated that it's not their policy but rather the hotels issue. 1 hour exactly from when I booked, the reservation finally appeared in the front desk system. We were given room 3. Oh... room 3. NIGHTMARE. The mold that was painted over, above the shower, is something I could get past. What I couldn't get past is that the heat wasnt working (30 degrees at night), and that we woke up at 2am in the morning to drunken loud people walking past. Not the Inns fault for the drunken behavior... however, at 3am (while laying in bed) attempting to fall back asleep, we hear a steady flow of water. Turn the light on and our bed and floor is being flooded out by water from the ceiling. Obviously an issue that's been dealt with and experienced before, since there was a pretty terrible spackle job on the ceiling. I originally chalked up the terrible spackle to bad renovation, but soon learned my lesson. Called the front desk from my personal phone to inform the front desk (same guy from checkin) and he sounded unapologetic/unsurprised and instead of immediately offering another room, kept asking me what side of the room it was on. Finally I hung up. He called back to the room phone about 10mins later, asked the side of the room again, and then said I can give you another room. We packed up our belongings at 3am, went to the front desk, the guy said "you're in room 2, around the corner" and then left the front desk area. No idea where he went and still no apologies. Currently laying in bed, contemplating what we did to deserve the accommodations we've been given so far. Please also replace your front desk staff (at least your midnight crew). read more

The location of this hotel is killer! I loved how it's in a quieter part of the French Quarter. When I want to be in the noise I can walk a few blocks down on Bourbon street...by the 2nd day I craved some quiet haha The staff are super friendly and helpful. Cold water is only $1 and someone is always there so I can just walk over and get a bottle instead of wandering around looking for a place to buy water. I loved our room! It was clean...soooo clean. There wasn't a light in the closet and I was too freaked out to use it but there was plenty of space in the drawers from both me and the hubz. We were in room 1 so there is a lot of outside noise at night...horse drawn carriages, the occasional drunk singing, and the god awful trash pickup in the morning. But I'm not much to dwell on city noises and if I had neighbors I never heard them so that was nice. Ohh the bed was comfy enough where I didn't feel even more tired after a long day. I wish there were more pillows but I'm a pillow hog. Seriously loved staying here. It was quaint, very New Orleans, and in the perfect location (less than 10 minute walk to Cafe Du Monde). read more

Inn on Ursulines - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Charming, clean, atmospheric! This is an old structure on the outside but the rooms are quite clean and modern with hardwood floors, comfortable beds and well-functioning bathrooms. I had seen some reviews about slow or no hot water and low pressure in the showers, but during my recent stay (Sept 2016) they were just fine in my upstairs room. Anthony took my rsv over the phone about 2 months before my stay and explained the rate I got. On check-in, JuJu told me my room wasn't ready (I got there about 11am from a red eye flight!) which I had planned for so I stowed my bags and accept the bottle of water she offered. She called me after brunch at the Court of the Two Sisters, about 1:30 when I was touring The Historic Collection of New Orleans. My daughter and I flopped onto our separate beds and took a blessed nap in our quiet room before lighting up the town. It's fun to mix and mingle with the other guests in the courtyard or the hot tub. I have stayed here over the years and it's evident that they are taking care of little things like tightening up loose brick walkways, painting in corners etc. Staying here adds a historic dimension to your visit, you feel like you are going back in time. I called downstairs a few times and Anthony was on duty and I went down to meet him in person, and he was as gracious live as he was on the phone. Taxis are easy to come by. When you exit, turn right to elegant and Old World Royal Street, half a block. Turn left, and a half block takes you to the raucous delights of Bourbon Street. Great location, best of both worlds, the Old and the New. read more

Inn on Ursulines - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Enjoyed our stay. Very close to Bourbon Street without all the noise. Close to Decatur street too.

Pros: - Close walking distance to Bourbon Street, Frenchman's Street, etc. Perfect French Quarter Location. - Feels like you are staying in an apartment in the French Quarter. Kinda cool but can also be a con because it's not a comfortable hotel room feel. - The bed was comfortable and they provide extra pillow. - There's a cute little courtyard but the chairs are so uncomfortable you don't really want to sit there very long. Cons: - The people that work here are among the rudest in the industry. The man who checked us in was so rude I almost wanted to go find another hotel. He was condescending and very unhelpful. The woman who checked us out the next day was slightly more helpful but still very rude and unprofessional. The absolutely worst customer service I've ever experienced at a hotel. Another couple was checking in at the same time as us and the gentleman asked to use the restroom in the lobby. The woman told him no because it's not open to the public... the public?! He was a paying customer! - The hotel is too expensive for what you get. I almost felt like I was staying in a hostel. - The room was freezing and there was no way to change the temperate. I slept with 3 layers on. - There was no iron in the room and when I inquired about it they told me "oh ya it broke." Uh... okay. To Know: - Parking is about 6 blocks away and costs $30. Given the location, I wasn't turned off by this. I was, however, turned off by how hard it was to get this information from the front desk. I felt as though I was bothering them by asking a question. - There is a hot tub but we didn't use it. It's very outdated and wasn't that hot but it's a nice feature. Overall: The location is great but the customer service is the worst. If you are literally only looking for a place to sleep, it might be worth it. Note to management: Replace your front desk staff - pronto! read more

If there was a way to give a zero star review I would. Long story short we booked here from the pictures and location. We were so excited to see Nola. When we arrived the area was less than inviting. We checking in and hoped for the best. Room was disgusting, smelly and hot. It was so small we could barely move around each outlet without bumping into one another. We tried to make the best of it out out stuff down and went for a walk. When trying to get down the stair we noticed they were extremely steep and broken. My foot got caught trying to walk down them it was that bad!! We came back to the room and I realized there was a little door with a loose ihook latch. I thought it was a closet previously, but when I opened it I realized it led to what seems like a boiler room. As I did more investigating this in locked door lead to outside and the door outside had absolutely no lock on it. Judging from the amount of homeless strangers lurking around this hotel and the state of the hotel we decided this was a safety concern and a couple hours in decided to leave. We checked out and explained why. They guy at the front desk seemed aggravated and told me I would have to request a refund from the 3rd party I booked with. I said no problem. We booked at another hotel on canal street (highly recommend) and when I called third party the guy at the front desk lied to them saying he told us he was denying a refund and a whole bunch of things that were never even said at all. Anyways this place was a disaster and do yourself a favor book at an actual hotel where you will be safe. Regardless of losing money after being deceived by this inn, we got engaged this weekend in Nola!!! No thanks to the inn that almost ruined EVERYTHING!!!!!!! Beware. I wish I was able to post the videos I took of where the door lead and how one push/wiggle unlatched the ihook. Guess you'll just have to take my word for it. read more

Inn on Ursulines - There "safety lock" to a door that leads outside. - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

OK so the staff was extremely friendly and my room was clean enough. The problem was the water pressure. As hot and sticky as it is in NOLA the shower only trickled and the toilet just swished around never fully flushing. Our room smelled like mildew. My husband and I stayed one night before finding accommodations elsewhere. It wasn't the worst hotel I have ever experienced, lets just call it second worst. read more

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Nestled in the quiet part of the French quarter. Short walk to the cafe du monde and bourbon street. It's a old authentic inn, nothing fancy or modern. They skipped the daily cleaning, maybe due to covid (?), the bathroom is not perfect (a little dirty and unkept) HOWEVER, I am giving it a five stars because the staff made my stay memorable. I loved talking to Chelsea and the other staff members. They were eager to assist with anything. They called our taxi to the airport when it was time for us to leave and the taxi van came exactly at 11:00 am. I understand that they must have gone through challenges with staffing and up keeping the property but kindness goes a long way. So thank you for welcoming us with a smile and offering us assistance. read more

Starting with a couple of positive points, the property is in an excellent location and staff are friendly enough. Now with the negative... was given a room that management already knew the shower didn't work. We are not talking about the low water pressure normal for these older hotels, this was literally a drip. Unfortunately did not realize that until the next morning - and anyone who has ever been on Bourbon knows how critical a shower is at that point. After a few discussions with the front desk was told could switch rooms after someone checked out. Later that day switched rooms only to find out that night that a family of mice already lived there. And if you are looking at the pictures and website for this property, it does not have hair dryer or Keurig as "Standard In-Room Amenities" (or at least not in any of the rooms our group had); nor does the property have a "Heated Jacuzzi in Courtyard" - no problem on the jacuzzi part because we wouldn't have used it anyway, but wife not packing a hair dryer since one was supposed to be in room... that's a problem read more

I only gave this place a one star because they had good customer services. My room was so bad i couldn't give stay the night. The room had a odd small. The shower could only hold a half of person. Thats how small it was. It took forever to find this place. Its hard to believe they call this place a Hotel. When its clearly a motel. read more

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I was told there was a hot tub on site and there wasn't one. The court yard was overgrown and we were in a basement. The door opening was so low we had to duck down. The check out front desk attendant was so rude. I live in New Orleans and thought this would be a treat and it was a nightmare. read more

There are rats. Arrived after dark, the area is not well lit. The court yard has rats. The room was run down, but it didn't look too dirty. We left, and lost our money. read more

Stayed here for a 30th birthday weekend with 3 other couples. Let's start the review with the Pro & Cons Pro: it's in a pretty good location Cons: Staff was not friendly upon check in, or during our stay The walls are paper thin and you can hear pretty much everything in the rooms around you. It's so bad that they provide earplugs in your room. The rooms stink. It's a bad combination of mildew and bleach. Not sure what they're trying to hide, but it's nauseating. Our group all had different size rooms, we got stuck with a room that was smaller than my closet back home. For almost $200 a night I was stunned. Water pressure is super low, and hard to shower I would never stay here again. Neither should you. read more

My boyfriend and I stayed at this inn last month. Check-in was a nightmare. We were greeted by a drunk employee named Lorelei. She was in a daze, slurring her words, kept repeating herself, and said some things that didn't make sense, which I initially shrugged off because I figured that she'd take us to our room and that would be that.....After she took us to our room on the second floor, we realized that it had no AC or heat as the thermostat was ripped out of the wall. It looked like someone had been working on it and didn't finish the job. We were concerned so we went back to the office to ask her to check if there was another room available at this property and there was one on the first floor, which also didn't have working heat or AC. I was stumped on what to do and was trying to decide on which room to take, and Lorelei made some snide remarks about how women need to learn to make up their minds, that I am wasting her time, she doesn't want to be here all night, on and on, etc. So many unnecessary rude comments. I had to start tuning her out before I started crying. God forbid we wanted a room with heat and AC! Mind you, this all transpired in about half an hour from when we arrived to when I was forced to decide between rooms, so it's not like I was taking forever. She also went on about how I better not have messed up anything in either room because she wouldn't want to make more work for housekeeping. All we did was stand in each room and set our bags on the floor. We quickly decided to go with the room on the second floor as I didn't want to deal with her ranting anymore and just wanted some peace and quiet after our five-hour drive. We learned the next day that the room did have working heat and AC thankfully. Even though the thermostat was ripped out of the wall, there was a remote that could still turn the unit on or off. Somehow she didn't know this even though she worked there? We also saw her a couple of nights later when walking back to the inn, and she was noticeably drunk again. I get that this is NOLA, but this is the first time in many trips to the city that I have seen an employee this wasted, not once but twice. About the room itself, it is definitely rough around the edges, but to be expected for an old building. It is tiny though and the shower is EXTREMELY tiny. I barely had room in it to stand. If you are claustrophobic, beware! It also had a continuous drip that got the floor soaking wet even when we shut the curtain. Out of the four plugs total on the three lamps, only one worked. The toilet moved a lot any time that we sat on it. The ice machine was broken, and there were construction workers doing some work on the patio very close to our room by 9 a.m. at least two of the mornings that we were there. This is not the city for early morning construction considering most of the things to do in NOLA are at night. The room could have also used a good cleaning, but the bed itself was clean and comfortable. I like that there is a window in the room as the natural light made it easier to apply my makeup. The location was great, and it felt pretty safe and secure. I personally wouldn't stay here again because of the size of the room and so I wouldn't have to deal with Lorelei again. On the other hand, another employee, Paul, is wonderful. He is so kind, welcoming, and helpful and brought up some toiletries to our room within minutes of us asking for them. He was always friendly and talkative any time that we saw him, and he made our stay bearable. He deserves a raise and Lorelei should be fired. read more

Ok. I give this place 5 stars. Carrie Sue at the front desk was so friendly and helpful. Cute too.... This is a small 'boutique' hotel. Very, very old, one of the oldest buildings in the Quarter but extremely well maintained. The courtyard is quaint and clean. The room we had, #5, was small but very, very clean. The bed was very comfortable. There was plenty of water pressure and HOT water. Free coffee in room as well as bottled water. Housekeeping staff friendly and efficient. This is not a Hilton, more like a small B&B. Don't come here expecting a luxury spa resort. They do have tho a nice hot tub, clean and well maintained at the back of the courtyard. We will return! read more

Inn on Ursulines - Complete solitude.. - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Not sure how there are so many stellar reviews based on what we experienced while staying here. My girlfriend and I visited NOLA for my bday and our anniversary combined. We picked this place because of the close proximity to things we wanted to do in the French Quarter. Which leads me to my first point: The pros: 1. Close walking distance to French Quarter shops, market, and numerous excellent restaurants The cons: 1. Wifi - they claim to have great wifi but it drops out every couple minutes, at least for my girly and I it did. 2. The room was dirty upon our arrival. Hair all over the bathroom, stained walls (blood?), stained bed sheets, etc. 3. The price - for what you are paying, it has more of a air b&b feel unfortunately 4. The front desk guy George is a genuine douche bag. Instead of helping, he seems to question why it is you even are asking him for something. He responds with a condescending attitude and overall he was just plain rude. 5. We were not allowed to wait inside when getting picked up by the shuttle to go back to the airport, which was at 3:15am, and we had to wait on the street. 6. You hear everything - granted it is New Orleans but still, the walls must be paper thin because we were kept up by frat bros outside partying (which George allowed, nice one dude.) Overall, we LOVED the French Quarter and our time in New Orleans but we will definitely N O T be staying here. read more

Pros: excellent location, we called ahead for possible early check in and they did make note and got us in an hour early. Good price on room. Was able to book online or over phone. Close to everything in the French Quarter. Balanced against: the room has very little adequate temperature control. The weather got very cold (28° F) and the heat was unable to make any difference in the room (64° F). Travelers in hot weather should be prepared for difficulty in cooling down room, as well. One chair only in room, would benefit from a second chair or stool. Armoire drawers were perpetually sliding open because it needed a shim to even out the angle on the floor. Television cable box was not working when we arrived, but was able to be fixed within three hours. All of which is not terrible, but to be told "there's nothing we can do about it" while I mentioned this during checkout was the moment I decided to write this review. Because certainly all of these things can and should be reasonably addressed for all travelers choosing to stay with the Inn on Urslines. read more

This hotel has everything you would want from a French Quarter location. The hotel is located in the lower quarter great for walking to shops and restaurants. It is the perfect blend of French Quarter charm and modern comfort. The staff is friendly and helpful, and I can't say enough good things about the cleanliness of the property. The hotel is so cute, we felt like we were living in a traditional french quarter apartment, versus being in a cookie cutter hotel. Courtyard is beautiful and the rooms have just what you need while still maintaining charm. Our stay was wonderful and we can't wait to go back. read more

A group of girlfriends came into town and we decided to get a couple rooms here to spend time together in one of their favorite cities. The reviews seemed to be predominately good and I got a good deal for the rooms, so I decide to jump on it despite some hesitation. However, our stay was less than great. The walls were dirty, seemed to be stained with some brown substance (I believe that was in a previous review). While I knew staying in the French Quarter would not be the quietest place to stay, I wasn't expecting as much noise as there was from the other guests. Expect a very rowdy, young crowd here. Also, the woman with the red hair who checked us out was rude and seemed to be on some type of substance that lead to her having slight trouble with the computer. The prices are fairly cheap for the location, but I won't be staying here again. read more

Love this hotel, friendly helpful staff and perfect location. Nestled between Bourbon and Royal, far enough from the craziness of Bourbon but close enough to walk to everything, from cafe Du Monde and stumble home from Frenchman or Bourbon. read more

This place was the worst hotel I stayed in. The room was so HOT!! The ac was not working. Tried to fix it but was to small to keep room cool. When we asked to be prorated for us leaving the clerk called whoever and they said yes which should have been $170 instead when we checked out charged us $400!!!!! Please stay away from this dump. The stairs were very steep & not safe. Our room was hot and floors were dirty. Ya it's close to everything but not worth it read more

Short History Lesson First: This is a Boutique Hotel in the Quarter that was built in the 1700s, being one of the oldest structures in the FQ. It was once owned by Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen. She used it as guest houses for people that traveled into town seeking her services. It's a very small hotel of only 15 rooms. I've only stayed here once, but that was all it took for me to fall in love with its charm. It is located directly in the French Quarter, but in a quiet area. It is within walking distance from Canal to Frenchmen St. and Uber trips cost about $6. Entry to the rooms, is through a small side gate leading to the courtyard behind the main building/small office; and I do mean small. I had a heck of a time getting my pizza box from Pizza Delicious through it! Each of the rooms on the bottom floor in the courtyard had charming little bistro table and chairs outside of their windows. The room we had, which was #23 had the hot tub right outside of its door. We planned on using it, but didn't only because we were short on time. The room was cozy, and comfortable for myself and my adult daughter. This room had 1 queen size bed, the original brick fireplace; which I LOVE, coffee maker, large flat screen tv and spacious bathroom. The bed was very comfortable and the room was spotless clean. One other little feature these rooms have is something I keep swearing I am going to add to my bedroom door at home. Each guest room door has the exterior french door shutters, which adds to the charm of this sweet little hotel. This hotel is part of The French Quarter Guest Houses family and they offer fantastic rates online and by phone for last minute or pay in advance deals. We were able to get this room for around $75 including taxes and fees because it was a last minute deal and on a summer weekday. We will definitely back to stay! read more

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Inn on Ursulines provided the perfect accommodations for us during this year's Jazz Fest & we'd make it a place to choose again, when coming back to New Orleans We had Room #3 & after arriving at the ungodly hour of 2:30am, there was someone waiting for w/ a smile on his face & a warm greeting Thinking we'd hate the lower floor room, there was minimal noise from above or from the outside & the A/C helped to tune it out almost completely Room was large - white walls w/ dark wood trim; dark wood furniture; high ceilings.....free wifi! Bed was super comfy & lots of pillows to snuggle - the shower was super-teeny & the drain could have used a bit of Draino.....I don't like standing in my dirty water but it was a small price to pay for being so close to everything! 1.7 miles from Jazz Fest ( so says Google maps ) & this made walking back a breeze, considering it'd take us either 40 min to walk it or 2 hrs standing in the taxi line - hmmm, no brainer! We were only a few short blocks from Cafe Du Monde & the craziness of Bourbon St & the French Quarter but our street was nice & quiet. Veggie restaurants were also close by & this was most bonus as I always have the hardest time trying to find something to eat while in the land of gumbo & crawfish etouffee Only other suggestion I might make would be to supply some Do Not Disturb signs - every morning we were there, housekeeping would start knocking on our door at 10am to try to clean our room.....& when we're on vacation & dealing w/ a time zone difference to boot, 10am is awful early! Regardless of these small suggestions, we'd stay here again in a hearbeat - huge fans! read more

A friend did the research and booked 3 rooms for our stay. We arrived late in the day and were greeted by a wonderful staff member by the name of Kerri Sue. She checked us all in in record time and even gave us some great suggestions on where we could find dinner. My room (#13) was very small but I was the only occupant so it was perfect. The room shared by 2 other friends (#12) was a bit bigger and the third room (#23) for the last couple was large with a HUGE bathroom! The courtyard was super cute and filled with tables and chairs for hanging out. There is also a hot tub should you need to soothe aching legs and feet from walking the French Quarter. The location of the Inn is awesome. Only a few blocks from the French Market and the water. Canal Street isn't too far and Bourbon Street is the next block. If you don't want to venture far from the French Quarter, this is the place to stay. The only drawback is the noise from people in the courtyard at late hours. I wear ear plugs at night during hotel stays, so this didn't bother me. But my friends said they were kept awake for awhile by loud people. All in all, if you like charm and old style buildings, this place is awesome. Kerri Sue was so helpful with food recommendations and such a pleasure to deal with. You can find me at the Inn on Ursulines on my next visit to New Orleans for sure! read more

Im giving this four stars because the location is great and the staff friendly. The room was basically clean and we met the cleaning staff so I know they exist (on our last visit to nola, in a different hotel, I couldnt claim this with any certainty. The beds were also comfy. On the nefative side, internet was nonexistent, and the tv was small with no programing. This wasnt a huge problem for us, but might bother some. read more

I was not impressed. Yes, it's a good price and location, but if you expect to sleep at all, don't stay here. Our room was off the street and we didn't sleep a wink. If we weren't woken up by the trash trucks, street cleaning, and horse carriages around 5 am then we were woken by people vomiting outside or door (really) or screaming while walking down the street at 3 am. There is no insulation at all so you can hear absolutely everything. Two mornings in a row we had barely any hot water to take a shower with. One morning, the water turned cold 5 minutes in. We retuned back to the room after being gone all day to find our door open. Someone had cleaned the room and failed to shut the door. Thankfully no one stumbled in and stole anything, but that is a pretty serious lapse in security. There was an overall lack of attention to detail. For example, the floor was pretty dirty. It was hardwood, but someone still needs to vacuum. I shouldn't have black stuff on my feet immediately after showering. It was great that there is a coffee maker in the rooms, but there was no outlet for it---we had to bring it into the bathroom. These things are minor compared to the lack of hot water and noise level, obviously, but we weren't staying at a motel. Details are important. read more

Everyone who works here is amazing. Juju who checked us in was so helpful and nice. The lady who checked us out was so delightful and pleasant. I would definitely be back. Great prices and you're literally 5-10 minutes from bourban or Frenchman st. Two blocks from blacksmiths. You have a jacuzzi too. Rooms were nice and comfortable. You really have that nola feel here. We were in the jacuzzi and one of the staff members brought us towels. Really a great place to stay. I hope by writing this review people don't find out by this hidden gem and steal it from me. I just had to give credit where credit is due. This place did everything right. You feel like you're back in time but that's what it's all about. read more

Inn on Ursulines - Getting ready for Halloween night - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The first thing that came to mind: RUSTIC. In other words, this is a French-style pension. No pretense, nothing fancy. Painted wooden floors that are peeling and scuffed. 25-30-year-old bedcovers. Lumpy mattresses. Plumbing that works, somewhat. Water pressure? Discernable, but wait for it. But the great parts: Location, location, location. It's in the French Quarter, but OFF the main drag, so you can actually get some sleep. They also accept dogs, which is a huge plus. But don't expect something that is sparkling clean or technologically advanced. I don't even think there was a TV in our room. But who needs it, when the most entertaining view in the world is right outside?! Parking is tricky - street parking but read signs carefully so you don't get towed - they are ruthless there. Staff is nice, and as this is a small place, they will actually CALL you on your phone to make sure you check in by 5PM (close of their office hours). I recommend this place, for sure, but don't expect the Four Seasons. It's not. It's quite charming, but not fancy. read more

Had a great stay here last month. Our flight got in before check in time, but they let us keep our luggage in the lobby while we got lunch and have us a call as soon as the room was ready. We were in Room #3, which was by the main walkway. We thought it might be noisy, but it wasn't at all. The room was super clean and updated and the bed and linens were very comfortable. Yes, as other reviews said, the shower stall was a bit tiny but such a minor detail. The location is perfect - the perfect distance from Bourbon Street and all the action but without the noise. Our flight got cancelled two days in a row and the front desk staff was very accommodating in helping us add on a few extra nights. We would definitely consider staying either here or at one of their sister locations the next time we are in town! read more

Great place to stay! Amazing location, our room was clean and the staff was awesome! A lot of the bad reviews I see are about the size of the rooms and the "old smell" it's a historic building people DUH will definitely stay here again on my next visit! read more

Inn on Ursuline is a perfectly fine location to stay if you want to be close to the bars on Decatur St and the French Market. It's a close and easy walk to the central area of Bourbon as well. The room was clean and the bathroom was modern. Maid service came in to make the bed and replace old towels every day with no problem. One issue was very low water pressure in the shower. According to other reviews, this is just due to the age of the building and can't really be fixed. Annoying but not a fatal flaw. We stayed in one of the inner rooms which require that you enter an outside gate and then walk into a courtyard. We were not on the street and didn't have to deal with noise or any issues. This is not your standard hotel. There is no classic lobby with a bar or restaurant. It's basically a room to stay in that's close to everything. There are some amenities such as complimentary water bottles and a coffee machine in the room. There is also a nice coffee shop about a 2 minute walk down Royal Street. If you want convenience on a budget and don't plan to spend a lot of time luxuriating in your hotel room, this is a great choice. read more

A friend and I stayed at the Ursuline Guest House for four nights in October 2011. After several visits to New Orleans and staying everywhere from the Astor Crown Plaza to the Hilton to St. Charles Avenue, this was my first experience somewhere as quaint as the Ursuline Guest House. And now, I'm not sure I'd want to stay anywhere else. Way back in the day, the Ursuline Guest House was a residence. It's comprised of two buildings: the main house and the two-story slave quarters behind it. (Yes, slave quarters. Many of the century-plus-old homes in New Orleans have them.) My friend and I reserved room 7 in the back house. Our room, and most of the rooms, opened onto the lovely rectangular courtyard. Room 7 with its double beds was surprisingly spacious with a stone/tile floor, television, desk, nightstand, and shower and closet area. Décor was minimal. A fountain with huge goldfish trickled outside our window. What I love about the Ursuline Guest House is the communal character of the place. Guests gather in the courtyard in the mornings where we could help ourselves to fruit and muffins from the kitchen we all shared. Breakfast goodies stay out until noon--"New Orleans breakfast hours" as the wonderful Marlin told us. I'm not sure of Marlin's official title, but think of him as the friendly innkeeper. In the evenings, folks gather once again in the courtyard for complimentary wine and cheese hour. There Marlin fills our wine glasses, Lady the sweet dog brushes up against our legs, and we all introduce ourselves and chat about our adventures in the Quarter and beyond. Before long, you're laughing beneath the evening sky with new friends. And I can't think of a better location. Ursuline Guest House sits on Ursuline Avenue between the residential end of Bourbon and Royal--just a leisurely 10-minute walk from Bourbon Street's action, or in the other direction, the coolness of Frenchmen Street. If you head straight down, you'll hit the French Market. Our last morning, we trudged into the courtyard to bid a melancholy farewell to our housemates. We'd interacted with some of these folks since our first day there. And we couldn't leave without hugging Ms. Sarah, the kind and wonderful cleaning woman. If it's not already evident, I loved this place. Yet, it's not for everyone. It's very New Orleanian in the sense that people engage each other. It's laid back. If you'd rather keep to yourself, you might find the chatter outside your window annoying as opposed to an invitation to join in. If you're expecting to come in from an afternoon in the streets to freshly made beds, it's probably not going to happen. We did receive fresh towels, but you'd probably have to request any additional maid service since there's not a whole fleet of people dedicated to these tasks. In other words, if you're looking for posh and prestige, keep it moving. But if you're open to embracing the local flavor and the quirkiness of a charming historical home, then check-in at the Ursuline Guest House. read more