We didn't think we would be able to go on our spontaneous, long weekend to New Orleans, but this spot helped us afford the trip. Our room was tiny and in need of a refurbishment, but it was comfortable, clean and affordable. A couple of side notes... the room needed additional outlets (including USB outlets), storage, the blackout curtains were torn & one of the lamps on the nightstand was in very rough condition. The bathroom was very small but there were plenty of towels and plenty of VERY nice smelling shower soaps and shampoos. The medicine cabinet was spacious and we were able to utilize it nicely. I feel like some storage under the sink would have been nice as well. The front desk staff was VERY nice and helpful. Although it was very loud in the first floor bar, it was pretty quiet in our room. I will say check out their site if you are interested in staying here. When we were leaving we saw two different rooms being made up and they were HORGEOUS! With fireplaces and huge beds!! So jealous!! I would just say buyer beware and paying a little more could score you a nice room! read more

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The Hotel has so much charm and the staff is helpful The bar has a nice ambiance and great cocktails. LJ and his special cocktails are worth the stop. read more

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Great little hotel bar. Beautiful seating area. Sunday, Dec 8th at 2pm there is plenty of seating. The game is on, the volume is up. You can hear and see the game. 2 of the 3 tvs are on and showing the games. They have both a men's and women's clean restrooms. If you are looking for a quiet bar to relax in and watch the game then this is your spot. Away from the hustle and bustle of bourbon street. read more

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We stopped here on the haunted ghost tour, and I don't really have a lot to say because it was a quick stop! But the bathrooms were well maintained and good, the lobby area was very pretty and had a piano and music playing, and I got the Purple Drank, which was basically a very grape flavored frozen beverage that was great for carrying around on the rest of the tour. read more

Lafitte Hotel & Bar - Purple Drank - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I'm a big fan of historic hotels. What they may lack in modern frills, they more than make up for with character. We booked the top floor loft for our group of four and it was so cute! The slanted roofline may have lead to a few head bumps but we eventually got the hang of ducking when we got too close to the wall and it added to the authenticity of the room. 0ur room had two queen beds and a small bathroom but plenty of space for all our luggage. There was even an extra vanity space outside of the bathroom. To access this room you have to climb one set of stairs but there is an elevator to help lug your suitcase up the first couple of flights. I liked that it's on Bourbon Street and only a few blocks away from the action but just far enough away that it's quiet. I'd definitely stay here on a future New Orleans trip. read more

Lafitte Hotel & Bar - Stairs leading to the loft room. - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

During our haunted tour of New Orleans, our tour paused at Lafitte's for a bathroom and drink break. Lafitte's hotel and bar offers all the same options as the bar across the street, so our tour guide told us that we were fine at either option. He actually recommended the hotel for the nicer bathroom. The bathroom was clean and it was nice to get some AC in their nice first floor lounge area. There was a musician playing and it was a lovely environment. If there's anything you take away from this review though, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ORDER A HURRICANE. OR A PURPLE DRANK! Some will tell you, when in New Orleans! Others will give you a warning. Listen to the warning. It's not the alcohol that will get you. It's the pure syrupy sugar! Especially on a hot New Orleans day, it's a deadly combination. But they offer it in a custom little cup, so you'll think it's worth it, but it's not! I wish I had gotten a normal drink instead. Would have saved me the literal headache! read more

This is a nice historic bar and hotel. We didn't stay here but we had drinks at the bar and had a really good conversation with the bartender named Eljay. Drinks were good and reasonable, it's on bourbon street but far enough from the crowd. read more

If you are looking for a fancy hotel, this is not it. This hotel is for those looking for amazing history and a unique touch. Every little corner in this hotel is perfectly decorated and has that antique touch to it. The staff that works at this hotel is just beyond amazing and accommodating! We got the 3rd floor Room overlooking st Philip (room 32). I highly Recommend this room. It is perfect to sit outside on the balcony at night to listen to the music from the piano bar across the street. In my opinion, the best place to be on bourbon. It's away from all the craziness and it has the best bar ever across the street. read more

Lafitte Hotel & Bar - Sunset view from room 32 - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We stayed in the famed room 21 on the second floor. It's said to be haunted. It's a luxury King Suite with a balcony overlooking Bourbon. It was expensive, and loud, just as you would expect from Bourbon Street. You're paying for the street, the atmosphere, and to be in the thick of it. That's exactly what we got. The room was nice but starting to show some wear. The bathroom was tiny. Like reallllllll tiny, lol. The service, housekeeping and southern hospitality were top notch It's located right on the edge of residential Bourbon St and across from the oldest operating bar in the US, Lafitte Bar. Go there, it draws a huge crowd every night. Get the Voodoo Daiquiri read more

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Racial discrimination, harassment, lack of problem solving skills and poor customer service. Check out time is at 12 but I was called at 11:11 and asked when I'd be coming down. ALL OF MY PAPERWORK AND CONFIRMATION REFERENCES OUTLINE A 12pm checkout! But for me I needed to check out at 11? No explanation needed. I had to be assigned to another room because there was no air conditioning in Rm #30. The second room I was assigned to (Rm #25) was outside entry only. The doors are not fully flushed to the ground, allowing pests and whatever else in room. There are numerous holes in the infrastructure, another entry way for pests. Egress is not maintained on the second floor balcony to allow for guests to pass thru and get to the outside rooms. I was not offered any help with transporting my luggage back and forth thru this hotel. Extremely unimpressed and disappointed with my experience here. All my BLACK PATRONS, be mindful of where you spend your dollars. This hotel ain't it! Do not waste your money or time focusing on convenience and/or trying to gain a wholesome historic experience. I did not have a room with air conditioning. I was transferred to another room with a unit in the wall. However, there were SO many pests. Endless flies and crawlers. I even saw a ROACH. I left with bites and all. When I expressed my concerns, about being extremely uncomfortable, ROBIN told me that she did not have any more rooms and that she would call the manager KEN but "he's not gonna do anything." She kept asking me what kind of ROACH it was as if I work for Pest Control. She let me know that it was a NOLA thing. That the ROACHES come in and out. I kindly let her know that if it's so common then it should be apart of their FAQs or the same place where they claim to offer the "best boutique hotel experience." She reminded me four times that she did not have anymore available rooms. I'm guessing that was her best solution to the pest issue. BUT since they were full, I had to remain in the same room. She offered to have someone check my room and locate the pest, to remove it but I never received an update on that or any of my other issues. Not one time did they offer me any discount or accommodations for my poor staycation experience. I do not recommend. read more

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We stayed on the 3rd floor of this hotel with a corner room with a balcony which overlooked Bourbon St. The view from the balcony was amazing, however, since our stay coincided during the pandemic and about 2 weeks after the nationwide riots, MANY businesses along Bourbon Street were closed or shuttered all together. There were virtually no crowds and very, very few tourists to be seen walking on the sidewalks plus it didn't help that it was rainy and drizzly that particular evening but we had no issues trying to sleep since there was nothing going on outside with the exception of about 4 different groups of ghost tours that gathered at the intersection since the Lafitte Blacksmith Bar is located just across the street. Bourbon Street was pretty much dead. As for the hotel stay, we took lots of pictures and experienced no unusual activity. The elevator is very old and tiny so if you're claustrophobic it may be an issue. The hotel is almost 200 years old so expect it to have an old musty smell but it's not bad. The first thing I noticed when we entered our room was the king size bed with a white comforter. There was a brownish black thing the size of a pea on the bedspread. I couldn't tell if it was part of a bug carcass or what but it was weird. One of the dressers next to the fireplace had a sprinkling of white dust all over the top like a piece of molding had fallen off from the ceiling and gotten all over the top so you couldn't really lay or place anything on top. It's like the room needed a good dusting. The next morning I noticed the dresser on the other side of the room had teeny tiny ants crawling on top of it and some had gotten into a bag that I had placed on top. We killed at least 4 that were in the bag. The mattress was not particularly comfortable. It was on the hard side but not in a firm way (the pillows were nice though). Finally, the bathroom was nice and large and modern. The only downside is that I ran the water in the shower for 15 minutes and it was cold the entire time and couldn't wash my hair. By the time my husband took his shower, the water eventually came out warm, so keep that in mind if you take a room on the third floor. The people staffing the hotel and bar were very nice and hospitable. I can finally say I've stayed at this hotel but doubt I would stay there again. read more

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We chose not to stay . . . Prevalent smell of mold throughout the building. Dirty room including brick dust from the wall on the furniture and a dirty bathroom (including red gelatinous substance inside of the shower, which was obvious and had to have been left from the previous guests I.e. no one cleaned the bathroom with any kind of cleaning agent after the last guest). Great location though read more

Made reservation 10 m9nths in advance. Not even a week after I realized I couldn't go at that time. They said they would check on refund. I followed up five times. No answer. read more

The room was gorgeous, very spacious and had good privacy. The people working there are super kind and accommodating. The customer service is fantastic. Definitely recommending this stay. I was worried about the noise as other reviewers stated with it being in the French quarter, but I slept like a baby. I'm usually a light sleeper, but I had no issues with noise. The bed was so comfortable. I love all of the antiques in the building - the place is beautiful. read more

I emailed them soon after I made my reservation which I made almost a year in advance and told them I needed to cancel. They said they would check with the owners. Several emails later sent from me and still no response. I'm out $500 because of greed on their part. I gave them almost a years notice so they have ample time to book the room. Unbelievably bad customer service. Thanks for not being compassionate about my situation. read more

The pirate bar next door appears to draw the crowds, and the story is interesting. For sitting and having a fairly peaceful drink, try the hotel lounge. We visited 3 times, once in the middle of the day. Children were allowed to sit in the lounge and patio area, adults could sit at the bar. It was comfortable, the drinks were decent and in contrast to much of the area, it was largely peaceful and quiet. The first bartender wasn't overly friendly, but did his job and worked through the crowds as they ebbed and flowed. The second day we came through on a walking tour. They let the groups use the restroom and order drinks, they were fairly efficient at that. The third day we actually sat at the bar and chatted with each other and our bartender as she worked through each tour group. She was quite interesting and kind. We were all happy to have made that stop. We would definitely go back again read more

We had a pleasant stay here. Room 21 the one that they say is haunted. The private balcony over looking bourbon was nice. Only con was the bathroom is tinyyyy. But gets the job done. Overall nice weekend here read more

Do not stay here Bad management Bad practices We were lied to and used to love this place. Owners didn't contact us Management passed on our situation read more

Hotel was great! He has an old look to it but that's the history of the hotel which I loved! We stayed in a smaller room which was enough space for my husband and I. The employees were great! Ken (I think that was his name) was the hotel manager and was really nice! Only bad thing was that it wasn't any hot water. I was still able to take a shower! Overall we will be back! Very nice place and environment! Ps get the valet parking for $30! read more

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This is a separate entity of the Lafitte Guest House but is inside of the hotel. Apparently they have some sort of contract with the bar (the actual Lafitte Blacksmith Bar across the street) and serve the awesome purple drink of the Lafitte Blacksmith Bar. They have a full bar inside of the boutique hotel, complete with flatscreens and a really awesome decor and furniture. I suggest to people that aren't going to the Lafitte Blacksmith Bar for the history but only for the booze, to come here. It's the same price without the crowd. read more

I absolutely LOVED this stay. Perfect location, kind and attentive staff, and more than I imagined I'd get for the price. Definitely want to come back here. read more

Lafitte Hotel & Bar - Room #5 - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We were brought here as part of our Haunted Tour. The hotel itself and atmosphere was nice, the bartender on the other hand was absolutely horrible. Completely rude to all guests almost shockingly! I don't tend to complain to management but in this case I had to. I've always had amazing service everywhere I go in New Orleans , so this was a huge disappointment. read more

Wonderful staff, very nice and knowledgeable. The house is interesting to say the least haha. It's easy to see it has been remodeled several times so it's just kinda random. You'll have the understandable drawbacks of staying at an older place on Bourbon - creaky floors, no central a/c or heat, small bathrooms. But hello, it's the French quarter. You stay for the atmosphere! The balcony view is amazing, had dinner out there and the energy coming off Bourbon Street is contagious. It's location is perfect, just at the edge of all the activity, but close enough that you cross the street and there's the party. Also, it's about two blocks from the BEST gumbo I've ever had, at Nola Poboys! A couple of drawbacks that necessitate mentioning. 1-Parking is a bitch, which is normal for this area. Just be aware that on weekends, you will most likely not have access to your car. Just walk or Uber/lyft. 2-It's loud. It's Bourbon Street. Expect noise. Learn to love it. read more

Don't stay at this hotel. Please go else where. First night we got there at 1am. It was an old man who looked like he was on Meth. Then we went up to our room didn't really observe anything much just that we couldn't find anywhere to put our clothes. The next day when we woke up I went to put my feet on the floor I was like what the hell is that? It was very disgusted. I went down stair and spoke to the lady at the front desk. She told me that's the room I booked, and to call Expedia. Mind you I paid $1239 for 3 1/2 nights. She wouldn't give me the manager number but gave me an email address. I spoke with Expedia and started to send them pictures of the nasty room. Then I went downstairs and spoke to this lady who told me no one has never complained about that room. I'm like really "have you seen that room" then I start pulling out pictures of my phone and threatening that I would give them a bad review every where. That is when they decided to tell me they had 4 more rooms and to choose one. The staff are very nice. But this place needs a clean up and needs to be renovated. It's a beautiful hotel. But the place is dirty, and curtains are dusty. They look like they haven't been washed in decades. Listen don't get fool by the pictures they post online. It's not true the pictures are old. Please see my pictures. I hope they fixed that room. read more

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Beautiful hotel and bar, one of the oldest in New Orleans. The rooms are spacious unless you get two double beds but the come with a great balcony to watch Bourbon street drunks. The staff is very helpful and polite. The bar is fantastic and very cozy. Of course the main bar is across the street but it's the best. read more

I have stayed at the LaFitte Guest House many times for the Halloween Parites in the French Quarter that benefit Project Lazarus. The Guest house itself is comfortable and clean in a prime location actually on Bourbon St. It is close enough to all the action sights and attractions of the French Quarter, but also far enough away from the noise for it to have a peaceful atmosphere for a restful night's sleep. The front desk staff is not on the ball, so you'll have to watch your reservations and billing carefully and keep accurate records....because they may not. More than one party checked in the same day as I and found their reservations were lost, and they had no accommodation waiting for them. I didn't wait around to hear the outcome of their story. Friends of mine were also staying there in another building across the street.They arrived at the proper time to check in, but had to wait over 3 hours for their room to be cleaned before they could be shown to their room. After they'd finally moved in and settled into their room, the manager informed them that they were shown into another guest's room by mistake and were taken down a narrow alley to the back of the same building to where their room actually was....and it still was not clean or ready for them. The maids were still in there working after all that time wasted. This is unacceptable. I had paid for my room well in advance and brought all my e-mails of "payment in full" with me. I had no problem checking in on my October 2014 trip. On a past visit the front desk staff tried to tell me I still owed them money upon check out. I pulled out my e-mail receipt and showed them I had paid in full and they backed down. I don't know if it was a scam or if they really were clueless as to what was going on with their reservations, but since then I've made it a point to cover my ass when I travel just in case these incidents arise. The staff is my only complaint about staying at the LaFitte Guest House.--they were polite, just clueless and unprofessional. I really do not know if I will stay there again. There are so many other places to explore in the French Quarter. The grand parlor has been redecorated since my last stay. It once resembled a beautiful manor house from the 1800's, but its now stark white and looks very much like the Coven house from American Horror Story, season 3. The parlor is also used for an art gallery for local artists. In closing, I have enjoyed past visits to this B&B. My 2014 really made me wonder if I'll ever return. They really dropped the ball during this visit. read more

Lafitte Hotel & Bar - Sean Brown dressed as the 3 Witches of Oz all in one for the first costume ball of the 2014 Halloween season. 10/25/2014. - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Room 25 floor slants so bad, you feel like you are rolling out of the bed. No heat in bath room, so it's freezing in there. They have portable heather but bathroom is too small to put it in there. In shower, the hot water knob gets so hot, you will burn your hand it gets that hot! Outlets in room get extremely hot as well. They need to spend some money on room repairs! Outside garden area, needed much cleanup! Much nicer hotels in the French qtr for the price! So go else where. I've stayed here in past before the current owners, unfortunately the current owner does seem to care about the customer, just the dollar, in fact he told me I could go stay elsewhere. In the future I will do just that! read more

This was my favorite place to stay on my frequent trips to the city. However, the last visit was not great. Upon check-in, I was told I would not be getting the room I reserved. Then I was told I would be required to pay an "upgrade fee." Thankfully, this "fee" was removed. Despite my request, I was not contacted by the owner. Instead, someone responded to a rating I wrote for another site with a snotty response, "we are sorry for your experience but we did take care of the charge." Yes, you did take care of the charge. But you did not show me you care by contacting me and at least offering an explanation for why I didn't get the room I reserved well in advance. I have other complaints. The room was not as clean as usual. I took a cold shower because I couldn't get hot water in my shower. And the night manager would not give me a bottled water even though it is complimentary. The price for the room was outrageous and the price for parking was astronomical for the service I received. Clearly, I am not the valued customer I used to be. I am disappointed with the quality of my stay and I will be staying elsewhere next time I come to New Orleans. read more

I just stayed here during the Final Four the hotel and location could not have been better! This location is perfect and you get all the charm of a historic home. The staff was wonderful and friendly and there was live music most nights. If you have the option to stay here take it! 10/10 would recommend read more

I'm so torn, I love this place, the staff are incredibly friendly, awesome location, I love the building, I would of rated it 5 stars if it wasn't for 1 simple thing, you cannot get a good nights rest here especially if it's Mardi Gras season. You would think with a brick building the sound prodding would be good but you hear everything that goes on out in the street and downstairs. I'm kinda shocked the bar downstairs played music loudly until 130 am, it doesn't make sense you're either running a bar or you're running a hotel. You pay between 450 to 1000 a night for a room here I'm just kinda disappointed with how loud it gets in you're room. If they fixed that this place would get 5 stars read more

A group of us booked 5 rooms back in October for President's Day weekend and got our confirmations, so we went ahead and booked our air travel. THREE MONTHS later, we get an emails completely out of the blue saying that our requested rooms were not available and that they were completely full. No explanation and no apology for letting us know that we had no hotel rooms mere weeks before a sold out holiday weekend. The kicker is that one of us was confirmed for a certain room, but they told someone else in our group that they also had the exact same room (they are not a couple.) We all had booked separately, so they managed to completely screw up 5 different room reservations. This place used to be great, but with the management change, they can't seem to find their own asses with both hands and a flashlight for the simple and crucial aspect of reservation management, which for a hotel is an epic fail. If you decide to book here, BEWARE and be sure to have back up plans. read more

I dont know what all those old picture are but this boutique hotel is stunning. Perfectly located on Bourbon, but at the end of the all the craziness, Still a tad loud but nothing that bothers you, only makes you want to enjoy the French Quarter more. The rooms are beautiful and filled with Character AND CLEAN . the staff is informative, friendly and kind The 2nd flood communal kitchen is perfect for having a place to leave left overs or cook a complete meal in the brand new full kitchen, oven, microwave, pots/pans, dishes and more. the onsite parking is worth the hotel room rate alone, its beyond convenient . Im already planning next stay. ! thank you lafitte house. your new look is amazing !! see you soon read more

Second time in Room 32 and it was perfect. Nice room with a balcony overlooking Bourbon St. staff was great. Will definitely come back again

This boutique hotel exceeded our expectations in hosting an event in the bar, piano lounge, and courtyard. They catered to all of our requests without any hesitation and executed our reception flawlessly. They go above and beyond the hospitality factor to ensure patrons and guests keep returning. I couldn't recommend this space enough for your next engagement party, birthday party or wedding reception! read more

I use to stay at Lafitte's (prior to Katrina) and it was great. Breakfast served to your room each morning, friendly staff and the place was always well maintained. Now, forget it. Breakfast which consists of coffee and stale biscuits are serve yourself in the kitchen and while the housekeeping staff are funny, and friendly the desk staff won't even look up at you. The new management is letting everything fall apart. Missing lightbulbs in almost every light in my room, the balcony was crumbling away, paint peeling everywhere and mold on the curtains. Seriously, if you don't want to run a boutique hotel don't buy one. I will never go back. By the way it's currently for sale at a mere $2.5 million trouble is it will need at least that much just to make the repairs! Go elsewhere it's not worth the money. read more

We stayed at Lafitte Guest House the weekend after Christmas. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would very likely return -- if they get the wifi issue fixed. We had rooms 40 and 33; 40 is the attic room and perfect for a family with children. There were two beds in there and plenty of room to drop an air mattress (or two!) if you needed. Here are some random thoughts in no particular order: LOCATION: brilliant. At the "quieter" end of Bourbon Street. Everything is within walking distance .. French Market 5 minutes, Jackson Square 10 minutes. Probably an excellent place to book during Mardis Gras, though like everywhere else the rack rates double. We considered switching our February booking from the Roosevelt to LFGH, but didn't want to pay more than we already were. PARKING: they do have a small lot; you leave your keys so they can shuffle cars around. I thought the $30/day parking fee was ridiculous, but .. what can ya do. Not many other alternatives that we saw. STAFF: very friendly! From booking to check-out, they went our of their way to make our stay a good one. WIFI: sucks. It didn't work very well at all while we were there; couldn't get it in our rooms. This would stop us from returning if not fixed. WATER: as stated by others, you need to wait a few minutes for it to heat up. Once it does .. it does! After reading some other reviews I realize the wifi is an ongoing issue; staff told us it was "recently" broken. We won't consider staying at LFGH again until we see reviews that state it is working. Enjoy! read more

After hearing about LGH, my family and I changed our hotel to stay here and we're glad we did. The place is stunning! We stayed in the attic room (Room 40) and despite the flight of stairs and the slow to warm water, it was a perfect stay. The staff is friendly, warm and helpful. The charm of the hotel cannot be beat. And the views from the attic!!! Best in the Quarter! And the beds...they're amazing! Our only real complaint (and it wasn't the hotel's fault) was the noise on Friday and Saturday that came from Lafitte's Blacksmith Bar across the street. If you don't like noise and are staying on the weekend, make sure you pick a room that doesn't have windows facing the bar. Other than that, the hotel is extremely quiet. Most days we never heard or saw another guest. TGH is perfect for families that want to be close to the action on Bourbon, but not in the middle of it. It's also a perfect romantic getaway. Highly recommend it to anyone! read more

My wife and I stayed here from 12/24/10-1/2/11. We found the place to be charming and the staff pleasant and helpful. The location is great; close enough to all the Bourbon Street action to walk and far enough away to escape when you've had enough revelry. We stayed in room 21, which has a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street. Plenty of room and a decent view, but not a balcony you would throw beads from if this is what you're looking for. After a quick search, I discovered that the previous owners sold after Katrina (2006.) While I enjoyed my time here, the current owners appear to have scooped this place up and have been simply sitting on it for the last four years. It is definitely run down and in need of restoration and repairs. If the dwelling was better maintained, I would have given it 4 stars. They loose one for it's proximity to the Lafitte Blacksmith Shop Bar (very noisy until 2:00am or so) and two more for lack of attention to repairs and upkeep. read more

4th and last stay for our group. Nowhere near the wonderful experience it used to be. The list is too long to write, leaving for another hotel today. NOT recommended. read more

I highly recommend this hotel! I did a lot of research before booking this hotel and it was important that I got one with a rich history, historical look, clean, and paranormal activity! I booked all balcony rooms, 22 and 21 and I couldn't be happier! It was important to make this Halloween the best Halloween ever with my sister coming into town. What better place to spend Halloween than New Orleans next to Lafitte's Black Smith Shop in a haunted room! The staff was incredibly friendly, helped get taxis and recommendations for restaurants and confirmed the paranormal activity that was happening. I will be coming back here again and will recommend Lafitte's Guest House to everyone I know! read more