INN AT THE OLD JAIL, New Orleans – Your ideal downtown stay

Inn At The Old Jail - Historic boutique guesthouse near French Quarter

Located in the Tremé neighborhood, this hotel occupies a converted 19th-century jailhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property features a rooftop deck shaded by a century-old live oak tree, a concrete courtyard with subtropical flora, a piano room and lounge with antique furnishings, and a commercial kitchen. It is 1 mile from the French Quarter and 1.2 miles from Bourbon Street. Nearby restaurants include Willie Mae's Scotch House, Dooky Chase, and Gabrielle Restaurant. The hotel received the 'Most Unique Property in the State of Louisiana' award. Staff speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Additional perks of the hotel

Complimentary breakfast and premium local coffee

Free on-site parking and WiFi access

Daily housekeeping service and ironing facilities

Commercial kitchen available for events

Rooftop terrace with native subtropical flora

Piano room with antique furnishings

Walking distance to Backstreet Cultural Museum and Louis Armstrong Park

Accommodation Details

The hotel offers nine rooms across three categories. Queen Suites on the ground floor are named after NOPD figureheads. Double Queen Suites on the second floor feature two queen beds and 15-foot ceilings. The Capdevielle Suite is the largest single room with additional privacy. All rooms combine vintage architectural elements like exposed brick and wood-panel wainscoting from reclaimed Katrina debris with modern amenities including memory-foam mattresses and individual temperature control systems.

Other conveniences

Private bathrooms with showers and bidets

Hairdryers and free toiletries in all rooms

Air conditioning and heating systems

Sitting areas and wardrobes in select rooms

Parquet flooring in suite accommodations

Desks and seating areas in most rooms