This inn is actually a private home built in the 1850's and lovingly maintained for over 150 years. The new owner is remodeling, but you'd never know it (no hammers, paint smell, etc). He's brought in new and antique furniture. For example, I slept in an old 4-poster bed with memory foam mattress. A wonderful combination. As I was travelling with my daughter,we stayed in a two-bedroom suite called the "Brass Suite". Her bed was an old brass and ceramic unit, again with new bedding. She said it slept great. The rooms are rather small, but you're not living there, just sleeping. There is a balcony in this suite which overlooks the courtyard, described below. Your hosts are friendly, intelligent, and really make you feel more like you're staying at a friend's house than some stuffy B&B. They have a rear courtyard filled with lush tropical plants and well shaded by a huge live oak tree. The tree and house mutually protected each other during Katrina, so we were told. Breakfast is a continental, self-service array of fresh fruit, muffins, bagels, and the best tasting coffee you've had in years! (They called it French Sumatra Blend) If you'd rather be one of the family than some outsider paying to stay in someone's house, the Creole Inn is for you. Nice folks, expert local advice, and a great night's sleep. Well worth the stay.

My husband and I stayed here for a week and didn't want to leave! We've been to nola several times and have always stayed in one of the big hotels. I wanted, however, to try something more authentic to New Orleans and convinced my husband to give it a try. Glenn and Diana Smith, the new innkeepers, were terrific and the inn is better than we anticipated. The beds in our suite were so comfortable we didn't want to get up. The free use of the computer was particularly helpful to us. We had everything we needed. There was fresh fruit and other goodies daily, a refridgerator outside our door for our use, and a lovely patio area in the back. The location is safe, the neighborhood charming and we never had a problem finding a parking spot on the street. Diana works tirelessly keeping it clean and comfortable. When I mentioned to Diana that it was my husband's birthday, when we got back from dinner a b'day card was waiting for him! And be sure to follow her restaurant recomendations! The next time we visit our daughter at Tulane, which can't be soon enough!) we will definately stay at the Creole Inn!

The Creole Inn is a cute and cozy B&B in one of my favorite parts of New Orleans, the Faubourg Marigny (just east of the French Quarter). We like the Marigny because it's close to all the attractions, yet quiet and more residential than the Quarter. Our favorite haunts are around Frenchmen Street, and we could get there in under 10 minutes walking. Parking is also quite easy in this part of town, which is a huge benefit! The innkeepers, Glenn and Diana, were fantastic! They were friendly, hospitable, and fun to spend time with. Our second night there, they invited us to the back patio for some snacks and sangria. They were the perfect balance of being friendly without seeming pushy or nosy. I actually wish we'd had more time to hang out with them. Breakfast was set out every morning, and it was always a little different: bagels one day, pastries the next. They also had free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and super comfortable beds! There was always an electric kettle to make hot tea any time of day, which was nice during the cooler, rainy days. The rooms were small, but for two people, it's definitely enough space. Everything is very clean and comfortable, and it's definitely one of the best bargains we've had in the city. We will most certainly stay here again, and we would recommend them to anyone!

This was our second trip to NOLA but our first B&B experience ever, and I must say that we were enchanted with it. The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable, but what really made it special was the innkeepers, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, who totally went out of their way to ensure we had a great experience. I can't thank them enough! We stayed in the 2 bedroom "sweet dreams" suite which had access to the rear balcony overlooking the lovely courtyard, and also had the most comfortable bed I ever slept in. Every morning coffee, tea, bagels & pastries were provided in the lobby, as well as computer access 24/7. We also brought a little netbook computer and were able to hook into their wireless broadband from our suite. There are a few small improvements that could be made, such as hooks on the bathroom door, a bed frame without footposts to make the king size bedroom feel roomier; but overall, it was much better than expected! The location was great too...far enough away from Bourbon Street to be quiet, but close enough to walk to without tiring out. It was also close to the French Market and the streetcar station that will bring you to Canal Street or the Garden District for very little money. One very important point to consider is that there were absolutely no mildew odors at the Creole Inn...a problem that plagues New Orleans since Katrina. In 2007 we stayed at the Hilton, which reeked of mildew then, and still does now!

My partner and I Travel quite extensively and every time we go to a city we have been to before, we always stay someplace different than the last time. Mainly because we have never found a place we would ever want to go back to. Well that has changed for New Orleans! This was our second trip to NOLA, but our very first B&B experience. And I was amazed. As soon as we arrived, the Inn Keeper (Dianna) gave us a quick tour and showed us to our room. She took us into the room and showed us where everything was including extra towels and a mini fridge just outside our room door. We stayed in the Sweet Dreams Suite which had two bedrooms (one King and one Queen), a full bath between the rooms, and a balcony overlooking the Garden Courtyard style backyard which was shared with the room next door. After giving us our keys, Dianna invited us for wine on the patio later (Unfortunately we never made it, we were otherwise occupied out and about), then she went about her business. I was amazed that no mention was ever made about payment, checkout, or any kind of restrictions. It was like staying at my grandmother's home. We stayed for a whole week and I have to say, I never wanted to leave. The bed was the most comfortable Bed I have ever slept in while travelling, The fountain in the Courtyard was so soothing that most nights we slept with the Door to the Balcony open so that we could hear it. The Inn was booked pretty solid the whole week yet it was so quiet and peaceful that many times we wondered if we were the only ones there. Inn Keepers Dianna and Glenn were so helpful in directing us to various restaurants and other points of interest in the Neighborhood, we even ran into them at a local Bar and Eatery one night. 6 minute walk to Phoenix/Eagle and John Paul's 15 - 20 minute walk to La Fitte's, Bourbon Pub, and Oz 4 minute ($6.00) Cab ride to Rawhide 1 1/2 blocks to Schiro's 2 blocks to Big Daddy's