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Inn at the Old Jail

3.5 star property

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2552 St Philip St, New Orleans, LA, 70119
  • Place, Fair Grounds Race Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Bourbon Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a brick wall, two windows with curtains, a bed with a white bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden dresser.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a brick wall, a bed with a blue bedspread, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a brick wall, wooden paneling, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a ceiling fan.

Signature Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

New Orleans

Located in New Orleans (Mid-City District), Inn at the Old Jail is within a 5-minute drive of Canal Street and Fair Grounds Race Course. .This guesthouse is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Bourbon Street and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Caesars Superdome.
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What's nearby

  • Fair Grounds Race Course - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Canal Street - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Frenchmen Street - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bourbon Street - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Caesars Superdome - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 11 min drive
  • Canal at Dorgenois Stop - 13 min walk
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pal's Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rally's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dooky Chase Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Inn at the Old Jail

Inn at the Old Jail offers 9 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. This New Orleans guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include ceiling fans and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this guesthouse include a television in a common area and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 1902
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Inn Old Jail New Orleans
Inn Old Jail
Old Jail New Orleans
Inn at the Old Jail Guesthouse
Inn at the Old Jail New Orleans
Inn at the Old Jail Guesthouse New Orleans

Inn at the Old Jail Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very creative ambiance Friendly hosts with great suggestions for a day/night in NOLA
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and Todd was very welcoming. Good location in a quiet neighborhood. Very interesting property with history.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is amazing! Everyone is incredibly friendly, the building is gorgeous and has been beautifully renovated. The beds are comfortable, and Todd went out of his way to make our stay perfect. Conveniently located to food and to the cruise port. Will stay again for our next time in town. Thanks a bunch for a great night!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay

Great place. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much personality to the place and not far from the French Quarter. Todd, the owner and our host, was friendly and accommodating. Our room was one of the suites and it was clean and comfortable. If I return to NOLA, this will be my top choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool and unique place in a good area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Old Jail, what a place! Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if we come back to New Orleans, which I'm sure we will!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the coolest properties we’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an incredible place to stay. Todd was so personable and insightful, cannot wait to come back. Bed was incredibly comfortable and room was sparkling clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely cool place. Very interesting and fun. Didn't have any trouble with street parking. Lovely rooftop hangout.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good and clean, todd is very helpful. The area around the hotel was a bit sketchy but i will admit im not used to being in big cities. The inn at the old jail was exceptional with amenities and friendliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todd’s place was really homey with a lot of history. It was clean and felt like a home away from home. Todd was an awesome host!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was unique at this property and it’s a true gem! We appreciate the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn at the Old Jail is a unique historic botique hotel, with tremendous character and charm. The host of the Inn is very knowledgeable about New Orleans and makes you feel like a guest in his home! We had a wonderful time in New Orleans and wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else next time we visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Truly unique experience in a classic NOLA neighborhood! Fantastic communication and staff. Highly recommend this little gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cooper

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the creative mix of old and new
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

The Inn at the Old Jail is exactly what it says. A fantastic place to stay with authentic feel and original features. Todd our host was brilliant and very knowledgeable about the history of the building plus gave us very useful information about what to do and where to eat etc. We could not really fault this place to stay with its quirky feel and historical vent which includes various memorabilia from its past use.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay. Not the normal "hotel". It is beautiful inside and just the history behind the Inn. If we ever come back I would definitely stay here again. I could see where parking could be an issue as it is in a residential area. We were lucky and parked right out front.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Great stay! Cool place!

The Inn is really cool! Love the history, architecture and bed was very comfortable. Communication was great. The neighborhood seemed a little sketchy, but as we pulled up to park and once inside we gave it no thought. We drove everywhere we went anyway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property. Very well done but could do with a little more house keeping ie; fresh towels. If you want to stay somewhere different from the average hotel then you will not be disappointed! Location just a little too far out if no car but with a 10 min walk and a streetcar pass all is good. Todd the owner is extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is all right, all right, all right! The Old Jail is a gem, if you like original old buildings you’re in it for a treat! The Police Jail has a lot old charm and character, situated in Tremé / LaFitte neighborhood. Go to breakfast or brunch to Leo’s Bread or Flour Mood! Walkable distance to New Orleans Streetcars on Canal Street or take the city bus just around the corner! -Pierre
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool, neat venue in an old jail, double Queen bed room was spacious! Todd, the owner was so sweet and responded quickly to any need and gave us a tour of the place to boot! Very nice that there’s a kitchen downstairs with cereal, dishes, snacks available and fridge to store drinks and leftovers! Parking was right in front, it is located in a newer part of Treme’ being redeveloped to be safer, we felt safe at that location but be careful any part of NOLA!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the coolest places to stay in NOLA. They did an excellent job preserving the history of the jail house with thoughtful details and fun decor throughout the inn. The common area is spacious and welcoming like a big house, beautiful kitchen area, lots of tables and seats 3 pianos and occasional musicians popping on to play a tune. The roof deck is wonderful for enjoying a beverage and some chill time. The 20min walk to the French Quarter and charming. Todd our host is the best and will give you great recs. We'd definitely come back to stay at the Jail House!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The building itself is beautiful, and has amazing historical charm. The host is very accommodating and friendly. However, it is advertised that there is a breakfast. There was coffee, and bananas. But there was no breakfast to speak of. So that was a bit of a disappointment. We were warned by our taxi driver that the area was not safe to walk around. The area did appear a bit run down. However, I couldn’t say for sure about the safety as we did not walk around we took an Uber everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

MATHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get locked away in this New Orleans hotel

What a beautiful and unique property! The room was very comfortable, the decor and condition of the historical building were exceptional. The owner trusts his guests which is fantastic, with an honor bar/fridge and open kitchen. We had issues with the front door security which required us to call him several nights in a rolw. Thank god for Facetime, he was able to walk us through the process (which was different than on the instruction pad). I would have given the place give stars across the board except we never had linen service/room cleaning that we could tell. We got towels upon request, but that was because the maid service was in the building at the time. These are small things though, and we will stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024